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MARCH - JUNE 2013contentsJim Marshall Auditorium:PGMarch 3 - 9April 9 - 16May 16 - 23June 23 - 27Stage 2March - June 28 - 37Learn & Take Part 38 - 43Also On Sale 46Booking information 47Diary 48front coverartistsSeth Tues 21 MayLakeman see page 21information keyFounders may use their annual entitlement tofree tickets, or receive a 10% discount shouldtheir allowance have been used; Friends areentitled to a 10% discount. Please notifyBox Office when making your reservation.New shows are open for public bookingfrom 29 January prior to which StablesFriends have priority.Educational denotes an education eventor a concert with an associated educationevent. Ask Box Office for details.This event takes place in Stage 2.Beth NielsenChapmanMon 11 - Tue 12 Marsee page 5Theo Jackson BandTue 14 Maysee page 34Johanna JuholaThu 18 Aprilsee page 13Karine PolwartWed 15 Maysee page 202 Buy any time – book your tickets online 24 hours a day

Kast Off KinksDate: Friday 1 March, 8pmTickets: £17Mick Avory, Ian Gibbons, John Dalton and Dave Clark, fourlong-term members of the legendary Kinks with over sixtyyears of service between them, join forces to present the KastOff Kinks. This is a wonderful show comprising all the hits ofThe Kinks (most of which these guys played on) and the songs,coupled together with one or two witty anecdotes concerninglife with The Kinks, make this is a must see show!www.kastoffkinks.co.ukLike this? Try this:Uriah HeepThe Manfreds4 AprilSupported by Virgil & the AcceleratorsDate: Sunday 3 March, 8pmTickets: £25, £27.50Uriah Heep’s rock concerts take audiences by storm as theyplay their greatest hits around the world. Regarded as one ofthe influential rock acts of the early 1970s alongside the likes ofDeep Purple and Led Zeppelin, Uriah Heeps’s distinctive musicfeatures massive keyboard sounds, strong vocal harmoniesand great guitar riffs. The band’s repertoire features hits overfour decades from the 70s through to the present day includingGypsy, Easy Livin’, July Morning and Lady in Black.www.uriah-heep.comLike this? Try this:Fish27 MayJive Talkin’Date: Tuesday 5 March, 8pmTickets: £18Featuring the stunningly convincing vocals of brothersDarren and Gary Simmons as Barry and Robin Gibb, as wellas Jarrod Loughlin as Maurice Gibb, these three leadingmen collectively have career highs including starring inLondon’s West End, numerous worldwide TV appearancesand performing live with the Bee Gees themselves.The Jive Talkin’ band features some of the greatestperformers in the country today and recreates withperfection the extensive Gibb Brothers’ repertoire.Never before has there been a more complete Bee Geesexperience, making audiences both young and old feel asif they are actually at a Bee Gees concert! The show alsofeatures a stunning acoustic medley of some of Bee Gees’earlier hits showcasing the uncanny voices of the threelead singers creating a truly emotional musical journey.www.beegeesstory.comLike this? Try this:Abba Reunion13 JulySam Lee & FriendsDate: Wednesday 6 March, 8pmTickets: £15, £16.50Mercury Award and BBCRadio 3 Folk Awardnominee Sam Lee is thelatest folk singer torevitalise ancienttraditional songs bytackling them with anintense, modern attitude.His album Ground of ItsOwn is mesmerising andcompelling and Sam isfast becoming accepted as a new pioneer, defining thesound, sight and texture of contemporary folksong. His liveband, Sam Lee & Friends, carve a new acoustic with theirhomemade, mongrelised instrumentation usingunconventional contemporary arrangements that challengepreconceptions of what traditional folk should sound like.www.samleesong.co.ukLady MaiseryLike this? Try this:31 May - Stage 2MARCH jim marshall auditoriumBox Office:01908 280800 email:stables@stables.org www.stables.org3

MARCHjim marshall auditoriumDennis LocorriereDate: Saturday 16 March, 8pmTickets: £20Dennis Locorriere still has one ofthe finest voices ever and that’s26 years after the group he sangfor decided to call it a day. Andthe group, that happy but edgyband who clocked up hit afterpop hit, was the one and onlyDr Hook. Dennis Locorriere wasthe voice of Dr Hook, the leadsinger on all those hit records and beautiful songs. As oneof the biggest bands across the world in the seventies andearly eighties, Dr Hook’s plaudits are impressive. Dennis’svoice has now graced sales of more than 50 million recordsand he was the only member of Dr Hook involved with everyrecord they released.www.dennislocorriere.comLike this? Try this:Graham Gouldman –Heart Full of Songs5 MayBourgeois & Maurice: SugartitsDate: Sunday 17 March, 8pmTickets: £12Treading the line between comedy, cabaret and a goth-popcatwalknightmare, Bourgeois & Maurice defy categorisation.The cult musical duo have established themselves as oneof the international cabaret scene’s darkest, sharpest,funniest acts with their award-winning catchy-as-hell songs,racking up performances around the world from New York toBelgrade, London to Melbourne. Their latest show Sugartitssees Georgeois Bourgeois and Maurice Maurice tackle someof the most pressing issues of our time. Covering phonehackingscandals, ecological disasters and the sexual allureof a tax return, they set out to solve every issue of the 21stcentury using only a piano, a few plasticky instruments and avery warped sense of right and wrong. Not suitable for under16s. May contain strong language and adult material.www.bourgeoisandmaurice.co.ukMeow, MeowLike this? Try this:30 MayHazel O’Connor:Breaking Glass BarefootSupported by Sword in AirDate: Tuesday 19 March, 8pmTickets: £17.50Hazel O’Connor is back,celebrating the release of theremastered DVD of the iconicmovie Breaking Glass whichlaunched her into the spotlight.Her unforgettable songs fromthe film including Eighth Day,Will You, Big Brother and If Onlyseem even more relevant inpresent times. Teaming up with saxophonist Clare Hirst(Bellestars, Communards, David Bowie) and pianist/vocalist Sarah Fisher (Eurythmics), the superb blend ofvoices adds to the vibrant performance. Expect songsdelivered with passion and fire – a soulful dip into Hazel’sstunning portfolio with stories along the way.“They were absolutely fantastic, bringing the entireaudience roaring to its feet.” Daily Telegraphwww.hazeloconnor.comLike this? Try this:T’Pau12 MayThe New 4 Poofs & A Piano:Bigger, Louder, Harder, Longer!!Date: Thursday 21 March, 8pmTickets: £15Like a phoenix from theashes, the New 4 Poofsand a Piano show isBigger, Louder, Harder,Longer!! Buildingon their brand of camp,irreverent, naughty butfun entertainment thatreaches across originalcomedy writing, musicalparodies, pop standards,dance and physical comedy, this new line-up of the fab four(with original member Big Dave Wickenden at the helm)will have everyone from students to the blue rinse brigadereaching for their Tena Ladies! Featuring the legendaryBobby Crush at the piano!May contain strong language and adult material.Suitable for 16+www.4poofsandapiano.comLike this? Try this:Meow, Meow30 MaySir Scallywagand the Golden UnderpantsEnsemble 360 & Polly IvesFamily/schools’ concert Age 3+Wednesday 20 March, 1pmTickets: £5 (free teacher’s ticketwith every 10 seats booked)This laugh-out-loud musicaladventure is the newchildren’s concert by Musicin the Round’s Children’sComposer in Residence PaulRissmann, based on the bookwritten by Giles Andreae,illustrated by Korky Paul andpublished by Puffin, Penguin Books Ltd. When KingColin’s Golden Underpants go missing and the royalbottom is bared, it’s Sir Scallywag to the rescue! Braveand bold, courageous and true, he’s the perfect knightfor the job… and what does it matter that he’s only six? Toreceive your free participation pack, contact the Box Office.www.musicintheround.co.ukLike this? Try this:Rumpelstiltskin4 May 11.30am & 2pmEnsemble 360 & Deborah Findlay– Paris SalonDate: Wednesday 20 March, 8pm– FREE pre-concert talk 7pmTickets: £13.50, £18.50, students £6Programme includesDEBUSSY Syrinx, STRAVINSKYSuite Italienne: Introductionand Minuet & Finale, RAVELPavane pour une InfanteDéfunte - arr. Birtel,DEBUSSY Prélude àl’après-midi d’un FauneThe Paris Salon was a centre of social and artistic lifeand none was finer than the one run by WinnarettaSinger, a grand patron of the arts. Her energiestransformed the salon into a creative crucible thatformed pioneering music by Fauré, Debussy and others.We are delighted to welcome actress Deborah Findlaywho will, in the guise of Winnaretta, introduce thisworld inhabited by Proust, Diaghilev, Isadora Duncan,Jean Cocteau, Virginia Woolf, Colette and many others.www.musicintheround.co.ukLike this? Try this:Anne Reid – In A New Key16 JuneThe LamoursPresented by Twinwood EventsDate: Saturday 23 March, 8pmTickets: £19Fronted by the fabulously talented Lola Lamour, thisyouthful and energetic new band is destined for greatthings. Their eclectic mix of music genres spanning sevendecades performed in their own unique style takes youon a rollercoaster ride, combining fabulous melodies andhypnotic rhythms. Swing, soul, tango, blues and rockabillyamazingly and effortlessly follow each other, connectedby this vintage-style band in a way rarely heard before.They brought the house down at the Twinwood Festivallast year and tonight it’s your turn!www.thelamours.comLike this? Try this:Hedna’s15 June - Stage 2Henning Wehn:Henning Knows BestestDate: Sunday 24 March, 8pmTickets: £14.50German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn is a fountainof knowledge. There’s no shortcut to success, hard work willeventually pay off and there is no shame in paying tax. But whathe knows bestest is that his comedy shows are a guaranteedsuccess. Either he’s funny or he confirms a national stereotype.It’s a win-win situation. Wunderbar! May include stronglanguage and adult material. Suitable for age 16+.“Side-splittingly funny.” The Timeswww.henningwehn.deLike this? Try this:Screaming Blue Murder17 AprilMARCH jim marshall auditorium6 Buy any time – book your tickets online 24 hours a day Box Office:01908 280800 email:stables@stables.org www.stables.org7

MARCHFork: Electrovocal CircusDate: Tuesday 26 March, 8pm Tickets: £17.50Dr FeelgoodDate: Thursday 28 March, 8pmTickets: £16.50Chris Ramsey: Feeling LuckyDate: Saturday 30 March, 8pmTickets: £15The ManfredsDate: Thursday 4 April, 8pmTickets: £23.50Mar / APrjim marshall auditoriumA smash hit from last year’s Edinburgh Fringe, Fork havereinvented the art of a cappella. You’d swear there wereinstruments on stage, but every sound you hear – frompristine vocals to rock guitar riffs and powerful basslines– is produced by the human voice. Fork give contemporarycovers their own unique vocal twist, from the angelicharmonies of Coldplay’s Viva La Vida to the intricaciesof their rousing Gaga medley, spiced up with a largehelping of Fork’s trademark humour. Fork never failto fulfill the promise they make at every show - by the end,you WILL be dancing!www.fork.fiLike this? Try this:Steeleye SpanThe Magnets23 MayDate: Wednesday 27 March, 8pmTickets: £24Dr Feelgood remain one of the most popular and excitinglive rhythm and blues acts in the world. The raw anduncompromising style of their performance resulted inglobal success with hit singles including Milk and Alcohol,Roxette, Back in the Night, Down at the Doctors, She Does itRight, Going Back Home and See You Later Alligator, whichgave the group their first gold record. The current line-upfeatures Kevin Morris on drums, Phil Mitchell on bass andSteve Walwyn on guitar. Vocalist Robert Kane (formerly ofThe Animals) is the most recent addition, joining in 1999after the tragic death of Lee Brilleaux.www.drfeelgood.orgLike this? Try this:Ian HunterDeborah Bonham Band11 AprilDate: Friday 29 March, 8pmTickets: £25Following sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Festival andLondon’s Soho Theatre and due to overwhelming populardemand, the Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and starof BBC Two’s brand new sitcom, Hebburn, extends hisnationwide tour into spring 2013. How did we get here?Elaborately laid plan, or just pure fluke? Who knows… doyou feel lucky? Perhaps you should. As seen on CelebrityJuice, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, 8 Out of 10 Cats andRussell Howard’s Good News. May contain strong languageor adult material. Suitable for age 16+.“Stand-up gold.” The Guardianwww.chrisramseycomedy.comLike this? Try this:The SheeRichard Herring24 MayDate: Wednesday 3 April, 8pmTickets: £15The Manfreds, with original ‘front man’ Paul Jones, will beperforming many of the tracks from the highly acclaimedalbum ‘The Five Faces Of Manfred Mann’, which is to bere-released as part of their 50th anniversary celebrations,along with a mix of their biggest hits and the jazz andblues songs for which they are famous. Paul Jones, withhis award winning harmonica sound, will be joined byMike Hugg on keyboards, Tom McGuinness on lead guitar,Rob Townsend on drums, Marcus Cliffe on bass guitar andSimon Currie on saxophone/flute-all excellent musicianswho will provide a full evening’s entertainment with a few‘surprise’ renditions of their work.www.themanfreds.comLike this? Try this:The Searchers31 MayClare Teal: The Divas and me!Date: Friday 5 April, 8pmTickets: £23.50jim marshall auditoriumFolk rock pioneers, pop stars, an inspiration to generations- Steeleye Span have been many things, and are now asix-piece again. This show sees them visit the classicsthat have made them one of the most successful Britishfolk rock bands ever. 2013 finds Maddy Prior - the voiceof Steeleye for 38 years - back at the helm of a line-upfeaturing band stalwart and fiddler extraordinaire PeterKnight, Rick Kemp on bass, Peter Zorn and Julian Littmanon guitars and Liam Genockey on the drum stool.“Don’t miss them!” The Independentwww.parkrecords.comFeast of FiddlesLike this? Try this:12 AprilAs leader of 70s British rock legends Mott the Hoople andas a hugely influential solo artist, Ian Hunter is widelyrevered as one of rock’n’roll’s most compelling performersand one of its most articulate songwriters. Tonight, enjoyan intimate evening with Ian, accompanied by Andy York(John Mellencamp) and Dave Rowe (Johnny Cash).Ian Hunter as you’ve never heard him before!www.ianhunter.comLike this? Try this:Fish 27MayThe Shee are an exceptional all-female band showcasing threepowerful vocalists and an astonishing level of instrumentalprowess. Their diverse range of individual musical influencescombines to produce an adventurous brew of Folk, Gaelic,Scots and Bluegrass. Following the release of their thirdalbum, Murmurations, this tour is the first chance to hearall of their new music in a concert setting. Expect slow airs,Gaelic ballads, original songs, high-energy tunes, hypnoticriffs and of course... clog dancing!“An all-female revelation… fresh, feistymusic” fRootswww.theshee.comLike this? Try this:Karine Polwart15 MayOur very own Queen ofSwing celebrates themusic of her heroes andheroines, the leading lightsof jazz and big band worldElla Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee,Judy Garland, DorisDay and many of theirillustrious contemporaries.The multi-award-winningsinger and Radio 2 broadcaster also demonstrates theinfluence these characters have had on her own acclaimedcatalogue of work, celebrating the Great American Songbook,The Great British Songbook, contemporary covers and originalswith the help of a top flight band led by pianist Grant Windsorwith Simon Little on bass and Ben Reynolds on drums.Don’t miss this evening of feel good music inspiredby the greats and played by the best.www.clareteal.co.ukLike this? Try this:Emily Saunders11 June8 Treat someone special – gift vouchers are available from the Box OfficeBox Office:01908 280800 email:stables@stables.org www.stables.org9

APRILjim marshall auditoriumThe Bon Jovi ExperienceDate: Saturday 6 April, 8pmTickets: £20Throughout their career, Bon Jovi have sold over 120 millionalbums worldwide and performed more than 2,600 concertsin over 50 countries for more than 34 million fans. The BonJovi Experience is an outstanding tribute to Bon Jovi andthe only Bon Jovi tribute band in the world to have actuallyplayed and shared a stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself! TheBon Jovi Experience perform all the great hits includingLivin’ On a Prayer, Keep the Faith, Bad Medicine and YouGive Love a Bad Name.www.jonbyjovi.comLike this? Try this:Are You Experienced –Jimi Hendrix Tribute25 MayAcker Bilk & hisParamount Jazz BandDate: Sunday 7 April, 8pmTickets: £20Chas n DaveDate: Tuesday 9 April, 8pmTickets £25Adding a second date at The Stables this spring, due topopular demand, this show will summarise the wholehistory of the band. The first half will consist of Chas &Dave’s pub set, ending with Gertcha from 1979 - the startof their success. The second half will feature all their hitssince then. Gertcha was followed by The Sideboard Song,Rabbit and Ain’t No Pleasing You. Further hits includedMargate and London Girls and in 1986 they had a topsix record with Snooker Loopy. Chas & Dave are greatmusicians and know how to give an audience a good time!www.chasanddave.netLike this? Try this:Sons of CreamJake & Elwood3 MayDate: Wednesday 10 April, 8pmTickets: £17.50Michaela Strachan’s ReallyWild AdventuresDate: Thursday 11 April, 1.30pmTickets: £11.50, £12.50Adapted from her own bookof children’s poetry, popularTV presenter MichaelaStrachan will take familieson a delightful journeythrough an alphabet jungleof animal rhymes. FromAntelopes to Zebras, fromOrphaned Orangutans toPolar bear dentistry, this isa whistle stop interactive show full of poetry, dancing,music and lots of fascinating wildlife facts, directed byaward-winning Malachi Bogdanov. Michaela will be signingcopies of her book after the show. Running time-1 hour.Suitable for children aged 3 - 8 (& Key Stage 1)www.michaelastrachan.co.ukLike this? Try this:Rumpelstiltskin4 MayDeborah Bonham BandSupported by Steve RodgersDate: Thursday 11 April, 8pm Tickets: £12.50Feast of FiddlesDate: Friday 12 April, 8pmTickets: £172013 sees the 20th outing of this band of friends whichpromises a new album launch, a booklet about the band’shistory as well as the usual glorious live show. It all startedin a folk club as a bit of an idea in 1993 and has developedinto a UK folk-rock institution. Six of the country’s bestfiddle players front a cracking band of guitars, keyboards,sax and accordion, held together by the grandfather of folkrockdrumming, Dave Mattacks. The show includes solos,original and traditional songs, a few iconic rock referencesand theme tunes plus mighty ensemble arrangements tostir the soul and get the feet tapping.“The best fiddle players of a generation.” fRootswww.feastoffiddles.co.ukLike this? Try this:Celtic Fiddle Festival4 JuneCounterfeit Stones:Knock Up Your DaughtersDate: Saturday 13 April, 8pmTickets: £22.50APRIL jim marshall auditoriumIn a career spanning over six decades, Acker Bilk is anational treasure of the UK jazz scene. In 1961 he made therecord books when Stranger on the Shore became the firstever recording to be number one simultaneously in the USAand UK, remaining in our charts for 55 weeks. Tonight he isjoined by Ian Bateman (trombone), John Day (bass), RitchieBryant (drums), Enrico Tomasso (trumpet) andColin Wood (piano)www.ackersmusicagency.co.ukEchoes of EllingtonLike this? Try this:14 JuneCream was undeniably the first rock supergroup of the 1960s.Although the band was together for less than three years,Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker and Eric Clapton left a giganticimpression on the world of rock music forever. Ginger Baker’sson, Kofi, along with Jack Bruce’s son, Malcolm, team upwith guitarist Godfrey Townsend to pay humble tribute to theworld’s greatest power trio. This dynamic threesome, fittinglytitled Sons of Cream, captures the mood and energy of thelate ‘60s and early ‘70s, while each of the members adds hisown distinctive style. Townsend sings and solos with virtuosoease, and Bruce sings and lays down strong and innovativebass lines, all the while complimenting Baker’s complexpolyrhythms, inherited directly from his father.www.sonsofcream.comLike this? Try this:Albert Lee2 JuneDeborah Bonham, sister of John, aunt of Jason, returns toThe Stables touring material from her new release Spiritrecorded in the UK and Nashville. The album title trulysums up the ethos of this remarkable vocalist who drawson a rich vein of influences from Etta James to BonnieRaitt and whose blistering live performances have led toinvitations to open for the likes of Paul Rodgers, RobertPlant and Paul Weller and to perform at festivals fromCanterbury to Glastonbury, Cambridge to Cropredy.www.deborahbonham.comLike this? Try this:Never the Bride1 JuneThe Counterfeit Stonescelebrate their 22ndanniversary and Sir Mick’s70th birthday with yetanother sham rockexperience. Their skillfullymixed cocktail of classichits, retro costume andhumour continues tointoxicate young and oldalike - 100% proof that a good shot always hits the target.This hooky masterpiece, hilariously mockumenting thehistory of the Rolling Stones from 1962, will take you backif you were there; or make you wish you were, if you weren’t.Why pay a fortune to see originals as ants in a mega-dome,when for a fraction of the price you can smell the sweat offaking brilliance? It’s phony rock ‘n’ roll but a real bargain!www.thecounterfeitstones.netLike this? Try this:Hats Off To Led Zeppelin24 August10 Buy any time – book your tickets online 24 hours a day Box Office:01908 280800 email:stables@stables.org www.stables.org11

APRILjim marshall auditoriumQuercus Featuring June Tabor (voice),Ian Ballamy (sax) and Huw Warren (piano)Date: Sunday 14 April, 8pm Tickets: £17.50Quercus brings together three of the UK’s most creativeand original musicians to create beautiful poignantmusic that transcends musical genres. Drawing on eachplayer’s repertoire of originals, timeless folk songs andreclaimed standard repertoire, the trio subtly recolourthe music with their individual palettes to createexquisite acoustic chamber music. It would be hard toput together a group which offers more heartfelt music;from June’s gripping voice and intense delivery toIain’s gloriously mellifluous melodies and Huw’s lyricaloff-kilter musicality, the trio carries the audience on ajourney through tales of love and loss, bloody battlesand beguiling originals. Quercus are touring in 2013to celebrate their first release on ECM Records.www.ballamy.com/quercusLike this? Try this:Claire Martin & The MontpellierCello Quartet9 JuneRicky Ross: Untold StoriesDate: Monday 15 April, 7.30pm Tickets: £22.50Deacon Blue front man, Ricky Ross, hits the road againperforming songs from Deacon Blue and his solo career andtelling the stories behind the songs. In 2012 Ricky celebrated25 years in Deacon Blue, they released a Top 20 albumand sold out their 17 date UK arena tour. This intimate tourpresents an opportunity to hear tracks from his new solo albumTrouble Came Looking and his extensive back catalogue.www.deaconblue.comMidge UreLike this? Try this:7 JuneThe Fureys & Davey ArthurDate: Tuesday 16 April, 8pmTickets: £20Renowned for their hit songs including I Will Love You,When You Were Sweet 16, Leaving Nancy and StealAway, The Fureys & Davey Arthur have been entertainingaudiences worldwide for 35 years and are making their15th appearance at The Stables. Responsible for someof the most stirring music ever to capture the publicimagination, they have received standing ovations in someof the biggest concert halls in the world, their emotivesongs stirring many emotions, tears and laughter, sadnessand joy. A Fureys concert is always a night to remember.www.thefureys.comLike this? Try this:Paul Brady6 MayBedfordshire Battle Of The BandsPromoted by Wootton Upper SchoolDate: Wednesday 17 April, 7.30pmTickets: £10 (£6 concessions)The Bedfordshire Battle of the Bands is a friendlycompetition promoting contemporary new student bandsfrom secondary schools within the county. With sponsorshipfrom Marshall Amplifiers and support from Wootton UpperSchool & Arts College, the event promises an opportunityto listen to a range of diverse and exciting contemporarymusic. The whole event has been organised by BTEC level 3Music students and there is an exciting guest band whichwill be judging the performances and also performing onthe night. A great mix of music and fun - be ready to rock!Like this? Try this:Wootton Music Night9 MarchJohanna JuholaIn association with Making TracksDate: Thursday 18 April, 8pmTickets: £12.50, students £9.50Charismatic and playful accordionist Johanna Juholaconjures a magical world that blends Buenos Airestango halls with forest-dark Finnish landscapes.Laced with both melancholic nostalgia and upliftingexuberance, Johanna’s music is an original blend ofcontemporary tango and inventive use of electronica.A well-known face on Finland’s music scene, heropener track commissioned for the 2007 Eurovisionsong contest was watched by tens of millions aroundthe world. Johanna’s innovative performances with herReaktori quartet captivate with their musical wizardryand cheeky theatricality, a buttons-and-bellows charmattack Finnish-style.“Humour, surprises, sensitivity, originality…Johanna’s music is golden-rimmed andsunny.” Trad Magwww.johannajuhola.netLike this? Try this:MEAL DEALLady Maisery30 May Stage 2For an additional £14 per person you can enjoy a FinnishFeast here at The Stables (vegetarian options available)served in Café in2.Please go to www.stables.org for menu details.Book in advance through the Box Office to reserveyour table.Panic RoomDate: Friday 19 April, 8pmTickets: £14Panic Room make a triumphant return to The Stables thisSpring, hot on the heels of their phenomenal success withlatest album S K I N. Led by the soaring voice and magneticstage-presence of frontwoman Anne-Marie Helder, winner ofthe Best Female Vocalist Award for 2011 and 2010 (as votedfor by the 50,000 readers of a major music magazine), theband are made up of five incredibly gifted musicians, whohave played with legends such as Simply Red, Fish, Ultravox,Toto, Keith Emerson, and Robert Palmer. Featuring all of themagical new material from S K I N plus highlights from theband’s first two albums, this is a show not to be missed.Expect music of epic grandeur, spine-tingling beauty andgutsy raw power, all delivered with the sheer passion andsense of genuine joy that has made Panic Room one of thebest-loved live bands on the circuit today.www.panicroom.org.ukLike this? Try this:Fish27 MayWoburn Sands BandDate: Saturday 20 April, 7.30pm Tickets: £12 (£10 for age 16 and under)The programme will run the gamut from big band soundsto classical, jazz to pop, brass band originals andarrangements of your favourite melodies - all in one show.True family entertainment from your favourite local brassband. Soloists from within the Band will be featured in this,the fifty-first concert in the Drakeloe Series.www.woburnsandsband.co.ukLike this? Try this:Glenn and Friends10 MayAPRIL jim marshall auditorium12 Treat someone special – gift vouchers are available from the Box OfficeBox Office:01908 280800 email:stables@stables.org www.stables.org13

APR / mayjim marshall auditoriumChris WoodDate: Tuesday 30 April, 8pmTickets: £15Chris Wood has been nominated for BBC Folk Award twelvetimes and received six awards from just three albums.Joan Armatrading was so taken with Chris’s writing sheinvited him as special guest onto her 50 date UK tour.During the Armatrading tour, he’s travelled the country,eavesdropping on conversations from pound shops to tearooms, army recruiting centres to hotel saunas collecting‘the poetry of recession’. His response is None The Wiser, afourth solo album. Justin Mitchell (Keyboards/Trumpet) andFelix Krish (Bass) join Chris as he sings humble hymns andsweeping statements. From Alzheimers to William Blake,Wood lovingly takes the pulse of his homeland and thiscould be his best album yet.www.chriswoodmusic.co.ukLike this? Try this:Show of Hands9 MayLoudon Wainwright IIIDate: Thursday 2 May, 8pmTickets: £29.50The legendary singersongwriterLoudonWainwright III returns to TheStables performing tracksfrom his extensive backcatalogue and new albumOlder Than My Old Man Now.Speaking of the lead trackThe Here & the Now,Wainwright says ‘singersongwritercontemporariesof mine have recently takento writing memoirs andautobiographies. I decidedI would try to tell the story of my swinging life in athree-and-a-half-minute song.’ With a CV boastingGrammy Awards and acclaimed albums, as well as roles infilms directed by Tim Burton, Martin Scorsese and CameronCrowe, he is one of the great US storytellers.www.lw3.comBeth Nielsen ChapmanLike this? Try this:11 and 12 MarchKyle Eastwood QuintetDate: Wed 1 May, 8pm Tickets: £19.50The eldest son of actor Clint Eastwood, Kyle wasbrought up listening to records of jazz stars suchas Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Miles Davis.Since signing to Candid Records in 2004, he hastoured extensively around the world, performing at thelikes of The Olympia, Paris, The Monterey Jazz Festival,the Blue Notes in Tokyo and New York and RonnieScott’s. The music resonates with swing, groove andfunk overtones driven by Kyle’s virtuosity on electricand upright bass.“Eastwood and his band create music fromthe heart: uplifting, reflective and beautiful.”All About Jazzwww.kyleeastwood.comLike this? Try this:JAZZ NIGHT SPECIALIvo Neame and Jim Hart10 September - Stage 2Get the pizza or pasta of your choice with saladfrom the buffet table and a glass of wine, bottled beeror draught soft drink for just £13 per person.Vegetarian options available. Served in Café in2.Slices of pizza and other snacks also available acrossthe bar. Go to www.stables.org for menu details.Jake & Elwood BluesDate: Friday 3 May, 8pmTickets: £23Spend an evening in Chicago to witness the mastersat work as they explode on stage with their soul, rhythmand blues musical extravaganza backed by the totallylive powerhouse that is the incredible Black Rhino Band.Featuring all the great classics including Soul Man, Livingin America, Everybody needs Somebody, It’s a Man’s World,I Feel Good, Sweet home Chicago, Georgia, Shake your TailFeather and many more. You will be dancing in the aisleswithin minutes!www.jakeandelwood.co.ukLike this? Try this:Chas n Dave9 AprilHiccup Theatre: RumpelstiltskinDate: Saturday 4 May, 11.30am & 2pmTickets: £8.50, under 16s £7,family of 4 £28Follow the troubled Miller’s daughter as she tries tooutwit the greatest trickster of them all. He’s sneaky, he’scheeky, he’s Rumpelstiltskin! Straw turns to gold, magicand mayhem are in the air... Before the sun rises will ourbrave heroine be able to solve the riddle and save the dayor will rotten Rumpel double cross her once and for all?Hiccup Theatre spins live music, puppetry and mischievousstorytelling into a golden new version of this classicfairy-tale by acclaimed, Olivier award-winning writerMike Kenny. Suitable for 3-7 years and their grown-ups.www.hiccuptheatre.co.ukLike this? Try this:Michaela Strachan’sReally Wild Adventures11 AprilJimeoin: What?!Date: Saturday 4 May, 8pmTickets: £14.50Hilarious world-class stand-up from internationallyacclaimed star of Live at the Apollo, The Royal VarietyPerformance, Channel 4’s Comedy Gala 2012, Best ofEdinburgh Comedy Festival, Jason Manford’s ComedyRocks’ and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow.No gimmicks, just great craic!“Comedy of the highest order, inspired ramblings,quiet genius!” The Independentwww.jimeoin.comLike this? Try this:Screaming Blue Murder15 May - Stage 2Graham Gouldman: Heart Full Of SongsWith Rick Fenn, Mick Wilson and Mike StevensDate: Sunday 5 May, 8pm Tickets: £22.50Anyone who’s attended a 10cc concert in recent years islikely to have seen band co-founder Graham Gouldman’sopening acoustic set, featuring some of the hits he wrote forother artistes. The success of those performances, in whichfellow 10cc band members back Gouldman, has evolved intoHeart Full of Songs, a ninety-minute acoustic performancedesigned for intimate concert settings. The show will feature10cc classics such as I’m Not In Love and Dreadlock Holiday,pre-10cc Gouldman hits such as Bus Stop and Look ThroughAny Window (written for The Hollies), Heart Full of Soul andFor Your Love (The Yardbirds) and No Milk Today (Herman’sHermits) as well as songs from his highly acclaimed newsolo album Love And Work, and some surprises.www.grahamgouldman.infoLike this? Try this:Albert Hammond22 AprilMAY jim marshall auditorium16 Treat someone special – gift vouchers are available from the Box OfficeBox Office:01908 280800 email:stables@stables.org www.stables.org17

MAYjim marshall auditoriumPaul BradyDate: Monday 6 May, 8pm Tickets: £21.50Paul Brady, singer, songwriterand multi-instrumentalist isone of Ireland’s most highlyregarded and successfulartists. He crosses musicalboundaries again and again,incorporating folk, rock,blues traditional Irish andclassic pop styles into hissongwriting. Songs such as The Island, Crazy Dreams,Nobody Knows, Follow On, The Long Goodbye, and ParadiseIs Here have, over the years, given joy and emotionalsustenance to generations of Irish at home and abroad. Anevening with Paul Brady on stage is a captivatingexperience, and this great talent can easily be compared tohis contemporaries such as Jackson Browne, Van Morrison,Richard Thompson and Mark Knopfler.www.paulbrady.comLike this? Try this:ShoogleniftyThe Fureys16 AprilDate: Tuesday 7 May, 8pmTickets: £17.50Martin Turner’s Wishbone AshSupported by MotherlodeDate: Wednesday 8 May, 8pmTickets: £22Wishbone Ash’s heritage as one of the most enduring andbest-loved British rock acts is assured, synonymous withhigh quality guitar-driven rock music. Classic album releasessuch as Argus, Pilgrimage, There’s the Rub, New England andLive Dates defined the Wishbone Ash sound. Martin Turnerperforms the band’s best-loved works with his current line-up,remaining faithful to the original Wishbone Ash blueprintfocusing on material from the classic eras of Wishbone Ash,featuring stage favourites and classic album tracks.www.wishboneash.co.ukLike this? Try this:Uriah Heep3 MarchShow of HandsWith special guests Miranda Sykes andRex PrestonDate: Thursday 9 May, 8pmTickets: £20Glenn & FriendsDate: Friday 10 May, 8pmTickets: £22.50After touring with the History of the Big Bands with AndyAbraham last year, Barisons Swing Band return to TheStables with their new Glenn Miller show featuring thefabulous close harmony group The Three Belles, payingtribute to the well-loved Andrew Sisters. Miller’s matchlesshits are all here including Tuxedo Junction, Little BrownJug, Pennsylvania 6-5000, String of Pearls, In the Mood,Moonlight Serenade, Rhapsody in Blue, Oh When theSaints and Chattanooga Choo Choo to name just a few.All played by this fantastic 13-piece big band who excelin the showmanship and pure quality that set the originalMiller band miles apart from the rest.www.barisonsproductions.com/index.php/productions/glenn-and-friendsLike this? Try this:Ultimate BowieEchoes of Ellington14 JuneDate: Saturday 11 May, 8pmTickets: £20T’PauDate: Sunday 12 May, 8pm Tickets: £19.50T’Pau is a hugely successful pop/rock band fronted byCarol Decker. Instantly memorable with a big voice and abigger mass of red hair, Carol made an undeniable impacton the public. The band had a plethora of worldwide hits,including Heart & Soul, which stayed on the U.S billboardchart for six months, peaking at number four and of coursemost notably China In Your Hand, which occupied thenumber one slot in the UK for five weeks. T’Pau will becelebrating their 25th anniversary in 2013 with the releaseof a Greatest Hits album and this UK tour.www.tpau.co.ukLike this? Try this:Oli Brown BandJulia Fordham6 JulyDate: Tuesday 14 May, 8pmTickets: £16MAY jim marshall auditoriumShooglenifty is one of Scotland’s most unique musicalexports. This six-man band is credited as being theoriginators of acid-croft, a fiery and infectious blend ofCeltic traditional music and dance grooves that bandmembers describe as “hypno-folkadelic ambient trad.”A supremely dexterous and witty live band, their energeticlive performances have kept them in constant demandaround the world.“This is tradition standing on its head, doing cartwheels and pole vaulting over every barrier insight.” The Irish Timeswww.shoogle.comCeltic Fiddle FestivalLike this? Try this:4 JuneAfter a fourth sell-out showat London’s Royal AlbertHall in April 2012, concertand festival favouritesShow of Hands come to TheStables showing just whythey have been showeredwith accolades.Accompanied by strikingdouble bass player/ vocalist Miranda Sykes, England’sfinest acoustic roots act will be showcasing their newalbum Wake the Union, a journey through the heart of twolandscapes (UK & North America) united by a commontongue and musical heritage. Their inimitable music,crossing from folk roots into blues, rock, country, trad andworld, is played out on an array of instruments from slideguitar to fiddle, mandolin to South American cuatro.A whole world in one gig.www.showofhands.co.ukLike this? Try this:Chris Wood30 AprilDavid Bowie hasfrequently reinvented hismusic and image, and iswidely regarded as oneof the most influentialinnovators over the lastfive decades. UltimateBowie pays tribute to thework of this globalsuperstar, in a show thatis visually stunning andvocally impressive. EdBlaney takes the spotlight and leads an eight-piece bandthat takes you from David Bowie’s early years with hits suchas Starman, through his remarkable career to songs likeLet’s Dance, China Girl and many more. The band is notcalled Ultimate Bowie for nothing - this show captures theessence and authenticity of David Bowie in concert!www.ultimatebowie.comLike this? Try this:T-Rextasy26 AprilIt’s a long climb from the schoolyards of Norwich to the toptable of the British Blues scene, but Oli Brown has scaled it injust four years. The pivotal moment came at 15, when he wasinvited to the US as the guest of Blinddog Smokin’ which led toa mentoring scheme, with Oli sharing bills with Buddy Guy andTaj Mahal. Since then, audiences have been mesmerised by hisstunning performances and unique take on the blues, mixingfunk, jazz and rock and he has picked up multiple awardsand toured extensively throughout the world.“a British bluesman to rival Trucks andBonamassa.” Uncutwww.olibrownband.comLike this? Try this:John the Conqueror11 May - Stage 218 Buy any time – book your tickets online 24 hours a day Box Office:01908 280800 email:stables@stables.org www.stables.org19

MAYjim marshall auditoriumKarine PolwartDate: Wednesday 15 May, 8pmTickets: £16With glowing reviews forthe evocative lyricism andcinematic musical depthof her new album Traces,Scottish singer-songwriterKarine Polwart returns to TheStables with her two regulartouring collaborators, brotherSteven Polwart (guitars &vocals) and Fair Islander Inge Thomson (accordion,percussion and vocals). Karine’s talent for crafting unique,enduring melodies, her gift for saying just enough withoutoverstating her case, the range and dynamism of herarrangements, all come together in songs of powerfulcontemporary relevance. She also has the purest andmost approachable of singing voices, drawing the listenertowards her in the same way one might lean towardsa late night tale by the fireside.www.karinepolwart.comLike this? Try this:Curtis StigersThe Shee3 AprilDate: Thursday 16 May, 8pm Tickets: £30Curtis Stigers is recognisedas one of the world’s leadingjazz singers. With one of themost distinctive voices inmusic, the singer/saxophonist/songwriterpushes the boundaries ofconventional jazz performersand continues to blaze a path as one of his generation’sfinest and most original interpreters of modern songs.Throughout his career, Curtis has been celebrated for asurprisingly wide variety of impressive accomplishments -from his early pop chart success with several self-penned,top-ten singles and hit albums to being named as BBCRadio 2 Jazz Artist of the Year. Curtis returns to the UK withhis American band and will showcase his new CD Let’s GoOut Tonight produced by Larry Klein as well as performinghis well-known hit songs.“An exuberant combination of artistry and rawemotion.” The Timeswww.curtisstigers.comLike this? Try this:Dave Koz7 JulyG2 GenesisDate: Friday 17 & Saturday 18 May, 8pmTickets: £20 (£18 if booking for both shows)G2 Definitive Genesis pays tribute to a vintage period in Genesis’long and colourful history, the four-man Seconds Out era (1975-78), whilst also dipping back into the earlier Gabriel years. In2012 G2 played two sold-out nights at The Stables, performingthe albums Foxtrot, Selling England by the Pound, A Trick of theTail and Wind & Wuthering in their entirety over the two nights.May 2013 sees a return of G2 for a different Genesis-soakedweekend, with more plans afoot for something special on theset-lists. So take a little trip back and relive those wonderfulmoments of your Genesis musical history with G2.www.g2online.co.ukLike this? Try this:Fish27 MayOriole & Basquiat StringsDate: Sunday 19 May, 8pm Tickets: £15Two of Britain’s most critically acclaimed and popularinstrumental groups are touring together for the first time.Their leaders Jonny Phillips (Oriole) and Ben Davis (BasquiatStrings), great friends for many years, have much in commonfrom classical, Brazilian, and jazz music to travel and humour.The bands also share the same drummer, Seb Rochford (PolarBear). Although both utilize the earthy raw sounds of folk/jazz/classical music informed by tradition, the sound of thetheir two groups varies greatly. Both groups have new albums.Oriole’s first album since Jonny’s return from Spain - Every DayNew was released in May 2012 to the usual critical success,whereas Basquiat Strings, whose first album was nominatedfor the Mercury award, will be releasing their exceptional secondalbum - Basquiat Strings - part II – as part of the May 2013tour.www.myspace.com/basquiatstringsLike this? Try this:Claire Martin and theMontpellier Cello Quartet9 JuneSeth LakemanDate: Tuesday 21 May, 8pmTickets: £20, £22.50Celebrated folk-inspired singer-songwriter and virtuosofiddler Seth Lakeman has released six albums including2005’s Mercury-nominated Kitty Jay and his latest album,Tales from the Barrel House which confirms Seth’s innateknack for writing both foot-stomping, sing-along songs andmore tender, thoughtful ballads. Seth began his musicalcareer early, playing music in his native Devon with hisparents and two brothers. He’s now performed everywherefrom Libya to Texas, as well as featuring on just about everymajor festival bill across the UK.www.sethlakeman.co.ukLike this? Try this:The MagnetsSam Lee6 MarchDate: Thursday 23 May, 8pm Tickets: £15The Magnets are a six-man a cappella group that take theage-old concept of unaccompanied singing and transformit into cutting edge, contemporary entertainment. By fusingglorious harmony vocals with jaw-dropping beatboxing, theycreate a sound as rich as any band with instruments... all fromthe mouth alone. The Magnets give iconic songs an all-vocalremix, from Joy Divison to the Scissor Sisters, in a show packedwith musical sophistication, smart choreography, audienceparticipation and a thoroughly British charm. They join us toshowcase material from their brand new album.www.themagnets.comLike this? Try this:Fork26 MarchRichard Herring: Talking CockDate: Friday 24 May, 8pmTickets: £15It’s an object of shame andpride; it inspires laughterand fear; it’s a symbol ofpower, yet it’s incrediblyfragile; it can be a pound offlesh or an ounce of winkles,it can be used to expressboth love and hate; it createslife, it can condemn us todeath... and it can do weesas well. How can one tiny flapof sponge and sinew be allthese things? RichardHerring intends to find out in this tenth anniversary updateof the critically acclaimed show that exposes the truthabout men and their flutes of love. Sell-out at theEdinburgh Fringe 2002 and Melbourne Comedy Festival2003, translated and performed in over a dozen Europeancountries, published as a book by Ebury press. Suitable forages 16+, may contain adult material.www.richardherring.comLike this? Try this:Screaming Blue Murder15 May - Stage 2Spinadisc at The StablesSpinadisc is a specialist music shop in TheStables’ foyer, selling CDs, DVDs, magazinesand signed memorabilia. Previously-ownedcollectable CDS are also bought & sold.Genres covered include rock, pop, jazz,blues, folk, classical & alternative.Contact 07956 581519or email spinadisc@stables.orgProfits help support the music andeducation programmes at The StablesPMC generously support The Stables bysupplying equipment for the Mancini Forum,Stage 2 and Recording StudioMAY jim marshall auditorium20 Treat someone special – gift vouchers are available from the Box OfficeBox Office:01908 280800 email:stables@stables.org www.stables.org21

MAYjim marshall auditoriumAre You Experienced?Date: Saturday 25 May, 8pmTickets: £19Are You Experienced? are the world’s number one tribute toJimi Hendrix, the only real legendary rock guitarist the worldhas ever seen. Could anyone possibly measure up to him?Well, when you listen to singer and guitarist John Campbell,you very quickly realise that it can be done! The guitar workis note-perfect and at the same time beautifully fluent.The voice IS Hendrix, and the persona of the man himselfis on the stage, personified by John Campbell, who bearsa striking physical resemblance to Jimi.“The sound that came from his guitar was genuinetalent.” The Sunday Telegraph.www.areyou-experienced.co.ukLike this? Try this:Hats Off to Led Zeppelin24 AugustLulo Reinhardt’s Latin-Swing ProjectDate: Tuesday 28 May, 8pm Tickets: £16Lulo Reinhardt is the grand-nephew of jazz legend DjangoReinhardt, but the family’s musical ties run deeperthan that, for Lulo is also the nephew of the gypsy violinmaster Shnuckenack Reinhardt and comes from a lineagepeppered throughout with highly talented musicians. Lulorepresents one of the most unique voices in gypsy-jazzmusic today. His five-piece Latin-Swing Project combinespure gypsy-swing music with elements of Latin musicsuch as flamenco, tango and bossa nova.www.lulo-reinhardt-project.deLike this? Try this:Jane SiberryEduardo Niebla17 FebruaryDate: Wednesday 29 May, 8pm Tickets: £18.50Meow Meow: Beyond GlamourDate: Thursday 30 May, 8pm Tickets: £15By popular demand cabaret star,international singing sensationand post post-modern showgirlMeow Meow, makes her debut inMilton Keynes for one night only. Astar of the Olivier award-winningshow LaClique, Meow’s uniquebrand of kamikaze cabaret kitschand performance art exotica hashypnotised audiences worldwide!From Paris to Berlin, San Francisco to Shanghai, withsell-out seasons from the Sydney Opera House to NewYork’s David Bowie Highline Festival. May contain stronglanguage and adult material.“She purrs, she roars, she makes Pussy Galorelook like a frump.” Sydney Centralwww.meowmeowrevolution.comLike this? Try this:The SearchersBourgeois & Maurice17 MarchDate: Friday 31 May, 8pmTickets: £24Never The BrideDate: Saturday 1 June, 8pm Tickets: £16.50Nikki Lamborn, an intense singer with radiant charismais magnificently accompanied by gifted pianist,Catherine Feeney. They have written, recorded and touredinternationally for over 25 years with an awe-inspiringwho’s who of music. Their song The Living Tree was ahit for Dame Shirley Bassey and they masterminded hermemorable Glastonbury appearance and produced her TopTen album Get The Party Started. These immensely talentedwomen have written and recorded six albums to date, andtheir latest CD/DVD, In Concert At The Stables Theatre isout now. Performing with their world-class band, Never TheBride’s unique music is an eclectic fusion of rock, blues,soul, folk, jazz, always from the heart and guaranteed toraise not only the roof but the soul.www.neverthebride.comLike this? Try this:Deborah Bonham11 AprilAlbert Lee & Hogan’s HeroesDate: Sunday 2 June, 8pmTickets: £22.50MAY / JUNjim marshall auditoriumFish: The Moveable Feast TourDate: Monday 27 May, 8pmTickets: £23.50A welcome return to TheStables for the formerMarillion frontman whosesolo material has builton his already solidreputation as singer andsongwriter, defying trendsand fashion. His career,spanning almost 20 yearsof the entertainment industry, is notable for his charismaticstage performances and uncompromising lyrics.www.fish-thecompany.comPanic RoomLike this? Try this:19 AprilIconic and enigmatic Jane Siberry is one of the world’smost unique and gifted singer/songwriters. Blessed with asincere integrity and emotional depth, her work has spannedthree decades, with the release of 14 studio albums andperformances on concert stages around the world. Her 1985album The Speckless Sky was a huge critical and commercialsuccess and the follow up albums The Walking, Bound ByBeauty and When I Was A Boy cemented her status as one ofthe world’s foremost performance artists. Jane’s songs havebeen covered by numerous artists, with particular success byk.d Lang on her renditions of Love is Everything, Haint It Funnyand a stunning reading of The Valley. This is guaranteed to bea very special evening with Jane performing solo.www.janesiberry.comLike this? Try this:The Good Lovelies21 June - Stage 2Now celebrating their 50th Anniversary, The Searchers’remarkable career continues. With such classic hits asSweets For My Sweet, Needles and Pins, Don’t Throw YourLove Away, Sugar and Spice and When You Walk In TheRoom and total record sales well in excess of 40 million,they still have great appeal to audiences of all ages. Theytour the globe as much today as they have done throughouta fantastic career spanning five decades. Combined withanecdotes and reminiscences, the concert includes all theirfamous hits, plus many album recordings, B-sides and aselection of other collector and well-known favourites.www.the-searchers.co.ukLike this? Try this:The Manfreds4 AprilCelebrating his 70th birthday this year, double Grammy awardwinner Albert Lee returns with his multitalented band Hogan’sHeroes. Albert is without a doubt one of the world’s finestguitar-players. “He is a great great player, fluid, lyrical andfree” and “above all he is a truly wonderful singer, soulful andstrong” (to quote Eric Clapton). Albert has appeared at EricClapton’s Crossroads festival on two previous occasions and ison the bill to play again in 2013, this time at Maddison SquareGardens. He also played at The Concert for George (a tribute atthe Royal Albert Hall to George Harrison).www.albertleeandhogansheroes.comLike this? Try this:Brian Houston & Robert Vincent21 April - Stage 222 Buy any time – book your tickets online 24 hours a day Box Office:01908 280800 email:stables@stables.org www.stables.org23

JUNEjim marshall auditoriumThe Celtic Fiddle FestivalDate: Tuesday 4 June, 8pm Tickets: £16Called “three of the finest folk violinists anywhere” byThe Washington Post, Celtic Fiddle Festival celebrates theviolin in all its globe-trotting variations. Fiddlers KevinBurke (Ireland), Christian Lemaître (Brittany, France) andAndré Brunet (Quebec, Canada) showcase a fascinatingjuxtaposition of international and individual styles. Alongwith acclaimed guitarist Nicholas Quemener from Brittany,the quartet combines their talents, musical traditions, andspontaneous humour for an evening of dazzling energy andsubtle grace. These traditional masters showcase theirregional repertoires and together conjure an experience ofbreathtaking performances.www.kevinburke.comLike this? Try this:Feast of Fiddles12 AprilOpera North: The Girl I LeftBehind Me Featuring Jessica Walker(mezzo) and James Holmes (piano)Date: Thursday 6 June, 8pmTickets: £16, £17.50A supremely well-sung andcoolly contemporary look atone of the most intriguingquestions of musical theatre– just what is it that makesa woman in trousers soappealing? With just a piano,a microphone and a fewwell-chosen items of maleattire, mezzo-sopranoJessica Walker and theatredirector Neil Bartlett conjure up an entire world, from theswaggering cross-dressers of the Victorian Music Hall,to the ambiguous boy-heroes of Mozart and Strauss.A provocative, flirtatious and deliciously personalone-woman guide to a whole forgotten chapterof female performance.www.operanorth.co.uk/projects/the-girl-i-left-behind-meEnsemble 360Like this? Try this:20 MarchMidge UreDate: Friday 7 June, 8pmTickets: £20Midge Ure has shape-shifted his way through the UK musicscene for over 35 years, from prototype boy band with Slik,electronic pioneer with Visage, rock guitarist with Thin Lizzy,chart topper with Ultravox and his solo career, to charity fundraiser with Band Aid. Ure has adapted to the ebb and flowof his career performing with large bands, power trios andhis solo acoustic shows with which he sticks to his mantrathat a good song can be stripped down to its basics and stillstand close inspection. Midge’s shows in 2013 will reflecthis full career, including solo songs such as If I Was, andUltravox songs from Vienna up to new songs from the brandnew Ultravox CD “Brilliant” released in May 2012.www.midgeure.comLike this? Try this:Ricky Ross15 AprilThe Northern Soul TourDate: Saturday 8 June, 8pmTickets: £21.50The late great Edwin Starr’s band The Team (with leadvocalist Angelo Starr) and special guest Northern Soullegend Lorraine Silver perform soul and Motown hitsincluding Agent 00 Soul, 25 Miles, Stop Her On Sight,Landslide, War, Eye To Eye Contact and many more. AngeloStarr has taken over lead vocals, performing all thefantastic Edwin Starr classics, plus dynamic performancesof some great Northern Soul covers. Northern Soul legendLorraine Silver recorded Lost Summer Love which is still amassive record on the Northern Soul & Scooter scene.www.theteam-online.co.ukLike this? Try this:Botown19 JulyClaire Martin with the MontpellierCello QuartetDate: Sunday 9 June, 8pm Tickets: £16.50Claire Martin brings herwealth of experience as ajazz vocalist into a brandnew arena with theBrighton-basedMontpellier Cello Quartet.This exciting new venturecombines her love of theGreat American Songbookand popular classics with brand new arrangements especiallycommissioned for this project by internationally renownedcomposers including Sir Richard Rodney Bennet, Mark AnthonyTurnage and Django Bates. Unlike anything Claire has ever donebefore, this chamber-jazz adventure promises to be a magicalfusion that brings a new sonic perspective to songs such as KurtWeills’ My Ship, Tom Waits’ Old Boyfriend’s and Lennonand McCartneys’ She’s Leaving Home.www.clairemartinjazz.comLike this? Try this:Quercus14 AprilMike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells ForTwo: 40th Anniversary ConcertDate: Wednesday 12 June, 8pmTickets: £19.50Two talented Australianmusicians playing overtwenty instrumentsbring to life MikeOldfield’s seminalalbum in a uniquetheatrical performance. Multi-instrumentalists DanielHoldsworth and Aidan Roberts have arranged the entire score ofTubular Bells to be played by just two blokes, its subtle beautyand richly layered madness intact. This herculean feat leaves themusicians drenched in sweat and audiences on the edge of theirseats, as they race from instrument to instrument. Join us for amemorable night as these ambitious musicians undertake thechallenge of recreating the original album as faithfully aspossible with just four hands and four feet.“The musical equivalent of the triathlon-with bellson.” The Scotsmanwww.tubularbellsfortwo.comLike this? Try this:The Little Unsaid & Cate Ferris16 April - Stage 2Eve Selis BandDate: Thursday 13 June, 8pmTickets: £16.50Eve Selis isn’t just asinger - she’s an emotiontransducer who convertscountry, R&B, blues, folk,and rock ‘n’ roll signalsinto a megawatt zap thatgalvanizes everyone in itspath. And as with fellowfrontwomen Bonnie Raitt,Joan Osborne, MariaMcKee and MelissaEtheridge, the cauterizing power of Selis’s voice can arc-weldmaterial from almost any genre into a personal manifesto.She joins us touring material from latest album Family Tree,from swamp-rock to plaintive country heartbreakers toppedoff with Leonard Cohen’s masterpiece Hallelujah.www.eveselis.comLike this? Try this:Gretchen Peters14 MarchPete Long’s Echoes Of EllingtonOrchestraDate: Friday 14 June, 8pm Tickets: £19.50, £21.50Duke Ellington was the composer, pianist and bandleader whoemerged from Harlem and became a world force. No other jazzmusician has produced such a volume of hits - It Don’t Meana Thing (if it ain’t got that Swing), Take the A Train, MoodIndigo, Prelude to a Kiss, Things ain’t what they used to Be, Igot it Bad, Jam with Sam, C Jam Blues, Harlem Airshift, I‘mbeginning to see the Light, Perdido and many others. Underthe direction of Pete Long all these will be brought to life as ifThe Duke was directing his own orchestra. You’ll also able towitness the incredible singing and trumpet playing of GeorginaJackson. The critics can’t be wrong!“In Pete Long, reeds player, raconteur, bandleaderand all-round wit, we have a genuine home-growntreasure.” The Timeswww.plong.co.ukLike this? Try this:Dutch Swing College Band12 JulyJUNE jim marshall auditorium24 Treat someone special – gift vouchers are available from the Box OfficeBox Office:01908 280800 email:stables@stables.org www.stables.org25

JUNEjim marshall auditoriumAnne Reid – In A New KeyDate: Sunday 16 June, 8pmTickets: £19.50, £21.50 *Anne Reid - star of Last Tango in Halifax, Ladies of Letters,Upstairs Downstairs, Marchlands, Dinnerladies and TheMother in her new solo cabaret show, an evening of song,nostalgia and humour. With her Musical Director,award winning pianist Stuart Hutchinson.“Beautifully crafted programme.” Classical Source*Fundraising concert in aid of Wavendon All Music PlanLike this? Try this:Julian SmithClare Teal5 AprilDate: Friday 21 June, 8pmTickets: £18The Jackie Generation:The Supersonic 70s ShowDate: Saturday 22 June, 8pmTickets: £17Taking the UK by storm,the Supersonic 70s showis quite simply the hottestticket in town!This incredible live showfull of classic 70s hits,featuring a six-piece bandand the incredible vocals ofJaney Bombshell and MarkKeen, will take you from thetowering majesty of Queenand ELO, the pin-up popof The Osmonds, David Essex and David Cassidy to theclassic sounds of The Carpenters, Saturday Night Fever andGrease. So come join the band in their travelling 70s timemachine, back to the days when pop really was at its peak.www.supersonic70s.comLike this? Try this:T-Rextasy26 AprilTenors UnLimited– The Rat Pack of OperaDate: Friday 28 June, 8pmTickets: £19.50Baluji Shrivastav presents:The Inner Vision OrchestraDate: Saturday 29 June, 8pmTickets: £14 (under 16s £10)Indian maestro and Musical Director Baluji Shrivastav, whohas played with Stevie Wonder, Coldplay and recorded withMassive Attack amongst other formidable artists, has broughttogether incredible musicians from around the world who areblind or partially sighted. Their uplifting music moves betweensongs from Iran, Lebanon, Afghanistan, India, Nigeria, tosoulful Gospel and Blues to sublime Indian Ragas and WesternClassical compositions. Driven by the intensity of an innervision they celebrate the power of music to transform lives.This UK tour builds on the success of the London dates in 2012and the participation of members of the Orchestra atthe London 2012 Paralympic Closing Ceremony.www.baluji.comBotownLike this? Try this:19 JulyBe in good company!AcknowledgementsThe Stables would like to give aspecial thanks to the following fortheir valuable support:Arts Council of England, McCann Homes Ltd,Dame Cleo Laine, Foundation for Sport & The Arts,Jim Marshall, Sir John Dankworth, Mancini Institute,Milton Keynes Arts Association, The WavendonFoundation.Supported using public funding byJUNE jim marshall auditoriumJulian Smith graduated from Birmingham Conservatoire in1991 and has since pursued a successful musical career,including many appearances at the Birmingham Jazz Festival,under his own name and also as Jools Gianni, the name heused on the Chilled 2 The Sax CD. His career suddenly movedto another level in 2009 when he gained second place onBritain’s Got Talent, with 700,000 public telephone votes.Highlights since then have included playing with his idol KennyG at the Royal Albert Hall and being given one of his signaturemodel saxophones, recording with Julian Lloyd Webber, PaulPotts and many others for Classical Relief for Haiti andperforming for Prince Charles at Clarence House.www.juliansmithsax.co.ukLike this? Try this:Dave Koz7 JulyTenors UnLimited embark on their 10th anniversary tourwith a beautiful evening of classical crossover melodiesand stunning vocal harmony. The clever combination ofopera classics and modern day favourites will includesongs from their previous albums Brand New Day and VivaLa Vita as well as a sneak peak of new material from theirupcoming studio album. Encompassing some of the bestworks from Bizet to Puccini, Bublé to Bocelli and whetheryour favourite song is Nessun Dorma, Come What May, OSole Mio, You Raise Me Up, Volare or Time to Say Goodbye,this evening promises a fabulous musical journey.www.tenorsunlimited.comLike this? Try this:Blake31 AugustWhen you need to make an impression, you can besure The Stables will help you deliver the right one!Our dedicated Development Team will work closelywith you to ensure your bespoke event runsas smoothly as possible.Conferences, Events & Training – Our expertise isfirmly rooted in event management enabling us tostage anything from a whole-day event for a seniorlevel conference, staff seminars, and training forumsto themed and entertaining events.Corporate Hospitality – Live entertainment is still verymuch the heart and soul of The Stables. Its uniquenature has attracted audiences and performers back,time after time. The perfectsetting to entertain clients and staff alike.Sponsorship & Advertising – We offer CorporateAssociate programmes, with a range of benefits foryour company; Show Sponsorship and CorporateBranding opportunities.For more information, please call 01908 280815or email development@stables.orgwww.stables.org26 Buy any time – book your tickets online 24 hours a day Box Office:01908 280800 email:stables@stables.org www.stables.org27

Steven SproatDate: Friday 1 March, 8.45pmTickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the doorGilad Atzmon & The OrientHouse EnsembleDate: Tuesday 5 March, 8.45pmTickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the doorMarch2...and check out our café-barStageIf you are looking for a restaurant for apre-show meal, then look no further. Caféin2 has a reputation for top quality foodand tasty dishes at a reasonable price.What’s more, it has friendly, helpful staffand the perfect atmosphere, making itideal for a pre-concert meal. Café in2 isopen from 6pm on concert nights.Such has been the success of Café in2that it is very often fully booked, so to besure of a table we recommend that youmake your reservation well in advance.For more information and the current menuvisit www.stables.org and click on the linkto Café in2.To reserve a table please call the Café in2booking line on 01908 280832 oremail stables@stables.orgStage 2 is The Stables’ secondperformance space – intimate,relaxed and informal. Theideal place to catch a starof tomorrow on their wayup, or see the stars of todayexperiment with new material.So come and hear the latestnew music and comedy, relaxand enjoy a drink with friends!You’ll always find something todelight and intrigue you inStage 2, whatever your tastes.pg 28-372Café inSteven Sproat returns to The Stables showcasing newalbum Fruit For The Soul. With over 35 years’ playingexperience, he’s appeared at festivals including Edinburghand Cheltenham Jazz Festivals and clubs such as The MeanFiddler and Ronnie Scott’s, supporting the legendary JoolsHolland in 2012 at various dates around the UK. Fruit ForThe Soul shows the maturity of his songwriting and abilityto discover catchy melodies and hooks. Stick around longenough and people start to notice - and that’s what’sbeginning to happen at last to this fine independent artist.www.stevensproat.co.ukLike this? Try this:Kit HolmesThe Good Lovelies21 June - Stage 2Date: Saturday 2 March, 8.45pmTickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the doorDrake.” The Observerwww.kitholmes.co.ukLike this? Try this:Kit’s trademark sultry vocalsand virtuoso guitar playinghave wowed audiences acrossthe UK through extensivetouring with the guitar heroJohn Etheridge. Her recent gigsinclude Paul McCartney’s LIPA,a performance for Bill Brysonand Andy Kershaw and aheadline at the InternationalGuitar Festival of Great Britain.Expect an enthralling andenergetic live performance ofblues-driven roots with a soulsensibility from Kit andguitarist Allan Greenwood, whowill be joining her for tonight’sperformance.“Macy Gray meets NickJane Siberry29 MayMaverick, award-winning saxophonist Gilad Atzmon andthe Orient House Ensemble are back on the road withtheir latest album Songs Of The Metropolis. For the last12 years the quartet have been touring all over the world,stunning audiences with their firebrand performancespacked with drama, pathos, luscious harmonies and wit.Atzmon’s latest compositions are a sweeping homage toour great cities, from Moscow to Buenos Aires and beyond.Each tune is at once reminiscent and hopeful; in a time ofgreat uncertainty and turbulence Atzmon and the OrientHouse Ensemble deliver melodies that provide an anchorto wherever it is that we call home. Gilad Atzmon (clarinet,sax), Yaron Stavi (bass), Eddie Hick (drums),Frank Harrison (piano)“A subtle blend of East and West that’s brutaland beautiful.” BBCwww.gilad.co.ukLike this? Try this:Adam IsaacKyle Eastwood Quintet1 MayDate: Friday 8 March, 8.45pmTickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the doorAdam Isaac has spent thepast 10 years as a giggingmusician playing manyvenues and festivals aroundthe UK and has recentlyreleased his debut albumTrain Tracks. He supportedJoss Stone on her UK tour in2009, has been named brandambassador for Britishfreesports lifestyle brand Animal, and in 2012 made it tothe quarter final stages of BBC’s The Voice UK with thelegendary Sir Tom Jones as coach. His anthemic, edgy rock/pop sound draws influence from bands like Muse, Coldplay,Radiohead, Jeff Buckley, Oasis, Stereophonics and more.www.adamisaac.comRicky RossLike this? Try this:15 AprilSTAGE228 Treat someone special – gift vouchers are available from the Box OfficeBox Office:01908 280800 email:stables@stables.org www.stables.org29

marchSTAGE2Katherine Ryan: Nature’s CandyAdditional date by popular demandDate: Sunday 10 March, 8.45pmTickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the doorAs seen on BBC’s Mock The Week, Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10Cats, Sky’s John Bishop’s Only Joking BBC2’s Episodes,Dave’s One Night Stand and more. Having experiencedmotherhood, divorce and MTV, this award-winningcomedian proves the things in life that make us bittercan actually be quite delicious and hilarious. May containstrong language and adult material. Suitable for age 16+“Young, pretty, smart and acridly funny.”Sunday Timeswww.katherineryan.co.ukLike this? Try this:The WillowsThe Lumberjacks29 AprilDate: Wednesday 13 March, 8.45pmTickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the doorThe Willows are a folk roots band. Regularly comparedto the likes of Alison Krauss & Union Station and LauraMarling, their musical style pulls influences fromboth Americana and UK folk traditions. Fronted by thestunningly distinctive voice of Jade Ward, supported byrich vocal harmonies and sensitive acoustic musicianship,The Willows have a distinctively refreshing sound thatcontinues to captivate and inspire audiences everywherethey go.www.thewillowsband.co.ukLike this? Try this:Kim Richey8 May - Stage 2Screaming Blue MurderDate: Wednesday 20 March, 8.45pmTickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the doorPresenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today!Tonight compere Andrew Bird introducesrising star Marc Lucero and headlinerRob Heeney. Lineup may be subject tochange. May contain strong languageand adult material.Café in2 is open until 8pmwith any orders takenafter 7.30pm being servedin the foyer. After 8pmlight snacks will beavailable from the bar.Like this? Try this:Screaming Blue Murder17 AprilRuarri JosephDate: Friday 22 March, 8.45pmTickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the doorRuarri Joseph joins us touring his new album Brother.The record - Ruarri’s fourth studio album to date -is inspired and propelled by ideas of friendship,relationships and family. Inspired by Bob Dylan, thesinger-songwriter’s work has also earned him favourablecomparisons to the chart-topping pop savvy sounds ofDamian Rice and David Gray, artists which through nocoincidence Joseph now shares management with.“An intimacy somewhere between Bon Iverand Cat Stevens.” Uncutwww.ruarrijoseph.co.ukLike this? Try this:Seth Lakeman21 MayLisbee StaintonDate: Saturday 23 March, 8.45pmTickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the doorLisbee Stainton’s 2010 album Girl On An Unmade Bedled to widespread critical acclaim, national airplay andtours across the UK and mainland Europe supporting JoanArmatrading and Paul Carrack. As one of the UK’s brightestnew songwriters, Lisbee’s latest album Go has seen herstar continue to rise. The Daily Mirror describe Go as“an edifying experience”, while The Independent on Sundaysaid of the 24-year-old singer “She’s talented.”www.lisbeestainton.comLike this? Try this:STANDING ONLYGretchen Peters14 MarchM1 Music Night: Soul Urban PoetSupported by Oli Whyman and Lisa PressnellDate: Friday 29 March, 8.45pmTickets: £8 in advance, £10 on the doorSoul Urban Poet has beenwriting poetry as long as hecan remember, surroundinghimself in hip-hop culturesince he was thirteen. Inspiredby artists such as Tupac, SamCooke and Skinny Man, Soul’sfocus turned from listening tomusic to making music andnow he has found the balancebetween expressing himselfmusically whilst writingpoetically. He has beenrapping on a serious level for six years. Using real-lifeexperiences, he captivates you and makes you want to knowmore. What really stands out about his music is his eloquentdelivery and unique flow. He lives up to his name with hisemotive, thought provoking and ambitious lyrics.www.soulurbanpoet.tkLike this? Try this:Call Me Unique30 March – Stage 2Call Me UniqueDate: Saturday 30 March, 8.45pmTickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the doorA budding performersince primary school,Birmingham-based Call MeUnique regularly performsat the some of thebest-known venues andmusic festivals across thecountry. Heavily influencedby jazz, soul and the lost artof jazz scat-singing, she’sbeen described as merging the sounds of Lily Allen, Jill Scottand Billie Holiday, with clever hints of idols Lisa Lopes,Lauren Hill and Ella Fitzgerald. Combining these elementsand influences with modern rap, beautiful melodies andsoulful, thought-provoking lyrics, and delivered with a voiceof breathtaking beauty over subtle arrangements, her soundtruly is “Unique”. Supported by her young, multi-talentedband, this will be a special, intimate performance at TheStables not to be missed.www.callmeunique.co.ukLike this? Try this:Jazz MorleyRuby Turner7 MarchDate: Thursday 4 April, 8.45pmTickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the doorJazz Morley possesses avoice with naturalsoulfulness beyond her 23years of age, a rich, warm,emotive voice capable ofthe tiniest whisper of love tothe full vent of a womanscorned. In February 2011Jazz took part in the BBC Introducing Musicians’ Masterclassat Abbey Road Studios and last summer she was invited toperform at both the London 2012 Olympic and ParalympicGames. But despite this attention, she’s a girl you’re morelikely to find padding about bare foot on the beach, walkingthrough puddles in wellies or driving Barry (her battered butbeloved van) to the next gig.“Haunting vocals, oozing with the pain ofheartache and beautifully humble production makeJazz’s records an enthralling listen. A storming livepresence leaves no excuse to miss the experienceof seeing her live.” Music Weekwww.jazzmorley.co.ukLike this? Try this:Elkie Brooks7 Decembermar / APRSTAGE230 Buy any time – book your tickets online 24 hours a dayBox Office:01908 280800 email:stables@stables.org www.stables.org31

AprilEwan McLennanDate: Friday 5 April, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the doorWitTankDate: Thursday 11 April, 8.45pmTickets: £12The Little Unsaid & Cate FerrisDate: Tuesday 16 April, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the doorM1 Music Night:The Jimmy Brewer BandDate: Friday 19 April, 8.45pmTickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the doorAprilSTAGE2Ewan is a young, up-and-coming folk singer-guitarist whohas been making headlines over the past year performingat festivals, clubs and concert halls across the UK andbeyond. His recent nominations for both the BBC Radio 2Folk Awards and Scots Trad Awards confirm this ongoingsuccess. Ewan’s music covers the broad range folk musichas to offer, from powerful and moving ballads to livelydance tunes and melancholic airs strikingly arranged forthe guitar and his debut album Rags & Robes has beenhailed as an “unalloyed delight” RocknReelwww.ewanmclennan.co.ukLike this? Try this:The Dixie TicklersKarine Polwart15 MayDate: Tuesday 9 April, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the doorLed by clarinettist Dom James, The Dixie Ticklers combinetheir deep love and understanding of New Orleans music withfresh modern arrangements and grooves. They are currentlytouring material from their latest album, Standing Pat. Therecord is an in depth study of New Orleans jazz, and the bandhas put today’s date on early jazz styles, religiously stayingtrue to the polyphonic approach that shaped the music ofthe initial pioneers such as Louis Armstrong, King Oliverand Jelly Roll Morton. They have toured much of Europe andfurther afield including a three week tour of Australia in 2012and even caught the attention of New Orleans enthusiastWoody Allen who has a copy of their first demo. Dom James(clarinet), William Rixon (trumpet), Nicholas Costley-White(guitar), Tommy Antonio (bass), Daoud Merchant (drums/washboard), Zands (percussion)www.dixieticklers.co.ukLike this? Try this:Dutch Swing College Band12 JulyLike a battering ram to the funny bone, the stars of BBC3’sLive at The Electric bring their lavish parade of inventivecharacters and sketch magnificence to venues nationwide.Hotly tipped as ones to watch for the future, why not catchthem now, in the present? May contain strong language oradult material. Suitable for age 16+.“A dazzling display of sketch genius... There isn’ta single down moment in WitTank’s exhilaratinglyperfect set.” Listwww.wittank.comLike this? Try this:Richard NavarroScreaming Blue Murder17 AprilDate: Friday 12 April, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the doorRichard Navarro is asinger-songwriter combiningkiller melodies with punchylyrics and a strong soulsensibility and swing. Onstage he is a captivatingmulti-instrumentalist, usinglive looping to bring layers ofvocals, brass and stringsinto his set and backed upby his band includingGrammy award-winningpercussionist Rees Bridges. Tracks from Richard’s debutalbum ‘Along the Lines’ have been playlisted on BBC localradio stations through word-of-mouth alone, and in February2013, Richard will be featured in a Radio 2 documentaryentitled ‘Joan’s Songwriters’, following his experiencesleading up to and following his support of Joan Armatradingon her recent UK tour.www.richardnavarro.co.ukLike this? Try this:Curtis Stigers16 MayThe Little Unsaid is the musical alter-ego of John Elliott,multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and composer. As well asregularly performing John also composes music for film andtheatre and is working on his second album. Using guitar,keyboard, loop station and drum, Cate Ferris captivatesaudiences with her magical songs and incredible voice.Folk and dark soul lie at the heart of her sound, and thelargely acoustic instrumentation is tinged by hard hittinglyrics and intricate harmonies.“Broken beats, mournful synths and strings,distant pipes and John’s plaintive Celticinfluencedvocals come together to make oneenchantingly eclectic brew.” SoulCulture“Cate Ferris’s evocative word paintings…delivered withhaunting, goose bumps on the neck, vocals.” Red FMwww.thelittleunsaid.com www.cateferris.comLike this? Try this:Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bellsfor Two 12 JuneScreaming Blue MurderDate: Wednesday 17 April, 8.45pmTickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the doorPresenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today!Tonight compere Andrew Bird introducesrising star Diane Spencer and headlinerJames Dowdeswell. Lineup may besubject to change. May containstrong language andadult material.Café in2 is open until8pm with any orders after7.30pm being served inthe foyer, After 8pm lightsnacks will be availablein the bar.Like this? Try this:Screaming Blue Murder15 May – Stage 2Jimmy Brewer is a songwriter, a guitar player and a singer,but he is not your typical sad acoustic troubadour. He hasthe power to silence a room with little more than an intro.He captures an audience and takes them on an emotionalrollercoaster ride, leaving them exhausted, amazed andfulfilled. Growing up he found inspiration amongst hisparents’ record collection. His early influences such asthe Rolling Stones and The Beatles are still perhaps themost important, but with the addition of the old schoolsounds of Nat King Cole and Fats Domino through to themore contemporary styling of Jeff Buckley, the quirkinessof David Bowie, the wit of Jerry Reed and the imaginationof Tom Waits. This diverse range of influences is verymuch in evidence on his debut album As Time Stands Stilldemonstrating that the craft of classic songwritingis still very much alive and well.www.jimmybrewer.co.ukLike this? Try this:Stephen Langstaff19 May Stage 2Brian Houston and Robert VincentDate: Sunday 21 April, 8.45pmTickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the doorThe irrepressible Brian Houston encapsulates the spirit thatmakes independent music so important. Never releasing thesame album twice, his music is as surprising as it is honestand joyful. From its opening gospel moans and brass stabshis new album Shelter is rocked up to the limit with guitarplaying to die for. Robert Vincent is a searingly honest Liverpoolsinger-songwriter whose mix of folk, rock and country is like aMersey Van Morrison or a Scouse Springsteen.www.brianhouston.comwww.robertvincentmusic.comEve SelisLike this? Try this:13 JuneSTAGE232Treat someone special – gift vouchers are available from the Box OfficeBox Office:01908 280800 email:stables@stables.org www.stables.org33

Apr / MaySTAGE2Lotte MullanDate: Saturday 27 April, 8.45pmTickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the doorLotte Mullan is touring her unique brand of storytellingcontemporary folk with her second album, the follow up to herstunning debut ‘Plain Jane’. A whirlwind year which saw hersigning a film deal with Elton John’s Rocket Pictures, she’s alsobeen live in session with BBC Radio 4’s Jenni Murray on Woman’sHour as well as touring with Scott Matthews, Newton Faulker andAlbert Hammond. Her second album comes from a yearning forthe British countryside. Lotte grew up in rural Suffolk but moved toLondon in her teens to ‘live the dream’ and after eight years foundherself torn between two different communities and ways of life;she found herself exploring a return to her roots whilst listening tothe likes of Nick Drake and Bob Dylan. This is Lotte’s first solo tourand promises to be an intimate evening of stories and song withthis engaging and talented young musician.www.lottemullan.comLike this? Try this:Kim RicheyChris Wood30 AprilDate: Wednesday 8 May, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the doorThe 15-year musical journey that has led Kim to her newalbum, released to tie in with her May tour dates, has beena dream run. Aside from two Grammy nominations, she hasreleased five critically acclaimed albums, been listed in theTop 10 Albums of 1999 in US Time Magazine for her albumGlimmer, and been given 4 stars in Rolling Stone andnamed Alt-Country Album of the Year in People Magazinefor her album Rise.www.kimrichey.comLike this? Try this:Beth Nielsen Chapman11 and 12 MarchJohn The ConquerorDate: Saturday 11 May, 8.45pmTickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the doorJohn The Conqueror’s self-titled debut album is anamalgamation of the many sounds and styles, old andnew, mined from both the North and the South. CousinsPierre Moore (vocals & guitar) and Michael Gardner (drums)are natives of Jackson, MS, while bassist Ryan Lynn hailsfrom Philly where the trio now call home. Together theymix a bedrock of raw deep blues with funk, soul, punk andscuzzed-up rock ‘n’ roll into one helluva potent musicalMolotov cocktail.“They will bring you from the church to the jukejoint in four quick minutes.” Mad Chicagowww.johntheconqueror.comLike this? Try this:Oli Brown Band14 MayTheo Jackson BandDate: Tuesday 14 May, 8.45pmTickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the doorVocalist and pianist Theo Jackson is quickly becoming arecognisable figure on the UK jazz scene. His performancesbring a mix of familiar jazz standards from the likesof Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane and Charlie Parkeralongside his own original songs which take inspirationfrom the timeless writing of Duke Ellington and StevieWonder. His energetic and engaging performance style hasseen Theo become a regular fixture at many of London’smost prestigious venues including The 606 Jazz Club andThe Pizza Express Jazz Club. Theo will be accompanied byhis regular trio of Shane Allessio (double-bass) and JasonReeve (drums). Expect sizzling swing and great interactionfrom these exciting young musicians.www.theojackson.comLike this? Try this:Curtis Stigers16 MayScreaming Blue MurderDate: Wednesday 15 May, 8.45pmTickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the doorPresenting the comedy stars of tomorrow today!Tonight compere Angie McEvoy introducesrising star Andrew Watts and headlinerIan Moore. Lineup may be subjectto change. May contain stronglanguage and adult material.Café in2 is open until8pm with any orders after7.30pm being served inthe foyer, After 8pm lightsnacks will be availablein the bar.Like this? Try this:Richard Herring24 MayStephen LangstaffDate: Sunday 19 May, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the doorStephen Langstaff is rapidly becoming one of the UK’smost prolific singer-songwriters. Soulful and brimming overwith bare emotion, he has earned comparisons with TracyChapman and Jeff Buckley, writing powerful, hauntingsongs delivered with complete conviction. He has touredthe UK as opening act for The Lightning Seeds and as partof the 02 Academy Tour and notched up appearances atLatitude, Greenbelt and The Wicker Man festivals.www.stephenlangstaff.co.ukLike this? Try this:Ricky Ross15 AprilM1 Music Night: Howlin Hootin OwlsDate: Friday 24 May, 8.45pmTickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the doorExpect a rip-roaring evening of blues and boogie, delicateacoustic finger-picking and a fair cut of rock ‘n’ roll fromthis young up-and-coming five piece band influenced by thelikes of Tom Waits, The Black Keys and The Rolling Stones.www.howlinhootinowls.comLike this? Try this:John the Conqueror11 MayAcknowledgementsThe Stables would like to give aspecial thanks to the following fortheir valuable support:Arts Council of England, McCann Homes Ltd,Dame Cleo Laine, Foundation for Sport & The Arts,Jim Marshall, Sir John Dankworth, Mancini Institute,Milton Keynes Arts Association, The WavendonFoundation.Supported using public funding byMaySTAGE234 Buy any time – book your tickets online 24 hours a dayBox Office:01908 280800 email:stables@stables.org www.stables.org35

may / juneBrooks WilliamsDate: Saturday 25 May, 8.45pmTickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the doorLady MaiseryDate: Friday 31 May, 8.45pmTickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the doorEmily SaundersDate: Tuesday 11 June, 8.45pmTickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the doorHedna’s – The Vintage NightclubPromoted by Harry & Edna,Vintage SweetheartsDate: Saturday 15 June, 8.45pmTickets: £10 to 17 March, £14.5018/03-14/06, £16 on the doorjuneSTAGE2Brooks Williams is the proverbial triple threat - plays a fieryguitar, has a rich and silky voice, and writes hook-ladensongs. He is one of the most commanding performers onthe acoustic roots and blues scene and is ranked one ofthe world’s Top 100 Acoustic Guitarists. In the timehonouredroad-warrior tradition, he has honed his songsand performances, playing everywhere from Dallas toLondon, Istanbul to Anchorage, Detroit to Glasgow, Nairobito Belfast, New York to Sardinia. He has gigged with TajMahal, John Hammond, Billy Bragg, Little Feat, MariaMuldaur and Shawn Colvin to name but a few and isalso half of State Of The Union, a collaborative duowith singer-songwriter Boo Hewerdine.“Harmonically sophisticated and breathtakinglybeautiful.” Guitar Playerwww.brookswilliams.comLike this? Try this:Eric Bibb22 OctoberPaper AeroplanesDate: Tuesday 28 May, 8.45pmTickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the doorForged from the voices of Hannah James (Kerfuffle), HazelAskew (The Askew Sisters) and Rowan Rheingans (Fidola),Lady Maisery explore vocal harmony to breathtaking effect,through their fresh interpretations of songs and ballads.Their debut album, Weave and Spin, received much criticalacclaim and was declared an Album of the Week by TheIndependent and they were nominated for the HorizonAward at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012 and for BestDebut at the 2012 Spiral Awards. Lady Maisery break newground as one of the first UK groups to explore the traditionof diddling or tune singing, which has nearly died out inEngland, but is still prevalent in Scandinavia and otherparts of Europe. Whether singing unaccompanied, or withbacking from their combined instrumental talents onaccordion, harp and fiddle, be prepared to be enchantedby rich harmonies and sumptuous clashes.www.ladymaisery.comLike this? Try this:Dan WhitehouseSpiers and Boden23 AprilDate: Saturday 1 June, 8.45pmTickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the doorWidely regarded as possessing one of the most unique, unusualyet refreshing voices today, Emily brings tunes from her latestCD, Outsiders Insiders. With Brazilian-tinged influences, richdark grooves and her warm, enveloping voice she draws theaudience into an alluring soundscape. Emily has a rich sultrysound and effortless instrumental style. It is not only Saunders’masterful voice, but also her talent as a songwriter and arrangerthat sets her above the rest. Her dark, sultry ballads and poeticlyrics are offset by exuberant, hip swaying grooves as shecombines and arranges for voice, horns and rhythm creatinga fascinating and unusual sound. Her quintet include ByronWallen (Trumpet), Bruno Heinen,(Keys), Larry Bartley (Bass).“Emily Saunders is a very classy improvisationalact on 21st century Latin-jazz – Peyroux meetsParlato, with a lot of personal quirks thrown in.”John Fordham, Jazzwisewww.emilysaunders.co.ukLike this? Try this:Clare Teal5 AprilDaliso Chaponda: LaughricaThursday 13 June, 8.45pmTickets £10 in advance, £12 on the doorWot ho! If you enjoy the music of the 30s and 40s thenyou’ll love an evening at Hedna’s because for one nightHedna’s becomes your passport to an age of style, fashion,social dancing and vintage dance tunes, played in thesetting they were meant to be heard. Hedna’s is a chanceto wear your best classic clothing and immerse yourself inan evening of pure, exclusive vintage entertainment.www.harryandedna.co.ukLike this? Try this:The Good LoveliesGlenn and Friends10 MayDate: Friday 21 June, 8.45pm Tickets: £10 in advance, £12 on the doorSTAGE2Sarah and Richard of Paper Aeroplanes grew up 30 milesfrom each other along the coast of West Wales, in housesyou could see the sea from. They spent their formative yearswalking on cold beaches, messing in rock pools and findingrecords in charity shops – a world, and two hour drive,away from the nearest music scene. After featuring on BBCdrama Lip Service and recent radio support from 6Music’sLauren Laverne, Nemone and Cerys Matthews plus SteveLamacq and Bob Harris on Radio 2, Paper Aeroplanes havebeen very busy. They have three headline tours under theirbelt and recent sell-out shows in London, Birmingham,Norwich and The Stables in May 2012.www.paperaeroplanesmusic.comLike this? Try this:Lotte Mullan27 AprilDan Whitehouse is a“sensational” (BBC 6 Music)singer songwriter with“lyrics that involuntarilyswerve your gaze to the sky”(Music Week) and “really,really gorgeous songs”(BBC Radio 2). His music issteeped in timeless rootstraditions, laced with lyricaltwists that narrate modernlife. Following on from his 3 EPs (The Balloon, The Bubble,The Box), in 2012 he released “a serene and nuanced debutalbum” (Guitarist), acoustic at heart and sensitivelyembellished with a creative band of musicians who addtheir distinctive sounds to Dan’s muse, including pedalsteel legend BJ Cole.www.dan-whitehouse.comLike this? Try this:The Little Unsaid & Cate Ferris16 April - Stage 2Award-winning Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda began hiscareer in 2004 headlining the Don’t Let Them Deport Me ComedyShow as a plea to officials to have his Canadian visa extended.The show was sold out, well reviewed and frenzied letters werewritten to bureaucrats. He was forced to leave anyway after onefinal show, 2005’s They’re Deporting Him Anyway. He has goneon to work as a writer and comedian in Africa and the UK. Aversatile comedian equally comfortable talking politics, romance,filth or religion, he has performed in churches, casinos and stripclubs as well as across the UK comedy circuit.“Uplifting, and above all, funny.”Edinburgh Festival Guidewww.daliso.comLike this? Try this:Screaming Blue Murder15 MayRecent winners of the 2010 Juno for Roots Album of theYear and of the 2009 New Emerging Artist Award from theCanadian Folk Music Awards, the Good Lovelies are makingwaves across Canada and beyond. The aptly named GoodLovelies are Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough and Sue Passmore,all of them best friends and refugees from solo careers.Described as folk-roots and western swing, the Torontobasedtrio relies on unerring three-part vocal harmonies,clever songs and, onstage, convulsively funny repartee.www.goodlovelies.comJane SiberryLike this? Try this:29 May36Treat someone special – gift vouchers are available from the Box OfficeBox Office:01908 280800 email:stables@stables.org www.stables.org37

Learn and take partBlues Guitar Workshop– Beginners Part 1Adult/15+ workshopDate: Saturday 2 March & Saturday18 May, 10am - 3pmTickets: Course fee £32If you can play E7, A7 and B7, you are ready to learn theblues! In this practical workshop, Joff Watkins demystifiesV-IV-Is, turnarounds, shuffles and basic basslines andintroduces blues techniques such as finger picking,hammer-ons and pull-offs, using examples from classicblues recordings. Joff is an accomplished player whocombines performing and teaching, including leadingthe popular harmonica workshops here at The Stables.Participants will need to bring a 6 string acoustic guitar.Tea/coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtimeOver 2UDate: Thursday 7 March& Thursday 6 June, 8.45pmTickets: £5 to non-players & £2 to playersAn exciting opportunity to show off those new or hiddentalents. Ever attended one of the Stables Education events,like the ukulele, harmonica or songwriting workshops,or worked hard for six weeks on the Ceilidh or RockExperience? Now is the time to use those talents and getthe experience of the Over 2U open mike night. It’s a safeenvironment with lots of other people with similar talentsand experience, supporting each other through what mightbe their first stage appearance. You won’t have a betteropportunity to take that first step!Gitika’s Big SingAdult/15+ workshopDate: Saturday 16 March, 10am - 4pmTickets: Course fee £27 (£14 students)We are delighted to welcome back vocal animateur GitikaPartington for our annual Big Sing event. This one-dayworkshop will include an exciting mix of a cappellaarrangements in a variety of musical styles. Suitable forbeginners, community choirs and anyone interested inharmony singing, Gitika is a highly experienced workshopleader who has worked with all ages and abilities.Basic Principles of MusicAdult/15+WorkshopDate: Saturday 13 April 10am - 4pmTickets: Course fee £32An information packed day aiming to de-mystify musictheory, whether you are an beginner looking for a way intounderstanding music, or an intermediate or experiencedmusician looking for a refresher or to fill gaps in your knowledge.Starting with the most basic terminology and theory, the daycovers the nature of sound, how music started, pitch, scales,and chords, what the key of a song means and how to findit, and what do some of the more complicated ideas mean.Through explaining basic concepts and simplifying complicatedterminology, the day aims to help you understand the principlesof music. Particularly helpful to those taking their first stepsin learning to play, whatever the instrument. (You do not needto bring your instrument but if you do have an acoustic guitar,please bring it along). Course leader Pete Normanton is ahighly experienced musician and guitar teacher, specialisingin making music accessible to the “non-musician”.Learn and take partBeth Nielsen Chapman Songwriting Master classBalancing Craft and Creative Flow Date: Saturday 9 March, 10am - 4pmTickets: Course fee £75 (to include lunch and refreshments)Adult/15+ WorkshopFollowing a hugely successful workshop in 2010 we are delighted to welcome backBeth Nielsen Chapman leading one of her much sought-after creative song-writingworkshops. A renowned writer of many hits for other artists as well as herself, Bethis in demand as a song-writing teacher and creative coach, having taught at suchschools as the Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama, the Liverpool Institute ofPerforming Arts and Berklee School of Music in Boston, and numerous festivals andvenues internationally. Beth presents her unique and inspiring style of teaching inmuch the same way she approaches writing itself. For any writer in need of a boostof creative energy, this journey into the workings of the creative flow will cover somegreat tips and advice on how to step fully into your centre and find your voice, inwriting and singing as well as keeping your balance in the performance of your songs.Songwriters of all genres will benefit from her unique and inspiring teaching style.There will be an invitation only FREE Song-writing Intensive session with Bethimmediately following this workshop (4.30-5.30pm) with a limited number of participants hand-picked by Beth inadvance. To apply for this special opportunity, book for Beth’s Masterclass and you’ll be sent an email address whereyou can send one mp3 and copy of lyrics (mandatory). Please specify if you are also the artist performing on the track.For more details go to www.stables.org/learningBeth Nielsen Chapman is performing at The Stables on Monday 11 andTuesday 12 March – see page 5 for detailsWaves and Raves 2Adult/15+ WorkshopDate: Saturday 23 March, 10am - 4pmTickets: Course Fee £32 (£57 whenbooked with Waves and Raves 1)Aimed at those who have attended the Waves and Raves1 course or who already have some experience of musictechnology, this follow-up course introduces microphonetechnique, samplers, effects, processing, mixing andmastering. The course is based in our recording studio andled by John Bowman. Admission includes a resource packand a copy of a CD that participants will create during thesession. If you play an instrument, please bring it along forthe afternoon recording session. Tea/coffee provided.Snack bar open at lunchtime.Gift IdeasFootpath of Fame – your chosen name ortext engraved onto a brick and placed amongstmany celebrities in our exclusive FootpathName a Seat – a seat in the auditoriumwith your chosen name on itGift Vouchers – treat someone to a greatnight of entertainmentYour support helps us to continue providingmusic and music-making opportunities forchildren and adults alike.For more information contact the Box Officeon 01908 280815or email development@stables.orgwww.stables.org38 Stables Education is now on FacebookBox Office:01908 280800 email:stables@stables.org www.stables.org39

Learn and take partHarmonica Workshop- Beginners Part 2Adult/15+ WorkshopDate: Saturday 20 April, 10am - 3pmTickets: Course fee £32Ukulele Workshop – Beginners Part 2Adult/15+ WorkshopDate: Saturday 20 April, 10am - 3pmTickets: Course fee £32Blues Guitar Workshop– Beginners Part 2Adult/15+ WorkshopDate: Saturday 27 April, 10am - 3pmTickets: Course fee £32Harmonica Workshop– Beginners Part 1Adult/15+ WorkshopDate: Saturday 11 May, 10am - 3pmTickets: Course fee £32Learn and take partJoff Watkins returns for one of our popular one-dayharmonica workshops. Beginners Part 2 will consolidate thework you have already done on improvisation, tune playingand chugging at the first workshop and move on to thefundamental blues technique of note bending. Participantswill need a 10-hole harmonica in C. Prior attendance onBeginners part 1 is recommended.Ukulele tutor Sara Spade returns with a chance for ukuleleplayers to further develop their playing. Building onBeginners Part 1 this new workshop will help you moveon in your rhythm and melody playing skills, adding newchords, techniques, and combining different strokes forrhythmic effects. Using a mix of contemporary and vintagematerial, you’ll also get chance to practice as a ukuleleband and take on the different roles of accompanying,melody and adding colour to the musical arrangements.Previous attendance at Ukulele Beginners Part 1 isrecommended. Participants will need to bring a sopranoukulele. Tea/coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtime.Joff Watkins returns with another workshop to help youmove on with blues guitar. The course will cover 12 barprogressions, the blues scale and shuffle rhythms in moredepth through tunes by Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, JimmyReed and John Lee Hooker. Participants will need to bring a6 string acoustic guitar. Prior attendance on Beginners part1 is recommended. Joff Watkins is an accomplished bluesplayer who combines a performing and teaching career inboth harmonica and guitar, including leading the highlypopular blues harmonica workshops at The Stables. Tea/coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtime.Have you ever thought about taking up the harmonica?Harmonica tutor Joff Watkins returns to The Stables foranother session of this popular one-day workshop. TheBeginners Part 1 workshop will cover the basics of tuneplaying,chord-playing and blues improvisation and issuitable for all interested participants. No prior experiencenecessary! Participants will need a 10-hole harmonica inC. Tea/coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtime.becomea friendUkulele Workshop – Beginners Part 1Adult/15+ WorkshopDate: Saturday 27 April, 10am - 3pmTickets: Course fee £32Melodeon BeginnersAdult/15 + workshopDate: Sunday 28 April, 10am - 4pmTickets: Course fee £36Spinadisc at The StablesFrom just £20 a year…Get some great benefits including prioritybooking, discounted tickets and the What’sOn Brochure 4 times a year!Becoming a Friend also plays a vital rolein the funding of The Stables’ live music,entertainment and education activities.Join online at www.stables.org/support_us/Friendsor call 01908 280800 for further information.Come and take part in the ukulele revival! This fun andaccessible instrument is making a comeback for seriousmusicians and in education. Learn the basics of playing,how to accompany songs and ukulele techniques. Ukuleletutor Sara Spade is an experienced performer, songwriterand teacher. As well as a busy performing career sheregularly teaches guitar, ukulele and songwriting to allages. Sara brings the ukulele up to date as an instrumentto accompany contemporary songs, as well keeping itrooted in a tradition of performing authentic vintagematerial. No prior experience necessary! Participantswill need to bring a soprano ukulele. Tea/coffee provided.Snack bar open at lunchtime.Expert melodeon player Simon Care is back with anotherchance to try the small but mighty squeezebox, withinstruments provided so beginners can have their first go.Drawing on traditional English dance tunes, the workshopwill introduce basic technique, how to play with rhythmand feel, and how to play with other musicians. This is foranyone with an interest in English folk music, folk dance,or trying a squeezebox for the first time. Participants do notneed to read music notation, no previous squeezebox or folkmusic experience is required but a basic knowledge of music(scales, chords, time signatures) will help. Notes provided.Tea/coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtime.Supported by Hobgoblin Music.Spinadisc is a specialist music shop in TheStables’ foyer, selling CDs, DVDs, magazinesand signed memorabilia. Previously-ownedcollectable CDS are also bought & sold.Genres covered include rock, pop, jazz,blues, folk, classical & alternative.Contact 07956 581519or email spinadisc@stables.orgProfits help support the music andeducation programmes at The StablesPMC generously support The Stables bysupplying equipment for the Mancini Forum,Stage 2 and Recording Studio40 Stables Education is now on FacebookBox Office:01908 280800 email:stables@stables.org www.stables.org41

Learn and take partIntroduction to Live SoundEngineeringAdult/15+ WorkshopDate: Saturday 11 May, 10am - 4pm.Tickets: Course fee £32Waves & Raves 1Adult/15+ WorkshopDate: Saturday 8 June, 10am - 4pmTickets: Course fee £32 (£57 whenbooked with Waves and Raves 2)Summer 2013 at The StablesLearn and take partAre you an aspiring sound engineer? Or a musician whowants to understand how to use PA and get a better soundat your gigs? This workshop offers a basic introduction tothe world of Live Sound Engineering. The course will covertypes of microphone and placement, basic parts of a PA,how to use a mixing desk, and how to use basic EQ. Thiscourse is suitable for complete beginners, or for people whohave gaps in their understanding of live sound. Tea/Coffeeprovided. Snack bar open at lunchtime.John Bowman’s popular one-day introduction is ideal forbeginners or those who want a refresher. Join us in The Stables’rehearsal room and control room for this music technology andrecording workshop and hands-on studio session. Admissionincludes a resource pack and CD. If you play an instrument,please bring it along for the afternoon recording session.Tea/coffee provided. Snack bar open at lunchtime.Each summer young people aged 8 to 17 fromthroughout the UK and abroad come togetherto take part in an inspiring week-long musicalexperience. From orchestral playing to jazzimprovisation, from harmonica sessions to steelpan performance, from music theatre productionto recorder and rock bands, the National YouthMusic Camps has it all. For all young peopleinterested in music, regardless of playingstandard - there is no minimum grade of entry.Young people take part because they love music.For further information on how to apply andto download an application form go towww.stables.org/Learning/music_campsTeenage Camps (13-17 years)Sun 28th July - Sat 3rd Aug orSun 4th Aug - Sat 10th AugJunior Camp (8-12 years)Sun 11th Aug - Sat 17th AugFees including all tuition, food and camping facilities:Teenage Camps £290, Junior Camp £270Other ways you cansupport our workThe success of our music andeducation programme dependson the generous support of manyindividuals and organisations.• Become a Friend of The Stables – benefitsinclude priority booking and ticket discounts.• Name A Seat – your chosen name on a seatin the auditorium.• Leave a gift in your will to help nurture thenext generation of musicians.• Join our group of volunteers and become aStablemate.• Purchase Gift Vouchers which can beexchanged for tickets at The Stables.For further information please call 01908 280800or email development@stables.orgwww.stables.orgThe Rock ExperienceAdult/15+ CourseDate: Sundays 9, 16, 23, 30 June, 7 & 14July, 10am - 1pm. Final performanceon Sunday 14 July, 1pm - 11pmTickets: Course fee £80 (£55 concessions)For aspiring rock and pop musicians who would like thechance to play in a band, meet other musicians and learn fromexperienced tutors. Whatever your instrument, whether youare a back-bedroom guitarist, budding vocalist, or interestedin forming a band of your own, The Rock Experience is a greatopportunity to take the first steps. You’ll be supported andcoached by our tutors in rehearsal and performance skills,finishing on the final Sunday in a gig on The Stables stage.You need to have some experience of playing your instrumentand be confident enough to have a go playing alongside otherpeople, but no previous band experience is necessary. If youare in an existing or newly formed band and would like totake part, contact the Stables Education Department formore information at education@stables.orgJazz MattersDate: Sundays 24 March, 14 April,26 May 11.30am - 1pmTickets: £6Spend a couple of hours discussing all things jazz inthese informal gatherings in Stage 2 at The Stables.Founded by The Stables’ Life President, Sir JohnDankworth, Jazz Matters is hosted by invited specialguests. A great way for people of all ages to learnmore about jazz and share musical experiences.Live Jazz MattersDate: Sundays 10 March, 28 April,12 May 11.30am - 1.45pmTickets: £10 in advance or£12 on the doorOnce a month Jazz Matters goes live in Stage 2 withmusic from invited artists, so come and enjoy somestunning live jazz on a Sunday morning.Sir JohnDankworth42 Stables Education is now on FacebookBox Office:01908 280800 email:stables@stables.org www.stables.org43

From just£20 a year…Get some great benefits includingpriority booking, discounted ticketsand the What’s On Brochure4 times a year!Becoming a Friend also plays a vitalrole in the funding of The Stables’live music, entertainment andeducation activities.Join online atwww.stables.org/support_us/Friendsor call The Box Office on01908 280800for further information.The City’s own Professional Orchestra2013 Season‘Chamber Roots’ seasonSaturday 2nd March 2013 at 7.30pmStantonbury Campus Theatre SeasonIberian DreamsGranados SuiteCarmen SuiteRitual Fire DanceFour Spanish PiecesPerformed by MKCO Brass EnsembleTickets £10 : £20arr. CreesBizetde FallaAlbenizSunday 21st April 2013 at 7.30pmMilton Keynes TheatreRomantic PianoConsecration of the House Overture BeethovenPiano Concerto no.1, op.25, G minor MendelssohnSymphony no.2, op.73, D majorBrahmsSoloistAshley FrippFounder Conductor Hilary Davan WettonTickets £10 : £14 : £19 : £23 ; £28 : £32Saturday 11th May 2013 at 7.30pmThe Venue Walton – ‘Chamber Roots’ seasonRomantic CelloConcerto GrossoHandelVariations on a theme by Tchaikovsky, op35a Arensky4 Novellettes Coleridge-TaylorNocturne/ Andante Cantabile TchaikovskyCello Concerto, Hob. VIIIb, D major HaydnPrincipal Conductor: Sian EdwardsSoloist: Bozidar Vukotic, Principal CelloTickets £10 : £20Friday 7th June 2013 at 7.30pmA Night at the Movies..Milton Keynes TheatreFeaturing music from the films –James Bond, Brief Encounter, Gone with the Wind,The Godfather, The Sting, The Magnificent Seven,Chariots of Fire, Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark,GladiatorAnd many more!Tickets £10 : £14 : £19 : £23 ; £28 : £32To book, call the box office on 01908 558311 or online at www.mkco.orgGift IdeasFootpath of Fame – your chosen name or textengraved onto a brick and placed amongst manycelebrities in our exclusive FootpathName a Seat – a seat in the auditorium withyour chosen name on itGift Vouchers – treat someone to a great night ofentertainmentYour support helps us to continue providingmusic and music-making opportunities forchildren and adults alike.For more information contact the Box Officeon 01908 280815or email development@stables.orgwww.stables.orgOther ways you cansupport our workThe success of our music andeducation programme dependson the generous support of manyindividuals and organisations.• Become a Friend of The Stables – benefitsinclude priority booking and ticket discounts.• Name A Seat – your chosen name on a seatin the auditorium.• Leave a gift in your will to help nurture thenext generation of musicians.• Join our group of volunteers and become aStablemate.• Purchase Gift Vouchers which can beexchanged for tickets at The Stables.For further information please call 01908 280800or email development@stables.orgwww.stables.org44 Treat someone special – gift vouchers are available from the Box OfficeBox Office:01908 280800 email:stables@stables.org www.stables.org45

Booking informationBOX OFFICE: 01908 280800Textphone users please call 18001 01908280800. Core Box Office hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm (open later on shownights). Sunday 5pm-8pm show nights only.ONLINE BOOKING: www.stables.orgBooking available 24 hours a dayPOST: The Stables, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon,Milton Keynes, MK17 8LUEMAIL: boxoffice@stables.orgFAX: 01908 280825HANDLING CHARGE: With the exception ofpersonal callers, all bookings are subject to ahandling charge of £2.60, including postage.Separate internet booking charges apply.See website for details.CONCESSIONS: Concessions available.Call Box Office for details on 01908 280800DATA PROTECTION: From time to time we maycontact you with information about our events andevents at other arts venues. PleasePROSCENIUMlet BoxSTAGEOfficeknow if you do not wish to receive such information.DISCLAIMER: The information contained in thisdiary is correct at the time of printing. THRUST STAGE However,The Stables reserves the right to make alterationsif necessary. Some of our programming has thebenefit of supporting artists and we may notalways be able to bill them.AHAGAFAEADACABAAACCESS: The Stables welcomes people withdisabilities. The auditorium and Stage 2 benefitfrom an infra-red hearing loop. Please inform theCACBCCCDCEbox office of any special requirements CFCGwhen you book your tickets.CHBalconyCJFACILITIES: The bar and Café in2CKCLSound Deskpark is situated beside LEFT DOOR our auditorium. ENTRANCESopen at 5.30pm on concert nights. Smoking isnot permitted in the building. A large free carBLDARIGHT DOORinformationDFDEDDDCDBBRBaAlso On Sale NowJulySat 6 Julia FordhamSat 6 Tir Na Nog Sun 7 Dave Koz Thu 11 Peter Howarth Fri 12 Dutch SwingCollege Band Sat 13 Abba Reunion Sun 14 The RockExperience ConcertThu 18 Spooky Men’s ChoraleFri 19 BotownAugustSat 24 Hats Off ToLed Zeppelin Fri 30 The Diamond Decades –Tribute to Neil DiamondSat 31 BlakeSeptemberFri 6Sat 7Richard Digance ShakatakCall the box office on 01908 280800Tue 7 DuoPlus: Ivo Neame& Jim HartSat 14 The Real ThingMon 23 Sarah Millican– SOLD OUTFri 27 Henning Wehn OctoberSat 5 11.30am & 2pm FullHouse: Big Red BathTue 8 Marco Marconi TrioWed 16 Screaming BlueMurder Sat 19 Nearly Dan Tue 22 Eric Bibb Tue 29 Walter Trout Tue 29 The Young’unsNovemberTue 5 The ZombiesFri 15 80s Mania Wed 20 Screaming BlueMurderSun 24 & Mon 25 Talon Sat 30 The Barron KnightsDecemberFri 6 Magic: A Kindof Queen Sat 7 Elkie BrooksWed 11 Screaming BlueMurder www.stables.orgDirectionsThe Stables is situated in a beautiful rural settingin the south east of Milton Keynes in the village ofWavendon, only a short drive from the Centre:MK.M1 North M1 SouthH5 PortwayH6 Childs WayBuckinghamWaltonA421 H8A4146H9 GrovewayJ14A509NewportPagnellA5130TESCO’SA421A5130 Newport RoadStockwellLaneBletchley WavendonFrom M1 Junction 14• Head towardsMilton Keynes• At the first roundaboutturn left onto the A5130• At the Kingstonroundabout take thesecond exit• Take the first rightinto Stockwell Lane andThe Stables is on the rightMK17 8LUWoburnBedfordJ13A421From M1 Junction 13• Head towardsMilton Keynes onA421• At the Kingstonroundabout take thefirst exit• Take the first rightinto Stockwell Laneand The Stables ison the rightBuckinghamWavendonH6 Childs WayA421 H8Seating planH9 GrovewayAHAGAFAEADACABAAA5130 A5130 Newport RoadBalconyStockwell LaneWoburnTESCO’SH5PortwayBLA421M1NorthA509J14A421J13M1SouthLEFT DOORPROSCENIUM STAGENewport THRUST STAGEPagnellBedfordCACBCCCDCECFCGCHCJCKCLSound DeskENTRANCESKEY: LEVEL SEAT BOXTIERED SEAT WHEELCHAIRKEY: LEVEL SEAT BOXTIERED SEAT WHEELCHAIRRIGHT DOORDHDGDFDEDDDCDBDAFor large print brochures,please call our Box Officeon 01908 280800Tickets are sold by The Stables Theatre Ltd subject to the following terms and conditions: 1) Tickets are sold on behalf of The Stables Theatre Ltd for itself or as agent for other promoters. 2) Tickets cannot be refunded except on thecancellation or substantial alteration of the performance. The Stables may be able to resell tickets when shows are sold out and a charge of £2.60 will apply (charge waived for Stables Founders and Friends only where The Stables Theatre Ltdis the promoter). 3) The Promoter reserves the right to refuse admission to any venue if it reasonably considers such refusal to be necessary for the safety and convenience of other customers or for the proper running of the venues and events.4) Latecomers cannot be admitted until a suitable break or interval in the performance. 5) Smoking is not permitted in any part of a venue unless designated as a smoking area. 6) Every effort is made to present shows at suitable sound levels,however levels may vary according to artists’ requirements, over which the Promoter has no control and concerts may be loud. Refunds will not be given on a matter of personal taste or noise level experienced. 7) The Promoter presents a rangeof seated and standing events and cannot always guarantee uninterrupted views as the stage setup, as determined by the artist, may vary and some people may stand around you. 8) Some performances may have a support artist before the mainact and the Promoter may not know this in advance. 9) Some artists may use strong language. The Promoter has no control over this. 10) Internet ticket sales are subject to booking fees and transaction charges which are levied to cover thecost of third party web/financial service providers and as such cannot be refunded. 11) By purchasing and/or using a ticket you consent for yourself and for any person using a ticket purchased by you to being photographed, filmed or recordedas an audience member when official photography, filming or audio recording is taking place. If you have difficulties with this please contact the Box Office on 01908 280800 before purchasing tickets. Please note that all other unauthorisedphotography, filming or audio recording is not permitted and the Promoter reserves the right to confiscate equipment used/material gained in this way and/or remove offending individuals from the show. 12) Tickets sold or offered for sale by anyperson or persons other than The Stables, the Promoter or their authorised agents will not be honoured. 13) Please note some shows may contain flashing lights or smoke effects. The Promoter cannot always provide / specific warnings of thesein advance to customers. 14) The Stables means The Stables Theatre Ltd (company no. 3224226). Please check www.stables.org or contact the box office for full current terms and conditions of ticket purchase as they may vary. The Promotermeans The Stables or the promoter of the event for which the ticket is sold, in which case The Stables acts as the agent of that promoter. The Stables is owned by Wavendon Allmusic Plan Ltd (Charity No 261645) which aims to engage thewidest range of people with music in all its diversity. As a non profit making charitable organisation, any surplus made through the programme is re-invested in its artistic and educational projects.BRBalconyShaded areas represent seating levels not prices. Each show is indivually priced.46 Buy any time – book your tickets online 24 hours a dayBox Office:01908 280800 email:stables@stables.org www.stables.org47