Show of Hands are undeniably one of the strongest current forces in acoustic music – England’s finest and most popular roots partnership and something of a “people’s band”, regularly voicing the hopes, fears and life stories of scores of people in song.
Joined by Miranda Sykes on double bass they are widely recognised for their resonating original songs, stunning musicianship and remarkable audience rapport Features on BBC TV’s Countryfile, BBC Breakfast and Andrew Marr shows and regular airplay by the likes of Mark Radcliffe, Bob Harris, Mike Harding, Johnnie Walker and Simon Mayo...
Hot from their US and UK Festival Tour, award winning band Alt-J are Live in Concert in Exeter!
The English indie rock band was formed in 2007 in Leeds, by Gwil Sainsbury (guitar/bass), Joe Newman (guitar/lead vocals), Gus Unger-Hamilton (keyboards/vocals) and Thom Green (drums).
Their debut album An Awesome Wave, released in May 2012 in Europe and September 2012 in the United States, won the 2012 British Mercury Prize,. Gwil Sainsbury left the band in early 2014.
Their second album, This Is All Yours, went straight to UK number one. Cameron Knight became a support...
Following the success of our two Galas with Jacqui Dankworth, we return to the jazz scene and this year invite Claire Martin to join us. This doyenne of British Jazz with be joined by Andy Williamson and the Big Buzzard Boogie Band.
The featured work is I Got Gershwin, Ned Bennett's Jazz Extravaganza, featuring ten of George and Ira Gershwin's best-known works including Summertime, I Got Rhythm and the blues from An American In Paris.
Add in solo sports from Claire, the band and the Exeter Big Noise Choruses and of course the Exeter Festival Chorus and you have an upbeat,...
Plus Then Thickens, Black Foxxes and The Mocking Birds
Think Black Flag playing James Brown, or The Nerve Agents covering Elvis Costello and you’re starting to get the picture. More punk rock and roll soul from Exeter’s favourite garage rockers.
With over 65 members in over 60 years, the brand continues today with the only official line up in the world. This high-energy show brings many of the greatest hits along with newer material, guaranteed to bring a musical extravaganza along with a world-class band, production and some very smooth moves!
The Drifters were founded in June 1953, 60 years ago by George Treadwell and Ahmet Ertegun - founder of Atlantic Records. Since their creation the band has featured over 65 vocalists, including icons such as Clyde McPhatter, Ben E King and Johnny Moore. Some of the legends returned...
Barnfield Bar is proud to kick off the festive season with South West legends GRIFTER with their dirty rock and LOMI with the heaviest riffs heard by mankind.
Grifter are currently promoting their latest album ‘The Return of The Bearded Brethren’ available on vinyl and CD here – http://www.grifter.bigcartel.com/
LOMI – a three piece grunge outfit from Plymouth will blow you away with their hypnotic riffs and mind blowing changes in tempo. Hear them here: https://www.reverbnation.com/lomi
The ever popular Stan Hacking Band Christmas Spectacular Concerts return to the Barnfield Theatre this year. This woodwind, brass and percussion band will entertain you with a wide variety of music including marches, classical favourites, music from film and stage and of course plenty of Christmas classics. Join the band for a lively evening of wonderful music to get you into the Christmas mood!
Over the years the band has raised over £320,000 for local charities. This Christmas the band will be supporting Devon Air Ambulance and The South West Multiple Sclerosis Centre.
The Westbrook company returns to the Barnfield for its annual
Xmas Special. 2015 has seen the band reach new heights with a bigger band than ever, a brand new jazz entertainment and extensive touring. This year’s Xmas concert, at its home base, will be a celebration with Exeter friends and supporters of a remarkable year and the release of the orchestra’s first album “A Bigger Show”.
Supported by Airshaft Trust www.westbrookjazz.co.uk
In the auditorium
Tickets £12 (concs£10) on the door £10 (£8) in advance
Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (27-29 November 2015).
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Plunge Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter "That's why they call it Café Nero, you know. Because you sit and fiddle with your iPad while the world outside burns." For over 500 years the smell of coffee has seeped into our streets, our lives, our society. Hub for gossip, romance, political tub thumping, dodgy deals, completing a new pitch, book clubs, a moment alone, escaping being alone - if walls could talk. And in one coffee shop in a town just over the horizon...
It was in 1983 that Howard Jones first burst upon the contemporary music scene with his very English songwriting, pioneering synthesizers and thought provoking lyrics.
He set out his manifesto in his very first single ‘ New Song’. The lyrics called on the listener to challenge their preconceived ideas, to see both sides and ‘throw off your mental chains’. New Song was recently used in a pivotal scene in ‘Breaking Bad’ where Aaron Paul’s character Jessie Pinkman questions if he wants to ‘play by the rules’. New Song peaked at number 3 in the UK singles charts.
