Events

'International singer Lisa Tyrrell and Lancashires very own Eddie Waring come together to bring us their ensemble 'Ensemble Chansons' taking us on a journey from London to France...Julie London that is, and, Piaf.'

Project created in 2014, by Mexican guitarist Daniel Torres, who in his compositions fuses emotional climates and sound textures of Mexican Music, Jazz and World Music.

DANTOR released two studio albums. The first album SINESTESIA was published in 2019, and was the same year when the band did his first tour across South America. The second and most recent album, OLAS ALTAS, was released in September 2022. OLAS ALTAS was recorded, mixed and mastered in SALA DE AUDIO, with DOLBY ATMOS 7.1.4 system, by engineer Raúl Oropeza and engineer and co-producer Salvador Tercero. This production was invited to go on a promotional tour to Morocco and Spain during the months of October and November 2022.

On August 2023 the band toured and presented OLAS ALTAS in Canada. In their almost 10 year career the band presented in national and international forums, counting more than 250 shows in 8 countries.

“Funny, sad, beautiful, true” – that’s how Stephen Fry described the songs of Pete Atkin and Clive James, the songs they continued to write together ever since they met in the 1960s.

A new album by Pete Atkin has always been a special event, and The ​ Luck Of The Draw is a special special event. It’s Pete’s first new collection of their songs since Clive died in 2019, and it includes previously unrecorded treasures and collectors’ items, as well as terrific new versions of several of their old favourites such as the legendary 'Have You Got A Biro I Can Borrow?', for instance, and the ultimate song for movie fanatics, 'Screen-Freak'.

Pete’s music and Clive’s lyrics have never fitted in to the fashions of the day, which is perhaps one reason why they have lasted so well, and why audiences still love to hear Pete sing them live.

For this album, Pete put together a superb backing band which includes some of the best musicians in the country.

If you’ve never heard Pete and Clive's songs before, the result will surprise and delight you – and if you’re a long-term fan, you will not be disappointed as you add this new classic to your collection.

FRETVILLE are Howard Haigh (Spanish Guitar) and Kevin Olive (Acoustic Guitar), playing a vibrant mixture of music from around the world.

A mixture of classics and originals featuring Flamenco Rumbas, Gipsy Jazz (Django Reinhardt etc), Tangos, Mambos, Salsa, and more.

Howard was the founder and leader of LAVA, a hugely popular Latino Guitar Blues band, his guitar compositions are published and played internationally, and he has performed at The Royal Albert Hall, London Barbican, Queen Elizabeth Hall, venues throughout Europe, on BBC TV and Radio.

About Time’ is looking forward to performing their varied mix of songs: jazz standards from the Great American Songbook inspired by the likes of Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan but also the jazz-infused takes on popular classics from Burt Bacharach and Carole King.

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About Time consist of:

Aggie Dobson – vocals, Richard Page – guitar, Paul Palmer – tenor and soprano saxophone, Ken Johnston – double bass and Richard Rushton - drummer.

Polish born Aggie took singing lessons from an early age but had to wait until a few years ago to fulfil her childhood dream to perform for wider audiences. Using the beautiful colours of her voice, Aggie performs with emotional honesty.

Richard is a jazz and rock guitarist. He has been a prolific composer of jazz / rock tunes, which he has performed with his various line-ups for over 20 years. His musical style and artistry compliments About Time superbly!

Paul has been playing professionally and teaching saxophone for the last 17 years. A highly rated regular on the North West jazz scene, Paul plays tenor and soprano sax in various outfits. His influences are Dexter Gordon and Stan Getz.

Ken plays Ana – his 150 years old double bass – in many Lancaster based line-ups. A well known and liked musician, Ken adds his unique energy and drive!

Richard has been the drummer in a number of modern jazz bands in the north west in recent years.