(Live music at Best of the Music Fest in the Walled Garden at Valentines Mansion in Valentines Park on Sunday 13 August 11am - 4.30pm - see below....)
Redbridge Green Fair Live Music Club 2017
Everyone welcome at our regular sessions:
Acoustic Zone & Showcase Nights
(always check listings below for any variations/additional dates)
No membership required. Admission £5 adults £2 under 18's
Doors open 7.45pm
Watch this space for details of Autumn 2017 programme and see below for a special finale to our present season on Friday 14 July
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Our Acoustic Zone sessions usually run on one Friday each month. Every session features two or three varied and excellent acts in a friendly and intimate atmosphere
We will be launching another fantastic season in September with the best of our very good friends from the diverse realms of acoustic-based music after a break during August.
Friday 2 June at the RAFA Club featured a varied mix of entertaining performers all making eagerly awaited appearances at the Acoustic Zone
RUSS CHANDLER
Singer, banjo & guitar player with a very entertaining mix of songs http://www.russchandlermusic.com
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FRANKIE CLEEVE & PHIL SEAMAN
Welcome debut appearance at the Acoustic Zone for duo presenting traditional folk tunes and one or two songs, featuring Frankie’s fabulous fiddle playing accompanied by Phil’s versatility on melodeons (with apologies for Sue Williams’ unavoidable absence)
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GABRIEL EDWARDS
Singer/songwriter/guitarist from the band The Higham Flyers http://www.facebook.com/Gabriel4Music
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Our Green Fair Music Club showcase sessions will also continue running one Friday each month from September. The format will vary from month to month featuring some return appearances by popular previous acts as main guests, opportunities for young performers, debut appearances by acts new to us, and occasional themed nights. The programme will provide a host of class acts and fine music as well as offering a platform for some of the brightest and best new talent, especially from the local area.
Expect the best of local rock, jazz, folk, blues, country & Americana artists plus a diverse range of excellent support acts - watch this space for news of our forthcoming Autumn programme!
BEFORE OUR AUGUST BREAK WE HELD A SPECIAL EVENING COMBINING THE BEST FEATURES OF BOTH THE ACOUSTIC ZONE AND THE SHOWCASE NIGHTS:
Friday 14 July 2017:
MOORBY JONES
Melodic folk-rock trio Steve Moorby, Dick Jones & Gemma Moorby, featuring voices, guitars, bass & original songs from their forthcoming album
https://soundcloud.com/tags/steve%20moorby%20&%20dick%20jones
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BEN HALEY & THE COMICS
Talented young band play an eclectic range of originals & rock covers. Ben Haley (drums, vocals), James Harrison (vocals, guitar, keyboard), Ed Turner (guitar, sax), Yohan Vitalis (bass), Holly Watson-Abell (vocals, keyboards)
https://soundcloud.com/ben-haley-the-comics
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BENDU & TERRY
Brand new pop/rock acoustic duo with original songs making their debut!
Future programmes will continue to be open for new performers - please contact us at rgfmusicclub@gmail.com if you would like to take part. All musical genres welcome - solo acts, groups, ensembles
More information: Steve Collins 07917 050490.
Young people aged 16 to 25 years especially welcome as part of our joint initiative with the Young People's Live Music Connections Project led by Redbridge Music Lounge which offers practice, support and performance opportunities for the borough's young musicians so please get in touch if you are interested
BEST OF THE MUSIC FEST 2017 (continuing Sunday 13 August 2017)
Best of the Music Fest in the Walled Garden at Valentines Mansion continues with the 5th season of Sunday lunchtime & afternoon concerts with a host of diverse and entertaining free live music on the second Sunday of every month from April until October from 11am to 4pm.....watch this space for full details!
Redbridge Music Lounge and the Green Fair Music Club present Best of the Music Fest
A fifth season of FREE and diverse live music on the second Sunday each month in
The Walled Garden, Valentines Mansion and Gardens
Emerson Road Ilford IG1 4XA
Sunday 13 August 2017 11am to 4.30pm with
Melanie Crew – acoustic singer-songwriter
Ian Hollyer – pop classics from 60’s and 70’s with guitar
JGL Singers – gospel-style choir led by Jenny LaTouche
Forbes Moncrieff – English songs/shanties, guitar/flute
David Silkoff – light classic and popular piano music
Jolene – traditional and modern folk songs
Sue Holliday & Jazz Band – songs & standards
Future events planned: Sundays 10 September, 8 October
Supported by Tesco, LB Redbridge, Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure & Gardeners Cottage Cafe
All welcome – bring your picnic blanket!
Information: rgfmusicclub@gmail.com Phone 07917 050490
Redbridge Music Lounge and the Green Fair Music Club at
Fairlop Fair
The Boat House
Fairlop Waters Forest Road Barkingside IG6 3HN
Saturday 1 July 2017 from 11am to 6pm
Specially selected programme of FREE live music including
11.00 Sally Vinson & Rachel Eyres - Songs and tunes – with guitar, fiddle, mandolin
11.40 Ayo Bamidele - Soulful singer-songwriter
12.15 Spangles Gang - Country, folk, bluegrass and old time songs
1.00 Indigo Shades - Jazz standards in a mellow tone
1.40 Steve O’Donoghue - Entertaining & thought-provoking songs
2.15 Moorby Jones - Melodic trio with soft rock original songs
3.00 JGL Singers - Gospel-style choir led by Jenny LaTouche
3.45 Playing Rapunzel - Songs of story and myth in gentle harmony
4.30 Anthony Rubery - Recent pop covers & catchy original songs
5.10 Little Rock - American-styled country rock and blues trio
Programme may be subject to slight change
Steve Collins 07917 050490 or Chris Wyatt 07929 071155
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Remember Our Fantastic Events during 2016.....
The Jazz Exchange
Redbridge Music Lounge and the Green Fair Music Club
presented highly successful ‘pop-up’ performances as part of 'The Streets' and in celebration of EFG London Jazz Festival
Ilford Shopping Centre, High Road, Ilford IG1 4BG
Friday 11 and Saturday 12 November 2016
MR. STANLEY - Jazz guitar and vocals from Stan Edelman, one half of Fingers & Thumbs
BLUE ROSES – Singer Bernice fronts quartet featuring Gabriel Keen (keyboard), Phil Antonia (bass), Mike Sands (sax)
INDIGO SHADES – Singer Annie Dehaney-Steven fronts quartet featuring Paolo Losi (keyboard), Phil Antonia (bass) & Peter Sellars (violin)
RYAN GREEN – Contemporary jazz songs with keyboard & acoustic guitar from young contestant on BBC TV’s ‘The Voice’
DARKLIGHTS – Popular jazz classics and original songs from Davida Robinson with Jason Rose (keyboard)
LIZ BYRNE QUARTET – Singer Liz Byrne with Paolo Losi (keyboard), Phil Antonia (bass) & Graham Pike (trumpet/flugelhorn & harmonica)
Supported by Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure & Serious
Information: rgfmusicclub@gmail.com Phone 07917 050490
www.rmluk.org www.rgf.org.uk
Celebrate your high street with FREE live music!
http://www.thestreets.london/
