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Wedding Exhibitions

admin — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:41:54 +0000

Best Brides Wedding Exhibitions have now secured 6 dates for the Spring Season!

Sunday 25th Janurary
Brands Hatch MotorVision*

Sunday 8th Feburary
Swanley Banqueting*

Sunday 22nd Feburary
Holiday Inn. Bexley*

Sunday 1st March
Dulwich College

Sunday 8th March
Bromley Civic Centre*

Sunday 15th March
Croydon Clocktower

*plese note we are full for photographers at these exhibitions.
Book now to guarantee your stand – book online at
www.bestbrides.co.uk/professionals/
index.php
Visit bestbrides.co.uk/professionals/index.php
for more information

Pigalle Club Event

admin — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:54:04 +0000

MACEO PARKER
Tuesday 19th & Wednesday 20th August
at

The Pigalle Club, 215 Piccadilly, W1

His name is synonymous with Funk Music, his pedigree impeccable; his band: the tightest little funk orchestra on earth.

Maceo Parker is known by aficionados as a James Brown sideman; appreciated mainly by those in the know. More than a decade and a half later Maceo Parker has been enjoying a blistering solo career. He navigates deftly between ‘60′s soul and ‘70′s freaky funk while exploring mellower jazz and the grooves of hip-hop.

Maceo’s three releases “Funk Overload,”(’98) “Dial M-A-C-E-O,”(2000) and “Made by Maceo,”(2003) entered the top 40 in the European charts upon release. He put out “My First Name is Maceo,” in 2004. On his album “School’s In,” (2005) Maceo succeeds in creating as close to a live sound as is possible in a studio setting. His most recent release is critically acclaimed “Roots & Grooves” (2007) with the WDR Big Band, on the Intuition Label.

At the beginning of 2007 Maceo had a chance to fulfill one of his dreams in working with Grammy winners the WDR Big Band, broadcasting and performing a live series of shows paying tribute to Ray Charles and putting Maceo’s own funky music to a Big Band setting. The success of these shows is leading to talks about future projects, in the meantime Maceo with his own die-hard band continues to tour around the world.

Doors 7pm | Onstage 9pm

£20 Show Only | £55 Show and 3 Course Meal

Pigalle Reservation: 0800 988 5470 | 0207 494 4618.
After 6pm please call: 0207 734 8142
Buy Tickets at The Pigalle Club Foyer, 215 Piccadilly. 10am – 6pm, Mon – Fri.
Book Online from www.seetickets.com

For Press Enquiries please contact Ilana Lorraine
Tel: 0207 644 1420 ext 215 | Mobile: +44 7886 037 970 | ilana.lorraine@vpmg.net

Forming a Wedding Band

admin — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:11:00 +0000

A very good friend of mine is getting married, and I couldn’t be happier for him. The only thing worrying me is that I suggested putting together a wedding band.

To some extent (along with, you know, wanting to make my friend and his fiancée happy) alcohol, and the overestimation of one’s actual ability that is so often a side effect of alcohol, is responsible for my offering to do it. And now I’m concerned. I don’t want to disappoint them – they instantly thought it was a great idea.

After the initial flurry of activity, which involved me recruiting three other friends (on keyboards, bass and drums to complement my guitar – we’re still looking for a vocalist), the magnitude of our task suddenly become apparent.

The wedding band has long been derided and a sure-fire way of getting a cheap laugh throughout TV and film history – Jon Lovitz‘s slimy turn in The Wedding Singer and The Dan Band’s marvellously inappropriate interpretation of Bonnie Tyler’s Total Eclipse of the Heart in Old School being just two examples.

Perhaps the reason for WBs’ perennial naffness is the type of person associated with them; competent musicians in their late-30s and upwards who, after trying and failing to make it as a rock/pop musician playing their own music, have decided that playing other people’s songs is better than nothing at all.

With our band’s average age a (cough) youthful 30 then – combined with the fact that we’re all in bands who’ve had varying degrees of success (two of the group are even proud owners of MTV awards) – we should be OK, right?

And if that sounds like protesting too much, you may be right. It occurred to me that there’s a huge danger that playing anything other than jazz standards or traditional songs will result in an audio-visual cheeseball stinker. Rock/pop/R&B (which we will play at the groom’s request) is, at its best, subversive and (hopefully) libidinous – so is it even possible to make that work in front of an audience that ranges from toddlers to the elderly? I guess we’ll have to wait and see.

Next week we’ve got our first “band meeting” supposedly to discuss what we will play. I’ve so far come up with a list of 10 suggestions, chosen purely on the basis that they have to have the power to induce dancing in even the most reluctant of guests:

1. Love to Love You Baby, Donna Summer
2. Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin), Sly and the Family Stone
3. Here Comes Your Man, Pixies
4. If I Was Your Girlfriend, Prince
5. Born to Run, Bruce Springsteen
6. Let’s Spend the Night Together, the Rolling Stones
7. Under Pressure, Queen and David Bowie
8. Heat Wave, Martha and the Vandellas
9. Gloria, Them
10. Rock the Casbah, the Clash

So there’s my wish list. But I’m, um, not married to it, so if you can do better, then please, all suggestions are very welcome. I certainly don’t want the pinkish hue of the blushing bride to be connected in any way with embarrassment.

Busking Session

admin — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:50:35 +0000

A call to all Music Artists / Buskers: Busking Sessions in Leatherhead Surrey Fridays 18th, 25th July & 1st, 8th August 08.

Calling all Music Artists/buskers: we are holding Busking Sessions in Leatherhead Town Centre, Surrey on Fridays for the next few weeks (at least). The idea is to give a platform for Musicians/Artists in all genres to showcase their works and at the same time sell them directly to the general public. On these days there will be Live performances by individual singers/bands together with Open–Mike sessions and any other related creative work which can add to the events - Street foods, jugglers, magicians and more…

As a creative person I would like to invite you to participate in one or more of these Friday sessions in Leatherhead, to our mutual benefit in many ways.
The dates confirmed so far are on the following Fridays: July 18th, July 25th, August 1st and August 8th.
Let’s have a chat about this as soon as possible. I am on 07883356359

Regards & GOD BLESS! & Please pass or forward these on…

Omer.

Roger Sanchez album release

admin — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:38:34 +0000

While surveying the fine, varied landscape of house music, you cannot fail to notice the bold and impressive figure cut by Roger Sanchez. Here to launch his latest compilation album, ‘Release Yourself 7’ this is undoubtedly the next in a dynasty of albums that have shaped music every decade since the 80s. Drawing on the grand heritage of US house as well as the minimal and progressive influences of Europe, Sanchez always delivers a journey that excites and warms his loyal crowds. Lottie, Lee Coombs and resident Marc Hughes support in the Bar – expect the very best of British house music all night long!

Doors: 2200 – 0700
Nearest Tube: Elephant & Castle
Entrance: £20 + B/F
Further Info: 0870 060 2666
Guestlist & Enquiries: ablackett@ministryofsound.com
24 hr Drinks Licence For VIP table reservations call Arnie
T: 0870 060 0010
E: vip@ministryofsound.com
W: www.ministryofsound.com

DJ Events

admin — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:32:23 +0000

Space goes Southside…..
Friday 27th June 2008
For guestlist : space@alistpr.co.uk / name and email for all guests

This is something a little different, a party for the people who love Space but who want to party at the start of the weekend!
It has all the regular Space DJs from the Cross/Pacha but we are pleased to welcome DirtyDubbin to the loft. We are also pleased to welcome out VIP host Adam with his DJs from Chosen the coolest Sunday party in London with Dave Lubin!!!!
Hope you can join me, please spread the word, this is going to be massive. The Whitehoouse with its VIP rooms and roof terrace is a great venue!

Eri Galvão: Bossa Nova Workshop

admin — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:34:41 +0000

( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl-5vKm-15I )
With a rich musical culture, Brazil has influenced the music worldwide with BOSSA NOVA, which was created in Rio de Janeiro in 1958. This year, Bossa Nova is commemorating 50 years of history. To virtually all the people, the words “Bossa Nova” are synonymous with Brazilian jazz. More specifically, they immediately trigger memories of bossa nova’s greatest hit, “The Girl from Ipanema” but have no idea that Bossa Nova has a thousand of hits rearranged and rewritten in several languages.
The original Bossa Nova is heard in Brazil in bars with live music such as “Vinícius Piano Bar” on the beachside neighborhood (Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro) that was home to part of the Bossa Nova nucleus. The same place where Vinícius de Morais and Antonio Carlos Jobim created the song “The Girl from Ipanema”.
The singer and composer Eri Galvão plays at Vinícius Piano Bar twice a week introducing Bossa Nova to an International audience. With his experience, Eri prepared a workshop about Bossa Nova in which he sings and plays the greatest hits of the movement in addition to telling the story and explaining the technique of the beat of Bossa Nova on his guitar.
The program and details of this Bossa Nova Workshop and Concert is in the file attached to this message. Our company is offering this project to be running at Jazz Clubs, Schools of Music and theaters in your city.
If you are interested in holding this moment of good music and celebration of Bossa Nova, please contact us…

Best Regards,
Ricardo Queiroz
Brazilian Music Network
Rio de Janeiro – Brazil
Phone: 55 21 2523-7564
Mobile: 55 21 9551-2964
E-mail: ricardo.queiroz@brmusic.com.br
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl-5vKm-15I )

Viva os 50 anos da Bossa Nova!!!

Abraços,

Eri Galvão

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Viva os 50 anos da Bossa Nova!!!

Abraços,

Eri Galvão

Classical Concert

admin — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:00:31 +0000

Hi,

Just wanted to contact you regarding a competition on behalf of BT. We have two pairs of classical philharmonia tickets to give away for this Thursday’s performance and would like to off a BT internet radio alongside the tickets.

The performance is at 7.30pm at the Royal Festival Hall and performances will include Brahms and Shostakovich.

Please could you let me know if this is something you would be interested in? I can provide a copy and logo for the competition.

Many thanks,
Sally
/…

—
Sally Phillips
Account executive

OCTANE PR
54/55 Wilton Road
Victoria, London, SW1V 1DE

Tel: +44 (0)20 7802 2662
Mob: +44 (0) 7981 570 534
Fax: +44 (0)20 7802 2663
Web: www.octanepr.com

London Live Music

admin — Sat, 03 May 2008 18:11:41 +0000

The Pigalle Club Music Listings April – July 2008

The Pigalle Club Address
215 Piccadilly
London W1
www.thepigalleclub.com

Reservations Line: 0845 345 6053
After 6pm reservations: 0207 734 8142
Info Line: 0207 644 1420
Press Info: Ilana Lorraine: 0207 644 1427

**For all events doors open at 7pm, onstage at 9pm unless stated otherwise.

**All categorized under one of the following
MUSIC (GIG & SHOW LISTINGS)
NIGHTLIFE EVENTS
SOCIAL (CABARET/COMEDY)

Details are as follows:
EVERY MONDAY – The Music Box Live (Soul, Funk, RNB)
MUSIC (GIG & SHOW LISTINGS) WEDDING BANDS
The hippest hottest Jam session featuring some of the most renowned vocalists and musicians.
After 8 successful years Patrick Alan’s “The Music Box Live” has become the hippest, hottest jam night in the UK. It’s become an official promotional stop for most US artists and a platform to break in new artists.
Since moving to The Pigalle Club we have already hosted Prince, Beverly Knight, Daniel Bedingfield, Maxi Priest, Kym Mazelle and over 40 different session players/ vocalists for Lemar, Natasha Bedingfield, Mark Ronson, Justin Timberlake, Craig David, Whitney Housten, Angie Brown, Van Morrison, Amy Winehouse and Lily Allen and many many more.

Doors 7pm
Onstage 9pm

£10 Show
£30 Show & 3 Course Meal
£50 Premium Seating (Including 3 Course Meal)

Monday 5th May: The Music Box Bank Holiday Special with Jessie J
Monday 19th May: The Music Box presents CONNER REEVES, support by LEON JEAN MARIE Live
Monday 26th May: The Music Box showcases by Vula (Basement Jaxx) &The Reel Deal Band.
Monday 2nd June: The Music Box showcases RENEE SEBASTIAN
Monday 16th June: The Music Box presents BASSIDA (Bass player for Zap Mama)
Monday 30th June: The Music Box presents FRANK MCCOMB JAM SESSION
Frank Mccomb will be hosting a jam session for his fans and friends.
£10 Show. £40 Show & 3 Course Meal, £60 Premium Seating (Including 3 Course Meal)

Every Thursday – Kitsch Lounge Riot
MUSIC (GIG & SHOW LISTINGS)
The Kitsch Lounge Riot is the contemporary late night lounge club and runs its Weekly Thursday night residency @ The Pigalle Club.
Each week the KLR will showcase emerging musical talent alongside established industry faces in the most intimate of surroundings at The Pigalle Club Venue

Doors 7pm
Onstage 9pm

£40 Show and 2 Course Meal
£45 Show and 3 Course Meal

Thursday 8th May – KLR presents Chris Kamara and Kellie Price
Thursday 15th May – KLR presents “An Evening with Peter Grant”
Thursday 22nd May: KLR presents Scala (Britain’s Got Talent) and Joe Stilgoe

CONFIRMED SHOWS:

Friday 2nd May
Natalie Williams and Friends | MUSIC (GIG & SHOW LISTINGS)
Natalie Williams has become an essential fixture on the UK soul and jazz scene. With 3 critically acclaimed albums under her belt, Natalie has drawn comparisons to Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Aretha Franklin and Amy Winehouse.
Natalie has performed as a solo artist all over the UK alongside other luminaries as US RnB star Joe, Lemar, Alison Moyet, Irish Band, Terri Walker. She toured with Bugz in the Attic and has recorded with Groove Armada, Natalie has collaborated and co-written with hospital records drum and bass producer, Nu:Tone as well as drum and bass veteran, Goldie on a project called Sine Tempus (still to be released).

“People can’t help but go away with a bit of Williams’ natural sparkle having attached itself to them”

£10 Standing | £40 Show and 3 Course Meal

MUSIC (GIG & SHOW LISTINGS) – SOUL/ BLUES
G Spot presents Corrina Greyson & DJ Guy Hennigan
Following a record sell out show on April 4th The Pigalle is delighted to welcome back Corrina Greyson for a late night session. She’ll also be joined by world class, northern soul maestro and G-Spot resident Dj, Guy Hennigan. Corrina’s commanding performances throughout Europe and the States have earned her the reputation as one of the UK’s best Blues and Soul vocalists. She’s also the lady behind G-Spot Events, London’s favourite live Funk and soul experiences. Tonight she’ll be accompanied by her star studded band who’s collective credits include Amy Winehouse, James Morrison, Sly Stone, Bob Marley, Chaka Khan and Ronnie Scott to name but a few.

’A big shout must go out to Corrina Greyson, another rising star diva and budding impresario who has quickly become one of the UK’s funk and soul scene’s favourite live music promoters’.
BLUES AND SOUL MAGAZINE

11pm – 3am
£10 Standing | £40 show and 3 Course Meal

Saturday 3rd May
Mike Sanchez MUSIC (GIG & SHOW LISTINGS)
British singer, pianist and guitarist Mike Sanchez is one of the most exciting and charismatic performers of Rhythm & Blues and Rock ‘n’ Roll in the world today. His indelible image as a frenetic front man, pumping powerful boogie-woogie from the piano in a soaking red suit, has won him fans from all over the world and attracted a following from many famous rock and blues legends who have lined up to work with him.
Mike’s main aim has always been to make every live show his best yet as he continuously enjoys growing acclaim and admiration for his electrifying stage performances from new and old fans of all age groups across the world.

£10 before 10pm
£15 after

Monday 5th May MUSIC (GIG & SHOW LISTINGS) | NIGHTLIFE
The Music Box Bank Holiday Special with Jessie J
(Details above in The Music Box Live Section)

Wednesday 7th May
Ben Onono | MUSIC (GIG & SHOW LISTINGS)
Born in Cardiff but raised in West Africa, his sound is a wonderfully fresh perspective on world music.Ben Onono’s story has Lagos; Manchester; New York, Paris; London and Rio de Janiero as its backdrop and a soundtrack that will break your heart. If you haven’t heard of Ben, you’ve almost certainly have heard his work; he co-wrote It Just Won’t Do with DJ Tim Deluxe a song which became one of the biggest dance tracks of the year and which was nominated for an Ivor Novello award for songwriting. His lounge classic Tattoo Blue was included on the ’Best of Café Del Mar’ compilation and named tune of the week on Radio 1’s Oneworld show. Ben has written for artists as diverse as Cicada, Bob Sinclar, Fatboy Slim and Natalie Imbruglia, and his dance tracks have been championed on both sides of the Atlantic by DJs from Pete Tong to Joe Claussel. Trained as a concert pianist, Ben Onono’s forthcoming debut album has taken him back to his roots. It¹s a record bursting with blissed-out acoustic songs and subtle traces of electronica a brave step that crosses genres, continents and breaks boundaries.

New single “Count to 10” out June 10…

£10 Standing
£40 Show and 3 course dinner

Thursday 8th May MUSIC (GIG & SHOW LISTINGS) | NIGHTLIFE
KLR presents Chris Kamara & Kellie Price

Friday 9th May
The Jive Aces | MUSIC (GIG & SHOW LISTINGS)
The Jive Aces are one of the hardest-working bands in show business today, performing over 300 shows a year in so far over 25 different countries. They have appeared on literally hundreds of TV and radio shows all over the world. Click here to see what people are saying about the Jive Aces.
A group of lads from London were drawn together by their love for a style and music that outclassed anything around. The music was hot jive that had the beat, energy and enthusiasm of rock ‘n’ roll and the fun and rhythm of big band swing all rolled into one.

The Jive Aces’ unique sound comes from a combination of their own original tunes in true swing style as well as fresh arrangements of songs from the swing era. Classics made famous by such greats as Louis Prima (Just a Gigolo), Louis Jordan (Five Guys Named Mo), Cab Calloway (Minnie the Moocher), Count Basie, Benny Goodman and Louis Armstrong.

£10 before 10pm, £15 after

£35 Show and 2 course meal
£40 Show and 3 course meal

The Kit Kat Club | SOCIAL (CABARET)
Join cast members from hit West End show Cabaret plus celebrity guests for the exclusive Kit Kat Klub Live at London’s top class Pigalle club. The night begins around 10.00 pm and runs through to the early hours. Be there from the start or join us after you’ve seen the show.
Our house band and a roster of top performers from the West End bring you songs from the shows as well as new material and sultry classics from the repertoire of Marlene Dietrich, Ella Fitzgerald and the Ratpack era. The night is hosted by the club’s very special MC along with top DJs who play an eclectic mix of exotica, funk, soul and jazz to get you in the mood.
The Pigalle offers top-class dining in a uniquely glamorous environment along with a cocktail menu to die for!
**Special show package priced at £30 for cabaret the musical plus entry to the kit kat klub via lastminute.com

Show Times: 10.30pm – 3am
Tickets £15.00

Saturday 10th May
King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys | MUSIC (SHOW LISTINGS)
“The aristocrats of Rhythm & Blues”, King Pleasure are one of the most popular jazz & swing bands in the world, made famous by Ronnie Scotts clubs, performing classy numbers in Louis Jordan & Eddie Cleanhead style. They have a stunning range of instrumental ability, 7 recorded CDs and have performed internationally giving show-stealing performances with their unique mix of 1940s Kansas City Jazz and Blues, presented with the most exciting stage performance extant.

From humble beginnings as a group of school friends in a coffee shop in Walsall, King Pleasure have made themselves a household name in the UK and around the world with their fantastic jazz and blues rhythms, crazy on-stage antics, musical humour and total professionalism.

£10 entry before 10pm, £15 after
£40 Show and 2 Course Meal
£45 Show and 3 Course Meal

Tuesday 13th May
Gary Williams | MUSIC (GIG & SHOW LISTINGS)
“Star of the West End’s Rat Pack,

Gary has recorded eight solo albums. The two most recent are ‘Alone Together’ with the John Wilson Orchestra and ‘In The Lounge with Gary Williams and his Musicians’ both on the Vocalion label. The latest album, ‘Swingin’ on Broadway’ will be released May 2007.

Free before 10pm, £10 after
£35 Show and 2 Course Meal
£40 Show and 3 Course Meal

Thursday 15th May | MUSIC (GIG & SHOW LISTINGS)
Kitsch Lounge Riot presents “An Evening with Peter Grant”

Saturday 17th May
Nicola Emmanuelle | MUSIC (GIG & SHOW LISTINGS)
The talents of Nicola Emmanuelle have been obvious for some time to the many artists, producers and musical directors who have been using her crystalline voice for studio albums, film and television work.

Nicola’s songs evoke the work and sound of the original jazz pioneers of the thirties, forties and fifties, along with stunning and beautiful renditions of some of the all time great jazz standards.

Coming from a South African jazz dynasty, (her Father Nathan ‘Dambuza’ Mdledle was the founder and lead singer of the Manhattan Brothers) London born Nicola attended the Cleo Laine school of music followed by the Bourne school of music and Goldsmiths foundation, and enjoyed a Classical training by Elizabeth Anderson Kramer.

Her understanding of the feel and swing of the best of the past, and her own contemporary iconic style and individuality adds to and supports a voice of mesmerizing
purity and beauty. She can touch an audience with a torch song, before drawing them back to laughter with her endearing and graceful humour. Many acts have recently tried to encompass the enduring appeal of the great jazz singers and writers – few if any, have the capacity or talent to do it with such authenticity or affection as Nicola Emmanuelle.

Congo Faith Healers | MUSIC (GIG & SHOW LISTINGS)
Specializing in swamp infested gypsy blues, Congo Faith Healers are like nothing you have heard or experienced before. Combining down and dirty grooves with hooks that you will be singing for days they have one of the most intense and utterly compelling live shows around. Falling somewhere between Tom Waits, Led Zepplin and something straight out of a Tarrantino movie they have been blazing a trail across the land to unprecedented reviews.

Doors: 7pm
Nicole Emmanuelle Onstage: 8.30pm
Congo Faith Healers Onstage: 11.30 pm

£10 before 10pm, £15 after

£40 Show and 2 Course Meal
£45 Show and 3 Course Meal

Sunday 18th May
Rubadub Social Club | SOCIAL (CABARET)
We are back, dear seafaring friends, aboard the Rubadub at the Pigalle for another nautically themed cabaret and burlesque adventure.

Featuring our resident Rubadub sailors : host Mr Meredith with his kitch camp self-penned self indulgent songs, Soho legend and our master seaman Ruby Venezuela and sailoress chantress Divine Miss Em.

We sail the seven seas by the power of our collective imagination around the world and through decades. On this journey we visit the legends of Hollywood with stand-up comic Anil Desai, the seaside to enjoy the beauty and power of burlesque artiste Chrys Columbine as the Venus de Milo, the Wild West for a spectacular whip cracking and a very special guest from the original Bugsy Malone film cast.
So grab your cute little sailors hat or your eye patch and come join us to at the only nautical social club in town.

£10 Show only
£40 Show and a 3 Course Meal

Monday 19th May
The Music Box presents CONNER REEVES
Support by LEON JEAN MARIE | MUSIC (GIG & SHOW LISTINGS)

Friday 23rd May | MUSIC (GIG & SHOW LISTINGS) and NIGHTLIFE
DJ Healer Selecta “GUINGUETTE DELUXE”
Healer Selecta’s Raison D’être: “The United Nation of the London’s Music Clubbing Fraternity” has always gained a faithful audience, a real community where London’s international music lovers and like minded party people have got together to celebrate cosmopolitanism, humanism, and musicism. With World Class resident Party DJ Healer Selecta and Live guest’s artists from the Raison D’être -Reason2 b Collective, come and experience for you the sell out swinging sensation! Remember to wear your magic dancing shoes; this party has an unique vibe that will bring you back home, with a genuine smile on your face.

LIVE: HINDA HICKS, BACK TO THE RHYTHM, ELSA CHAPMAN, CHARLIE WINSTON, MIRANDA BARBER, CHANTAL SANTOS

DJ HEALER SELECTA King A Ling Records)

ON STAGE:
HINDA HICKS: The UK’s R’n'B ‘ Stars is back for our maximum pleasure with a new album! The three times MOBO award nominee, Brit award nominee for UK best R’nB Act
ELSA CHAPMAN: UK’s NU Soul Raising Star, an amazing singer & pianist
CHARLIE WINSTON: One of UK’s most talented singer song writer signed by legendary Peter Gabriel
BACK TO THE RHYTHM: London’s best Funk Soul Party Band come and join the fun on the dance floor
MIRANDA BARBER: The “Slicethepie’s” winner price will be performing for the first time at Pigalle with uniquely rich voice, soaring melodies and lyrics wich are soulful gutsy and emotive
CHANTAL SANTOS: Fantastic Bossa Nova & Latin Jazz Singer featuring “Ben Mc Donall’ on guitar

Tickets:
£10 before 10pm | £15 at the door | £35 Show and 2 Course Meal

Tuesday 27th May
Acoustic Alchemy | MUSIC (GIG & SHOW LISTINGS)
“Powerhouse force in contemporary instrumental and smooth jazz, sighed to blue note jazz”

With the release of This Way, Acoustic Alchemy’s first album under Higher Octave/Narada Jazz’s association with Blue Note Records, guitarists Greg Carmichael and Miles Gilderdale celebrate a remarkable two decades since 1987’s Red Dust and Spanish Lace established the British ensemble as an ever evolving, powerhouse force in contemporary jazz.

£20 Standing | £50 Show and 3 Course Meal

Wednesday 28th May
Lenny Beige “A Night of Legends” | SOCIAL (CABARET/COMEDY)
Beige is a legend…
Since the mid 90s the Beige name has come to embody the true meaning of a quality fight-free night of top-notch entertainment.
The legend grew …
Last year Beige returned to claim his crown as King of with a series of sold-out shows at the Pigalle. Once in a Lifetime honoured his mentor Anthony Newley and featured a new wig, a new suit and a new band – The Malcolm Edmonstone Band.
The legend continues to grow…
2008 will see the legend blossom. Together with the Pigalle, Beige is back for a series of monthly shows in the venue. Edmonstone will return as MD as each Lenny’s Night of Legends showcases the very best in entertainment stepping up to the plate to be part of the finest cabaret in London.
From the Vegas Rat pack of Davis and Sinatra to the British rat pack like Newley and Steele to latin Legends to London legends each show will be loosely themed to crowbar in as many appropriate acts and songs as it is possible to get away with.
“You show me a better show and I will show you a liar. With the aid of a mirror Pointed at your face.” Lenny Beige

Show Starts- 8.30pm

£15 Standing
£45 Show + 3 course dinner

Keb Darge Rockabilly night
11-3 am

Friday 30th May
Lord Large Experiment | MUSIC (GIG & SHOW LISTINGS)
Lord Large is an act that is making a name for itself putting out records that reveal a love of the 60′s/early 70′s soul and funk sound. The album, “The Lord’s First XI”, is released in early February on Acid Jazz records, and features a glittering array of collaborators such as Paul Weller, Linda Lewis, Clem Curtis (The Foundations), Glenn Tilbrook (Squeeze), and The Shortwave Set. The music of Lord Large has been well supported by the BBC, with live sessions on the Jonathan Ross, Robert Elms, Janice Long, and Mark Lamarr radio shows.

Showtime 11.30pm – 1am
£10 before 10pm. £15 after

Saturday 31st May
Blue Harlem | MUSIC (GIG & SHOW LISTINGS)
Blue Harlem are one of the premier swing/jive bands on the London circuit since 2000. Consisting of musicians originally from various bands such as: Big Town Playboys, King Pleasure and Ray Gelato’s Giants, they have now established themselves as a band from the golden swing era and jump blues of 40s/50s. With the likes of Buddy and Ella Johnson as their heroes, it’s guaranteed that you‘ll be dancing. Their live shows are an exciting mix of swing standards, alongside emotionally charged, sophisticated blues.

SHOW ONLY: £10 before 10pm, £15 after

£40 Show and 2 course dinner
£45 Show and 3 course dinner

Tuesday 3rd June
Chris de Burgh | MUSIC (GIG & SHOW LISTINGS)
VMPG in association with Kenny Thomson presents

CHRIS DE BURGH AND BAND
To celebrate the production launch of the movie ‘Through These Eyes’

Doors 7pm

£40 Standing
£70 Show and 3 Course Meal

Saturday 7th June
Mike Sanchez| MUSIC (GIG & SHOW LISTINGS)
British singer, pianist and guitarist Mike Sanchez is one of the most exciting and charismatic performers of Rhythm & Blues and Rock ‘n’ Roll in the world today. His indelible image as a frenetic front man, pumping powerful boogie-woogie from the piano in a soaking red suit, has won him fans from all over the world and attracted a following from many famous rock and blues legends who have lined up to work with him.
Mike’s main aim has always been to make every live show his best yet as he continuously enjoys growing acclaim and admiration for his electrifying stage performances from new and old fans of all age groups across the world.

£10 before 10pm | £15 after

Wednesday 18th June
Musical Magic from Israel | MUSIC (GIG & SHOW LISTINGS)
The Pigalle Club in conjunction with The ZF welcomes two of Israel’s most appealing female artists whom have made a huge impact in the UK namely Avivit Caspi and Hadar Manor

AVIVIT
Avivit Caspi gained worldwide acclaim in September 2007 when she sang Hatikvah, Israel’s national anthem, in front of 90,000 football fans at Wembley Stadium and millions more on TV before a vital England v Israel match. Avivit’s music weaves an original blend merging East and West, Hebrew and English, Pop and Jazz. Having performed in her native Israel with the Israel Philharmonic, she’s also played Glastonbury in the UK and been the lead singer with Erran Baron Cohen’s world music groovers Zohar.
Don’t miss Avivit’s performances at The Pigalle Club with her three-piece band featuring Ofer Shabi on guitar and keyboards, Yohan Buys on double bass and Cosimo Keita on percussion.

‘The soaring voice of singer Avivit, a vision in white…’ – Evening Standard

HADAR
Recently awarded The Queen of The Underground by Capital Radio and The London Paper, HADAR, has grown her fan base by busking in the London Underground. She has appeared on Southbank Show with Melvyn Bragg, she features on the latest Oi Va Voi Album ‘Yuri’.

£10 in advance | £15 Door ticket | £40 Show and 3 Course Meal

Friday 20th June
James Taylor Quartet | MUSIC (GIG & SHOW LISTINGS)
James Taylor, Hammond guru, stands with one foot planted firmly in the new millennium – and other, just as firmly, somewhere south of 1970. Releasing his 19th album in June 2002, The Exorcism, James has consistently remained at the forefront of the jazz funk scene since his debut fifteen years ago. JTQ’s first album in 1987, Mission Impossible, laid the foundation for what would become their signature sound: funked-up, sleazed-down, keyboard-driven jazz that could be Webster’s entry for “groovy.”

Despite JTQ’s obvious studio talents – James has collaborated with the likes of U2, Tina Turner, Manic Street Preachers, The Pogues as well as with Tom Jones on the multi-platinum album Reload – JTQ are best-known and loved for their memorable live performances. With James’ Hammond leading the way, JTQ jam out with driving horns, sly rhythms and kitschy-cool melodies. Renowned for their film and TV themes, live favourites include JTQ’s debut single “Blow Up,” the mesmerizing “2001,” and of course, the inimitable, infamous “Starsky & Hutch.”

£20 Standing | £55 Show and 3 Course Meal

Saturday 21st June
The Jive Aces | MUSIC (GIG & SHOW LISTINGS)
The Jive Aces are one of the hardest-working bands in show business today, performing over 300 shows a year in so far over 25 different countries. They have appeared on literally hundreds of TV and radio shows all over the world. Click here to see what people are saying about the Jive Aces.
A group of lads from London were drawn together by their love for a style and music that outclassed anything around. The music was hot jive that had the beat, energy and enthusiasm of rock ‘n’ roll and the fun and rhythm of big band swing all rolled into one.

The Jive Aces’ unique sound comes from a combination of their own original tunes in true swing style as well as fresh arrangements of songs from the swing era. Classics made famous by such greats as Louis Prima (Just a Gigolo), Louis Jordan (Five Guys Named Mo), Cab Calloway (Minnie the Moocher), Count Basie, Benny Goodman and Louis Armstrong.

£10 before 10pm, £15 after

£40 Show and 2 course meal | £45 Show and 3 course meal

Sunday 22nd June
Rubadub Social Club | SOCIAL (CABARET)
We are back, dear seafaring friends, aboard the Rubadub at the Pigalle for another nautically themed cabaret and burlesque adventure.
Featuring our resident Rubadub sailors: host Mr Meredith with his kitch camp self-penned self indulgent songs, Soho legend and our master seaman Ruby Venezuela and sailoress chantress Divine Miss Em.

We sail the seven seas by the power of our collective imagination around the world and through decades. On this journey we visit the legends of Hollywood with stand-up comic Anil Desai, the seaside to enjoy the beauty and power of burlesque artiste Chrys Columbine as the Venus de Milo, the Wild West for a spectacular whip cracking and a very special guest from the original Bugsy Malone film cast.

So grab your cute little sailor’s hat or your eye patch and come join us to at the only nautical social club in town.

£10 Show only
£40 Show and a 3 course meal

Tuesday 24th June
Natacha Atlas | MUSIC (GIG & SHOW LISTINGS)
Eastern music icon and singing sensation NATACHA ATLAS. Her début Acoustic project (and first album for the World Village label), finds Natacha exploring a more traditional roots world, again infusing Oriental and Western music but looking to the past to uncover a rich history of musical collaboration.

Natacha’s exquisite vocals are supported by a musical ensemble qualified for the task. Such instruments as the ney, cello, fender, riq, baroque guitar, accordion, darbucka, clarinet and a host of strings create a musical soundwash of landscapes that are sympathetic to each individual performance’s aims and requirements.

David Arnold says: “The amalgam of the exotic, the coquettish, the private and personal, the rhythmic and tribal, the spoken and unspoken, the space, the voice, the sound. These are the building blocks upon which a Natacha Atlas record is made. Upon listening, one feels that a most beautiful secret has been whispered in a aquiet confessional.”

£15 Standing | £45 Show and 3 Course Meal

Wednesday 25th June
Lenny Beige “A Night of Legends” | SOCIAL (COMEDY/CABARET)
Beige is a legend…
Since the mid 90s the Beige name has come to embody the true meaning of a quality fight-free night of top-notch entertainment.
The legend grew …
Last year Beige returned to claim his crown as King of with a series of sold-out shows at the Pigalle. Once in a Lifetime honoured his mentor Anthony Newley and featured a new wig, a new suit and a new band – The Malcolm Edmonstone Band.
The legend continues to grow…
2008 will see the legend blossom. Together with the Pigalle, Beige is back for a series of monthly shows in the venue . Edmonstone will return as MD as each Lenny’s Night of Legends showcases the very best in entertainment stepping up to the plate to be part of the finest cabaret in London.
From the Vegas Rat pack of Frank Sinatra to the British rat pack like Newley and Steele to latin Legends to London legends each show will be loosely themed to crowbar in as many appropriate acts and songs as it is possible to get away with.
“You show me a better show and I will show you a liar. With the aid of a mirror Pointed at your face.” Lenny Beige

Show Starts- 8.30pm

£15 Standing
£45 Show + 3 course dinner

Monday 30th June
The Music Box presents FRANK MCCOMB JAM SESSION
MUSIC (GIG & SHOW LISTINGS)
Frank Mccomb will be hosting a jam session for his fans and friends.
£10 Show. £40 Show & 3 Course Meal, £60 Premium Seating (Including 3 Course Meal)

Friday 4th July
Rev Chunky and the Jezebel Sextet | MUSIC (SHOW LISTINGS)
“A Tribute to Otis Redding”

Two vital forces on the UK funk scene join ranks to pay tribute to the iconic soul singer.

Rev Chunky
Former preacher turned front man Cleve ‘Rev Chunky’ Freckleton is one of the most talked about funk singers on the UK scene. He has toured extensively in Europe, America, Africa and Asia and recording credits include contributing four vocals to the New Mastersounds’ debut album.
http://www.myspace.com/revchunky

The Jezebel Sextet
Super-heavy Hammond funk with powerhouse horns and a killer vintage sound. With 11 years experience on the live circuit, they’ve played all over the UK, been broadcast on BBC 6 music and appeared twice on London’s LBC Radio.

‘Perfectly proportioned soul jazz’ – Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show, BBC 6Music

£10 Standing
£35 Show and 2 Course Meal
£40 Show and 3 Course Meal

Saturday 5th July
King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys | MUSIC (SHOW LISTINGS)
“The aristocrats of Rhythm & Blues”, King Pleasure are one of the most popular jazz & swing bands in the world, made famous by Ronnie Scotts clubs, performing classy numbers in Louis Jordan & Eddie Cleanhead style. They have a stunning range of instrumental ability, 7 recorded CDs and have performed internationally giving show-stealing performances with their unique mix of 1940s Kansas City Jazz and Blues, presented with the most exciting stage performance extant.

From humble beginnings as a group of school friends in a coffee shop in Walsall, King Pleasure have made themselves a household name in the UK and around the world with their fantastic jazz and blues rhythms, crazy on-stage antics, musical humour and total professionalism.

£10 entry before 10pm, £15 after
£40 Show and 2 Course Meal
£45 Show and 3 Course Meal

Tuesday 15th July
Suzanne Vega | MUSIC (GIG & SHOW LISTINGS)
On Beauty & Crime, Suzanne Vega’s Blue Note Records debut, the Manhattan native uses New York City as the backdrop for a collection of eleven new songs that juxtapose acoustic guitar-driven melodies with coolly syn<
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Penny Black Remedy

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As Finalists for Best Alternative Act 2008, The Penny Black Remedy have been invited to perform live alongside The Buzzcocks and Starsailor at UK Indy Music Awards, The Kentish Town Forum, 25th April 2008

APRIL 22nd 2008 LONDON, UK – North London based band The Penny Black Remedy are set to play the UK Indy Music Awards finals this Friday 25th April. The Awards are the result of a nationwide search to highlight the best independent venues, promoters and artists in the UK. Short listed for the Best Alternative Act 2008, sponsored by Gibson guitars, The Penny Black Remedy will be showcasing their blend of Country, Balkan and Punk alongside other awards finalists with special performances by Starsailor and The Buzzcocks.

The Penny Black Remedy are proud to be performing at the Awards. Keith M Thomson (guitarist / songwriter) says “We’re honoured to have been short listed for the Indy Awards Finals and the invitation to perform on the night is our way of saying a massive thank you to everyone who voted for us.”

Continuing to build upon a string quartet of seminal live shows The Penny Black Remedy are fast becoming known as a must see band. Talking after their pre-Indy Music Awards showcase at 229 Club, Great Portland Street, 29th February 2008, promoter Shaun Litton raved “The Penny Black Remedy don’t really play venues, they more like storm them. A powerhouse of a band that reminds you just how powerful live music can be.”

Following on from the Awards, The Penny Black Remedy have been invited as special guest support for:

The Outside Royalty, 28th April, Madame JoJos, Soho, London
Who are launching their single “Falling” on Bloody Awful Poetry Records

The Zen Hussies, 20th May, 100 Club, Oxford Street, London
Who are officially launching their EP “Continental Adaptor”

The Penny Black Remedy are rumoured to be using both Madame JoJos and the 100 Club performances as a testing ground for new material to be included on their highly anticipated debut album, due for release later this year. Their album (as yet to be named) will be recorded in Zagreb and Dubrovnik, Croatia.

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The Penny Black Remedy are:

Keith M Thomson (Guitar/Vocals)
Marijana Radcliffe (Vocals/Percussion)
Steve Nelson (Bass/Vocals)
Wilco van Eijk (Drums/Vocals)

For media enquiries please contact:

Tel: +44 (0) 7833 777 011
Email: info@thepennyblackremedy.com
http://www.thepennyblackremedy.com