Le QuecumBar gig list

GYPSY SWING STILL SWINGING LIVE AT

LONDON'S PREMIER GYPSY SWING VENUE

MARCH GIG LIST

Thu 1 March

Weekly residency FREE before 8pm £5 after

SWINGING CATS

Led by Richard White, well-known multi-instrumentalist and whispering vocalist on clarinet, bass sax (or anything else that comes to hand!) accompanied either by sensational pianist Colin Good or world-class jazz guitarist Martin Wheatley.  The Swinging Cats invite you to take a sentimental journey of vintage versatility – rare 1920s tunes, torch-songs, novelties and red-hot instrumental jazz - all generously seasoned with their own distinctive brand of irreverent quirkiness.

Fri 2 March

FREE before 8 £5pp after

"Radiodaze".. formed in 2004 as a duo from a chance meeting at the QuecumBar... David Ahmed & Faebhean Kwest. Both Guitarists and the core of the Radiodaze sound. Other musicians have been delighted to join with them bass players, violinists, accordionists, clarinettists etc.. they have played in Britain and France and their 7 different CDs for sale reflect their cosmopolitan music, which encompasses both 1930's, 40's and even 50s/60's sounds. http://www.radiodaze.biz/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVv6fVjK0eM

Sat 3 March

FREE before 8 £5pp after

MONTHLY MUSIC RESIDENCY

PETE “TIGER” SHEPPARD ensemble

Don't miss the mighty sound of Pete “Tiger” Sheppard & Co, stonking Gypsy swing guitar.  We delight in Pete's fast and furious Gypsy Swing guitar - just as the name suggests!

SUNDAY/MONDAY 4/5 MARCH £8

THE UNIQUE HARD HITTING GYPSY SWING MULTI PIECE COMBO

CAFE DJANGO

In the Django tradition with musical energy & stage presence!

Born out of Le QuecumBar’s stable this special six-piece band combination brings some of our finest musicians together- featuring many of Django’s later, well known jazz standards!

Peter Golding’s charismatic style and harmonica inspires the synergy & the band’s dynamic performances that have captured and enthused their recent audiences, so come along and enjoy the fun.  With a Good Time Guaranteed!!

“THE BACK LINE ROCKS AND THE FRONT LINE SWINGS MAGNIFICENT !!”

ANDY AITCHISON –VIOLIN - Le Viscount du Violin.

DANNY TEPPER-ACCORDION - Le Don des Squeezers.

SIMON MOORE -GUITAR - Le Maestro Marquis

DAVID AHMED - GUITAR - Le Duke de Djang

MARCUS PENROSE -DOUBLE BASS - Le Chef du Contre.

PETER GOLDING -HARMONICA –VOCALS - Le Prince des Tin Sandwiches.

Tickets at  www.wegottickets.com  www.QuecumBar.co.uk £10 on the Door.  Open 6pm. Food till 10pm.

Tue 6 March

TUESDAYS FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM

Jam session led by top Le QuecumBar bass players many QuecumBar Allstars.  You saw Johnny Depp  in Chocolate play Minor Swing, Django style. See and hear it live in our intimate 1930s Parisian cabaret brasserie. Chill out with a bottle of quaffable wine and simple food always a great night full of musical surprises, transporting you to the swinging streets of Montmartre with all the colour and joy of the Belle Epoch.  If you play swing then bring your instrument!

Wed 7 March

FREE - Piano lounge with Mike Head singing swinging and rockin

Thu 8 March

Weekly residency FREE before 8pm £5 after

SWINGING CATS

Led by Richard White, well-known multi-instrumentalist and whispering vocalist on clarinet, bass sax (or anything else that comes to hand!) accompanied either by sensational pianist Colin Good or world-class jazz guitarist Martin Wheatley.  The Swinging Cats invite you to take a sentimental journey of vintage versatility – rare 1920s tunes, torch-songs, novelties and red-hot instrumental jazz - all generously seasoned with their own distinctive brand of irreverent quirkiness.

Fri 9 March

FREE before 8 £5pp after

Jon Miyawaki Gypsy swing guitar duo Django style

Sat 10 March

FREE before 8 £5pp after

Magical STEPHANE GRAFFITI

with violin vixen Noreen Cullen and vocals/guitar from Adrian Burns

a rockin swinging night of Swing, Gypsy, Jazz, Celtic and Classical musical magic.

SUNDAY 11 March £10

Syncopating and Slick

THE NEVADA STREET FOUR

A quartet specialising in music rooted in hot jazz of the 1920s and 30s with the light hearted fun to match. They conjure up the foot tapping sounds of the Gatsby era

Entertaining with their cultivated distinctive sound, made up of four stunningly accomplished instrumentalists featuring some of the UK’s finest exponents of 20s and 30s Jazz.  The group unites Le QuecumBar’s popular Thursday night resident duo,  Richard White (reeds) and Colin Good (piano),  with Malcolm Earle-Smith (trombone), and  Martin Wheatley (guitar). Delivering a mix of New Orleans classics and Tin Pan Alley favourites along with delightful 4-part vocals of  tunes by George Gershwin and Hoagy Carmichael, among others.  Generating a great sense of fun into their performances the band has a reputation of enchanting audiences with their high standard of musicianship and entertaining camaraderie that has musical charm by the boat load!

http://www.myspace.com/video/173769125/somebody-loves-me/107339481. .

Tickets at www.wegottickets.com and www.quecumbar.co.uk  £13 on the door, open at 6 food until 10 your table will be allocated on arrival, diners get preferential seating.

MONDAY 12 March £15

AUSTRALIA'S FINEST, THE LEGENDARY

GEORGE WASHINGMACHINE

George has swung around the world!. 

ARGUABLY THE WORLDS MOST SWINGING SWING VIOLINIST with vocals and humour to match!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOpcIVTSm_I&feature=related

Feeling all strung out? Life in a spin?

Swing your thing with this rocking swing sing foursome!  Feeling all strung out?  Life in a spin?  Well then let George Washingmachine wash away the dust of everyday life.  When it comes to knuckle-busting feats on the violin, George doesn't play second fiddle to anyone!  George Washingmachine is a swing violinist and raconteur who draws more from Stuff Smith than Stéphane Grappelli.  A dazzling display of dynamic dexterity is what you will get when you come and see this quartet of superbly conditioned young musicians.

Don't let the beer guts fool you... 'cos these guys can swing !!!!!

Starring George Washingmachine (Oz) violin, featuring Dave Blenkhorn (Oz) guitar, Dave Kelbie (UK) guitar & Sebastian Gerardot (France) bass

http://www.washingmachine.com.au

Doors open 6pm when food is available until 10pm.  Diners get preferential seating, all seating allocated on arrival. Tickets at www.quecumbar.co.uk and www.wegottickets.com

Tue 13 March

TUESDAYS FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM

Jam session led by top Le QuecumBar bass players many QuecumBar Allstars.  You saw Johnny Depp  in Chocolate play Minor Swing, Django style. See and hear it live in our intimate 1930s Parisian cabaret brasserie. Chill out with a bottle of quaffable wine and simple food always a great night full of musical surprises, transporting you to the swinging streets of Montmartre with all the colour and joy of the Belle Epoch.  If you play swing then bring your instrument!

Wed 14 March

FREE - Piano lounge with Mike Head singing swinging and rockin

Thu 15 March

Weekly residency FREE before 8pm £5 after

SWINGING CATS

Led by Richard White, well-known multi-instrumentalist and whispering vocalist on clarinet, bass sax (or anything else that comes to hand!) accompanied either by sensational pianist Colin Good or world-class jazz guitarist Martin Wheatley.  The Swinging Cats invite you to take a sentimental journey of vintage versatility – rare 1920s tunes, torch-songs, novelties and red-hot instrumental jazz - all generously seasoned with their own distinctive brand of irreverent quirkiness.

Fri 16 March

FREE before 8 £5pp after

Laurence Corn Dogs duo, guitar, vocals and mucho musical swing mayhem

Sat 17 March

FREE before 8 £5pp after

The talented Steve Aston and Stuart Blagden formidable Django style Gypsy guitar duo

SUNDAY 18 MARCH £8

Dirty Horn Gypsy Swing

THE SWING NINJAS

Mixing the sounds of New Orleans and '30s Parisian swing, The Swing Ninjas are guaranteed to make you smile. Alto Sax, Maccaferri Guitar and Helicon (tuba) create the perfect combination of dirty horn jazz and Gypsy swing, while 3-part vocal harmonies complete their sound.

Having successfully toured 10 countries in 2011, they are the hot new sound on the International swing scene.  The quintessential charming gentlemen of swing - their energy on stage is infectious and a delight to watch. www.theswingninjas.co.uk

Open at 6pm, food available until 10pm.  All tables allocated on arrival, diners get preferential seating. Tickets in advance www.wegottickets.com and www.quecumbar.co.uk. £10 door.

MONDAY 19 MARCH £12

Christine Bovill performs

P I A F

The UK’s own Little Sparrow in London for one night only!

Christine Bovill performs PIAF for 1 night only in Le Quecumbar.
A beguiling performer from whom audiences have come to expect warm and wonderful things. Her voice that has been described as “as a sonic combination of cigarettes and dark chocolate”
During this acclaimed PIAF performance Christine will welcome you into a Parisian scented twilight world with a beautiful mix of sounds. She loving bathes in tones of dark velvet, the sounds of Montmartre.  Focusing almost exclusively on the music, the show provides an insight into the essence of Edith Piaf. PIAF is a breathtaking musical homage to the much-revered French star.
“Stops you in your tracks and sends shivers down your spine. One of those moments when you hear something that will stay with you for the rest of your life."   Sunday Times
Piaf’s life was as dark as her iconic black dress, but PIAF the show will expose the colour and hope in spite of it all. If you think you knew Piaf, then listen again to Christine Bovill performing Piaf in a fantastic French kaleidoscope of passion and colour.
“Every time I hear Christine, I rediscover that same velvet darkness Edith covered over me.” Tron Theatre

“She is a goddess” Fraser Speirs                     “A star is born” Glasgow Herald

More info   www.PerformingPiaf.co.uk

Doors open 6pm when food is available until 10pm.  Diners get preferential seating, all seating allocated on arrival. Tickets at www.quecumbar.co.uk and www.wegottickets.com

Tue 20 March

TUESDAYS FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM

Jam session led by top Le QuecumBar bass players many QuecumBar Allstars.  You saw Johnny Depp  in Chocolate play Minor Swing, Django style. See and hear it live in our intimate 1930s Parisian cabaret brasserie. Chill out with a bottle of quaffable wine and simple food always a great night full of musical surprises, transporting you to the swinging streets of Montmartre with all the colour and joy of the Belle Epoch.  If you play swing then bring your instrument!

Wed 21 March

FREE - Piano lounge with Mike Head singing swinging and rockin

Thu 22 March

Weekly residency FREE before 8pm £5 after

SWINGING CATS

Led by Richard White, well-known multi-instrumentalist and whispering vocalist on clarinet, bass sax (or anything else that comes to hand!) accompanied either by sensational pianist Colin Good or world-class jazz guitarist Martin Wheatley.  The Swinging Cats invite you to take a sentimental journey of vintage versatility – rare 1920s tunes, torch-songs, novelties and red-hot instrumental jazz - all generously seasoned with their own distinctive brand of irreverent quirkiness.

Fri 23 March

Weekly residency FREE before 8pm £5 after

AVA GOLDING our golden girl  SINGS FOR YOUR pleasure with piano accompaniment. Ava’s classic vocal style serves you an EVENING OF NOSTALGIC SWING/JAZZ & features special GOSPEL of the BLUES Classic’s !

Sat 24 March

Weekly residency FREE before 8pm £5 after

Charles Alexander and Andy Robinson jazz guitar duo that do it all cool jazz for a hot Saturday night

SUNDAY 25 MARCH £10

An evocative quartet of “Musical virtuosity?  Hell yes, and then some. Heartbreak, soul, French swagger, Gypsy spirit and British irreverence… Inspiring.  Vive Les Effrontes!”Tim Barber, City AM

LES EFFRONTES

With their debut album just released Les Effrontés are playing their first gig at Quecumbar. A troupe of some of London’s finest musicians, Les Effrontés have been regularly performing classic French chansons combined with American jazz standards via Tom Waits in some of the city’s hippest bars and clubs. From the decadence of Wilton’s Music Hall and Jamboree, to their speakeasy sets at Nightjar, to the raucous mayhem of their legendary nights at The King’s Head, Les Effrontés have been producing truly unforgettable evenings out.

“Wonderful, charming, soulful… They transported us across the channel” Charlotte Linton, Spitalfields Music

www.leseffrontes.co.uk

All tickets at www.wegottickets.com/lequecumbar www.QuecumBar.co.uk doors open at 6 food until 10. All seating allocated on arrival £13 on the door

MONDAY 26 MARCH £8

A 6/7 piece Swing Ensemble of Repute

THE SILVER GHOSTS

The Silver Ghosts evoke the energy and style of dance gigs of  the 1920s 30s and 40s. Inspired by the breathless spirit of contemporary swing dance club nights around London town (and all over the world) where dance and vintage fashion enthusiasts express their passion for jazz swing, the band recreate the authentic jazz ensemble sound, and have recently recorded a session at BBC Bush House (pictured). www.silverghosts.co.uk facebook.com/silverghosts

youtu.be/tlfFmSlA_yg

The Colonel; trumpet, Lucy Lullaby; vocals,T-Bone Danny; trombone, Lulu; Clarinet, Brendan; double bass, Bugsy; Drums, Caps; Ukulele

All tickets at www.wegottickets.com/lequecumbar www.QuecumBar.co.uk doors open at 6 food until 10

All seating allocated on arrival - £12 on the door

Tue 27 March

TUESDAYS FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM

Jam session led by top Le QuecumBar bass players many QuecumBar Allstars.  You saw Johnny Depp  in Chocolate play Minor Swing, Django style. See and hear it live in our intimate 1930s Parisian cabaret brasserie. Chill out with a bottle of quaffable wine and simple food always a great night full of musical surprises, transporting you to the swinging streets of Montmartre with all the colour and joy of the Belle Epoch.  If you play swing then bring your instrument!

Wed 28 March

FREE - Piano lounge with Mike Head singing swinging and rockin

Thu 29 March

Weekly residency FREE before 8pm £5 after

SWINGING CATS

Led by Richard White, well-known multi-instrumentalist and whispering vocalist on clarinet, bass sax (or anything else that comes to hand!) accompanied either by sensational pianist Colin Good or world-class jazz guitarist Martin Wheatley.  The Swinging Cats invite you to take a sentimental journey of vintage versatility – rare 1920s tunes, torch-songs, novelties and red-hot instrumental jazz - all generously seasoned with their own distinctive brand of irreverent quirkiness.

Fri 30 March

Weekly residency FREE before 8pm £5 after

"Radiodaze".. formed in 2004 as a duo from a chance meeting at the QuecumBar... David Ahmed & Faebhean Kwest. Both Guitarists and the core of the Radiodaze sound. Other musicians have been delighted to join with them bass players, violinists, accordionists, clarinettists etc.. they have played in Britain and France and their 7 different CDs for sale reflect their cosmopolitan music, which encompasses both 1930's, 40's and even 50s/60's sounds. http://www.radiodaze.biz/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVv6fVjK0eM

Sat 31 March

Weekly residency FREE before 8pm £5 after

MELISSA JAMES warm tones and cool diner jazz to relax and chill to