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Joss Stone to appear at Exeter Pride

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/21/2017 - 6:17pm

Devon singing-songwriting sensation Joss Stone will appear at the 9th Exeter Pride, which will take place in the city on Saturday, May 13.

Joss (30), who hails from Uffculme and still lives in Mid Devon, as well as attending to support the event, says she will take to the main stage to sing a song or two at the biggest free celebration of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) communities in the county of Devon.

Joss recently returned from her Total World Tour which has seen her perform gigs at large and small venues across many continents.

Joss rose to...

Mammoth New Year's Eve 2015

Event Date: 
31/12/2014 - 10:30pm
Venue: 
Mama Stone's, Mary Arches Street, Exeter

Mama Stone's all night party features favorites Mammoth.

Either fancy dress (it’s a jungle theme this year) or for those of you that prefer the traditional approach, Black tie is fine. Either way dress to impress. Entry before 10.30pm.

Bacon sandwiches available through the night.

Tickets £10.

Call 01392 848485 to book.

Joss Stone & Jeff Beck record poppy song

Devon Grammy and Brit Award singer Joss Stone has teamed up with guitar legend Jeff Beck to record this year’s official Poppy Appeal single.

The single is a soulful cover of 'No Man’s Land (Green Fields of France)', written in 1976 by Scottish-born folk singer-songwriter Eric Bogle. Reflecting on the grave of a young man (Willie McBride) who died during the First World War, its chorus refers to two famous pieces of military music, 'The Last Post' and 'The Flowers of the Forest'.

Although the song speaks of the destiny of one soldier in particular, the song was chosen by...

Joss Stone presents Beverley Knight

Event Date: 
03/07/2013 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Mama Stone's, Mary Arches Street, Exeter

Mama Stone's are delighted to announce the Second "Joss Stone presents" live from Mama Stone's featuring the fabulous Beverley Knight MBE.

Beverly is one of the UK 's most celebrated soul divas having collected a mountain of awards and nominations during her glittering career.

Most recently celebrated for singing at the opening ceremony for the Paraolympics. Beverly will be singing with our very own queen of soul Joss Stone - two vical powerhouses in an intimate setting.

Tickets: £35.

Box office: 01392 848485.

To find out more about Beverley Knight...

Two found guilty of conspiracy to rob and murder Devon songstress Joss Stone

Today at Exeter Crown Court, Junior Bradshaw aged 32 years and Kevin Liverpool, aged 35 years, both from Manchester, were found guilty of conspiracy to rob and murder Joss Stone.

Kevin Liverpool has been sentenced to life imprisonment and will serve a minimum of 10 years and 8 months.

The sentencing of Junior Bradshaw has been adjourned until a later date.

Following the conviction and sentencing, Superintendent Steve Parker the Senior Investigating Officer said:

"This has been a long and difficult investigation. While on the face of it the circumstances...

Yes Sir Boss kick off their tour at Mama Stone's

Event Date: 
10/04/2013 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Mama Stone's, Mary Arches Street, Exeter

Yes Sir Boss's diverse up-tempo sound takes the rhythmic foundations of ska and funk, and injects them with bluesy guitar riffs, spaghetti-western tinged jazz horns and pop-infused vocal melodies to create an irresistibly catchy mix with more than enough bite to cater to fans of all genres.

On 15 April Yes Sir Boss release Mrs #1 featuring label owner Joss Stone, the band’s second single taken from debut album Desperation State.

Showcasing a more accessible pop sound, Mrs #1 combines spacious instrumentation with catchy horn melodies and a driving funk bass line, all of...

Joss Stone talks to Jonathan Ross about Mama Stones and China gig

Devon songstress Joss Stone has told how soldiers ushered fans out of a gig as she was playing in China.

Joss, who's mother owns a club in Exeter, told Jonathan Ross how the bizarre incident happened when she was performing at a festival in Beijing. She said she was the last act on stage but before her set ended the military began to clear the venue.

Joss explained: "It was a bit mad actually... I think they decided it was time everyone should leave and there must have been about 200 of them, maybe more lining all of the audience… and they were slowly pushing all of the...

Star Count 2013 – Help restore serenity of dark skies

Rural campaigners and astronomers are calling on our nation’s ‘citizen scientists’ to take part in Star Count 2013 – a cosmic census which will help map light pollution across the country. Stargazers will be asked to count the number of stars they can see (with the naked eye) within the constellation of Orion. The national Star Count will take place Friday 8th February – Saturday 16th February. Everyone who joins in will have a chance to win a fantastic telescope. [1]

Emma Marrington, Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) Dark Skies Campaigner, said:...

Not just any Wednesday at Mama Stones

Yes Sir Boss brought their eclectic sound to Mama Stone's on Wednesday and it was everything promised and more! Joss Stone executive produced their album "Desperate State" released under her label Stone'd Records, and although she wasn't in the house last night to provide additional vocals on Mrs. #1 as she does on the album, the enthusiastic audience certainly didn't mind. Indeed the packed dance floor never missed a beat and sang and danced their way through every number. Yes Sir Boss is a good time party band and the live performance brings a whole new dimension to their recorded work....

Joss Stone Presents Mica Paris

Event Date: 
24/04/2013 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Mama Stone’s, Mary Arches Street, Exeter

This is Mamma Stone's first Joss Stone presents....

Come along for a night of music from two of the greatest soul voices of our time Our very own Joss Stone and the amazing Mica Paris...Two of the biggest musical names under one roof with full band.

Tickets are now on sale for this once in a lifetime experience, so make sure you don't miss out. Tickets £35, box office 01392 848485.