Ashburton Arts

Coming to Ashburton Arts Centre on Sunday 30 June, from the same crew who brought us Ministry of Biscuits last year. get it in your diary. Booking opens next week. https://broadwaybaby.com/shows/those-magn ificent-men/744074

John Horler plays Bill Evans This is going to be special – one of the year's musical highlights at the Arts Centre. Do whatever you need to be able to get there.
Bill Evans For years, John Horler has been the first choice pianist for the likes of Cleo Laine and John Dankworth. The list of people he's played with includes American jazz stars like Bob Brookmeyer, Clark Terry, Zoot Sims, Al Cohn, Art Farmer, Pepper Adams, Bud Shank, and Shorty Rodgers, plus a week with Chet Bake...r. Tonight he plays the music of Bill Evans, who played on Baker's instrumental album 'Chet'. Bill Evans was the pianist who provide the harmonic backdrop to Miles Davis's classic album 'Kind of Blue' (the best-selling jazz album of all time!). There are many who regard him as the finest jazz pianist ever – his influence is certainly still everywhere. Full biography here on Wikipedia. Here's an hour and a half's compliation of video of Bill Evans playing, starting with the gorgeous 'My Foolish Heart'. It's truly exquisite. We'll be setting up the Arts Centre in the round, with the trio in the centre of the hall. Get there early for the best choice of seats. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uco5FNbjq v0
John Horler plays Bill Evans Bass: Ron Phelan; Drums: Ronnie Jones Bank Holiday Monday, 27 May, Ashburton Arts Centre, 7.30pm, £13 or £10 or £6 Tickets in advance from Rafikis, Silver Lion Jewellers, Information Centre or wegottickets.com/ashburtonlive or on the door. Doors and bar open at 7pm. Starts around 7.30pm
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I’ve always wanted to try this ......Jen

This looks fab,

And now for something .....completely different .....again xJp

It's not often you get to see someone whose music is recommended by Ry Cooder, Tom Paxton, Ralph McTell, Pete Seeger, Steve Tilston and Nora Guthrie, but look who's coming to the Arts Centre this Wednesday, 15 May. Get your tickets now!
https://www.facebook.com/events/990660697 797260/
WOODY GUTHRIE AND "OLD MAN TRUMP" - Will's newest show - tells the story of Guthrie's battles against his racist Brooklyn landlord, Fred C. Trump, father of the US president. Based on unpublishe...d songs, letters, and notebooks that Will discovered in the Woody Guthrie Archives, the show brings to life all the anger and contempt that Guthrie felt for those in power who will deny justice to their fellow human beings on account of the color of their skin.
“No one can understand the American people without listening to Woody Guthrie. Will Kaufman's doing important work here.” - Tom Paxton
“I thank Will Kaufman for introducing a new generation of Europeans to 'the other America'. It's a wonderful job he's doing.” - Pete Seeger
“Will does it all so well! You can taste the dust and hear the train whistle blow.” - Steve Tilston
“Will presents this exhilarating show in the fastest hour and a half you are likely to witness when you consider the breadth and depth of his subject. He performs Woody’s songs with great skill and understanding, playing the guitar, banjo and fiddle with enviable panache and brio. His presentation is accomplished with great musicality, wit, honesty, and compassion. I was deeply moved by the whole show and grateful to Will for reminding me once again of the debt I owe to Woody and the admiration I have for his music. You have done Woody proud, Will! I urge everyone to see the show and find out more about the man who inspired so many.” - Ralph McTell
“I so appreciate all of your efforts to take his legacy further. Who knows where he'll end up!” - Nora Guthrie
“Listen up all you Jim Crow fascists and you race-hate mongers, too: Will Kaufman is a-comin' and he's got his eye on you. Won't brake for no excuses, won't stand no messin' around, Your bigot ways can't save you 'cause Will Kaufman's gonna run you down.” - Ry Cooder
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Intrigued by this one .....

Ashburton’s home grown

Wowzer

Here’s something a bit different for Ash Arts that I have been waiting to see/hear..........love a guitar solo

A fine way to spend Sunday afternoon xxx