THE SATURDAY MATINEESaturday 27nd July 20243:00PM - 6:00PMFREE ENTRY (DONATIONS REQUESTED)
Geraint Watkins & The Mosquitoes
Don’t miss this return visit to The Garibaldi Live by Geraint Watkins and the Mosquitoes. For so many years a keystone of the bands of Nick Lowe, Van Morrison, Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings, Dave Edmunds and countless more, Geraint Watkins is also a revered creator of his own music.
Bob Dylan proclaimed himself a fan by playing two solo cuts on his Theme Time Radio Hour, saying (without a hint of irony) that “Geraint Watkins is my favourite English piano player.”
The Mosquitoes feature Geraint (vocals, keyboards and accordion), Martin Winning (sax and clarinet), Oliver Darling (guitar, vocals), Paul Riley (bass), and Malcolm Mills (drums).
THE SUNDAY MATINEESunday 28th July 20243:00PM - 6:00PMFREE ENTRY (DONATIONS REQUESTED)
Luke's Drifters
Country rock/Southern rock band.
THE SATURDAY MATINEE
Saturday 3rd August 2024
3:00PM - 6:00PMFREE ENTRY (DONATIONS REQUESTED)
Eddie & The Scoundrels
Eddie and The Scoundrels are a six piece band with their roots in the blues of yesteryear with a touch of soul through the decades. Driven by guitar of Nick Bosworth, saxophone of Paul Clarke and keys of Brian Crow (The Crow) with Rockstar on drums, Jack Dunkley on bass and fronted by Eddie Mac vocals/harmonica. The band exudes infectious energy from the start to finish and always delivers. For their Aug 3rd gig at the Garibaldi they will be joined by the one and only Roger Innes on bass as a replacement for Jack Dunkley who is unfortunately indisposed at that time.
THE SATURDAY MATINEE
Saturday 10th August 2024
3:00PM - 6:00PMFREE ENTRY (DONATIONS REQUESTED)
Chris Corcoran Band
The Brit King of Jump Blues
Guitarist Chris Corcoran has been nominated multiple times for UK Blues awards in recent years including both 'Traditional Blues Artist of the Year' and 'Blues Instrumentalist of the Year' in 2024.
Performing regularly in the UK and Europe, his 6 piece band provides a knock out instrumental tour de force. Festival bookings this year include The Great Rhythm and Blues Festival (Colne), Ealing Blues Festival, Bridge Guitar Festival, Eindhoven and Groningen Rhythm & Blues Night.
Chris Corcoran - Guitar
Simon da Silva - Trumpet
Lee Badau - Tenor Sax
Mike Austin - Tenor Sax
Matt Radford - Bass
Jason Ribeiro - Drums
Simon da Silva - Trumpet
Lee Badau - Tenor Sax
Mike Austin - Tenor Sax
Matt Radford - Bass
Jason Ribeiro - Drums
THE SUNDAY MATINEE
Sunday 11th August 2024
3:00PM - 6:00PMFREE ENTRY (DONATIONS REQUESTED)
Jamie Glew-Osborn Trio
Jamie Glew-Osborn is a local jazz guitarist and educator, specialising in teaching and working with Big bands. He studied jazz both in the U.K and Singapore and he and his trio have been the side men for lots of top flight British jazz musicians.
The trio is heavily influenced by musicians Bill Evans, Brad Mehldua, Fred Hersch and Kenny Wheeler. They play a variety of music both from jazz standards, to re-worked contemporary music. A modern trio with a melancholic and exciting vibe.
Jamie Glew-Osborn- Guitar
Tom Purr- Double Bass
Stuart Russell- Drums
Supported by Northants Contemporary Jazz (NC Jazz)
THE SUNDAY MATINEE
Sunday 18th August 2024
3:00PM - 6:00PMFREE ENTRY (DONATIONS REQUESTED)
The Whisky Flowers
Bringing you a mix of of blues, folk and rock, The Whisky Flowers are a Northamptonshire based power duo featuring Steph Ashcroft and Aiden Pryor.
Steph has been described as being fierce on stage yet vulnerable through her choice of lyrics. Her influences derive from artist such as Fiona Apple, Connor Oberst, K T Tunstall and The Civil Wars.
Aiden, having toured through the UK, Europe and Ireland as the front man and lead guitarist in the Aiden Pryor Band, is well known for his powerful and engaging performances, leaving his fans both excited and mesmerised. He is often likened to one of his heroes Rory Gallagher implementing a similar approach to the guitar with fierce passion and an energy like no other.
They are joined by Elliot Clark (bass) and Ben Hart (drums) adding a complete new dynamic with the full band!
What seemed like an unlikely collaboration to some has turned into a perfect pairing combining their influences to give you beautiful harmonies over passionately intense guitar… don’t miss the return of this up-and-coming band to The Garibaldi Live.
THE SUNDAY MATINEESunday 15th September 20243:00PM - 6:00PMFREE ENTRY (DONATIONS REQUESTED)
Kara Grainger
Australian-born US-based Kara Grainger returns to the U.K. in September 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, and drums (tbc).
THE SUNDAY MATINEE
Sunday 22nd September 2024
3:00PM - 6:00PMFREE ENTRY (DONATIONS REQUESTED)
Apollo's Cabinet
Murders, drinking songs, Cinderella stories, European tours, serene polyphony and candlelit rituals all feature in the evocative and story driven programmes of Apollo’s Cabinet. Winners of the Royal Overseas League Mixed Ensemble prize, Göttingen Händel Competition and the International Biber Competition, the group offer a signature mix of acting, dancing, poetry and drama to bring historical performance to modern audiences.
“Sensitive, joyous, highly virtuosic, and with a great choice of sound colours”- Kulturzeitschrift
“Baroque meets Bridgerton”- Göttinger Tagblatt
THE SUNDAY MATINEESunday 6th October 20243:00PM - 6:00PMFREE ENTRY (DONATIONS REQUESTED)
Nigel Price Organ Trio
Nigel Price is one of the most highly regarded and in demand guitarists on the UK jazz scene today.
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, where he’s played around 600 times.
His blend of flowing bebop lines and deep blues feeling has made him popular with jazz, blues and funk audiences across the World.
In addition to his live performances, Price has released several critically acclaimed albums as a bandleader, including ‘Wes Reimagined’ and the latest ‘That’s it. Right there.’ He is known for his ability to seamlessly blend various jazz styles, including bebop, blues, funk and Latin, into his playing.
He is considered one of the top jazz guitarists in the UK and continues to be a major force in the genre.
THE SUNDAY MATINEESunday 13th October 20243:00PM - 6:00PMFREE ENTRY (DONATIONS REQUESTED)
Connolly Haynes
UK Blues Awards 2024 UK Emerging Act of The Year nominee ‘Connolly Hayes’ comprises Jess Hayes, Frankie Connolly, Richard Clarke, Beau Barnard and Andy Wilder - five long-time friends playing a carefully curated blend of blues/rock/soul nationwide and beyond.
Jess and Frankie had already been making waves on the UK blues scene with their respective own projects, but in the summer of 2023, following a performance at the legendary Isle of Wight festival, the decision was made to combine the bands and start writing and recording new, original music.
Gathering inspiration from band favourites, such as Bros Landreth, Tedeschi Trucks, Marcus King and Chris Stapleton (to name a few!), the group released their eagerly anticipated debut album earlier this year.
Get on board, you won’t want to miss out.
THE WEEKEND MATINEESaturday 19th October 20243:00PM - 6:00PMFREE ENTRY (DONATIONS REQUESTED)
Liane Carroll & Friends - Part 1
The Garibaldi Live welcomes the return of the multi-award winning Liane Carroll for a full weekend matinee of outstanding entertainment.
Winner of the BBC Jazz Awards 2005/6 & Parliamentary Jazz Awards Musician of the Year 2008. The first artist ever to win two BBC Jazz Awards in the same year, for Best Vocalist and Best of Jazz, Liane Carroll is a dynamic vocalist and pianist whose amazing talent has been captivating audiences around the world.
She is recognised as one of the finest singer/pianists on the scene, working with the likes of Gerry Rafferty, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Claire Martin & Ian Shaw. Her shows have been received with universal acclaim, leading to an hour-long special on BBC TV featuring her performance at the Brecon Jazz Festival.
A world-class performer, her powerful blues-tinged voice combined with strong piano playing and exciting infectious material, topped with a wicked sense of humour, make this a truly remarkable gig.
" .... one of the most stylistically flexible pianists around, with a marvellous, slightly husky singing voice" Dave Gelly (The Observer)
"... a powerful, soul-inflected performer with an Ella Fitzgerald-like improv athleticism and an emotional frankness on ballads" John Fordham (The Guardian)
THE WEEKEND MATINEESunday 20th October 20243:00PM - 6:00PMFREE ENTRY (DONATIONS REQUESTED)
Liane Carroll & Friends - Part 2
The Garibaldi Live welcomes the return of the multi-award winning Liane Carroll for a full weekend matinee of outstanding entertainment.
Winner of the BBC Jazz Awards 2005/6 & Parliamentary Jazz Awards Musician of the Year 2008. The first artist ever to win two BBC Jazz Awards in the same year, for Best Vocalist and Best of Jazz, Liane Carroll is a dynamic vocalist and pianist whose amazing talent has been captivating audiences around the world.
She is recognised as one of the finest singer/pianists on the scene, working with the likes of Gerry Rafferty, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Claire Martin & Ian Shaw. Her shows have been received with universal acclaim, leading to an hour-long special on BBC TV featuring her performance at the Brecon Jazz Festival.
A world-class performer, her powerful blues-tinged voice combined with strong piano playing and exciting infectious material, topped with a wicked sense of humour, make this a truly remarkable gig.
" .... one of the most stylistically flexible pianists around, with a marvellous, slightly husky singing voice" Dave Gelly (The Observer)
"... a powerful, soul-inflected performer with an Ella Fitzgerald-like improv athleticism and an emotional frankness on ballads" John Fordham (The Guardian)