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Harmony Glen

Monday, May 18th, 2009

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Harmony Glen are four highly talented Dutch musicians with their unique interpretation of traditional and contemporary Irish music. We filmed Nienke Bijker, Dominique Bentvelsen, Sjoerd van Ravenzwaaij and Vincent Pompe van Meerdervoort at Fringe City on the afternoon of the 4th May. Sadly they were only on for one night that very evening with their show The Thrill of Irish Music at the Latest Music Bar in Manchester Street.

Their support band for the evening was Cargo, the Bluegrass Irish folk group with Terry Lees on guitar, dulcimer, mandolin and vocals, Chris Page on guitar, mandolin, dobro and vocals and Jim Lowton on fiddle, mandolin and bodhran.

Hopefully they’ll be back for a longer run.

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The Morning Orchestra

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

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This wonderful zippy music comes from The Morning Orchestra who take you on a 50’s and 60’s retro fest musical extravaganza. We caught this groovy preview of their show at Brighton’s Fringe City which is sure to bring in the crowds. They are on at Fletch @ St. Andrews on Sunday 24th May at 1.00 pm in the afternoon. So cruise on down for a show to brighten up your day.

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The Insect Circus

Friday, May 15th, 2009

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The Insect Circus harks back to the second half of the 19th Century when variety shows were at the forefront of entertainment. With the advent of picture houses, radio, television, movie complexes, gaming and the internet the demise of this wonderful art form seems almost resigned to the past. But hark, reinvention is a wonderful thing and The Insect Circus is bringing this lovely trip down memory lane to new audiences and what a feast for the eyes. They are on at Fletch @ St. Andrews with their last performance on Sunday 17th so don’t miss it. A great show for the family!

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Jason Pimblett and Samantha Howard

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

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Gerry McCrudden and some of his talented friends get together to present, An Evening with Gerry McCrudden and Friends. Two of Gerry’s accomplished friends are the vocalists, Jason Pimblett on piano and soprano, Samantha Howard. They join Gerry at Fletch @ St. Andrews on Monday 18th May at 6.00 pm for a delightful evening of affable humour, engaging recollections and enchanting music. Also appearing will be the acclaimed guitarist, Lee Westwood, tenor George Wood and pianist, Colin Blanchflower. A pleasant evening of superb entertainment not to be missed!

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The Aviator Club

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

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Check out this wonderful preview of stunning vintage cabaret, an extravaganza of 1940’s dance, burlesque, dazzling circus and magic. The Parlure Players present ‘The Aviator Club’ at the classy Spiegeltent & Garden and take you on a journey around the world.

Captained by the suave, Dusty Limits, The Aviator Club features the barnstorming Bees Knees, high-flying hula girl Anna The Pocket Rocket, the magic of Stand Not Amazed and Piff, bellydancing Hilde, heartbreaking soprano Sharon Eilzabeth, saucy burlesque dancer Cherri Shakewell, airborne Alex Poulter, tapdancing Josephine Shaker, the hostessing skills of the Trollied Dollies and a live music from Top Shelf Jazz.

All credit goes to Jessica Magill who has produced a spectacular world premier show and so worth seeing. Don’t miss it!