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May 2nd to 5th 2008
The bank holiday weather forecast for 2nd to 5th May 2008 is always good! This also applies to the extraordinary selection
of jazz and blues that is once more being served up at the fourth Mumbles Mostly Jazz and Blues Festival.
The festival kicks off in some style with the soulful jazz funk of Average White Band founder member, lead singer and
guitarist Hamish Stuart and his band.
And what a band, with Ian Thomas on drums (Sting, Madonna, Ray Charles, Scott Walker), Steve Pearce on bass (Stevie Wonder,
Bryan Ferry, Madonna, Seal) and of course Hamish on vocals and guitar, who played for 6 years with Paul McCartney plus George
Benson, Diana Ross etc etc. Not a bad line up to start!
Saturday starts off around 1pm with the remarkable roots blues band The Spikedrivers. Three master musicians, they deliver
American roots that conjure a presence, a sense of place, from a sound - Blues in Britain Magazine. Not to be missed.
The evening kicks off the a newly formed blues band, but one that consists of the funkiest musicians from the parallel
worlds of blues, jazz and rock who return to their roots, The Baddest Blues Band (Ever!).
Then on to the main course with The Hamsters. They are fabulous, one of very best live bands according to Bob Harris Radio
2. They play rock blues better than anyone, so says everyone! Loud proud and gut achingly good. Have a ball!
Sunday chills down with the fantastic sounds of Lee Gibson - jazz vocal sensation - The Independent, with the Dave Cottle
Trio. The night however does not come any bigger, with the BBC Big Band. The top names in jazz play in this awesome 17 piece
juggernaut of a band. It has entertained thousands with international stars such as Tony Bennett, George Shearing, Michel
Legrand, Louie Bellson, James Morrison, Lalo Schifrin, Ray Charles, Patti Austin, Amy Winehouse and Dr. John. It is must see.
So to finish off on Monday we once again have the genius that is Brian Breeze and his Rhythm & Blues band, with a
powerful ensemble, which will include Dave Cottle on keyboards and trumpet, Richard Cottle on keyboards and sax, Paul Smith
on drums, Robin Hames on bass.
Whew!! So get some tickets for these and more top-class jazz and blues acts that will be appearing in the Marquee and
the festival's second major venue at the Conservative Club over the weekend, as well as in some of Mumbles' locals such as
the inn, Beaufort Arms and Mumbles Rugby Club, plus more venues to be announced. Some gigs in the smaller venues will be
free.
For more details about the Mumbles Mostly Jazz and Blues Festival CLICK HERE
Click HERE for information about the Women In Tune Annual Music Festival
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ROCK AROUND THE COUNTIES - The Celtic Blue Rock Festival
The Celtic Blue Rock Festival launches a Calendar of gigs at local village halls around the Counties of West Wales. This is
part of the Festival's campaign to support and promote Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire's diverse range of local bands and
music.
The Celtic Blue Rock Festival is currently looking for bands to send demos to: The Festival Office, Fferm Trefawr, Llanfyrnach,
Pembrokeshire SA35 ODQ. Volunteers in the many areas are also being recruited.
Celtic Blue Rock is a charity based festival. It is a free festival and inclusive to all. As a community arts festival
it's aim is to support not only local music but all art forms.
Evolving every year, already established are 4 stages, a craft zone, eco zone and a fantastic kids and family workshop
area. The focus is definitely on youth with families and youngsters well catered for. Local Authorities and local development
agencies Arts Grants helped with funding the event, with additional backing from local businesses. The festival is also forging
links with other local voluntary organisations. Community groups can get involved and use the festival as a showcase for the
good work they do.
For all info visit the festival via it's website link below.
Enthusiastic groups and individuals are needed to volunteer in all areas. Share your skills and learn some new ones.The
festival has plans to develop its community training programme particularly in the youth sector. Celtic Blue Rock is a festival
run by the people of West Wales for the people of West Wales.
www.celticbluerock.org.uk
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Click here to go to www.pontardawefestival.com
North Pembrokeshire Energy Group Eco Festival
This Festival is designed to provide a showcase for sustainable technology products and to enable the whole family to have
a fun day out. There are arts and crafts stalls, places to eat and thinks for the young at heart to do. Take a walk down the
nature trail and enjoy the ancient woodland.
Click HERE to find out more
SMALL NATIONS FESTIVAL 2008 INFORMATION (Click Here!!!)
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