What’s On

Here is what’s coming up in the next two months at Ashburton Arts. You can also view a calendar of events further down this page. To get all this to your inbox, join our mailing list. (The latest and past emails are here.)

Dec 2019

Ekaterina Shetliffe Trio: Hits From the Movies
Friday 13 December 2019 at 7:30 PM
"Hits from the movies" violin piano Shetliffe
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Enjoy this night of music from your favourite movies with light and classical arrangements for piano(s) and violin. With compositions from films including: Schindler’s List, Wizard of Oz, James Bond, Doctor Zhivago, Pride and Prejudice, La La Land, Star Wars and many more.


Neil Burns Quintet feat. Steve Waterman & Terry Quinney
Saturday 14 December 2019 at 7:30 PM
Neil Burns Organ Trio plus Steve Watermen and Terry Quinney
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Neil Burns on guitar, Martin Jenkins on organ and Ric Byer on drums, this groove-heavy hard-swinging trio play a selection of Blue Note gems and originals. They’re joined tonight by the UK trumpet star Steve Waterman and Terry Quinney on tenor saxophone. Loads of tunes from the Blue Note years, also some Larry Goldings, Grant Green and other great swinging grooves plus an original or two.


Neil Burns Quintet featuring Steve Waterman & Terry Quinney
Saturday 14 December 2019 at 7:30 PM

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More info coming soon.


Louise Parker Quartet
Wednesday 18 December 2019 at 7:30 PM

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Alex Hutton Trio featuring Yuri Goloubev
Thursday 19 December 2019 at 7:30 PM
Alex Hutton Yuri Goloubev Keith Michael
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Alex Hutton – piano • Yuri Goloubev – bass • Keith Michael – drums
Alex Hutton, described by the great Ronnie Scott as ‘great British talent and a wonderfully natural pianist’ is a beautifully creative composer and player. He’s joined here by the fabulous Russian bassist Yuri Goloubev. Expect some of the finest playing you can hear anywhere!


Soulstice 2: Makiwa, Gozer Goodspeed and the Neon Gamblers,
Friday 20 December 2019 - Saturday 21 December 2019 at 7:30 PM
Soulstice 2 Makiwa Gozer Goodspeed
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Free admission! Donation buckets will be shaken.
 
MAKIWA
GOZER GOODSPEED AND THE NEON GAMBLERS
DJs: HECTOR ZIRONI and CITRUS THIEF
 
 
 
Gozer Goodspeed & the Neon Gamblers
Bill Birks – bass
Charlie Bishop – drums
 
Gozer is a Plymouth-born indie-folk singer/songwriter who has been described as “a riotous rabble-rouser” (by music blogger Listen With Monger) and “a true natural musician” (by Jonathan L, International Radio Personality Of The Year 2017). To date Gozer has played over 700 live shows. Likes: caffeine, hats, and guitar strings that don’t break easily.
In which Ashburton’s legendary Bill Birks makes his first appearance on the Arts Centre stage.
https://www.gozergoodspeed.co.uk/
Listen: https://gozergoodspeed.bandcamp.com/track/running-with-the-outliers
 
Makiwa is a Devon based 7-piece band whose music is an energising and uplifting blend of African and reggae music. Strong melodies and up-tempo rhythms are guaranteed to get you dancing and singing along! Veterans of Glastonbury and Womad, the musicians of Makiwa bring a wealth of experience to their performance.
Wendy Herman – vocals
Larry J – bass guitar
Nils White – keyboards
Mark Griffiths- drums
Phil Rossiter – guitar
Rachel Strange – sax
Daffy – harmonica and vocals
 
https://www.facebook.com/makiwamusic/
Listen: https://soundcloud.com/user-28723581/

Feb 2020

Bhangra Folk Dance at Ashburton
Saturday 8 February 2020 at 2:00 PM
avtar bhangra folk dance
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Have you ever wanted to try dances of India? Now is your chance, join us for Bhangra folk dance session. Dancing for health and well being and FUN! Suitable for beginners from all walks of life.


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What we’ve been up to so far…