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Fri-28-Sep (7:00pm) - £15.00
Cut The Funk with Special Guests Stephanie Fearon & Noel McCalla
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
A first time appearance for Cut The Funk at the Music Rooms, Maidstone and we’re pleased to announce their chosen venue for the release of their long awaited self titled album. Cut The Funk are an original Jazz Funk / Soul / R&B band consisting of five professional musicians all based in Kent. In the short time they have been around they have created a great reputation for themselves as an energetic and entertaining band. Between them they have worked with a wide variety of artists from Ernest Ranglin, Maceo Parker to Madeline Bell.
Cut The Funk have had a successful year after a sold out Canterbury Festival slot, supporting the James Taylor Quartet, performing at Ronnie Scotts and also appearing on a regular basis at Charlie Wright’s Jazz Club in London. Performing music from their debut album as well as previously unheard original compositions Cut The Funk will also perform well known funk/jazz repertoire with their own musical twist.
Noel McCalla is one of Britain’s best Soul Singers. Noel sang on Mike Rutherford's solo album Smallcreep's Day and on Morrissey-Mullen's This Must Be the Place. He was the lead vocalist for Manfred Mann’s Earth Band from 1991 – 2009 and has collaborated with jazz band Dave Lewis 1Up.
Paul Jobson (Keyboards), Tony Rico (Saxophone & Flute), Dudley Ross (Guitar), Joe Sam (Bass), John Sam (Drums), With Special Guest Noel McCalla (vocals).
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SOLD OUT Sorry this show is sold out.
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Thu-20-Jun (7:00pm):
An Evening with Paul Dunton & Guests: Local Music by Candlelight
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
An Evening with Paul Dunton & Guests is one of the UK’s leading unsigned music showcases. The show encompasses a multitude of musical styles and genres featuring only the very best local soloists and acoustic bands. With four acts on the bill at each show, audiences will be treated to an exceptional night of local music culture, including a performance from Paul and his breath taking orchestral Ensemble.
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Fri-21-Jun (7:00pm):
Brubecks Play Brubeck
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
Brubecks Play Brubeck has recently toured the United Kingdom twice (2010 and 2011) and played to full houses at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club for extended periods. In 2011 they also played a one-off concert in Poland which led to being invited back at a time convenient for the group and most recently (March 2012) ‘Bs Play B” performed at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival.
With Darius Brubeck (Piano), Chris Brubeck (Trombone and Bass), Dan Brubeck (Drums) and featuring Dave O’ Higgins (Saxophones).
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Sat-22-Jun (7:00pm):
Errol Linton & The Blues Vibe
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
'This gifted bluesman is one of London's greatest undiscovered talents. His voice has a warm unforced timbre that perfectly complements the rasp and wail of his mercurial harmonica playing. And the songs - dealing as they do with Linton's own Brixton/Jamaican upbringing - are refreshingly free of the clichés and histrionics that can mar the work of his American counterparts.'
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Fri-28-Jun (7:00pm):
Soul Spirit
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
The ever-popular Soul Spirit return with another wide-ranging selection of songs taken from the repertoires of Nina Simone, Coldplay, Adele, Michael Bublé, Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, Sting, Tom Jones and many more. They take some of the best songs they can find and give them an extra-special arrangement to suit their talented line...
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Sat-29-Jun (7:00pm):
The Edana Minghella Quartet “Jazz at the Movies” (A Tribute to Edana's late Brother, the Oscar-winning film director Anthony Minghella)
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
Much-loved jazz vocalist Edana Minghella and her band perform a live star-studded set of sounds from the silver screen. Expect to be captivated by gorgeous ballads, dirty blues and wild swing, all from your favourite movie soundtracks. With an uplifting, sometimes surprising mix of nostalgic standards and contemporary tunes, this is a night jazz and movie-lovers will not want to miss.
“A voice of raw power and emotional intensity".
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Sat-06-Jul (7:00pm):
Flamenco Blues – The Jules Faife Quartet
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
After recent sold-out shows at the Pheasantry and Jazz Cafe POSK, the Jules Faife now brings its unique brand of World Flamenco Jazz to PizzaExpress Music room.
They play with innate lyricism and breath taking interplay…This virtuoso guitarist and his acclaimed band cook up a storm and explore a variety of flamenco styles.
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Fri-12-Jul (7:00pm):
JavaJam
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
A fresh blend of diverse musical backgrounds come together to create a fusion of jazz, bossa and modern pop classics. West End songstress Sarah-Jane Hassell is joined by the vocal talent of Bonnie Hassell and the accomplished Roger Lewin Quartet.
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Sat-20-Jul (7:00pm):
Gill Manly: "At Last"
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
"At last! The inimitable jazz diva Gill Manly premiers her new show tracing the incredible career of R ‘n B Queen Etta James.
Manly triumphs both in the jazz genre and the blues. With Simon Wallace on Piano.
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Fri-26-Jul (7:00pm):
Jason Allen & The Sway Band
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
National Entertainment Awards 2013 nominee, Jason Allen & The Sway Band return to the Music Room with their biggest show yet. Stunning interpretations of some of the best swing & Jazz standards of all time, Motown, Soul classics and some outstanding surprises that will have you swinging in your seats.
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Sat-27-Jul (7:00pm):
The Jo Burt Experience
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
Jo Burt is an English songwriter, storyteller, singer and guitar player possibly best known for his incredible history working with musical legends such as Freddie Mercury, The Troggs and Black Sabbath over the past 40 years. The last few years have seen Jo making a name in his own right with his project The Jo Burt Experience. Originally created as a songwriting development tool, in the last 2 years the band have become an outstanding live act playing festivals and venues around the UK, Europe and North America.
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Fri-02-Aug (7:00pm):
Glide
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
Glide invite you to an evening of Jazz, Soul & Funk Classics. Taking inspirations from the likes of Bill Withers, Average White Band, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Steely Dan and many more.
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Sat-03-Aug (7:00pm):
Snake Davis
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
Saxman Snake Davis is instantly recognisable for his soulful passionate sound, as heard on Lisa Stansfields “Change”, “Someday”, M Peoples hits, Take That’s “Million Love Songs”.
2013 sees him on the road with his 4 piece band, (Paul Birchall, keyboards, Ali Thynne drums, Simon Goulding bass) showcasing the new “Missing You” CD there’ll be lots of new material, a wonderful mix of soul world funk and jazz, always melodic, always soulful. Featuring the haunting Japanese shakuhachi and Irish whistle along with saxes there’s something for everybody here, young old or in between.
“A virtuoso saxophonist” – Daily Telegraph.
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Fri-09-Aug (7:00pm):
Sinatra Jukebox with Gary Williams & Harry The Piano
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
One Voice, One Piano, One Hundred Songs... the rest is up to you…
Welcome to ‘Sinatra Jukebox’, a show full of surprises as Gary Williams "One of the best voices Britain has ever produced” – The Times, performs whatever the audience requests from 100 of Ol' Blue Eyes' best loved hits.
Gary is joined by Harry the Piano: “Staggering virtuosity” – The Sunday Times; and with YouTube hits of over three million is known for playing any tune in any style upon request…"The best damn pianist in the civilised world’ – Jonathan Ross.
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Sat-10-Aug (7:00pm):
Wayne Hernandez features Marvin Gaye
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
Marvin Gaye 'Prince Of Soul' with the velvet falsetto. His life and music testifies to his unique abilities to make each song come alive. Wayne Hernandez is the perfect understudy to a Classic Soulful Vocalist such as Marvin.
“…it was clear that Wayne had a very special talent, his voice, it was simply breathtaking” – Livemusic.fm.
Marvin Gaye never had it so good. Tremendous stage presence, great band, concertgoers bouncing off the walls dancing and demanding more.
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Thu-15-Aug (7:00pm):
An Evening with Paul Dunton & Guests: Local Music by Candlelight
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
An Evening with Paul Dunton & Guests is one of the UK’s leading unsigned music showcases. The show encompasses a multitude of musical styles and genres featuring only the very best local soloists and acoustic bands. With four acts on the bill at each show, audiences will be treated to an exceptional night of local music culture, including a performance from Paul and his breath taking orchestral Ensemble.
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Fri-16-Aug (7:00pm):
Ian Shaw & Liane Carroll
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
Two stunning voices, two magnificent singer-pianists, two great friends whose rapport makes every gig they play as informal as a kitchen sing-song. Ian Shaw and Liane Carroll bring soulfulness, personality, musical class and incorrigible wit to a repertoire that covers the jazz songbook, contemporary songs as well as their own originals. Prepare for an emotional roller coaster with this multi award winning pair tonight.
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Fri-23-Aug (7:00pm):
The Chicago Blues Brothers
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
The UK's award winning Blues Brothers Show - satisfaction guaranteed!
Following their hugely successful riotous appearance at The Music Room back in December, how could we not get the boys back for another evening of classic soul! Don't miss out on this opportunity to catch the perfect party night out. Come and enjoy the boys romp through all the favourites such as Shake Your Tailfeather, Sweet Home Chicago, Treat Her Right, Everybody Needs Somebody, Think, Minnie The Moocher, Gimme Some Lovin, She Caught The Katy, Jailhouse Rock and all the others.
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Sat-24-Aug (7:00pm):
Owen Paul: Acoustic 80’s Night
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
Owen Paul, the Scottish singer, producer and co-writer of the 1986 world wide smash hit 'My Favourite Waste of Time' has done many things in the twenty or so years since he first came ot musical prominence. He has played a leading role in a major musical theatre production, toured the UK and Europe with Phil Collins as one of 'Mike and the Mechanics' as well as being their vocal arranger on their last album 'Rewired'.
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Fri-30-Aug (7:00pm):
Lizzie Deane's Soul Source
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
Sizzling soulstress Lizzie Deane and her fantastically funky band play the classic cuts from artists including Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Etta James, Otis Reading, Chaka Khan and others, together with original material from her recent album 'Set Me Free'.
Having performed and toured with many highly-acclaimed artists including Pee Wee Ellis & Fred Wesley (JB Horns), Carleen Anderson, Martha High, Jocelyn Brown, Mica Paris and Kim Mazelle, Lizzie is stepping out of the shadows as an artist and performer in her own right, having assembled a fabulous band from the gifted pool of musicians that she has worked with.
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Sat-31-Aug (7:00pm):
Ben Mills & His Band
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
Gold selling artist Ben Mills makes a welcome return to the Music Room with his fabulous band for a night of great entertainment. The evening will include some of Ben's original material combined with a selection of popular covers guaranteed to raise the roof and have the audience dancing in their seats.
A night not to be missed!
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Fri-06-Sep (7:00pm):
The Chillbillies
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
The Chillbillies represent some of the best 'gigging' musicians in the region. The styles covered in the Chillbillies unique way represent a broad spectrum of genres gained from the line-up's wealth of experience gained locally, nationally and internationally through sessions, gigs, tours and shows with many varied acts. This culminates in what you'll see and hear from toe-tapping jazz to foot stomping soul, RnB, Ska, funk and classic grooves.
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Sat-07-Sep (7:00pm):
John Etheridge’s Sweet Chorus with Special Guest Art Theman
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
John Etheridge brings his long established and ever popular band to the Music Room Maidstone. Tonight’s performance has a special twist with the addition of legendary sax player Art Theman.
As usual the band highlights a mixture of tunes associated with Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli paying tribute to John’s association with the latter as member of his touring company in the 70’s and 80’s.
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Fri-13-Sep (7:00pm):
The AB Allstars
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
The AB Allstars are a superb eight-piece band featuring some of the finest musicians the South-East of England has to offer. We pride ourselves in being a slick, high-energy group that guarantees a fantastic evening of the highest quality music entertainment.
The AB Allstars really are the band for all occasions and nothing suits them better than the intimate restaurant setting of PizzaExpress Maidstones live music room.
Boasting an eight-piece lineup of some of the finest musicians the South-East of England has to offer, we pride ourselves in being a slick, high-energy group that that rises above the competition.
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Sat-14-Sep (7:00pm):
California Dreaming
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
Remember those hazy 70's summer days? Rooftop down and the radio playing the west coast sounds of James Taylor, CSNY, Steely Dan, Carole King and Carly Simon. Hey – even if you weren't even born yet, come and feel the love as California Dreaming play and sing all the classic songs that defined an era.
Between them they have worked with the biggest names in music, in just about every stadium around the World. Great musicians playing timeless music. The perfect way to spend a summer evening!
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Fri-20-Sep (7:00pm):
Franck Ash
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
Awarded 2000 Best European Blues Artist Franck Ash has released 3 albums: “This Must Be Love”, “Beyond The Clouds” and recently "Caught In The Act" Live In London. Franck loves being on stage and his live performances are full of energy and virtuosity. He also truly enjoys bringing along new arrangements to great Blues standards.
All in all, a fantastic night of live music, in an intimate setting.
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Sat-21-Sep (7:00pm):
Push
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
Band on a Mission! A little bit of James Brown, a pinch Brand New Heavies and a heavy drop of Funk!...“One of the UK’s coolest Funk bands hugely entertaining and guaranteed to keep you dancing all night”.
The spirit of classic soul and funk is alive and kicking. Into this dynamic funk fuelled community comes Push - one of mainstays of the Eighties Rare Groove and Acid Jazz scene alongside Brand New Heavies, Young Disciples and Soul II Soul - and they plan to make their mark.
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Fri-27-Sep (7:00pm):
Hullabaloo
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
With a blend of jazz, jive, swing, and an original twist on pop, Hullabaloo are an ideal band for any occasion. Made up of double bass, saxophone, guitar, drums and specialising in vocal harmonies, their versatility allows them to adapt a vast array of songs to venues of any size. From family parties to summer festivals and weddings to wild corporate functions, Hullabaloo are sure to get the crowd going.
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Sat-28-Sep (7:00pm):
Reuben Richards
Show Time 8:00pm / Doors Open 7:00pm
Reuben, whose vocal ability is outstanding, reminiscent of Sam Cooke and Ray Charles, has a rich track record as a performer. Best known for his work Reuben Richards and The Soul Train, is one of the most polished and thrilling soul bands playing. Just as at home with R & B, Gospel and Funk, Rueben is a master of any music where a strong voice, a real stage presence, charisma and a great rapport with an audience are valued.
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