Music

Forever Young Sing for Fun

Event Date: 
04/01/2016 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Venue: 
St Sidwell's School, York Road, Exeter EX4 6PG

1st session FREE for new singers ... You are invited to join Exeter's unique community singing for fun sessions on a Monday evening at St Sidwell's School, York Road, Exeter EX4 6PG. 2 HOURS OF FUN 7-9pm £3:50 pay-on-the-door.

We are not a choir - started January 2007 - and there is no need to read music, no auditions, no microphones, no rehearsals and no public performances. Sing to backing music with the words projected on the wall. Choose from hundreds of backing tracks and sing about 30 songs on the night.

The Bully Wee Band

Event Date: 
20/01/2016 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Since their reformation in 2004, the Bully Wee Band have had no trouble proving that they are still a force to be reckoned with as one of Britain’s foremost exponents of acoustic folk/rock music.

Originally formed in the early 70s by brothers Jim and John Yardley, the Bully Wee Band successfully toured Britain, Europe and America through several line-ups until the last one of Ian Cutler, Fergus Feely, Colin Reece and Maartin Allcock finally called it a day in 1983.

20 years later a chance meeting between Messrs Cutler, Feely and Reece resulted in a very spirited jam session...

Elkie Brooks

Event Date: 
23/01/2016 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Exeter

Elkie Brooks will be celebrating her 70th birthday with a UK tour.

Quite simply one of the most successful and popular singers the UK has ever produced. Now in the 5th decade of her career, she is still proving to be one of the most powerful and versatile vocal talents of our generation. With numerous hit singles, million selling albums and awards, her annual tours are treat for fans old and new.

Performing some of her classic hits, blues and jazz, an electric evening with Elkie is guaranteed to leave you begging for more.

2012 saw the release of Elkie's much...

The Simmertones

Event Date: 
30/01/2016 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

The Simmertones are a seasoned ska and reggae band from the southwest of the UK who regularly get audiences dancing in packed venues with their infectious live sound.

The band have been extremely busy in 2015 having just completed an active summer touring festivals throughout the UK. A particular highlight was headlining the Chinatown stage at Boomtown Festival to critical acclaim.

Tickets £8 standing

http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/

Oysters3

Event Date: 
27/01/2016 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Oysterband as you don’t know them…

Up close and personal: John Jones, Alan Prosser and Ian Telfer, the three founder members and creative heart of folk-rock legends Oysterband, invite you to an evening of fresh acoustic performance and not-entirely-discreet stories – an insight into their history, sometimes turbulent, often funny, with great songs from every era of a unique career.

“The idea arose from Sidmouth and Shrewsbury Festivals recently asking us to do ‘something different’ as well as t

Tickets £15

http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/

Boken Bass Ensemble

Event Date: 
24/01/2016 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

A fusion of New Orleans style brass with hiphop, Balkan, funk and much more, combined with a blazing mixture of energy that will have you dancing like crazy.

The eight BBE members are all very young and talented musicians who combine swinging brass with tight percussion. All their work are originals, though the band isn’t ashamed to rock the audience with a surprising cover every now and then.

Tickets £10 (£8)

http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/

Cancer Bats

Event Date: 
15/01/2016 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Cancer Bats have come to destroy. Fueled by a burning desire to rage harder, play louder and have more fun than any other band, Cancer Bats mix hardcore, southern metal and punk rock into a lethal rock and roll explosion.

The band originated in May of 2004 with singer Liam Cormier and guitarist Scott Middleton, former member of Toronto metal band At The Mercy Of Inspiration. The two wanted to form a project that combined their favorite parts of bands like Refused, Black flag, Led Zeppelin and Down, among others. The lineup was rounded out with the addition of Andrew McCracken on...

Velvet and Stone in Concert

Event Date: 
06/02/2016 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Hope Hall, Hope Road, Exeter EX2 5JN

Velvet & Stone are Lara, Kat and Holly. A three woman alt-folk band; they combine soulful, blues vocals with guitar, violin and roots song-writing. Velvet & Stone provide an original take on a traditional genre blending personal tales, local stories, and landscapes to create a serene, acoustic and original sound.

The band all have their roots in a small village in Devon, and played live for the first time in 2014. They’ve rapidly made a name for themselves; featuring on BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio and Balcony TV, playing at festivals including Sidmouth Folk Festival,...

Luke Jackson & Amy Wadge in Concert

Event Date: 
17/01/2016 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Matthews Hall, Topsham, Exeter EX3 0HF

A pairing of two generations of captivating singer songwriters, Amy Wadge and Luke Jackson, touring together for the second time across the UK

Amy Wadge is widely regarded as one of the country's most successful female singer/songwriters. Over the course of five solo albums, two collaborations, numerous compositions for other artists and hundreds of live performances all over the globe, she has established an outstanding body of work. Her voice is simply amazing with a breathtaking range and emotional impact while her songwriting continues to surpass most of her contemporaries....

Elkie Brooks brings nationwide tour to Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 12/24/2015 - 10:12am

Elkie Brooks is celebrating her 70th birthday with a nationwide tour and visits Exeter Corn Exchange on Saturday 23 January.

She is one the most successful and popular singers the UK has ever produced and her powerful and versatile vocal talents have secured her a dozen UK hit singles, million selling albums and many awards. Now in the 6th decade of her career, she started her career as a supporting artist for The Beatles in the 1960s, she is a stunning performer and her show at the Corn Exchange will feature her classic hits such as Pearl’s a Singer and Lilac Wine as well as blues...

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