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Due to the success of a number of events it is becoming increasingly difficult to hold reserved tickets. Therefore The Queens Hall has had to adopt the following policy: Reserved tickets will only be held for 24hrs and all tickets must be paid for 24hrs in advance of the event, no reservations on the day of the event. Please note this does not include SPAN events. Many thanks for your understanding.
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April 2008
Thursday 3rd - The Queens Hall in conjunction with Hot Town Productions present:
The Californians
The Californians are a Welsh band whose musical roots are based firmly in the West Coast music of the late 1960’s and early 1970’s, Tonight they will pay homage to some of the finest songwriters of the West Coast era, with artistes such as James Taylor, Carole King, Crosby Stills & Nash, Neil Young, Linda Rondstadt, The Eagles, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, Carly Simon, The Doobie Brothers, and the Mama’s & The Papa’s, songs such as You’ve Got A Friend, Marrakesh, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, Doctor My Eyes, Take It Easy, Helplessly Hoping, Ohio, It’s So Easy, You’re So Vain, Carey, Big Yellow Taxi, Too Late, Mockingbird, Long Train Running, and so many more…
It promises to be an evening full of nostalgia and definitely not to be missed.
NEW SINGLE – ‘Friends & Lovers’
The Californians have written a new song about the West Coast era to promote the show and the release date will be 1st April 2008. The musical style has a nod to all the artistes featured in the show and its lyrics are references to their life and times. It’s got a definite ‘Eagles’ feel, with CSN style harmonies on the chorus, a Joni Mitchell section and a Jackson Browne and James Taylor flavour to the verse, with Linda and Carly singing lead!
This is not a tribute band, just a group of music lovers performing the music they love.
Doors 7.30pm
Tickets are £10 + £1 booking fee in advance, £12 on the door.
All tickets are bookable in advance.
Saturday 5th - Span Arts presents Two Shades of Blues
Doug Macloed & The Accelerators
The superb torchbearer of acoustic the blues DOUG MACLEOD is one of the last remaining Bluesmen who learned from the old masters, lived the music, survived the life, and now continues to carry forward that valuable tradition. Within the blues world, MacLeod is known for his quality recordings which feature superb song writing, guitar wizardry, warm soulful vocals, wit, and unforgettable live performances. Like the old masters he learned from, Doug's music expresses life and times on a level that makes the listener feel as if he knows each person inside out.
Besides being a heart‑wrenching powerful live performer, Doug is also an extremely gifted storyteller and songwriter. Several of his songs have been covered by artists including Albert King and Albert Collins.
www.doug-macleod.com
Virgil & The Accelerators, are a sensational blues band who blew away a sell-out audience on the final day of last years' Tenby Blues Festival. Fronted by the extraordinarily talented 16yr old lead guitarist Virgil McMahon, much attention is currently being focussed on this four piece powerhouse blues act from Aberystwyth who will complete this evening of blues.
"The Accelerators are the finest blues band I've heard for some time and 15 year old Virgil on lead guitar is truly an awesome talent".
BB Skone, Radio Pembrokeshire
Tickets £9; Concessions £8 from Span Arts 01834 869323
Doors Open 8pm.-1am.
www.span-arts.org.uk
www.tenbyblues.co.uk
Thursday 10th - Span Arts presents Kill For A Seat
Silky, Paul B. Edwards and Lucy Porter
Lucy Porter starred in the first ever comedy club here in 2003, since then she has risen to star on TV and the West End stage. She's appeared on many TV shows including BBC1's The Stand Up Show, Never Mind The Buzzcocks and C5's Comedy Store. She is currently touring with her own show ‘Lucy Porter’s Love In’.
Rock 'n' Roll poet and compere Paul B Edwards runs his own club and loves Hitchen (Herts). Silky will be back in the compere spot so hecklers – watch out.
Tickets £9; Concessions £7 from Span Arts 01834 869323
Doors Open 7.30pm.
Saturday 12th - The British Red Cross presents
3rd Jump-Jive, Swing & Blues Night 2008
For the third year running, yet another great multiple bill performance from some of the best blues bands in Wales - Pat Grover’s Blues Zeros supported by The Mardi Jug Band plus this year’s headline band The Dirty Aces on tour in the UK. Based in the Channel Islands, The Dirty Aces have been cooking up quite a storm with their tough harmonica and guitar led blues. Winning new fans at every gig and converting many new music lovers to the blues, they always have the joint dancing by the end of the night. Still all under 30, The Dirty Aces play with an emotional power that goes beyond their age. As harmonica great Sugar Babe said of their work “I dig you and what you do! Great harp and guitar! You cats play like you mean it!!”
The Blues Zeros play undiluted blues, drawing on the best American traditions with a refreshing subtlety and a rare sense of dynamics led by Pat Grover.
The Mardi Jug Band perform songs by the likes of Furry Lewis and Sleepy John Estes. A rare treat indeed.
If you had a good time last year, another brilliant night out is guaranteed!
Doors open 8.00pm. Tickets £10 from 01834 861212.
All proceeds to British Red Cross. Sponsored by Chevron Ltd.
For more information contact the British Red Cross 01267 239902 or 07793882903
Saturday 19th - Span Arts presents An Acoustic Singers Night
Frankie Armstrong & Leon Rosselson, Molara & The Community Choir
Frankie Armstrong and Leon Rosselson are both contemporary songwriters who have earned their separate reputations as socially conscious and fascinating performers. Frankie has been hailed as one of the best singing teachers today and will give a workshop for singers at 2pm.
Leon Rosselson’s song ‘World Turned Upside Down’ charted in 1986 sung by Billy Bragg, and Dick Gaughan’s version was loved by John Peel and many others. Leon is a genuine activist who’s songs tell the truth about injustice and are compelling and entertaining.
Molara and The Community choir will round up this night of songs in style. They have been invited to enter the BBC choir of the year competition and bring their delightful harmony singing to close this night of many voices.
Tickets £8; Concessions £7; Workshop £5
Tickets from Span Arts 01834 869323
Doors Open 7.30pm.
Friday 25th - Road Safety Music Challenge 2008 - How to enter
Young musicians and singers in Pembrokeshire are being invited to take part in ‘The Music Challenge’ – a new and exciting road safety initiative.
The Challenge asks young people aged between 14 and 25 to write and perform their own song, promoting anti drugs-and-driving or anti drink-and-driving messages.
Winners will receive £150 worth of vouchers for a local store of their choice – plus, they’ll have their song played on Radio Pembrokeshire - AND have it recorded in a local studio.
They’ll also have the chance to represent Pembrokeshire in the Dyfed area finals.
The Challenge is being organised by Pembrokeshire’s Road Safety Unit.
“We want young people to create songs that will pass on the very important message that mixing drinking and driving or taking drugs and driving is extremely dangerous,” said John Gobbi, Road Safety Officer for Pembrokeshire County Council.
“Driving motor cars is a responsible activity that demands 100% attention.
“It is hoped that by highlighting this fact, we will help to reduce road traffic casualties on Pembrokeshire’s roads, particularly involving young people.”
The event is sponsored by Chevron Texaco, Welsh Assembly Government and Pembrokeshire County Council.
On 25th April, there will be a Big Final at the Queen’s Hall in Narberth, where the 10 best entries will play their songs and a winner will be chosen. There may also be preliminary rounds during March/April if a large number of entries have been received.