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The
best live music venues in Surrey! An eclectic mix of international R&B,
blues, soul, jazz, and rock music, at two excellent venues in West Surrey
- Cranleigh Arts Centre and Haslemere Hall |
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THE UPBEAT BEATLES Saturday 14th January 2012 www.upbeatbeatles.com |
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| Re-live the magic of the Beatles era! Sing along from the songbook of well over 200 brilliant songs, authentically performed by one of UK’s premier tribute bands. This highly professional band performs about 150 gigs each year, at major theatres and venues, both in UK and abroad. Don’t miss their great show in the intimacy of Cranleigh Arts Centre! | ||||
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LISA MILLS WITH IAN JENNINGS Saturday 18th February 2012 www.lisamills.com |
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| From Mobile, Alabama, Lisa Mills is blessed with a voice to die for! Comparisons with Bonnie Raitt are inevitable, although her influences range from Brenda Lee to Etta James. An exceptionally talented singer/songwriter/guitarist, Lisa has appeared / recorded with Dr John, Delbert McClinton, Robert Plant, Jeff Beck, Albert Lee, and Andy Fairweather-Low (who plays on her latest CD `Tempered in Fire’). Her diverse style embraces blues, soul and rock, with a touch of country. Sensational vocals, delivered with soul and passion. | ||||
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COUNTERDFEIT STONES - NB This is at Haslemere Hall Saturday 10th March 2012 www.thecounterfeitstones.net |
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| Probably the world’s 2nd best rock ‘n roll band, and certainly the best party band around, these rolling clones are faking brilliant! The original, and undoubtedly still the best Rolling Stones tribute band, with accolades from no less than Mick Jagger & Jerry Hall. `Better than the originals' - The Guardian `Four out of five stars' - The Times |
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| Britain's `Soul Queen' makes another welcome return to Cranleigh. In addition to her solo singing career, Ruby is an accomplished actress on TV, film, and stage. She is also resident vocalist with Jools Hollands R&B Orchestra. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy Ruby Turner's sensational vocals, accompanied by her great band, in the intimacy of Cranleigh Arts Centre. `Soul, gospel, and R&B; Ruby Turner is truly the genuine article. Blessed with a voice that can breathe life and meaning into any song, whether it be a passionate ballad or a fast groove’ – The Guardian |
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BUDDY WHITTINGTON BAND Saturday 21st April 2012 www.buddywhittington.com |
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| After 15 years as lead guitarist for John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, Buddy Whittington was described by his legendary boss as `probably the greatest Bluesbreaker of them all’. Considering that the `all’ includes Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Mick Taylor, Walter Trout, and Coco Montoya, then this was a glowing accolade indeed. | ||||
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NIMMO BROTHERS AND SUPPORT Saturday 5th May 2012 www.myspace.com/thenimmobrothers |
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| The hottest blues/rock band of this decade are back with a vengeance! Although they now pursue individual projects, these very talented brothers are together again for another scorching 6 week European tour, promoting their new CD `Brother to Brother’ (recorded in Austin, Texas). Alan and Stevie Nimmo are each superb performers in their own right, but together they are just simply awesome! | ||||
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SHERMAN ROBERTSON CANCELLED DUE TO ILL-HEALTH www.movinmusic.co.uk/sherman_robertson.htm |
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| Sherman Robertson is one of the finest blues/soul performers in the world today. Although sometimes compared to Robert Cray, his soulful vocals, stinging guitar, and impassioned live performance are in a class of their own.Born in Louisiana, Sherman cut his teeth with some of deep south’s best bands, including Bobby Bland, Clifton Chenier, Johnny Copeland etc.Sherman’s talent was recognised by Paul Simon, who hired him to play on his immortal `Gracelands’ album, and by blues impresario Mike Vernon, who signed him to Atlantic Records. He’s now an international star, headlining at major blues festivals around the world. | ||||
| BLUES BAND Friday 29th June 2012 www.movinmusic.co.uk/sherman_robertson |
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| Now celebrating their 33 year, and with 18 original albums and 2 DVDs to their credit, The Blues Band are internationally renowned, and acknowledged as UK’s best, and most popular practitioners of rhythm & blues. Led by charismatic vocalist, harp player (and CAC honorary patron) Paul Jones, the all-star line-up includes co-founders Dave Kelly and Tom McGuinness, with Gary Fletcher & Rob Townsend. Enjoy this prestigious band in the intimacy of a much smaller venue than they usually play! | ||||
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