Emile Hinton is an award-winning jazz pianist and composer emerging from the heart of the London jazz scene. A mentee of renowned UK pianist Julian Joseph, he graduated with first-class honours from Trinity Laban Conservatoire and recently spent three months at the Tribeca Jazz Institute in NYC, studying with some of New York’s top musicians....
Seven days... Seven events giving back... It was all building up to this. Come join Xpress Fest for our grand finale of exceptional local music talent, all to raise funds for vital mental health charities, one of which is Mind Your Music whose founders you may also know as Sarah and Elliott, hosts of our...
We're pleased to welcome back veteran pianist Ray D’Inverno who last visited in Oct 2024. The previous year 2023 was a milestone for Ray as he reached 80 years of age, and celebrated his birthday with a sell-out gala concert at Southampton's Turner Sims concert hall featuring Quintessential Groove with special guests including his son Mark D'Inverno...
Wednesday Night Improv’s monthly show celebrates one year with a special containing your favourite performers from some of the best shows appearing at WNI over the past year. Expect quick wit, bold characters, games and stories made up on the spot. All inspired by your suggestions. ## YOUR PERFORMERS FOR THE EVENING ## - Alex...
The band consists of 4 musicians with many accolades and performances throughout Britain and abroad. With a recording soon to be released the band are performing with their new Welsh spelling name, and will play a selection of their pad which will take you through tunes by artists ranging from The Beach Boys, The Monkees,...
Our monthly open mic night is hosted by Larkham & Hall in our friendly, welcoming, intimate music space, The Chicken Shed. If you wish to play, please get in touch via our dedicated Facebook page The Hen & Chicken Open Mic. (linked in the 'Book Now' button) Come and join the fun, soak up the...
We are thrilled to welcome back singer-songwriter Juliet Lloyd for an intimate performance in The Chicken Shed. After a decade-long hiatus, Juliet Lloyd returned to music in 2020 and Carnival (2024) was her fouth album - it reflects her folk-rooted storytelling with pop sensibilities and melodies. Juliet Lloyd is an acclaimed singer/songwriter who splits her...
Award-winning Irish/Danish pianist Nils Kavanagh launches his highly anticipated debut album, "No Expectations". Winner of the Young Irish Jazz Musician of the Year Award 2022-2024 and finalist in the BBC Young Jazz Musician 2024, Nils is already making his mark on contemporary improvised music. Audiences will journey through Nils’ unique upbringing, rooted in the north-west...
Hen & Chicken house band Marginal Gains are back for another night of pure nostalgia! Playing a selection of 90s and early 00s rock and indie, including Ash, Arctic Monkeys, Blur, Green Day, Nirvana, Oasis, Pulp, Rage Against the Machine, Radiohead, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, The Killers, and many more. Turbocharge your weekend with a...
Traditional Celtic / Americana acoustic folk duo. Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell are a two-man trad tornado tearing through the folk world with fiddle, guitar, foot percussion, vocals, and groove to spare. Mixing Scottish and English roots with modern flair, they deliver foot-stomping tunes, rich harmonies, and cheek and charm. Whether in a village hall...
Recognised as one of the UK's finest latin jazz and salsa pianists, Jim Blomfield has worked with such legends of the genre as Roberto Pla, Henry Fiol and Asere as well as a host of UK names from the world of jazz. Alongside Jim in the rhythm section is the brilliantly dynamic percussion section of...
A natural storyteller, Ben de la Cour’s visceral songwriting grabs you by the heart and doesn’t let go. Weaving evocative stories of desperate characters with his signature “Americanoir” sound, de la Cour shines a glaring light on the human condition. His latest release, New Roses, received “★★★★” from MOJO and was named Album of...
