| November 2008 |
Thursday 27th Nov, 8pm |
The
Merry Monk, Oakham |
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Chicago Red
Admission
free!
The
Merry Monk
12 Church Street,
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 6AA
Tel:
01572 722094
|
All the way from LA!
Don't miss this rare oppurtunity to see authentic blues guitarist and singer Chicago Red.
" Utterly human dirt-under-the-fingernails music from a naturalistic blues master."
- Gary Von Tersch, Big City Blues Magazine, Detroit/Chicago
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| November 2008 |
Thurs
27th Nov, 8.30pm |
The Jubilee, Bourne |
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George Simpson
Admission
free!
The Jubilee
30 North Street
Bourne
PE10 9AB
Tel:
01778 392700
|
George Simpson, plays guitar and sings to give an evening of classic pop hits from 60s, 70s and 80s through to current charts hits!
|
| November
2008 |
Friday 28th Nov, 7.30pm |
Vale
of Catmose Gallery |


|
Julian Stringle &
Dominic Ashworth
Tickets
£7/£5
Tel:
01572 722286
Or
visit...
Art Shop, Oakham
Music and More, Oakham
Uppingham Sports & Books
Catmose Gallery
Vale of Catmose College
Cold Overton Road
Oakham
Rutland
Book tickets online at...
www.rutnet.co.uk/vcc/gallery/home.html |
Clarinettist Julian Stringle teams up with Canadian guitarist Dominic Ashworth for an evening which offers an eclectic mix of swing, funk, blues, ballads and Latin jazz.
Both musicians are at the forefront of the UK jazz scene and Julian has been described as “…the best clarinettist to emerge in British Jazz for decades” by John Dankworth CBE.
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| November 2008 |
Friday
28th Nov, 8.30pm |
The
Noel at Whitwell |
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Govannen
Admission
free!
The
Noel at Whitwell
Main Road, Whitwell
Rutland, LE15 8BW
Tel:
01780 460347 |
Come and enjoy a few pints of Guinness and some up-tempo contemporary
and traditional Irish jigs and reels with the fantastic 3 piece
band Govannen. They have been described as one of the best Irish
bands in the Midlands and always play with passion, artistry and
an easy going good humour, each in good measure for a night to remember.
Band includes Dan Britton acoustic guitar/bodrhan/vocal, Chris Conway
keyboard/flutes/vocal and Adele MacMahon on fiddle. Slàinte!
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| November 2008 |
Saturday 29th Nov 8pm |
Smiths of Bourne |
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Tee Dymond
Admission
free!
Smiths of Bourne
25 North Street
Bourne
Lincs
PE10 9AE
Tel:01778 426819 |
The live music continues at Smiths of Bourne with a performance from talented vocalist and guitarist Tee Dymond.
Expect numbers by Simon and Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell, The Beatles, Oasis and more. |
| December
2008 |
Tues 2nd Dec, 7.00pm |
Pizza Express, Bedford |
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Susan Valliant Speer
22 St Peter's Street
Bedford
MK20 4PN
Tel: 01234 271124 for reservations |
Visit Pizza Express Bedford every other Tuesday for live jazz with Susan Valliant Speer (vocals) and Ian Riley (piano).
American singer Susan is an experienced vocalist who has even sung at The White House! So, expect an authentic take on the songs from the American Songbook with superb accompaniment from her pianist Ian Riley.
Table bookings required. |
| December 2008 |
Thur
4th Dec, 7.30pm |
Greetham Valley Hotel |
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The Houndogs
From £28.50 per person
Greetham Valley Hotel
Golf and Conference Centre
Wood Lane
Greetham
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 7NP
Tel: 01780 460444
|
Greetham Valley's popular Christmas party nights include a three-course carvery with all the trimmings.
The Houndogs will be providing the live entertainment, and a disco will keep you partying to the early hours
The
Houndogs are one of the most entertaining 3 piece Rockabilly bands
you will ever see, and you can expect sizzling numbers by the Stray Cats, Buddy
Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and the King of Rock n Roll himself!
The
band features the famous Wilson brothers on guitar/vocals, double-bass/vocals
and drums/vocals. |
| December 2008 |
Fri 5th Dec, 8.30pm |
The Jubilee, Bourne |
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The Houndogs
Admission
free!
The Jubilee
30 North Street
Bourne
PE10 9AB
Tel:
01778 392700
|
The
Houndogs are one of the most entertaining 3 piece Rockabilly bands
you will ever see!
Expect sizzling numbers by the Stray Cats, Buddy
Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and the King of Rock n Roll himself!
The
band features the famous Wilson brothers on guitar/vocals, double-bass/vocals
and drums/vocals.
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| December 2008 |
Sat
6th Dec, 7.30pm |
Greetham Valley Hotel |
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The Houndogs
From £28.50 per person
Greetham Valley Hotel
Golf and Conference Centre
Wood Lane
Greetham
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 7NP
Tel: 01780 460444
|
Greetham Valley's popular Christmas party nights include a three-course carvery with all the trimmings.
The Houndogs will be providing the live entertainment, and a disco will keep you partying to the early hours
The
Houndogs are one of the most entertaining 3 piece Rockabilly bands
you will ever see, and you can expect sizzling numbers by the Stray Cats, Buddy
Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and the King of Rock n Roll himself!
|
| December 2008 |
Saturday 6th Dec 8pm |
Smiths of Bourne |
 |
Govannen Duo
Admission
free!
Smiths of Bourne
25 North Street
Bourne
Lincs
PE10 9AE
Tel:01778 426819 |
Come and enjoy a few pints of Guinness and some up-tempo contemporary
and traditional Irish jigs and reels with the fantastic Govannen duo. They have been described as one of the best Irish
bands in the Midlands and always play with passion, artistry and
an easy going good humour, each in good measure for a night to remember.
Dan Britton- acoustic guitar/bodrhan/vocal, Adele MacMahon on fiddle. |
| December 2008 |
Wed
10th Dec 7.30pm |
Greetham Valley Hotel |
 |
The Houndogs
From £28.50 per person
Greetham Valley Hotel
Golf and Conference Centre
Wood Lane
Greetham
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 7NP
Tel: 01780 460444
|
Greetham Valley's popular Christmas party nights include a three-course carvery with all the trimmings.
The Houndogs will be providing the live entertainment, and a disco will keep you partying to the early hours
The
Houndogs are one of the most entertaining 3 piece Rockabilly bands
you will ever see, and you can expect sizzling numbers by the Stray Cats, Buddy
Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and the King of Rock n Roll himself!
|
| December 2008 |
Thursday 11th Dec, 8pm |
The
Merry Monk, Oakham |
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Herb Birds
Admission
free!
The
Merry Monk
12 Church Street, Oakham
Rutland, LE15 6AA
Tel:
01572 722094 |
Nottingham based female acoustic duo, The Herb Birds, perform a whole range of covers along with their own original material. Both Tee Dymond (acoustic guitar / vocals) and Katty Heath (vocals / percussion) are experienced performers and have been playing together for 8 years.
Expect numbers by artists such as The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, Alanis Morrisette, Nelly Furtado and many more.
|
| December 2008 |
Thurs
11th Dec, 8.30pm |
The Jubilee, Bourne |
 |
The Atlantics
Admission
free!
The Jubilee
30 North Street
Bourne
PE10 9AB
Tel:
01778 392700
|
The Atlantics are a fantastic 4 piece band that plays loud and rockin' guitar-based music from The Beatles, Stones and The Kinks through to The Fratellis, The Kooks, The Killers and The Kaiser Chiefs. Don’t miss this one.
|
| December 2008 |
Thur
11th Dec, 7.30pm |
Greetham Valley Hotel |
 |
The Houndogs
From £28.50 per person
Greetham Valley Hotel
Golf and Conference Centre
Wood Lane
Greetham
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 7NP
Tel: 01780 460444
|
Greetham Valley's popular Christmas party nights include a three-course carvery with all the trimmings.
The Houndogs will be providing the live entertainment, and a disco will keep you partying to the early hours
The
Houndogs are one of the most entertaining 3 piece Rockabilly bands
you will ever see, and you can expect sizzling numbers by the Stray Cats, Buddy
Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and the King of Rock n Roll himself!
The
band features the famous Wilson brothers on guitar/vocals, double-bass/vocals
and drums/vocals. |
| December 2008 |
Fri
12th Dec 7.30pm |
Greetham Valley Hotel |
 |
The Houndogs
From £28.50 per person
Greetham Valley Hotel
Golf and Conference Centre
Wood Lane
Greetham
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 7NP
Tel: 01780 460444
|
Greetham Valley's popular Christmas party nights include a three-course carvery with all the trimmings.
The Houndogs will be providing the live entertainment, and a disco will keep you partying to the early hours
The
Houndogs are one of the most entertaining 3 piece Rockabilly bands
you will ever see, and you can expect sizzling numbers by the Stray Cats, Buddy
Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and the King of Rock n Roll himself!
|
| December 2008 |
Sat
13th Dec, 7.30pm |
Greetham Valley Hotel |
 |
The Houndogs
From £28.50 per person
Greetham Valley Hotel
Golf and Conference Centre
Wood Lane
Greetham
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 7NP
Tel: 01780 460444
|
Greetham Valley's popular Christmas party nights include a three-course carvery with all the trimmings.
The Houndogs will be providing the live entertainment, and a disco will keep you partying to the early hours
The
Houndogs are one of the most entertaining 3 piece Rockabilly bands
you will ever see, and you can expect sizzling numbers by the Stray Cats, Buddy
Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and the King of Rock n Roll himself!
The
band features the famous Wilson brothers on guitar/vocals, double-bass/vocals
and drums/vocals. |
| December 2008 |
Saturday 13th Dec 8pm |
Smiths of Bourne |
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Paul and Daryl
Admission
free!
Smiths of Bourne
25 North Street
Bourne
Lincs
PE10 9AE
Tel:01778 426819 |
This duo from Leicester know how to get a pub rocking with their lively mixture of rock and roll, ska, reggae and pop classics.
The duo features Paul Dixon and Daryl Kirkland on guitars and vocals. |
| December 2008 |
Sunday
14th Dec, 8.30pm |
The Periwig, Stamford |
 |
The Tomcats
Admission
free!
The Periwig
7 All Saints Place
Stamford
PE9 2AG
Tel:
01780 762169
|
The Tomcats are a fantastic four piece covers band, performing a great range of material from the 60's to present day… from the Beatles and the Stones to the Kooks and the Kaiserchiefs. With something to please everyone The Tomcats are sure to have everyone partying!
Tonight The Tomcats will be appearing as a three piece: Vocals/guitar;bass;drums
|
| December 2008 |
Tues
16th Dec, 7.30pm |
Greetham Valley Hotel |
 |
The Houndogs
From £28.50 per person
Greetham Valley Hotel
Golf and Conference Centre
Wood Lane
Greetham
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 7NP
Tel: 01780 460444
|
Greetham Valley's popular Christmas party nights include a three-course carvery with all the trimmings.
The Houndogs will be providing the live entertainment, and a disco will keep you partying to the early hours
The
Houndogs are one of the most entertaining 3 piece Rockabilly bands
you will ever see, and you can expect sizzling numbers by the Stray Cats, Buddy
Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and the King of Rock n Roll himself!
The
band features the famous Wilson brothers on guitar/vocals, double-bass/vocals
and drums/vocals. |
| December 2008 |
Wed 17th Dec 7.30pm |
Greetham Valley Hotel |
 |
The Houndogs
From £28.50 per person
Greetham Valley Hotel
Golf and Conference Centre
Wood Lane
Greetham
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 7NP
Tel: 01780 460444
|
Greetham Valley's popular Christmas party nights include a three-course carvery with all the trimmings.
The Houndogs will be providing the live entertainment, and a disco will keep you partying to the early hours
The
Houndogs are one of the most entertaining 3 piece Rockabilly bands
you will ever see, and you can expect sizzling numbers by the Stray Cats, Buddy
Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and the King of Rock n Roll himself!
|
| December 2008 |
Thur
18th Dec, 7.30pm |
Greetham Valley Hotel |
 |
The Houndogs
From £28.50 per person
Greetham Valley Hotel
Golf and Conference Centre
Wood Lane
Greetham
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 7NP
Tel: 01780 460444
|
Greetham Valley's popular Christmas party nights include a three-course carvery with all the trimmings.
The Houndogs will be providing the live entertainment, and a disco will keep you partying to the early hours
The
Houndogs are one of the most entertaining 3 piece Rockabilly bands
you will ever see, and you can expect sizzling numbers by the Stray Cats, Buddy
Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and the King of Rock n Roll himself!
The
band features the famous Wilson brothers on guitar/vocals, double-bass/vocals
and drums/vocals. |
| December 2008 |
Thurs
18th Dec, 8.30pm |
The Jubilee, Bourne |
 |
Irene Rae
Admission
free!
The Jubilee
30 North Street
Bourne
PE10 9AB
Tel:
01778 392700
|
Fabulous singer/songwriter Irene Rae plays a mixture of original songs and covers played in her own unique style.
Her own songs have received radio airplay across the UK to high acclaim.
Expect covers by Oasis, Alanis Morrisette, Linkin Park and Sheryl Crow, creating a relaxed yet fun atmosphere!
|
| December 2008 |
Fri 19th Dec 7.30pm |
Greetham Valley Hotel |
 |
The Houndogs
From £28.50 per person
Greetham Valley Hotel
Golf and Conference Centre
Wood Lane
Greetham
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 7NP
Tel: 01780 460444
|
Greetham Valley's popular Christmas party nights include a three-course carvery with all the trimmings.
The Houndogs will be providing the live entertainment, and a disco will keep you partying to the early hours
The
Houndogs are one of the most entertaining 3 piece Rockabilly bands
you will ever see, and you can expect sizzling numbers by the Stray Cats, Buddy
Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and the King of Rock n Roll himself!
|
| December 2008 |
Sat
20th Dec, 7.30pm |
Greetham Valley Hotel |
 |
The Houndogs
From £28.50 per person
Greetham Valley Hotel
Golf and Conference Centre
Wood Lane
Greetham
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 7NP
Tel: 01780 460444
|
Greetham Valley's popular Christmas party nights include a three-course carvery with all the trimmings.
The Houndogs will be providing the live entertainment, and a disco will keep you partying to the early hours
The
Houndogs are one of the most entertaining 3 piece Rockabilly bands
you will ever see, and you can expect sizzling numbers by the Stray Cats, Buddy
Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and the King of Rock n Roll himself!
The
band features the famous Wilson brothers on guitar/vocals, double-bass/vocals
and drums/vocals. |
| December 2008 |
Mon 22nd Dec 7.30pm |
Greetham Valley Hotel |
 |
The Houndogs
From £28.50 per person
Greetham Valley Hotel
Golf and Conference Centre
Wood Lane
Greetham
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 7NP
Tel: 01780 460444
|
Greetham Valley's popular Christmas party nights include a three-course carvery with all the trimmings.
The Houndogs will be providing the live entertainment, and a disco will keep you partying to the early hours
The
Houndogs are one of the most entertaining 3 piece Rockabilly bands
you will ever see, and you can expect sizzling numbers by the Stray Cats, Buddy
Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and the King of Rock n Roll himself!
|
| December 2008 |
Tues 23rd Dec, 7.30pm |
Greetham Valley Hotel |
 |
The Houndogs
From £28.50 per person
Greetham Valley Hotel
Golf and Conference Centre
Wood Lane
Greetham
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 7NP
Tel: 01780 460444
|
Greetham Valley's popular Christmas party nights include a three-course carvery with all the trimmings.
The Houndogs will be providing the live entertainment, and a disco will keep you partying to the early hours
The
Houndogs are one of the most entertaining 3 piece Rockabilly bands
you will ever see, and you can expect sizzling numbers by the Stray Cats, Buddy
Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and the King of Rock n Roll himself!
The
band features the famous Wilson brothers on guitar/vocals, double-bass/vocals
and drums/vocals. |
| December 2008 |
Christmas Eve 7pm |
Barnsdale Hall Hotel |
 |
Paul Sawtell Trio
Tickets £34.95
Includes three-course dinner
Barnsdale Hall Hotel
Nr Oakham
Rutland
LE15 8AB
Tel:
01572 757901
|
Check in at your leisure from 2pm, and enjoy a relaxed
afternoon tea served in our lounge. Then join us for pre dinner
cocktails and canapés followed by a sumptuous dinner with
live entertainment from the fantasic Paul Sawtell Trio playing jazz and Christmas favourites.
For more information click to view
Barnsdale Festive Celebrations 2008 brochure (pdf).
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| December 2008 |
Saturday 27th Dec 8pm |
Smiths of Bourne |
 |
Skatz
Admission
free!
Smiths of Bourne
25 North Street
Bourne
Lincs
PE10 9AE
Tel:01778 426819 |
Come
and celebrate Christmas with Skatz, an experienced, vibrant
and natural entertainer with a big repertoire and a voice to match and rest assured that he never fails to get an audience
going! |
| December 2008 |
Sunday
28th Dec, 8.30pm |
The Periwig, Stamford |
 |
Purple Orange
Admission
free!
The Periwig
7 All Saints Place
Stamford
PE9 2AG
Tel:
01780 762169
|
Funk-reggae groovers Purple Orange return to the Merry Monk for another session of their self-penned songs including ‘Mangi’, and ‘Just Want Money’. The band features Adam Ross (vocals), Dave Graham (sax), Jon Wilson (guitar), Jon Gamble (bass) and Jay Goldmark (drums).
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| December 2008 |
New Year's Eve 7pm |
Barnsdale Lodge Hotel |

 |
New Year's Eve celebrations
with...
Daddy Longlegs
Tickets £75
Includes six-course dinner
After dinner tickets just £15
(10pm for fireworks and dancing)
Barnsdale Lodge Hotel
The Avenue
Exton
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 8AH
Tel:
01572 724678
|
New Year celebrations get into full swing at 7pm with Champagne and canapés at your table followed by an exquisite six course meal.
Pop outside at 10.30 for fireworks followed by dancing into the small hours to the fantastic Rock n Roll band Daddy Long Legs.
For more information click to view
Christmas and New Year at Barnsdale Lodge brochure (pdf).
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| December 2008 |
New Year's Eve 7pm |
Barnsdale Hall Hotel |

 |
Themed Black & White Ball
with...
The In Crowd
Tickets £67.50
Includes four-course dinner
Barnsdale Hall Hotel
Nr Oakham
Rutland
LE15 8AB
Tel:
01572 757901
|
Celebrate the New Year in style at our New Year's
Eve Themed Black & White Ball.
Enjoy the glitz and glamour; black tie, cocktail dresses
and all that razzmatazz, dress to thrill at our glitzy
ball. With a Champagne and canapé reception on
arrival from 7.00pm, themed 4 course dinner served
at 8.15pm prompt and live music from five piece
band 'The In Crowd' followed by the chimes of Big
Ben and disco music to the small hours.
Stay the night and enjoy our late New Year’s Day
Brunch @ £100 per room inclusive of brunch.
For more information click to view
Barnsdale Festive Celebrations 2008 brochure (pdf).
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| January 2009 |
Sunday
4th Jan, 8.30pm |
The Periwig, Stamford |
 |
The Houndogs
Admission
free!
The Periwig
7 All Saints Place
Stamford
PE9 2AG
Tel:
01780 762169
|
The
Houndogs are one of the most entertaining 3 piece Rockabilly bands
you will ever see!
Expect sizzling numbers by the Stray Cats, Buddy
Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and the King of Rock n Roll himself!
The
band features the famous Wilson brothers on guitar/vocals, double-bass/vocals
and drums/vocals.
|
| January 2009 |
Sunday
11th Jan, 8.30pm |
The Periwig, Stamford |
 |
Paul and Daryl
Admission
free!
The Periwig
7 All Saints Place
Stamford
PE9 2AG
Tel:
01780 762169
|
The ever popular live music events continue at The Periwig in Stamford, with the Paul and Daryl Duo.
This duo from Leicester know how to get a pub rocking with their lively mixture of rock and roll, ska, reggae and pop classics.
The duo features Paul Dixon and Daryl Kirkland on guitars and vocals.
|
| January 2009 |
Sunday
18th Jan, 8.30pm |
The Periwig, Stamford |
 |
George Simpson
Admission
free!
The Periwig
7 All Saints Place
Stamford
PE9 2AG
Tel:
01780 762169
|
George Simpson, plays guitar and sings to give an evening of classic pop hits from 60s, 70s and 80s through to current charts hits!
|
| January 2009 |
Friday
23rd Jan, 8.30pm |
The Periwig, Stamford |
 |
The Houndogs
Admission
free!
Lime Tree
Paston Lane
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE4 6HA
Tel:
01733 571813
|
The
Houndogs are one of the most entertaining 3 piece Rockabilly bands
you will ever see!
Expect sizzling numbers by the Stray Cats, Buddy
Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and the King of Rock n Roll himself!
The
band features the famous Wilson brothers on guitar/vocals, double-bass/vocals
and drums/vocals.
|
| January 2009 |
Sunday
25th Jan, 8.30pm |
The Periwig, Stamford |
 |
Tee Dymond
Admission
free!
The Periwig
7 All Saints Place
Stamford
PE9 2AG
Tel:
01780 762169
|
Weekly live music continues at the Periwig with a performance from talented vocalist and guitarist Tee Dymond.
Expect numbers by Simon and Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell, The Beatles, Oasis and more. |
| January 2009 |
Friday
30th Jan, 8.30pm |
|