Live Music
Saturday 20th September 7.30pm
ROGER DEAN SINGS THE JOHNNY CASH STORY
Come along and listen to the story of a music legend, sing along with the songs and enjoy a great night out assured that your memories of Johnny Cash are in safe hands.
Roger Dean captures the spirit of Johnny Cash performing all the hits you know and love including ‘Big River’, ‘Ring of Fire’, 'A Boy named Sue’, ‘Sunday Morning Coming Down’, ‘I Walk the Line’ and many more.
Tickets £12.50 / £11.50 reductions
www.singingjohnnycash.co.uk
Wednesday 24th September 7.30pm
JAZZ GOES TO THE MOVIES
This brilliant new show brings you all your favourite movie tunes presented by Digby Fairweather’s Half Dozen, voted Britain’s Best Small Jazz Group, and Val Wiseman, star of ‘Lady Sings the Blues’. Spend an evening enjoying such classics as ‘The Shadow of your Smile’, ‘As Time Goes By’, ‘Have you met Miss Jones’, ‘It had to be you’, Disney favourites and many more!
Tickets £12.50 / £11.50 concessions
Friday 26th September 7.30pm
Islwyn Acoustic Guitar Club @ The ‘Stute' Presents
SETH HORAN
This American bassist/singer/songwriter started his successful solo career after stints with Darwin's Waiting Room and Vertical Horizon. His songwriting showcases both his voice and his unique playing style, which combines fingerpicking, slapping, tapping, strumming, and use of harmonics as solo accompaniment for his singing.
"You may not have heard the name Seth Horan but this guy is in the same virtuoso guitarist singer-songwriter league as Newton Faulkner, Andy McKee and Jon Gomm and he plays 6 string bass with the technical virtuosity of Stanley Clarke."
Rob Southall, Islwyn Acoustic Guitar Club
"He plays solo bass guitar like Victor Wooten, sings songs like John Mayer and Ani DiFranco, and performs with the intensity of Martin Sexton. He's a freak of nature, and he's phenomenal."
Ocean City Beachcomber (May 01, 2003)
Tickets £8 / £7 reductions
Thursday 16th October 7.30pm
GERRY CROSS THE MERSEY
Join one of our greatest 60’s icons GERRY MARSDEN as he takes you on a musical journey through his life and times. Gerry and the Pacemakers topped the British and American charts for much of the 60s with hits such as ‘How do you do it’, ‘I like it’ and ‘You’ll never walk alone’. Gerry’s popularity means that he continues to tour extensively in the UK and abroad delighting audiences with his roller coaster show full of music, fun and nostalgia – this will sell out quickly so you better hurry!
Tickets £16 / £15 reductions
Saturday 18th October 7.30pm
Nashville Nights & Dixie Days present
THE GREATEST HITS OF COUNTRY MUSIC
The UK's most popular country music show is in its seventh year and is back in Blackwood by popular demand. This brand-new hit show for 2008 features over 60 of your favourite country hits in one great show. Join Neil Sands, the Dixie Dolls and the Nashville Nights All Star Band for another non-stop hand clapping, foot stomping night to remember.
Tickets £12 / £11 reductions
Monday 20th October 7.30pm
DON ROSS AND ANDY MCKEE
Many of you missed out on tickets for Andy McKee’s sell out gig last season so we are bringing him back by popular demand. Many critics and guitarists regard Andy as the most promising of finger style guitarists and his rarely seen style of playing and compositional talent has earned him a large fanbase. This time Andy is joined by one of today's true innovators of guitar composition and technique, Don Ross. He has emerged as one of the most respected musicians in Canada and one of the top guitarists in the world with an unclassifiable musical style that borrows from jazz, folk, rock and classical music.
Tickets £12 advance / £14 on the door
Friday 24th October 7.30pm
CELTISH
Celtish have released their eagerly awaited third album Centrifusion to critical acclaim.
The band has toured extensively, playing theatres, clubs and festivals throughout Europe including Britain's own Royal Albert Hall and NEC. Now they bring this experience to the new album - using stylish arrangements and interweaving melodies while retaining the emotional impact of vocalist Gwyneth Keen. With a line up featuring harp, guitar, flute, fiddle and voice Centrifusion encapsulates what these five musicians do best - love to make music!
Tickets £10 (Valleys Roots Members £1 off)
You can also see Celtish free of charge this season as part of our lunchtime concert series on Wednesday 10th September at 12.30pm.
Wednesday 5th November 7.30pm
MEIC STEVENS
with support from HEATHER JONES
After ten years of respite, Meic Stevens is back with another musical treat for his fans in Wales and beyond. Dubbed as the Welsh Bob Dylan, his latest album Icarus has relit that creative fire again. Gruff Rhys of the Super Furry Animals rightly described Stevens as a legend. Meic is supported by Heather Jones, a well-loved singer on the Welsh music scene. She has the ability to convey her personal experiences with intense candour, captivating audiences with a style that emanates from a warm, witty and positive personality.
Tickets £8 / £7 reductions
Valleys Roots members £1 off
Friday 7th November Doors 7.30pm
THINK FLOYD
Think Floyd, dubbed "the definitive Pink Floyd experience", are renowned for their stunning celebration of the music of Pink Floyd. The group have managed to faithfully recreate the atmosphere, visual magnitude and musical genius of one of the world's most legendary rock phenomena.
Think Floyd’s 2008 tour features music from 'Dark Side of The Moon', 'Wish You Were Here', 'The Wall', 'The Division Bell' and ‘Animals’ but with special performances of the iconic tracks 'Echoes' and 'Atom Heart Mother'.
With exhilarating visual lighting effects and great sound this is a 'must-see' evening for all Floyd fans and lovers of live music!
Tickets £15 advance, £16 on the door
Friday 14th November 7.30pm
MATT MONRO Jnr
Join Matt Jnr on a sentimental journey and rediscover the superb hits of his legendary father. In this brand new show Matt will also romance you with his own repertoire of music that has established him as a remarkable artist in his own right. This emotional and entertaining evening is perfect for music lovers.
Accompanied by Colin Keyes, Matt Snr's original Musical Director and his wonderful band.
Tickets £17.50 / £16.50 reductions