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SUMMARY:Jazz: Sexteto Gringo
DESCRIPTION:Andy Hague – trumpet\, Ben Waghorn – tenor sax\, Jim Blomfield – piano\, Chris Jones – bass\, Lisa Cherian – congas\, Mark Whitlam – drums \nTrumpeter Andy Hague ran his popular salsa/jazz octet Conjunto Gringo from 2010 to 2018\, and now presents a slimmed down sextet version to play rearranged versions of the Conjunto repertoire\, plus lots of new ones. Aiming to please equally both the jazz and salsa audiences the set contains latin-jazz classics from Tito Puente\, Ray Barretto\, Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk\, combined with a few Hague originals. \nThe regular jazz quintet line-up is expanded to sextet for this project by the addition of Lisa Cherian on congas – a pretty much ubiquitous face in the Bristol music scene\, Lisa seems to play in nearly every band that relies on a strong groove – Mankala\, Jingu Bang\, K’Chevere\, Aji Pa’ Ti and World Government to name but a few. \nWell known in Bristol’s jazz scene\, in 2019 Andy Hague played for the first time with legendary UK jazz composer Mike Westbrook as part of his Uncommon Orchestra\, and post-Covid the band has appeared at Cheltenham and Cambridge Jazz Festivals\, the Rossini Festival in Lugo\, Italy and Ronnie Scott’s 2022 and 2023. \nLong-term associate saxophonist Ben Waghorn is a versatile musician who has worked in London’s West End and on many pop\, TV\, and film recordings. He can also be heard on recordings with Geoff Eales and Dave Stapleton [Slowly Rolling Camera]. Ben has also recently performed with the BBC Big Band and played in Singapore with the London Concert Orchestra. \nPianist Jim Blomfield has been a vital part of Bristol’s jazz scene for many years but is now gaining national recognition for his outstanding latin/salsa style playing. Besides performing with The Bristol Salsa Orchestra\, Dockside Latin Orchestra and Dockside Revolutions\, JIm has also played recently with salsa legend Roberto Pla at London’s Pizza Express. “Jim Blomfield is the best British pianist you’ve never heard of and is an absolute marvel” – Independent on Sunday. Bassist Chris Jones and drummer Mark Whitlam have also worked together with their own project We Are Leif\, which has received a lot of air-play on Jazz FM.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-sexteto-gringo-2/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
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SUMMARY:Comedy: MC HAMMERSMITH TOUR 2025
DESCRIPTION:MC Hammersmith is the world’s leading freestyle rapper to emerge from the ghetto of middle-class west London. He presents an evening of improvised comedy raps based on your suggestions. \nFeaturing brand-new routines for 2025! You’ll leave astounded at the speed of his brain\, the spontaneity of his punchlines\, and the stability of his upbringing. Jaw-dropping\, hilarious\, utterly unbelievable.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-mc-hammersmith-tour-2025/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Music:  Marginal Gains and special guest DJ Bernie
DESCRIPTION:Marginal Gain returns playing a selection of 90s and early 00s rock and indie\, including Ash\, Arctic Monkey’s\, Blur\, Green Day\, Nirvana\, Oasis\, Pulp\, Rage Against the Machine\, Radiohead Red Hot Chilli Peppers\, The Killers\, and many more.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-marginal-gains-and-special-guest-dj-bernie/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:00s,90s,Band,indi-rock,Live music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250503T193000
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DTSTAMP:20250107T135020Z
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SUMMARY:Music: The Anna Howie Band - Good For Roses Tour
DESCRIPTION:Anna will be playing with her wonderful band\, Andy Evans- guitar\, Roger Nunn – drums\, John Brooker – Bass \nAnna worked as a session singer and backing vocalist for 25 years during which time she gigged across Europe and did live Radio 2 sessions with Brian May.  Anna’s first solo EP ‘An Idiots Guide to Love’ recorded in 2019 in Nashville and produced by Grammy Award Winner Bob Britt went straight to Number 5 in the UK country charts. \nIn March 2022 Anna released her debut album ‘The Friday Night Club’ named after a Facebook Live Stream she started from her front room during lockdown which went on to have nearly 2 million views. \nThe album produced by Lukas Drinkwater at Polyphonic Studios is made up of 11 self-penned songs telling tales of lockdown loneliness and human triumph described as  ‘Americana with a very British twist ‘ The Friday Night Club’  was released across all platforms on the 25th March on the Absolute Label ( Sony/Universal ) \n‘Angels Among Us’ the first single released from the album became song of the week across BBC the South with ’ The Friday Night Club ‘ itself becoming one of Maverick Magazines Top Picks \nIn 2023  Anna released 2 singles – ‘How to Stop Crying’ and ‘Searching for Christmas’ \nAnna was one of Black Deer Festivals Emerging Artists for 2023 and was a Pilton Stage Finalist at Glastonbury \n‘Good for Roses’ was recorded with Anna’s band at Real World Studios\, the home of Peter Gabriel. produced by Kris Wilkinson Hughes it is also to be released on the Absolute Label ( Sony/Universal).  Out on April 18th 2025\, It is a collection of songs about searching for the beauty in the everyday\, the light in the dark\, the roses in the shit !. \nwww.annahowiemusic.com \n \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-the-anna-howie-band-good-for-roses-tour/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Acoustic music,alt-country,Alt-Folk,American roots,Americana,Live music
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SUMMARY:Theatre: BOUNCERS
DESCRIPTION:A hilarious comedy by John Godber\nGet ready to laugh until your sides hurt at this uproarious comedy by the talented John Godber. Join us at the Hen & Chicken for a night of non-stop entertainment as we follow the antics of a group of bouncers at a local nightclub. With witty dialogue and hilarious situations\, this play is sure to leave you in stitches. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening of laughter! \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/theatre-bouncers-2-2/2025-05-04/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Theatre: BOUNCERS
DESCRIPTION:A hilarious comedy by John Godber\nGet ready to laugh until your sides hurt at this uproarious comedy by the talented John Godber. Join us at the Hen & Chicken for a night of non-stop entertainment as we follow the antics of a group of bouncers at a local nightclub. With witty dialogue and hilarious situations\, this play is sure to leave you in stitches. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening of laughter! \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/theatre-bouncers-2-2/2025-05-06/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Theatre: BOUNCERS
DESCRIPTION:A hilarious comedy by John Godber\nGet ready to laugh until your sides hurt at this uproarious comedy by the talented John Godber. Join us at the Hen & Chicken for a night of non-stop entertainment as we follow the antics of a group of bouncers at a local nightclub. With witty dialogue and hilarious situations\, this play is sure to leave you in stitches. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening of laughter! \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/theatre-bouncers-2/2025-05-06/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Dan Newberry Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Saxophonist Dan Newberry holds a Masters from the Royal Welsh College and is one of the brightest rising stars of the scene. He studied with sax great Iain Ballamy from an early age\, and has acquired an appreciation of all styles of jazz sax\, able to switch from 30s swing to the most contemporary sounds in an instant. \nTom Berge is a jazz pianist and music teacher with a 1st Class Honours (BA) in Jazz Piano (Leeds College of Music) and an MA in Composition for Film and TV (Bristol University). He plays regularly with his own trio across the UK and has tutored at the Yamaha Jazz School in Falmouth and at the Dordogne Jazz Summer School. \nBassist Henrik Jensen moved from Denmark to London in 1997 and is a graduate of the Royal Academy. He has toured the world from Tokyo to Moscow with various modern jazz projects and also as part of the band for close harmony group The Puppini Sisters. Henrik has previously appeared at the club as band leader with his quartet Followed By Thirteen \nDrummer Scott Hammond has spent years touring the world with Jethro Tull\, but between trips he is heard on Bristol’s jazz scene with the Hopkins Hammond Organ Trio and 1970s Herbie Hancock/Weather Report influenced funk project Jingu Bang.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-dan-newberry-quartet/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music
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SUMMARY:Music: The Deep Dark Woods (solo)
DESCRIPTION:One might be tempted to think of the Deep Dark Woods as a band steeped in capital-T tradition\, and that may be true\, but now nearly two decades into their life as one of Canada’s finest folk-roots ensembles\, that tradition is one of their own invention. The voice of founding member Ryan Boldt sits at the forefront of the band\, and it doesn’t take long to reveal that he is a master of subtlety and shading\, working in the lineage of iconic singers like Bob Dylan\, Bert Jansch\, Rick Danko\, and Jason Molina. Boldt\, a relentless lifelong listener of music\, says “It’s all I do. When I’m not playing music\, I’m listening to it\, trying to find songs that make me feel an aching pain in my chest.” Accordingly\, his singing is full of highly emotive nuance and an elegant\, relaxed precision that makes it seem downright effortless\, a perfect vehicle for the band’s particular brand of updated folk music. Fellow travellers like keyboard whiz Geoff Hilhorst\, veteran drummer Mike Silverman\, and Evan Cheadle round out the Deep Dark Woods unit\, and they are often assisted by like-minded collaborators such as singer-songwriter Ellen Froese\, Erik Nielsen\, Leon Power\, and the acclaimed duo Kacy & Clayton. This crew creates a powerful combination and has amassed a pile of celebrated albums\, EPs\, and a host of nominations from music awards outfits from across the country. Together they recall classic units like The Band\, mid-period Wilco\, and American Beauty-era Grateful Dead\, but also legendary late ’60s UK groups like Fairport Convention\, Pentangle\, and Steeleye Span. \nWhich brings us to the Deep Dark Woods’ latest album\, Broadside Ballads\, Vol.III. Intertwined amongst their albums of original material\, Deep Dark Woods has been steadily building up a series of releases called Broadside Ballads\, focusing on traditional Irish\, English\, and Scottish folk songs. It’s a fitting tribute to the music that influenced Boldt’s writing and singing since first forming the band\, and like their forebears\, Deep Dark Woods aims to take their own experiences of traditional music and create something new and vital. The songs in this collection mine some of the more brutal depths of human experience\, touching on broken hearts\, love\, murder\, and the act of leaving. Boldt notes that “there are not too many jolly songs in there”\, but the album is not a dour affair\, instead benefiting from tasteful\, unstated arrangements and an organic\, no-frills recording sound. The songs on Vol.III generously display The Deep Dark Woods’ deep-seated links to the past while still sounding just like themselves. \nA brand new album of original music recorded by David Parry (Loving\, Alice Phoebe Lou) will be released on Victory Pool throughout 2025 complimented by tours of the UK\, Canada\, and Europe. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-the-deep-dark-woods-solo/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:alt-country,Americana,Folk Music,Live music
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SUMMARY:Music: Firestations
DESCRIPTION:Here Comes Midnight Presents Firestations\nWe’re excited to be back with one of our favourite bands\, Firestations! Playing a beautiful stripped-back show from their new album and beyond\, this will be warm and layered treat. \nIn the Chicken Shed with support from Melinda Bronstein and Andy Skellam.\n————-\nMany White Horses is the brand-new album by eclectic London art-pop ensemble Firestations. Set for release on Lost Map Records on limited-edition 12” vinyl and via digital services on April 25\, 2025\, the album is a collection of sea-soaked acoustic songs and instrumentals\, interwoven with field recordings and lyrics drawn from the immediate surroundings of a sailing expedition\, all brought together with warm\, textured production. \nFirestations are Mike Cranny\, Laura Copsey\, Martin Thompson (aka Bit Cloudy)\, Tom Hargreaves and Neil Walsh. Their music spans genres from shoegaze to alt-pop and harmony-driven psychedelia. Their second album and their debut for Lost Map\, The Year Dot\, released in 2018\, was followed by sonic collage album Dream Home in 2020 and the Automatic Tendencies EP project in 2020-21. The latter took the form of three EPs over a six-month period\, each including alternative “sunken” versions by the band as well as covers and remixes of the band’s tracks by other artists. Thick Terrain\, released in 2023\, saw Firestations return to album format with ten tracks ranging from hypnotic sci-fi landscapes to addictive dream-pop jangles\, exploring ideas around identity\, conflict\, progress and sanity.\n———–\nMelinda Bronstein – Melinda is a multi-instrumentalist\, producer\, photographer and filmmaker currently living in Margate. She started as keyboardist and backing singer for Americana-tinged Absentee\, before shifting to the drums for grungy Wet Paint\, indie-rockers Singing Adams and many other bands in between including\, in recent years\, as percussionist and backing singer with The Leaf Library. \nHer band Sea Glass\, a collaboration with Matt from The Leaf Library\, was her first outing as the main vocalist and songwriter\, a situation that has opened the door to an outpouring of solo recordings. In Reverse was recorded at home between March 2020 and February 2021\, a year of massive shifts\, it is haunted by a very human introspection\, an unease manifesting in buried loops\, vocal drones and cyclical lyrics. \nPurely intuitive in her approach\, Melinda fully immersed herself in using improvisation to explore the voice as multi-faceted instrument\, the poised hum of experimentation clear throughout the album. As she says\, “I approach making music without any expectation\, plan or idea of what will come out. The un-knowing is the exciting part which allows me to surprise myself. I follow a thread and keep weaving. Once a piece is finished I listen back as though it did not come from me” – a reminder that expression will find its way out by any means. \nIn Reverse is the eleventh release on The Leaf Library’s Objects Forever label\, and is the first joint release with Detroit label Metaphysical Powers run by artist\, writer and producer Kristen Gallerneaux and writer Bernie Brooks.\n————————–\nAndy Skellam – Andy’s music has been said to play like a surreal dreamscape\, perhaps because it is the product of late nights spent hunched over a guitar beside the glowing embers of a fire whilst everyone sleeps. It has spawned from the dusty corners & dank barns of his feral childhood wedged roughly between Welsh mountains and English riverbeds. \n“Andy Skellam’s Brighten Up the Place (Pear O’Legs) is a lovely\, somnambulist set of songs about wayward hearts\, bluebirds and bloodhounds\, made intimate in every soft squeak of its chord changes\, the whispery husk of Skellam’s voice\, and the drawing bows of a cello.” – The Guardian
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-firestations/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Acoustic music,alt-pop,Live music,singer-songwriter
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