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International Music Festival Highlights: May 20–29 Welcome to the 2016 Party in the City! Celebrating the opening night of #bathmusicfest featuring hundreds of performances for one night only — it’s Bath’s biggest free party! Friday May 20th from 5.30pm until late, the city will buzz with folk, rock, classical, jazz, acoustic, swing, and soul — all concerts and gigs are free! The whole evening lifts off with a parade through the streets by local children joined by members of Action on Hearing Loss — they will lead off from Southgate, arriving at the Abbey at 6pm for a special performance by over 100 school children directed by renowned beatboxer Shlomo. New this year will be two live open-air stages with festival bars supplied by Honey’s Midford Cider, Electric Bear and The Nest, bringing both Queen Square and Parade Gardens to life with local food and drink stalls — forming our official ‘hubs’. Your favourite bars, clubs and venues across town will showcase performances until late; with everything from rock to opera, jazz to hip-hopera and remember to keep eyes open for the official Sofarsounds secret gig… The 10 day Bath International Music Festival
For more information about Bath International Music Festival, collect an official brochure (at Bath Box Office, located in the Tourism Information Centre), visit bathfestivals.org.uk/music or call Bath Box Office on 01225 463362
continues from Saturday 21st until 29th May. Bath Festivals once again present a soulstirring mix of music for the entire city, now in its 68th year! With over 45 events, highlights include major international stars such as Nashville-based Lera Lynn from HBO’s True Detective and Canadian folk rock star JP Hoe on a rare visit with his latest album Hideaway. Three-time Grammy winner, recognised as one of the world’s greatest jazz saxophonists, Branford Marsalis will perform the UK premiere of his special piece In My Solitude for one night only in Bath Abbey. Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino will bring a wild evening of passionate, inspiring music and dance from Southern Italy, re-igniting the ancient Tarantella tradition. Straight from Broadway, Piaf! The Show, starring Anne Carrere has been hailed by The Times and described as “the best show ever made about the life of Edith Piaf” by Charles Dumont (composer of Je Ne Regrette Rien). Declared as “one of the most gifted singersongwriters of his generation” by The New York Times, Teddy Thompson will perform at Komedia with Texan singer Kelly Jones. The world renowned Philharmonia orchestra from London will be performing a thrilling concert of music by Sibelius and Elgar, inspired by the beautiful landscapes of Finland, Tintagel and Venice, at the Forum. Also make sure to book early for a glamorous evening of inspired opera arias from our city’s very own Bath Philharmonia, featuring the acclaimed tenor Hector Sandoval from Mexico. Grammy Award winner Richard Goode will play Schubert’s final three piano sonatas, described by The Washington Post as “an unforgettable performance”.
Jay Rayner
Jay Rayner
Lera Lynn
Kansas Smitty’s House Band
Saturday 21 May / 3 — 5.15pm Guildhall / £25 / £18 / £12
Thursday 26 May / 7.30 pm Komedia / £18
Saturday 21 May / 10pm Guildhall / £25 / £18 / £12
The Flamenco Thief
Branford Marsalis: UK PREMIERE
Wednesday 25 May 7.30pm til late Komedia / £5
Saturday 21 May / 7.30 pm Bath Abbey £25 / £20 / £15
Tuesday 24 May / 7.30pm Komedia / £20
Piaf! The Show
Twelfth Day
Opera Favourites
Saturday 28 May / 7.30 pm Forum £36 / £28 / £22 / £17 / £12
Saturday 28 May / 9.30pm Old Theatre Royal at Bath Masonic Hall / £16
Wednesday 25 May 7.30 -9pm / The Forum £34 / £25 / £20 / £17 / £12
Sean Shibe Guitar Recital Friday May 27 / 1 — 2pm St Swithins Church £18 / £12 / £8
Family Music Day Sunday 29 May / 11am — 3pm Parade Gardens / Free
Teddy Thompson with Kelly Jones
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Friday 20 May Venues
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Festival Hubs... QUEEN SQUARE
PARADE GARDENS
FESTIVAL HUB
FESTIVAL HUB
‘Feelgood Vibes’
‘Footloose & Fancy Free’
Outdoor venue. Grab your dancing shoes. Enjoy sundowners at the Nest’s Official Bar. Dance in the moonlight before heading out to after-hours gigs...
Outdoor venue. Bring a Rug. Enjoy Craft beers and local Cider. Dance in bare feet. Watch the sunset over The River Avon …
On The Edge 17:45 — 18:45 Listen to edgy arrangements of foottapping dance, swing, big-band and pop, with an innovative, lively line-up by the swingband of U3A in Bath.
Rock Choir 19:00 — 19:30 The country’s largest community choir have been running in Bath for 6 years. The choir will sing and dance their way through an eclectic mix of popular music in 3 to 6 part harmony.
The Maitree Express
Eastpole Orchestra 18:00 — 18:30 Veterans of the South West music scene, Eastpole mix traditional Balkan tunes with original material and elements of psychedelic rock, swing, funk and punk. Expect songs in up to 5 different languages and a good old dance!
Phoenix Club 18:45 — 19:15 Bursting with an eclectic mix of harmony driven melodies, laden with pop hooks and soaring guitar lines. Collectively, these elements will make you want to move your dancing feet.
19:50 — 20:40 The Maitree Express is a 7 piece band from Bath that plays original tracks drawing inspiration from reggae, dub, ska, swing and hip hop with a unique soulful sound combined with bouncy, feel good vibes that are guaranteed to get you moving.
The Zu Zu Men
The Blues Others
Buzzard Orchestral
21:00 — 22:00 A thirteen-piece live band recognised as the South West’s No.1 tribute to the iconic Blues Brothers. Dust off your trilby, put on those shades and jump on the dance floor as we entertain and guarantee to have you up and out of your seats in no time!
#bathmusicfest
BATH ABBEY
GUILDHALL
Festival Commission with Shlomo
Brass Tacks 18:00 — 18:30 The 2015 Mid Somerset Festival judges awarded Brass Tacks with an ‘outstanding’ rating and they went on to win their class! No other ensemble received this accolade and the audience was rocking!
18:00 — 18:30 Bath Festivals procession and commission puts children at the heart of the festival, celebrating their creativity and place in our community. Local school children and clients from Action on Hearing Loss Educational Day Services have created colourful flags with artist Edwina Bridgeman and will process through the streets of Bath finishing at the Abbey. Here our sparkling choir of school children will perform a brand new piece with acclaimed beatboxer Shlomo. Discover the power of the human voice and see a choir as you’ve never seen them before! This performance will be BSL interpreted.
The Royal High School Bath Senior Choir 18:45 — 19:15 30 minutes of choral music from different styles and genres. Pop, Rock, Musical Theatre and a little bit more!
Prior Park Band 19:30 — 20:00 Come along to hear Big Band music from Glenn Miller to Mark Ronson and lots in-between played by the talented students from Prior Park College.
Project Zulu 18:50 — 19:20
24 incredible children bringing their traditional Zulu songs and dances all the way from the Madadeni Township, South Africa. Pure talent and mesmerizing vocals from these wonderful young performers.
KES Soul 20:15 — 21:00 An exciting, dynamic ensemble of young musicians who stylishly perform a range of music from Stevie Wonder to Adele as well as original compositions.
19:35 — 19:55 “Choral singing at its best” Bath Chronicle, Bath Bach Choir brings meaning and excitement to music of any era; led by the inspirational conductor Nigel Perrin, this is a performance not to be missed.
“A musical weapon for fans of Muse, Queens of the Stone Age and The Mars Volta” BBC 6 Music. A raucous, melodic and damn good live show!
Bath Spa University Choir PARADE GARDENS
Headline Act: The Bohos 21:15 — 22:15 Alt/ Dance/ Rock/ Post Punk/ Experimental/ New Wave only begins to describe the incredible new sound from The Bohos. With a hotly anticipated new LP “The Leaders Don’t Love You” on the way this is the perfect time to discover The Bohos.
20:05 — 20:25 The choir’s performance of Gjeilo’s Evening Prayer, Gorecki’s Totus Tuus and a suite of music by video-game legend Nobuo Uematsu — this was an audience highlight from last year’s festival.
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ST MICHAELS
The Bath Chorus
Priordonnas
20:35 — 20:55 Grenville Jones has an enviable reputation for his many successful choir groups that have toured Europe, New Zealand, Canada and Japan. He has worked with the likes of Disney/DreamWorks. The Bath Chorus is his auditioned choir, a highly entertaining group of international standing.
18:30 — 18:50 Popular classics sung by a bunch of sassy middle-aged women — surely a must as part of your Party in the City experience!
Young Carers South West 21:15 — 22:00 Young Carers South West and Bath Community Gospel Choir presents ‘A Journey to the Centre of the Earth’! Original music composed by the Wiltshire Young Carers with the help of Bath Philharmonia’s ‘Music in Action’ team. ‘Music in Action’ have worked with Young Carers all over the South West over the past 5 years creating original music to celebrate the dedication and compassion shown by these incredible young people. This is set to be a night to remember and you will be sure to go home singing or whistling our catchy tunes.
Bath Bach Choir
19:30 — 20:00 As well as being snappy dressers, The Zu Zu Men often take audience requests, swap instruments and have their own take on songs from all generations — a sure fire Party in the City favourite!
20:15 — 20:55
BATH ABBEY
THE CIRCUS
La Brigata Dance Theatre 19:00 A site specific dance performance honouring Bath’s own Roman Deity Sulis Minerva. Goddesses with 10ft wings will embody the Celtic deity and transform the Circus, celebrating Bath and its architectural mimicry of both Ancient Rome and Stonehenge.
Bath Welcome Choir 19:00 — 19:20 A singing group that are bound to sing familiar and well-loved songs. Grenville Jones is guaranteed to get you to join-in during the performance. Songs and smiles all round.
Enceladus Chamber Choir 19:30 — 19:50 Made up of professional singers from the South-West, come hear an eclectic range of music covering Baroque to Modern, Gospel to Jazz, and even some film scores.
Colerne Military Wives Choir 20:00 — 20:20 If you would like to see a Military Wives choir perform special songs linked to our Armed Forces then come along and be entertained. We will make you smile, cry and sing along too!
Noctis 20:45 — 21:15 An award-winning chamber choir founded and directed by Francis Faux. Always a highlight, do not miss this unique brand of choral singing with traditional music as well as contemporary arrangements of popular songs, film scores and jazz standards.
Jo Quail
The Bohos / Parade Gardens / 21:15
21:30 — 22:00 The classical musical world is slowly being transformed by a new wave of performers — cellist Jo Quail is a prime example. Internationally acclaimed for her monumental soundscapes, recently wowing audiences at the Adelaide Fringe and Wave Gotik Treffen in Germany, we recommend arriving early for this highly-anticipated performance.
ACOUSTIC ALTERNATIVE BIG BAND / SWING CHORAL CLASSICAL
FOLK INDIE / ROCK JAZZ PARTY
BATH CENTRAL UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Icons created by Arthur Shlain / Noun Project
BATH BREW HOUSE
Soeur ABBEY HOTEL 44AD
Mac Seka 18:30 — 19:10 Mac Seka is a Senegalese singer songwriter. His fingerstyle guitar blends West African rhythms with folk and country melodies, to create beautiful unique harmonies.
Broose Dickinson
Party in the City goers receive 10% off food and drink from our official hotel and restaurant partner so come and enjoy a Garden Bar cocktail!
Ruby 19:45 — 20:15 A talented singer-songwriter from Bath College performing a striking set of original songs and covers.
19:20 — 20:00 Broose established himself in Texas, as an influential singer songwriter, collaborating with bands such as Pop Poppins and TOOMuchTV. Broose will be performing some well loved originals from his accomplished solo catalogue.
Mitchell & Vincent
The Man From Washington
The Fruitful Earth
20:00 — 20:40 The Man In Washington is Chris Yeoh, a singersongwriter from Bath. His songs are sparsely composed with lyrical depth, touching on personal themes of religion, loneliness, and regret. His debut album “Sea Green”, the true story of one mans solo journey into the ocean, was released in early 2016.
20:30 — 21:10 Mitchell & Vincent play a lively mix of traditional tunes on fiddle and guitar alongside songs from around the British Isles. They are musicians who tell stories with their melodies. 21:30 — 22:10 TFE have received full star reviews in Mojo Magazine and adored by BBC Radio 2. Come along to witness a magic show.
Igloo Bar 22:10 — 01:00 Head down from the Terrace to the Igloo Bar for DJ sets and cocktails and dance the night away.
19:00 — 19:45 A dual-fronted three-piece making pop songs drenched in grunge-heavy noise, with math-rock seeping through the seams. Worcester raised, Bristol based.
Sam Evans Band 19:45 — 20:30 Ahead of their headline slot at The Nest, this Bristol based 5-piece are playing an acoustic set that is a blend of reggae, funk & blues with a passion for making music for people’s wellbeing.
Broken Bones Matilda 20:45 — 21:30 The songwriting collaboration between Dom Sky and Sam Gotley with the husky lead vocals of Sarah Mcgrigor. Emotive alt-rock underpinned by mellifluous double bass, deft guitar and Sam’s smokytinted vocals.
Meeking 22:00 — late Soaring vocals sit above a power-house trio dishing out classy blues rock with nods to Jeff Buckley and John Mayer. Meeking are currently recording their highly anticipated debut album set for release in 2016.
Soundwell Music Therapy Trust
16:00 — 17:00 Join Soundwell for a music-therapy taster workshop, using beautifulsounding instruments from around the world: guitars, gongs, keyboards, drums/percussion — to create amazing music! No experience necessary. “Relaxing, uplifting; really enjoyable!”
Sirona Singers 18:10 — 18:30 Come and enjoy The Sirona Singers’ debut festival performance. Vibrant and soothing sounds from this new choir that sings choral pop classics and light classical songs during the working day at St Martin’s Hospital.
CitySound Voices 18:40 — 19:00 CitySound, Voices in Harmony, are an accomplished 30 voice ensemble with a diverse experience entertaining both nationally and internationally. CitySound’s repertoire ranges from Monteverdi to Bohemian Rhapsody!
Bath Choral Society 19:10 — 19:30 Chance to hear top quality choir at peak performance.
B ATH CENTRAL UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
The Silver Ring Choir of Bath 19:40 — 20:00 Our choir has been making music since 1951 and has travelled all over the world. We have an inspirational and talented young conductor who makes singing fun!
Sounding it Out 20:10 — 20:30 There is something for everyone in our repertoire: we perform songs to a high standard from all over the world, delivered with joy and verve!
Gospel Generation Community Choir 20:40 — 21:00 We’re a Gospel Choir from sunny Bristol who love singing about hope and freedom and we’re also a community of friends on a journey together. Come along and listen!
The Bath Good Afternoon Choir 21:10 — 21:30 Retired people who love to sing in the afternoon. A very special choir of 80 folk led by music man Grenville Jones — part of his hugely successful Good Afternoon Choir project.
BELUSHIS
Funkinsteins 20:15 — 20:55 Real crowd pleasers — tight, highly danceable funk tunes by the all-female line-up. Awesome vocalist, slapbassist and the world’s funkiest drummer.
All That Glitters 21:15 — 21:55 All That Glitters will show you a great female front woman, great simple guitar work and a real moody rock sound.
Rivers of England 22:15 — 22:55 Rivers of England’s sound is reminiscent of the Nick Drake / John Martyn era but with some heavier moments. They have a catchy, powerful yet warm, string-infused alternative acoustic sound.
Erica 23:15 — 00:00 Your chance to see the band that opened V Fest 2015 up close and personal — once heard you just want more.
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Isotropic Showcase BURDALLS YARD 6pm onwards
THE BOATER
Chamber Winds
Barry Lane & The Fridge Mechanics + Guests 19:50 — 20:30 A band of seasoned, pro musicians plus guests performing Barry’s lyrical, upbeat and sometimes mellow folk-rock songs included on two recently released CDs. If you like Paul Simon, James Taylor or Ralph McTell, you will enjoy Barry’s music.
Shaun McCrindle + Guests 21:00 — 22:00 Shaun will be performing his own New Wave melodic pop songs with a band of guest musicians. Expect good tunes, wry humour and some fine, foot-tapping arrangements. Venue Magazine described Shaun as ‘Bristol’s very own Jonathan Richman’. MC for the night
Tim Vosper
Tim performs his own charismatic and energetic style of poetry all over the UK, including a recent performance at the Albert Hall in London. His poems are short, quirky and silly, covering a diverse range of cutting edge issues such as his favourite dance moves and a hedgehog called Dave.
BRLSI
Henry Ford 17:00 — 17:30 A rare opportunity to listen to music from the whole repertoire of the Northumbrian pipes from the 18th to the 21st century.
Now and Then 17:30 — 18:20 Come and singalong to songs you loved in the day but thought you had forgotten, from Ghost Riders in The Sky to Somewhere Only We Know.
Prospect Style 18:20 — 19:20 Eclectic, vibrant mix of rock ‘n’ pop interpretations, old and new plus original songs, with our own distinctive sound — what’s not to like! We won’t stop you dancing.
BURDALLS YARD 6pm onwards
Bath Spa Big Band Bath Spa Big Band is an exciting ensemble featuring students from the University’s Music Department.
F RIENDS MEETING HOUSE
A Bath Spa University mixed-instrument ensemble which plays chamber music repertoire with players selected from all years of the BA Music programme.
Bath Spa Ladies Choir Bath Spa Ladies Choir was reformed in 2015 under the direction of Lydia Montgomery and accompanied by Will Ashworth. Come and hear a wide range of music including traditional, folk music and music theatre arrangements.
CHAPEL ARTS
BA1 Records 19:00 — 20:30 Bath College presents a showcase of some of the South West’s finest up and coming acoustic acts.
Clyve & The Soul City Foundation 21:00 — 22:30 Bath’s very own soul star has returned from NYC and is bringing his funksters back for a night of soulful funk classics, along with tracks from his brand new album. Influences from Motown to Chic with lots in between — be prepared to dance and party the night away in style.
13:00 — 18:00 Isotropic presents an evening of electronic experimental music performed in the MAPA building.
B Flat Barbershop Group 19:00 — 19:30 Come and hear classic barbershop numbers and some of our own arrangements of popular songs from both sides of the Atlantic.
THE CROSS BATH
Jazz in the Cross Bath CORNERSTONE
Combe Down Rocks! 18:30 — 19:00 Combe Down Rocks! Rock and roll from Ralph Allen School with original numbers and covers - great rock band music to get you in the mood for any party.
16:00, 17:00 & 18:00 Bathe in the natural thermal waters of the historic Cross Bath, while listening to a repertoire of jazz classics. Numbers restricted. Free tickets available (£10 refundable deposit) from Monday 18th April at the Spa Visitor Centre.
Bath All Comers Orchestra
Ralph Allen School 19:10 — 19:30 Presenting the finalists from the RAS Young Musicians of the Year 2016, announced only last month. The prestigious line-up of finalists will comprise solo vocal, instrumental and piano. Be the first to hear this collection of young talent.
Bach to Broadway 19:40 — 20:10 A small mixed voice choir sweeping us across the 300 years from JSB to contemporary foot-tapping show tunes.
THE EGG
Young Musicians Showcase 17:00 — 21:00 Young people from B&NES and beyond celebrate their talents at a night at the egg. Including: DJ’s in the café, DNA Arts young touring musicians, Bath Festivals’ Building Bridges group, Bath Guitar School Band and much much more!
F RIENDS MEETING HOUSE
Monkton Jazz Band
Zephyrian Woodwind Orchestra
20:20 — 21:30 The renowned and everpopular Monkton Jazz Band will get your feet tapping and hips swaying with Jazz standards and Latin syncopation to set your mood for sultry summer nights.
18:15 — 18:45 In April 2016 we shall give the premiere of a new piece commissioned from Geoffrey Poole, former professor of Music at Bristol University, along with a new Prelude by Sulyen Caradon.
19:45 — 20:15 Bath All Comers Orchestra, based in Bath, is open to all providing an invaluable opportunity to gain or expand experience in orchestral playing. We bring music back to people’s lives.
Westerly Showband 20:30 — 21:00 Westerly Showband return with a new presentation recreating unmistakable tunes celebrating the golden eras of Hollywood and Broadway musicals. Add to this Swing Band hits from Goodman and Miller.
GASGOYNE PLACE
Savvy Soul 21:30 — 22:30 Covering a mix of genres reminiscent of the old R&B/ Soul/Funk age, ‘gilt-edged’ with Rock. Gritty/bluesy guitar riffs, smooth soulful female vocals, all backed by the powerhouse of Savvy’s rhythm section. Come and say hi after the show.
THE HUNTSMAN
Carlton Curtis
REEN PARK G BRASSERIE
Gavin Lazarus Quartet 20:00 — 22:00 Gavin Lazarus is a dynamic singer, songwriter and allround entertainer. Hailed as a master of phrasing and nuance, he has the rare gift of being able to deliver songs with the smooth, effortless feel usually associated with the greatest singers of the jazz age.
HALL & WOODHOUSE
Emma Shoosmith 20:00 — 20:30 Emma Shoosmith and Alex Gunessee combine elements of acoustic folk and jazz and make it their own. Emma’s distinctive pure vocals and Alex’s rhythmic underlay make for an enjoyable listen.
Guy Harrups’ All Stars
Isobel Holly
22:30 — 00:30 Two hours of thrilling jazzfunk with outside heating, food and a bar. A renowned Party in the City highlight.
20:40 — 21:10 Isobel Holly is a 16 year old, vibrant, singer-songwriter from Bath with a voice and talent that belies her young age. Hear her play songs from her beautiful debut EP, new originals, and favourite covers.
GREEN PARK STATION
Kingswood Jazz Orchestra 18:30 — 20:30 Kingswood Jazz Orchestra returns for its 7th annual gig at Green Park Station, presenting the very best jazz, swing, blues and soul classics.
HALL & WOODHOUSE
Heloise Clough 19:20 — 19:50 Indie singer Heloise is a DIY musician with a low voice and a unique sound. Singer-songwriter, multiinstrumentalist and producer, she creates all her music herself.
September Son
19:20 — 19:50 Come along and see Carlton Curtis who writes and performs original songs accessible to everyone, come in and enjoy some acoustic tunes!
Nish Goyal 20:00 — 20:30 Have a beer, then get another one and bring it to my show! Expect to be singing along with my simple and catchy hooks. Mostly, expect to dance!
Authentic Blue 20:40 — 21:10 Prepare to be amazed, excited, challenged, shocked and exhilarated by a bunch of fearless bohemians who inhabit an uncompromising musical world of powerful lyrics, muscular melodies and genuine passion.
21:20 — 21:50 If you want to hear original music from the heart that reaches out to the soul, tells a story through bittersweet lyrics and distinctive guitar playing including slide, then you will love September Son.
Marianna Zappi
Mitchell & Vincent
Harlem Rhythm Cats
22:00 — 22:30 Mitchell & Vincent play a lively mix of traditional tunes on fiddle and guitar alongside songs from around the British Isles. They have been described as musicians who tell stories with their melodies.
21:20 — 21:50 I aspire to inspire through my music, if you’re on the outlook for a new journey to take on, let me take you along my journey. The Time Is Now.
22:00 — 22:30 Come and shake your boogie muscle with the Harlem Rhythm Cats. Jump, jive, wail and shake that tail feather. You won’t sit down till we sit down. Get your dancing shoes on.
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KOMEDIA
Big Ten Inch 19:00 — 19:45 Bringing you classic R’n’B that’s big on rhythm and big on the blues — that’s Big Ten Inch! Does size matter? You can be the judge!
M USEUM OF ARCHITECTURE
RUH Choir 20:10 — 20:40 The staff at the Royal United Hospital bring you a repertoire of light classical, pop and jazz to brighten up your evening.
Tell The Hoi 21:00 — 21:40 Winners of the 2015, Bath Battle of The Bands and dubbed ‘Bath’s hottest new band’ by the Bath Chronicle, these are ones to watch!
Swingersband 22:00 — 00:00 Swingers bring a rock show attitude to electro swing with crazy vintage remixes, on-stage dancers and, like the Correspondents before them, an extraordinary and charismatic front-man. Nick Hollywood — Freshly Squeezed Music, White Mink.
MANDALYNS
Dorian Reland 21:00 — 22:00 Feel the pain of a boring life, cutting deep like a red hot knife, or feel the squeeze of the wilder side, on the Edge hold on to your Pride… “On the edge it’s down to The Line” Are you brave enough to cross it with me?
MOLES
BA1 Records 18:00 — 20:30 Bath College presents a showcase of some of the South West’s finest up and coming young bands.
George and the Dragons 21:00 — 22:00 George and the Dragons are a five-piece infusion of traditional jazz and grooving funk, a dubstep drop thrown in here and there. Filling dancefloors since 2012, they will get you dancing into the night.
M USEUM OF BATH AT WORK
The Levels and Snow 19:15 onwards Somerset’s foremost performers of ‘Limestone Rock’ present their reverb heavy, tremelotastic instrumental music at the Museum of Bath at Work. Imagine Duane Eddy meeting the world’s best jazz drummer at art school. Preceded by the short film Snow, from 1963, with a soundtrack by Link Wray!
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Jez Broun 19:30 — 20:00 A catchy chill out solo performance delivering rich expression of a rhythmic nylon strung electro acoustic guitar blending latin and gypsy jazz with some popular classics.
Simon Allen 20:15 — 20:45 Singing songs of hope, love, loss and everything in between. Simon has a voice that you have to hear. Bath Folk Festival New Shoots Winner 2014.
THE NEST
Ye Olde Avalon 19:20 — 20:00 Young original folk ‘n’ blues Somerset 4-piece with songs of joy and honesty to get you on your feet.
Agent Philby & The Funtans 20:20 — 21:00 Agent Philby & the Funtans — Widcombe’s finest musical mongrels, playing mindrending dance tunes for the beautifully hearted. Check out their EP “&” at www.funtans.co.uk
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Little Dusty 21:20 — 22:00 We play melodic folk, built around duelling fingerpicked acoustic guitars and strong pop choruses. Our set varies from very laid back acoustic tracks to much more rhythmic tunes you can dance to.
Sam Evans Band 22:15 — 23:00 This Bristol based 5-piece play a blend of reggae, funk & blues with a passion for making music for peoples well-being. Having played across 14 festivals and many more European dates, this band have a promising future ahead and now is your chance to see them!
THE ROMAN BATHS (Last entry 9pm. Free admission with Resident’s Discovery Card)
Bath Spa Brass Band 19:30 — 20:30 Rousing music from the City’s own Brass band to showcase the varied and exciting range of styles of music now played to suit all ages of audience.
The Lambeth Swing Band 20:45 — 21:30 The James Lambeth Swing Band is a popular local group who always make our events go with a swing. Get a drink from the bar and enjoy some old favourites.
ST SWITHIN’S CHURCH ST JAMES WINEVAULTS
Ryan Webb 18:45 — 19:30 If you love music by Stereophonics, U2, Manic Street Preachers and One Republic you’ll love Ryan Webb — he’s been compared to all of these brilliant artists, plus more!
Temple Gardens 19:45 — 20:30 Their live shows are packed with unique horn, woodwind and vocal harmonies. Uplifted by the poly-rhythmic grooves brought to you from the laid back, yet stylish rhythm section.
Plastic Barricades 20:50 — 21:30 Upbeat and romantic but touched with down-to-earth realism, Plastic Barricades’ music is the kind we all enjoy; the sort that has purpose or a message.
Sifaka 21:50 — 22:30 SIFAKA is a 6-piece band based in Leeds. For the past year they have been exciting audiences across the U.K. with their powerful blend of rock, soul and psychedelia. This is a sound guaranteed to make feet move and faces smile!
Will Lawton & Weasel Howlett 18:00 — 18:30 We will stir your soul with emotion, move your bones with beats and leave you spell bound.
Evelyn Strasburger & Charles Wiffen 18:40 — 19:00 Evelyn and Charles have wooed and won Bath audiences for several years, with their sensitive and moving performances of the world’s most beautiful songs. Tonight they will perform songs of Land and Sea.
Lucis 19:10 — 19:30 After concerts in Carnegie Hall and the Wiltshire Music Centre earlier this year, Lucis are delighted to make their debut at the opening night of the Bath Music Festival where they will perform excerpts from Rutter’s Requiem.
Bath Chamber Orchestra 19:40 — 20:00 Three born-again brothers (through their father’s mouth) are interviewed by a clueless American researcher, while the youngest’s PA/mistress is chased by the eldest as a distraction from fish.
ST SWITHIN’S CHURCH
The Jane Lilley Singers 20:10 — 20:30 We can guarantee there will be something in our performance that will appeal to you.
Chandos Singers 20:40 — 21:00 We sing from the heart with pride and authenticity. Our repertoire is diverse and captivating — the lesser known works by the composers you thought you knew. You won’t hear it anywhere else!
Ramshackle Orchestra 21:10 — 21:30 Ramshackle Orchestra is a multi-generational community string orchestra (9-73!) created and led by Radio Banska fiddler Nina Trott. They perform an atmospheric, rootsy and eclectic repertoire of Celtic and Nordic folk, gypsy tunes, tangos, Klezmer laments and mysterious airs from the wilder reaches of Hungary and Transylvania.
SOFAR SOUNDS Bath is one of 234 cities bringing the magic back into live music with Sofar Sounds. We put on secret gigs in unique spaces across the city, inviting you to bring your drink of choice and watch amazing music you’ve never heard, in corners you’ve never visited, with people you’ve never met. To apply for your space, go to sofarsounds.com/bath and we’ll email you the location 2 days before.
V ICTORIA ART GALLERY
The Lambeth Swing Band 18:00 — 19:45 The James Lambeth Trio will get you to experience the Victoria Art Gallery in a different way. Enjoy some favourite tunes whilst enjoying the special exhibition.
W IDCOMBE SOCIAL CLUB
Widcombe Choir 20:00-20:30 Widcombe Choir is a noaudition community choir, focusing on singing for pleasure and raising the spirit of the local community. Come and sing along!
Junction 18 21:00 — 22:00 A cover band that will murder anything from Abba to The Zutons. Their hackneyed blend of rock, pop and soul aims to get people dancing. They usually succeed.
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STREET ACTS
THE NEST
Saturday 21st May
Josephine and the Artizans
9 — 10pm A London based Hip-Hopera band that consist of classical strings, operatic vocals, heavy beats and energetic rap. The group blend Classical music with Hip-Hop to create a unique, fresh and innovative sound. Supported by: PNEUMA 8 — 8.45pm Launched in January 2015, PNEUMA are a 10-piece sonic powerhouse from Leeds. Firmly subscribing to the notion of elegance in numbers, PNEUMA draw influence from bands such as Snarky Puppy and Rudimental with an aim to showcase exciting and popular music.
PARADE GARDENS
Sunday 22nd May Bath Spa Clarinet Choir 1 — 2pm Bath Spa Double Reed Ensemble 2 — 3pm
Sunday 29th May Family Music Day 11am — 3pm Building on the success of last year’s Family Music Day we are back again to celebrate the joy of making music. Drop-in workshops in our musical marquee from 11am — 2pm. Music on the Bandstand :
Bath Spa Chamber Winds 1 — 2pm Bath Spa Big Band 2 — 3pm
Keep an eye out for our exciting street performers throughout the city ... the everpopular Jamma de Samba injecting colour into our sandstone laneways with their rhythms and spontaneous hip-hop beats. The much loved Natural Theatre Company will also delight passers-by with absurd walkabout theatre and interactive performances. Discover circus, physical theatre and dance by Circomedia or wander to the Abbey Courtyard to cross paths with the Widcombe Mummers’ street pantomime and traditional Morris Dancing with Mr Wilkins’ Shilling.
Project Zulu / Bath Abbey / 18:50
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