Gigs

New venue! Jazz at The Swan: Sheena Caprice and Friends | Three Mile Cross

Wed 17 Dec | Jazz at The Swan: Sheena Caprice and Friends | Sheena Caprice vocals , Phil Craddock piano, Brian Throup bass,  Jim Wade drums | The Swan, Basingstoke Road,Three Mile Cross RG7 1AT | 8 –10pm | Come early for Happy Hour until 7:30pm | Free entry | Book places by  email or call ‭0118 334 6151

Sheena Caprice is an inspiring jazz vocalist, who began singing at the age of four. Her passion for Jazz was heavily influenced by greats such as Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Betty Carter and Nina Simone. Her performances also reflect more contemporary artists such as Rachelle Ferrell and Dianne Reeves. Sheena has performed at various venues, including Sky Lounge at Castle View Windsor.

Christmas Special – Mandolinquents & Friends

Wed 17 Dec | Christmas Special – Mandolinquents & Friends | Simon Mayor, Hilary James, Gerald Garcia , Richard Collins with guest Andy Baum / Slim Panatella | Goring on Thames Village Hall, Goring, Oxon RG8 9HT | 7.45pm | Tickets £20 from Eventbrite or tel 0118 9268615 or mail@mandolin.co.uk

A RIOT OF MUSIC AND HUMOUR

An evening of infectious fun, musical charm and effortless virtuosity from Britain’s leading hot-fingered mandolin maestro Simon Mayor and his merry crew of Mandolinquents. Simon will be joined by the internationally renowned classical guitarist Gerald Garcia; ‘one of Britain’s finest voices’ and pounder of the mighty mandobass, Hilary James; three-time UK banjo champion Richard Collins (you may have seen him in Dolly Parton’s ‘Smokey Mountain Christmas’ in the West End).

SPECIAL GUESTS – Slim Panatella & the Mellow Virginians. The Mandolinquents’ almost-alter-egos joined by ‘The Prof.’ Andy Baum will be riding into town with a few wild western ditties and some good old-fashioned horse sense…. complete with hot swing fiddle and banjo pickin’.

A great evening’s entertainment is guaranteed!

‘A stunning acoustic tour de force, played by a quartet at the top of its game.’ – Sing Out! USA

“Folk, jazz, swing, Grieg, Rimsky-Korsakov…plus funny intros, wit and sparkle from the eclectic, virtuosic quartet.” – BBC Radio 2

‘Serious musicianship at play… truly uncategorisable: a bracing alternative to boxed-in listening.’ – The Irish Times