The Garibaldi Matinee APPEAL
A Message From Liane Carroll
The Garibaldi Matinee needs your help! We seems to have fallen on some rocky economic ground, with the Saturday & Sunday afternoon gigs struggling to balance the books. A combination of rising running costs and an ongoing cost-of-living crisis is making it increasingly challenging for us, and we are forced to seek additional funding in order to keep the matinee afloat. (Read More)
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THE SATURDAY MATINEE
Saturday 11th October 2025
3:00PM - 6:00PM
The Mat Day Band
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Mat Day is an emerging talent in the UK blues scene, gaining recognition as the lead guitarist for award-nominated singer-songwriter and producer Greg Coulson. Mat has been captivating audiences with his electrifying performances at blues clubs and festivals across the country.
Drawing inspiration from legendary musicians like Robben Ford, Matt Schofield, Marcus King, and jazz icons Miles Davis and John Coltrane, Mat infuses his music with a rich blend of blues, jazz, and rock influences. This fusion forms the heartbeat of his sound—dynamic, soulful, and distinctly his own.
The Mat Day Band, featuring the exceptional musicianship of Luke Palmer on bass, Sam Round on drums, and Ben Maxwell on keys, brings a high-energy live show that will captivate listeners from start to finish. His Debut Ep was released April 6th 2025 marking the beginning of what promises to be an exciting new chapter in Mat's already impressive career.
Get ready for a fresh, bold sound that pushes boundaries while staying rooted in the traditions of the blues.
THE SUNDAY MATINEE
Sunday 12th October 2025
3:00PM - 6:00PM
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Charlie Wood Trio
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Charlie Wood's musical development was first influenced by his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee and then later by New Orleans where, from the age of seventeen, he lived for several years.
In his early twenties, Wood toured the US and Europe as keyboard player for blues guitarist Albert King before returning to Memphis and establishing a residency on the city’s historic Beale Street. This residency lasted for many years, during which time Wood performed with a wide range of musicians including B.B. King, Georgie Fame, Joey DeFrancesco, George Coleman, Mulgrew Miller and Alvin Batiste. Honours received during these years included being awarded the Freedom of the City and a dedicated Charlie Wood Day by Memphis City Council, the N.A.R.A.S. Premier Player Award for Keyboards and the Beale St. Merchants’ Association Entertainer of the Year award.
In October 2014, Wood became the 136th recipient of a Brass Note on Memphis’s Beale Street.
Wood is now based in Britain and is married to the British jazz singer Jacqui Dankworth
“Remember the first time you heard Dylan, or Springsteen or Waits? Charlie Wood delivers that same jolt…brilliant”
Jazz Times
“…a born storyteller with a slight drawl and strong old-school Memphis soul/R&B undertone…Charlie Wood embodies hepcat worldliness and barroom empathy…he’s got style!”
JazzReview
One Kind Word (Live at Ronnie Scott's)
THE SATURDAY MATINEE
Saturday 18th October 2025
3:00PM - 6:00PM
Kara Grainger
(with special guest Ray Beadle)
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Kara Grainger
Australian-born US-based Kara Grainger returns to the U.K. in October for a short run of dates, and The Garibaldi Live are delighted to welcome her back.
Currently based in Nashville, Kara is an international performing artist and has toured extensively throughout USA, Australia, Asia and Europe. Last year, she had another successful tour in Europe, playing shows in U.K., Austria, Switzerland and Czech Republic.
As on previous tours, Kara will be performing with her outstanding 3-piece organ trio, comprising Kara on guitar and vocals, Sam Montero on Hammond-style keyboard. Toby Campbell will be on drums.
With her classic song-writing skills, smooth sultry vocals, and the ability to whip up a storm with a fiery slide guitar, comparisons between Grainger and the likes of the great Bonnie Raitt, or Susan Tedeschi, are inevitably.
"Grainger’s voice is quite some instrument itself: technically formidable but equally comfortable expressing warmth, vulnerability, longing and pain .... and Living With Your Ghost is an enticing introduction to what looks to be a major talent."
Blues Blast Magazine
Ray Beadle
Ray Beadle has become a favourite amongst Australian blues and music fans. An exhilarating guitarist, an enthralling singer-songwriter, and an extremely talented performer, Ray was awarded Best Album, Best Song, and Best Male Artist in the Chain Blues Awards.
Ray has shared the stage with many great Australian and International artists and has thrilled countless festival audiences. A three-month residency with the house band in BB King’s Club in Memphis, as well as several Southern Blues festivals, were all defining moments during Ray’s three tours to the USA.
THE SUNDAY MATINEE
Sunday 19th October 2025
3:00PM - 6:00PM
The Sensational Hattie Whitehead, Chris Eldred and Dave Jones
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Hattie Whitehead
Raised on folk and jazz greats of the sixties and seventies, Hattie Whitehead's outspoken voice blend folk sensibilities with a modern sound shaped by her discovery of contemporary genres.
Hattie's live career to date has seen her appearing in a raft of festivals including Latitude, Wilderness, Field Day and Cambridge Folk Festival.
“Hattie Whitehead has rich, honeyed vocals as well as a talent for writing enthralling melodies and soul-baring honest lyrics.”
- The Telegraph
Chris Eldred
Chris Eldred is a London based pianist and musician. He has performed in many world famous venues such as Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, the 606, the Royal Albert Hall, the Bull’s Head, Pizza Express Jazz Club and Oliver’s Jazz and Piano Bar (Greenwich).
Chris has been involved with projects with Django Bates, Mark Lockheart, John Dankworth and others, and has performed alongside leading musicians such as Jean Toussaint (Art Blakey), Malcolm Earle-Smith, Bobby Wellins (Stan Tracey) and many others. He held the piano chair with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra from 2008-2014.
Dave Jones
Dave Jones is one of the most brilliant bass players - on both electric and acoustic basses that the UK has produced! His deep musicianship has led him to work with, amongst others, John Etheridge, Bill Bruford, the BBC Big Band, Jacqui Dankworth, Willard White and Scott Hamilton. He is bandleader, arranger and composer of the ‘Dave Jones Nonet’, comprising the creme de la creme of UK jazz musicians.
THE SATURDAY MATINEE
Saturday 25th October 2025
3:00PM - 6:00PM
JG and The Ultimates
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JG & the Ultimates are a Rockin' Rhythm & Blues band formed and fronted by guitarist Jay Gipson. He has been playing guitar & performing for 30 years, playing live at Viva Las Vegas, Atomic Festival, Twinwood, and the Secret Garden Party. His musical style is immersed in the retro sounds of the 50's & 60's, with a strong leaning towards the bluesy side of rock & roll, jump blues & R&B.
THE SUNDAY MATINEE
Sunday 26th October 2025
3:00PM - 6:00PM
Matti Klein Soul Trio
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Over the years, Berlin-native Matti Klein has performed at 1000s of national and international concerts, traveling to legendary jazz venues such as the Blue Note in Tokyo, Ronnie Scott’s in London, the Highline Ballroom in New York or the New Morning in Paris, as well as major festivals such as Jazz in Marciac (France), Pori Jazz Festival (Finland), the Leverkusener Jazztage (Germany), the Elbjazz Festival (Germany) and the Jazz Baltica (Germany).
Aided and abetted by the bass clarinet and tenor saxophone of Lars Zander and drummer André Seidel, Matti Klein’s Wurlitzer and Rhodes keyboard instruments constitute the essence of The Matti Klein Soul Trio’s sound.
THE SATURDAY MATINEE
Saturday 1st November 2025
3:00PM - 6:00PM
The Nigel Price Organ Trio
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The Nigel Price Organ Trio form perhaps the most hard hitting, dynamic and exciting jazz groups on the scene today.
Nigel Price
Nigel is known for his clear, no nonsense, driving approach to jazz guitar and has steadily become one of the UK’s foremost exponents of the instrument. He spent three years with UK funk legends - the James Taylor Quartet, was voted No.1 in the 2016 British Jazz Awards for “best guitarist” and is also a regular performer at Ronnie Scott’s.
His blend of flowing bebop lines and deep blues feeling has made him popular with jazz, blues and funk audiences across the world. He is considered one of the top jazz guitarists in the UK and continues to be a major force in the genre.
Ross Stanley
Ross Stanley is not only one of the greatest ever UK musicians, he also plays a real B3 Hammond Organ, often with 2 Leslie speakers.
Joel Barford
Joel Barford is the man of the moment and has been causing a stir across the UK and further afield with his incredible drumming ability.
"Inventiveness, originality and ensemble playing are terrific."
The Observer
“For me, this is how jazz should be; communicative and inclusive. Jazz performed this way feels like a gift, a ‘here, this is for you’ scenario.”
London Jazz News
THE SUNDAY MATINEE
Sunday 2nd November 2025
3:00PM - 6:00PM
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The Brandon Allen Groove Band
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The Brandon Allen Groove Band is London based saxophonist and composer Brandon Allen’s new groove project. The group performs original groove, funk and a fusion of soul jazz, soundscape and electronica.
Musical influence include Weather Report, Herbie Hancock, Eddie Harris, John Scofield, Tom Scott, David Sanborn, The Brecker Brothers, The Yellow Jackets, Steps Ahead and David ‘Fathead’ Newman.
Although it’s a relatively new group, the band has already sold out 2 nights at Ronnie Scott’s and has a busy touring schedule in the works for 2025.
Expect funky baselines, otherworldly drum grooves, soaring synthesisers and intricate and intoxicating sax/guitar melodies.
‘…A saxophone heavyweight, at the height of his powers…’
Blues and Soul Magazine
Brandon Allen - Saxes/key/compositions
Mike Outram - Guitar
Jim Watson - keyboards
Chris Attwell - Electric bass
Jamie Murray – Drums
THE SATURDAY MATINEE
Saturday 8th November 2025
3:00PM - 6:00PM
LOST LaTiNOS
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Lost Latinos are a musical troupe specialising in feel-good Latin music, presenting a funky mix of Salsa, Latin-jazz, Brazilian tunes and grooves, and featuring the very talented Gary Wood (Trumpet), Julian Hunt (Keyboards), Rebecca Percival (Congas & percussion), Bryan Paul (bass), and Paul Whistler (drums).
Ushering in a vibe of hot summer sunshine on a rather cold and dank February afternoon, be sure to wear your brightest multi-coloured shirt/top or dress, and bring your dancing shoes.
THE SUNDAY MATINEE
Sunday 16th November 2025
3:00PM - 6:00PM
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The James Allsopp Group
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James Allsopp is an award winning saxophonist, composer and teacher of the Alexander Technique
The group plays original compositions and brings together a line-up featuring trumpeter Chris Batchelor (Loose Tubes) electric bassist Tom Herbert (Polar Bear, Beth Gibbons) percussionist Zands Duggan (Melt Yourself Down) and rising star Dave Storey on drums.
The band's album has been produced in collaboration with Ben Lamdin (Nostalgia 77) and the psychedelic, dub aesthetic of the production enhances and deepens the atmosphere of the record.
This is joyous, life affirming music. Deceptively simple, deeply melodic with a healthy dose of the other worldly.
Supported by Northants Contemporary Jazz (NC Jazz)