Live Music & Events
11
Oct
Jazz at The Blue Piano: Tim Amann xTet +Special Guest Mabowunje Harrison
Jazz at The Blue Piano: Tim Amann xTet +Special Guest Mabowunje Harrison
The Tim Amann xTet is a well-established group based in the West Midlands that plays melodic & soulful contemporary jazz, focusing primarily on original compositions.
The current members are Tim Amann (piano, composer & arranger), Sam Rogers (saxes) Adam Gilchrist (bass) & Tim’s sons Aidan Amann (drums) & Gabriel Amann (trumpet)
This evening the xTet will be joined by guest Mabowunje Harrison…delivering some smooth jazz vocals to whet your appetite.
• Music from 7.00pm-ish
• Free admission.
• Please note during the interval the hat will be passed around to tip the musicians •
#JazzLovers this one’s for you!
The Blue Piano
The xTet plays a variety of lyrical original jazz compositions with influences ranging from Celtic and East European folk styles through hard bop & blues to gospel tinged numbers.
Tim, Sam & Adam are also members of the award-winning Walsall Jazz Orchestra for which Tim also contributes a range of original compositions.
Tim Amann Xtet has recorded three albums, performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival & toured in Scotland, Germany & Russia!
•Sam Rogers ~ a popular, energetic & charismatic performer is joined on the front line by •Gabriel Amann ~ a young up & coming lyrical player who is building a reputation with his association with Andy Hamilton’s Bluenotes & the new sensations – & BP favourites – ImPoSsIbLe CoNvErSaTiOnS.
•Adam Gilchrist’s adaptable playing is a longstanding foundation of the band while •Aidan Amann ~ a prize winning graduate of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is already establishing a varied & successful professional career in jazz performance.
Make sure you #savethedate it’s going to be an evening of exquisite musicianship
18
Oct
The Blue Piano LIVE: C-JAM
C-JAM will be in the house delivering a varied repertoire of blues >> soul >> funk >> jazz >> latin >> dylan >> beatlesdan for your musical pleasure…
Check out this line up⬇
Brian Badhams
Bob Wilson
Frank Walker
Roy Adams
Music lovers, you KNOW this is a night not to be missed!
• Join us in the bar for some cocktails& pre gig drinks
from 5pm
• Bar/garden/restaurant/dining lounge open: 5pm
• Music: 1st set 7.00pm…ish
• Free admission.
info@thebluepiano.co.uk
www.thebluepiano.co.uk
Bios⬇
Brian Badhams: Keyboards and vocals, a firm favourite and long time member of the Elkie Brooks Band. Brian also toured with
Steve Gibbons and Ruby Turner for many years
bringing his own brand of musical excellence to the stage.
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Bob Wilson:
Lead guitar and vocals:
Many years with The Steve Gibbons Band, Bob was a founder member, he played on all the albums in the early years, also appearing on Top of the Pops performing Tulan
25
Oct
Elle-J Walters Band
Drum roll please…
The one and only Elle-J Walters – Vocals
BP favourite Tash Buxton-Lewis – Drums
Mr Bassman himself –
Wayne Matthews – Bass
and last but not least, bringing his vibe to The BP
Noval Smith – Keys
• Bar/restaurant/dining lounge open from 5pm.
• Diners please call or email to reserve your table:
0121 454 6877
info@thebluepiano.co.uk
www.thebluepiano.co.uk
01
Nov
Ellie & Harry
Songstress Ellie Jones (Ellie Jones & The Giants) Vocals/guitar & vibrant drummer boy Harry Weston-Cottrell (Ricky Cool & the In Crowd) Drums/ synth, will be playing songs you love & songs you’d forgotten you loved with a delicious, magnetic, twist!
and sample the exquisite flavours of our South-East Asian menu
• Free entry.
• Bar/dining lounge/restaurant open from 5pm.
• Diners please call or email to reserve your table:
0121 454 6877
info@thebluepiano.co.uk
www.thebluepiano.co.uk
08
Nov
Steve ‘BIG’ Man Clayton Trio
Friday 8th November Steve ‘BIG’ Man Clayton Trio
BP favourite & one of Europe’s most eminent boogie-woogie entertainers – Steve ‘BIG Man’ Clayton is BACK with a BIG serving of Barrelhouse Blues AND on our very own Blue Piano
THIS⬇
• 3 Times British Blues Awards Winner.
• Talkin’ Blues Award.
• South German Kleinkunst Prize.
• “Pinetop” Award for Best Boogie Woogie Entertainer 2015.
The ‘Big’ Man will be accompanied by these fine gentlemen…
Howard Smith
&
John Roy Potter
GET READY for a boogie-woogie extravaganza… #savethedate it would be rude not to!
• Bar/restaurant open from 5pm
• Music starts at 7.00pm…ish in the restaurant
• Please note seating is not guaranteed •
Bio⬇
Keeping the blues alive!
Steve “Big Man” Clayton, born in Birmingham (GB), is a highly gifted piano player and singer.
After finishing his classical studies, he decided to dedicate his musical life to his love of blues piano, and has remained true to himself and blues piano for over 40 years.
His own compositions demonstrate his love for this music; a mixture of blues, boogie woogie, gospel and rock and roll – all available to hear on 11 CDs!
He presents himself on the stage, totally relaxed and with great humour,
although from the very first note, the audience realize that Steve “Big Man” Clayton is a very serious artist, an artist of the highest calibre, an artist that is very much keeping the art of blues piano alive and kicking!
Homepage: www.steve-bigman-clayton.com
• CD REVIEW “I like it like that!” by Steve “Big Man” Clayton
Listening to the new CD “I Like It Like That!” from Steve “Big Man” Clayton,
transports you back to the days of Honky Tonks and Barrelhouses. You can taste the whiskey, smell the tobacco smoke and hear the screams and shouts of over-
indulgent couples.
This is intended to be a compliment but maybe I am doing Mr. Clayton an injustice.
His piano playing is indeed far superior to that of those crude beginnings.
The feeling, however, remains the same, Blues.
This is a very “live” CD, full of colour.
Mr. Clayton is certainly not your run of the mill blues and boogie piano player who has to rely upon endless repetitions in order to impress, he takes risks, and his solos
can reach unobtainable heights.
A good strong blues voice, tainted with humour, drives home some outstanding self-penned songs;
“Heartache Blues” and “I Feel Like Jivin'” are good
examples of the man’s song-writing talent.
With a mixture of Blues songs and Boogie Woogie instrumentals, Clayton takes us on a journey which we will want to repeat over and over again.
http://www.steve-bigman-clayton.com/
09
Nov
Acoustic session with Ellie Jones & Jack Rosa
SATURDAY 9TH NOVEMBER
Acoustic live music in the dining lounge from 6.00pm with the sublime Ellie Jones & Jack Rosa
Kick start the festive season & join us for the
★Edgbaston Village Christmas Lights Switch On★
Gather your friends & family & head down to Greenfield Crescent for the switch on!
THEN…
Don’t forget to pop in for a cheeky+ + some +it would be rude not to!
• Bar/garden/restaurant open from midday
• Hot & cold drinks to take away!
• Music 6pm
https://facebook.com/events/s/edgbaston-village-christmas-li/1087472912989643/
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#livemusic #Edgbaston #edgbastonvillage #November #birmingham #Christmas
29
Nov
The QUIET MEN!
Friday 29th November
Shhh it’s The QUIET MEN!
This brilliant super-grouping of –
Colin Browne
Dan Machin
&
Roy Adams
– will be performing an eclectic mix of classic & original songs in their own Inimitable style.
Soo whet your appetite with some cheeky pre-show sample the exquisite flavours of our South-East Asian Christmas menu & stimulate your senses with some musical intoxication!
*DINERS PLEASE NOTE*
• Booking is essential due to an expected FULL HOUSE!
• Music in the restaurant from 7.00pm..ish
• Seating is not guaranteed.
• Bar/dining lounge/restaurant open from 5pm.
• Diners please email to reserve your table:
info@thebluepiano.co.uk
• Free admission.
The Quiet Men
Having played and recorded with the likes of Ruby Turner, Kate Bush, Climax Blues Band, Barclay James Harvest, Alexander O’Neal, Mica Paris & more….expect a night of blazing live music!
06
Dec
Ellie Jones & Harrison Weston-Cottrell
A Christmas Bash with heavenly songstress Ellie Jones (Ellie Jones & The Giants) & our festive drummer boy Harry Weston-Cottrell (Ricky Cool & the In Crowd)|
Playing songs you love & songs you’d forgotten you loved with a delicious, merry twist
Enjoy a night of sophisticatedHo Ho HO jazzy > funky > poppy > souly tunes to add some jingle to your bells
Don’t miss what is going to be a beautiful evening of live music
Start your weekend with us…pop in for some pre- show cocktailsand sample the exquisite flavours of our South-East Asian Christmas menu
*DINERS PLEASE NOTE*
• Booking is essential due to an expected FULL HOUSE!
• Music in the restaurant from 7.00pm..ish
• Free admission.
• Seating is not guaranteed.
• Bar/dining lounge/restaurant open from 5pm.
• Diners please email to reserve your table:
info@thebluepiano.co.uk
www.thebluepiano.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/EllieJonesandTheGiants
06
Dec
Ellie Jones & Harrison Weston-Cottrell
A Christmas Bash with heavenly songstress Ellie Jones (Ellie Jones & The Giants) & our festive drummer boy Harry Weston-Cottrell (Ricky Cool & the In Crowd)|
Playing songs you love & songs you’d forgotten you loved with a delicious, merry twist
Enjoy a night of sophisticatedHo Ho HO jazzy > funky > poppy > souly tunes to add some jingle to your bells
Don’t miss what is going to be a beautiful evening of live music
Start your weekend with us…pop in for some pre- show cocktailsand sample the exquisite flavours of our South-East Asian Christmas menu
*DINERS PLEASE NOTE*
• Booking is essential due to an expected FULL HOUSE!
• Music in the restaurant from 7.00pm..ish
• Free admission.
• Seating is not guaranteed.
• Bar/dining lounge/restaurant open from 5pm.
• Diners please email to reserve your table:
info@thebluepiano.co.uk
www.thebluepiano.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/EllieJonesandTheGiants
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzVALAlUzwMwhUAhVAohxlWBTxPjeSyCG&feature=shared
21
Dec
A Cheeky Christmas Cracker with Ola Brown & John Morris
Saturday 21st December
A Cheeky Christmas Cracker with Ola Brown & John Morris +Special Guests
GET READY to jingle those bells & join us for some festive frivolities & musical fun at The Blue Piano!
PART I
7.00 p.m. ish
Coloratura soprano Victoria Harley will be in the house…dazzling us with a Yuletide selection of arias…
Interval with Mr Santa Sax
Part II
8.30 p.m ish
The enigmatic Ola Brown (Groovy Shirt Club) & John Morris #iykyk will be Comin’ To Town to deliver a…HOHOHO musical feast of merry soulful & retro classics with a Happy-hollyday twist!
Sooo make sure you #savethedate & make some Santa-mental memories with us
• Bar/restaurant open from 5pm.
• Music from 7.00pm…ish
FREE ADMISSION!
**Please be advised seating is not guaranteed**
Bios⤵️
• Ola Brown
The enigmatic songstress Ola Brown is one of Birmingham’s finest vocalists…described as having great versatility, her gift has enabled her to work with a diverse range of musicians from the city – most notably Groovy Shirt Club with whom she has performed with at the iconic Hare & Hounds & Cavern Club in Liverpool!
• John Morris
Birmingham-based pianist
John Morris has been heavily involved on the music scene for the last three decades performing live & undertaking studio sessions, production & promotions…
His versatile playing style covers all genres including, jazz, soul, pop & reggae.
#savethedate you are in for a Cheeky Christmas Cracker of a treat!
