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Centenary Centre Gigs
24th January 2006
Jan 28th:
Nick Barracloughs
"Burglars of Barcelona".
The ongoing story of
Telegram Sam and the Smooth Operators. The line up is; guitar, banjo,
accordion, mandolin and bass. The material ranges from cow poke laments
to slick lounge songs via english folk.
Feb 3rd:
Roger Leece
is bringing over from London
"Shedload of Love",
a
bunch of session players who have credits too long to mention. The line up
is; guitar/vocals, sax/vocals, keyboards, guitar, bass and drums with great
songs. Please support our newest promoter!
Blue Train Big Band - click to enlarge
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Feb 11th:
The islands own
Blue Train Big Band
return for a great evening of
swing and big band classics.
Feb 18th:
"London Philharmonic Skiffle Orchestra".
A mad evening of skiffle, cajun, klezmer and comedy.
March 3rd:
Zoot Money Trio
. Anyone as old as me will know Zoot is one of the
mainstays of the 60's r&b/blues scene. His hammond organ playing and gritty
vocals
The London Philharmonic Skiffle Orchestra - click to enlarge
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are still in demand as much as ever and plays in bands with luminaries
such as
Roger Daltrey
and
Georgie Fame.
March 10th:
Rita Hartman.
The international concert pianist is giving a
recital includng pieces by
Mozart
and
Beethoven
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Tickets as usual are available from:
Celtic Gold, Peel
Peter Norris Music, Villa Arcade Douglas,
Black & Blue, Castle St Douglas,
Shakti Man, Ramsey.
For more details on all these events please look at the Centenary Centre's
website at
www.centenarycentre.com
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