Regretably, the wonderful Reivers Gallows have had to reschedule their gig with us which should have been on Friday 24th October, due to illness. We wish them all well and hope to see them in good health next year.

Live Music Night with Filippo Dall’Asta Quartet

Friday 14th November Doors and cash bar open 6.30 for 7pm start

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kc1Il75EF9Y&ab_channel=FilippoDall%27Asta

Experience the vibrant spirit of gypsy jazz with an international flair as virtuoso guitarist Filippo Dall’Asta returns to Linton Village Hall with his new band.
Leading a brand-new quartet formed in Barcelona, Filippo is joined by powerhouse vocalist Francesca Confortini, and two stars of the Spanish jazz scene: Neter Calafati on guitar and Oscar Tinoco on double bass.
Blending the infectious swing of Django Reinhardt with bebop, classical and world music influences, the quartet delivers a thrilling performance of jazz standards and original compositions…rich with storytelling, fiery improvisation, and irresistible rhythm.

This is gypsy jazz with a global heartbeat. Intimate, theatrical, and joyfully alive.

Band Line-Up

Oscar Tinoco – double bass
Francesca Confortini – vocals
Filippo Dall’Asta – guitar
Neter Calafati – guitar

Francesca Confortini – Vocals

Milan-born and London-based, Francesca is a jazz vocalist, songwriter and educator with a soulful tone and theatrical flair. A graduate of ICMP and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, she has performed at iconic venues including Ronnie Scott’s, the Barbican and Wembley Stadium. Her style fuses jazz, soul, funk and gypsy swing into a uniquely expressive voice. Francesca is also the founder of Ponente Entertainment and a vocal coach at ICMP.

Filippo Dall’Asta – Guitar

Italian-born and Barcelona-based, Filippo Dall’Asta is a guitarist, composer and bandleader acclaimed for blending gypsy jazz with classical, bebop and Indian influences. A Royal Albert Hall regular and collaborator with legends like Stochelo Rosenberg and Joscho Stephan, his debut solo album Mediterasian was hailed as “one of the best instrumental albums of the year” (LA Music Critic Awards). His playing is known for both technical brilliance and emotional depth.

Tickets are £15, under 18’s £6, and available by emailing LVH@lintonvillage.com

Please note, we are cash only this evening, so please bring plenty of pennies with you for the tickets and the bar- serving quality gin, champagne, wines, beers and cider, and non-alcohol versions as well.

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Live Music Night with The Whiskey River Acoustic Quartet

Friday 28th November. Doors and Cash Bar open 7pm

Cajun blues and country from the deep south, played on a dazzling array of instruments with 3 part harmony vocals.

The Whiskey River Acoustic Quartet are Martin Blake, Aidan Sheehan, Tommy Mills & Alan Cooper, a pruned down, all acoustic version of the 5-piece electric swamp-rocking band Whiskey River. Between them, they play a dazzling variety of instruments including acoustic guitar, fiddle, Cajun accordion, harmonica, mandolin, banjo, double bass. penny whistle and various percussion instruments. In their performances, they play a wide variety of material, much of it from the Southern states of America, incorporating Retro Swamp Blues, Cajun, Zydeco, Folk and Country with a spattering of traditional Irish thrown in for good measure, all delivered with three-part harmony vocals and a real sense of fun and enjoyment.  A dynamic combination, a good time guaranteed, not to be missed!

 £12, £6 under 18’s. Cash Bar. Reserved seating. Email LVH@lintonvillage.com for tickets

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