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GYPSY SWING
LIVE AT
HO
RECORDING
LIVE
Recorded live
performances at Le QuecumBar
from
www.quecumbar.co.uk online shop, or Amazon, CD Baby available for digital
download with Linn Records
ON SALE NOW AT
WWW.QUECUMBAR.CO.UK!
“Stars Of
Gypsy Swing” Le
QuecumBar Patrons LEQ0105 -
Released June 2008
Featuring Le
Q Patrons:
Angelo
DeBarre (French Gypsy), Dave Kelbie (UK) with Fapy Lafertin
& The
George Washingmachine Quartet (Australia), John Jorgenson (USA), Hank
(UK),
Ritary Gaguenetti (French Gypsy), Gary Potter (UK), John Etheridge (UK),
(Sweden),
Robin Nolan (UK) and Lollo
PROBABLY HIS
BEST ALBU
"Le Quecumbar
live in
Gary Potter
with the power-packed perfect rhythm section comprising, Kevin Nolan (of The
Robin Nolan Trio)
Ducato
Piotrowski (of Le QuecumBar Allstar) on rhythm guitars and Andy Crowdy (often
found playing with Angelo DeBarre and Lollo
Other great
albums on sale at the bar Lollo
“Live at Le
QuecumBar
The Angelo
Debarre Quartet
“Live in
The Biel
Ballester Trio
Spanish Gypsy
Swing trio playing with bossa and rumba
overtones
“Le QuecumBar
presents”
Le QuecumBar
Allstars
A collection
of some of our most talented regular musicians who can be seen and heard
here all year round, a swinging fast moving album full of energy and fun
and great vocals.
Allstars
available for events.
“Le QuecumBar
Live in
The Ritary
Gaguenetti Quartet
From Gypsy
Swing to Gypsy Jazz with hot swinging sax
DECE
Fri 19
December
Feabhean Kwest vintage
acoustic guitar ensemble swinging 20s, 30s, 40s,
SATURDAY 20
DECEMBER £10 cover charge
Pre
Christmas celebration
CABARET CAFÉ
STYLE – PIANO AND SWINGING VOCALS
Rare
appearance by
JOSEPH
CONNELL
He is the X Y
AND Z factor!
Fab vocals
from down under and straight from the west end, doing Swing to Stevie with style
and pizzazz!
Joe, the big power voice
from down under, he has swung around the world from Grease to the 12 Tenors and
so much more. He will be accompanied by piano and together they will raise
the roof with songs you will swing to and show stopping
favourites.
A VOICE THAT
WILL BLOW YOU AWAY! DON’T MISS THIS GUY
LE QUECUMBAR
WISHES YOU HAPPY HOLIDAYS WE ARE CLOSED FOR A REST! FROM SUNDAY 21 DECEMBER
UNTIL MON 29 DECEMBER INCLUSIVE AND WILL RE OPEN WITH OUR GYPSY SWING JAM NIGHT
TUESDAY 30 DECEMBER
Tue
30 Dec
TUESDAYS
FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM
Jam
session led by rockin George Trebar on bass, a QuecumBar Allstar.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!
NEW YEARS EVE
WEDNESDAY 31st DEC
It Don’t Mean
a Thing If You Aint Got That Swing, So
SWING IN
2009!
With foot
tapping hand clapping revelry, rock your socks with fun till 1 and bubble till
you burst! From swanky sizzling swing classics to Stevie Wonder, later day
dazzlers and show stopping favourites with style and pizzazz from the highly
acclaimed class act of the
Joseph Connell
Swing Trio!
Megawatt
vocal cracker,
Joseph Connell the voice
from down under has swooned audiences globally whether in timeless gems as
“Grease” or on his international tour with “The 12 Irish Tenors” he always
knocks em dead!
Backed up by
sharp fingers Ewan King on Piano, and Balkan bass master Viktor
Obsust...
Mulled wine
7.30-8.30 followed by eat as much as you like hot and cold buffet. Dress
swish and swanky prizes for best 20s,30s or 40s costume. Tables of two will have
to share, all tables allocated on arrival, so arrive on time for best seats.
Limited seating only so book now £60!
www.wegottickets.com or www.QuecumBar.co.uk
Tickets are
non refundable/exchangeable
JANUARY GIG
LIST
Thu
residency 1 January £5 after 8pm free before!
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
January
Spanish Nights Jazz Trio –
Multi talented/instrumental ensemble
Featuring
Nedka vocals, Bernie clarinet and sax and
Nedka is a 22
year old artist with a vocal repertoire consisting of both classical and jazz
works. She also plays violin, has a diploma in acting and writes plays.
Bernie Holden
known at Le QuecumBar for regular Tuesday night jam sessions but also well known
on London Jazz circuit and on the continent.
Adrian Carrio
is the highly talented young Spanish pianist from Oviedo North Spain on his
debut trip to
Sat 3
January
SUNDAY 4
JANUARY £8 cover charge
CABARET CAFÉ
STYLE SWINGING JAZZ AND BLUES
The fabulous
vocals of
CHARLOTTE
JAMES
A
show to remember! A cracking start to 2009. With a repertoire
stretching from Ella to Aretha this sassy songstress sets alight any crowd!
Table booking advised
Charlotte James having
recently finished touring Europe and the
Get
set for a swinging jazz and blues show!
Doors open at 6 food served
until 10 diners get preferential seating booking advised
MONDAY 5
JANUARY £5 cover charge
SPEAKEASY
NIGHT, VOCAL TREASURES OF THE CITY
Le QuecumBar
Money Crunching Mondays
Swing back to
1930/40s. Times were tough, money was scarce, music was great!
Vocals and piano from
THE BEST OF THE
BEST
With special
priced quality quaffing wine at just £11 a bottle to share with friends and just
£5 cover charge music 8.30 - 11
Open at 7
table bookings for diners - Please check our schedule for these special nights
www.quecumbar.co.uk
Tue 6
January
TUESDAYS
FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM
Jam
session led by rockin George Trebar on bass, a QuecumBar Allstar.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
January
Piano
lounge with Mike Head singing swinging and rockin
Thu
residency 8 January 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
January
Simon
Moore Gypsy Swing guitar duo playing Django
favourites
Sat 10
January
Stephane Grafitti - with
violin vixen Noreen Cullen and rocking vocals and guitar
from
Adrian Burns a night of Swing, Jazz, Classical, Gypsy and Celtic rocking
madness - a must see!
SUNDAY DAY 11
JANUARY 11A
Gypsy
Jazz and Beyond
JOHN WHEATCROFT
& ANDY
www.myspace.com/johnwheatcroft
Well known as
educators, John and Andy will be holding a joint masterclass before their
evening performance covering both soloing and rhythm techniques in depth. This
will be a real ‘hand-on’ workshop so bring your guitar and dive right
in.
Topics to be
covered include: Gypsy Jazz and conventional Jazz phrasing, Playing over the
changes, dynamics and expression, building vocabulary, establishing your voice,
creating effective rhythm parts and chord-soloing
techniques.
“John is an
incredible guitarist with an astonishing technique” – Gary
Potter
“Both as a
player and as an educator, John is the consummate professional” – John
Jorgenson
Tickets are
available at www.quecumbar.co.uk
SUNDAY EVE 11
JANUARY £10 (£13 on the
door)
Fronted by the
much in demand 19 year old Ben Holder, teenage violin sensation, who has
played on numerous top stages, such as The Royal Albert
Hall
DJANGOLOGY -
LIVE IN
Established
Gypsy Swing quartet from Derbyshire, Djangology has impressed venues with sell
out performances everywhere they go. They have played The Symphony Hall
and Radio 2’s Friday Night Is
Cutting Edge Contemporary
Gypsy Swing
JOHN WHEATCROFT
QUARTET
www.myspace.com/johnwheatcroft
John’s
incredible versatility as a player has been well known throughout the guitar
world for years but tonight he launches his new project inspired directly by the
style he loves the most, the music of Django Reinhardt and his contemporaries.
With a set that includes both original compositions and fascinating
re-arrangements of popular standards John takes the Django style right up to
date with his seamless integration of modern influences, techniques and
compositional devices, producing a sound that is rooted in the traditions of the
genre, but vital, forward thinking and highly original. Tonight’s line-up
features John’s old rhythm partner from John Jorgenson’s Quintet, the amazing
Andy
Tue 13
January
TUESDAYS
FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM
Jam
session led by rockin George Trebar on bass, a QuecumBar Allstar.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
January
Piano
lounge with Mike Head singing swinging and rockin
Thu 15
January
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
Janaury
Feabhean Kwest vintage
acoustic guitar ensemble swinging 20s, 30s, 40s,
Sat 17
January
Charles Alexander and Andy
Robinson a fine jazz guitar duo who do it all!
SUNDAY DAY 18
JANUARY £30
A CRACKER OF A
PRESENT FOR GUITAR PLAYERS!
GYPSY SWING
GUITAR SOLO & RHYTH
A RARE
OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN GYPSY SWING,
ON
SUN/
IN CELEBRATION
OF DJANGO REINHARDT’S BIRTHDAY 2009
"Back to the
Roots" Direct form
THE RITARY
GAGUENETTI TRIO
Favourites of
Le Q and world audiences, authentic French Sinti Gypsy
guitarists
Workshop and
Prestige Performance Concerts, they have played 606, Albert Hall and around the
globe at prestige events. Led by Sinti
Gypsy, Ritary who has been playing since
he was fourteen, a self-taught musician of immense talent following family
tradition and oozing pure
traditional Django Reinhardt Gypsy Swing. An authentic, international vibrant
and awesome trio. For 4 years they have delighted for Djangos birthday.
www.ritary.com
The focus
2009, traditional Gypsy Swing a musical journey that excites and delights global
audiences! These guys are the real deal, whether you've seen them before
or not. Ritary is accompanied by cousin Herve, one of the worlds best Gypsy
Swing rhythm players (shares Django’s birth date), a big celebration for us and
for them, supported by the fantastic rockin
Tickets from
www.wegottickets.com
or www.QuecumBar.co.uk
Doors open at 6 food until 8 diners get preferential seating allocated on
arrival
Tue 20
January
TUESDAYS
FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM
Jam
session led by rockin George Trebar on bass, a QuecumBar Allstar.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
January
Piano
lounge with Mike Head singing swinging and rockin
Thu 22
January
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
January
Swing 39 Gypsy
Swing Hot Club guitar ensemble
Sat 24
January
Melissa James sings smooth
jazz grooves with Miko Giedroyc on piano
SUNDAY 25
JANUARY £12
Gypsy
Swing, Tango & Blues
SARAH GILLESPIE
TRIO
Feat:
GILAD ATZ
A seasoned
performer _at_ Ronnie Scotts, 606 Club & the Vortex, Anglo-American songstress
Gillespie performs a combination of originals & standards with her dynamite
band featuring middle-eastern be-bop star, Gilad Atzmon on clarinet, accordion
& alto sax. Expect emotive ballads & raucous gypsy swing incorporating
pre-rock elements of blues, vaudeville & Balkan flourishes. Tonight she is
performing with Gilad Atzmon and Ben Bastin – double bass
www.sarahgillespie.com
www.gilad.co.uk
“Sarah’s
voice totally fills the room – extremely distinctive, smoky and seductive with a
bluesy edge.” Get
Rhythm
Tickets at www.wegottickets.com
or www.quecumbar.co.uk
£15 on the door
MONDAY 26
JANUARY £5 cover charge
SPEAKEASY
NIGHT, VOCAL TREASURES OF THE CITY
Le QuecumBar
Money Crunching Mondays
Swing back to
1930/40s. Times were tough, money was scarce, music was great!
Vocals and piano from
THE BEST OF THE
BEST
With special
priced quality quaffing wine at just £11 a bottle to share with friends and just
£5 cover charge music 8.30 - 11
Open at 7
table bookings for diners - Please check our schedule for these special nights
www.quecumbar.co.uk
Tue 27
January
TUESDAYS
FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM
Jam
session led by rockin George Trebar on bass, a QuecumBar Allstar.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
January
Piano
lounge with Mike Head singing swinging and rockin
Thu 29
January
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
January
Guitar
Sat 31
January
The
great voice of Goran Kay sings swing and popular favourites with piano
FEBRUARY GIG
LIST
SUNDAY 1
FEBRUARY £10
BALKAN
ACOUSTIC
ZIG
So much more
than music from
An
extraordinary experience of Gypsy vibes and true Eastern European soul,
performed with spirit and passion – this is ŽiG German-born violinist Gundula
could well have been raised in the Balkans, for her playing imparts the true
soul of Gypsy music, bursting with colour and passion, an explosion of
energy…Gundula drives this group with her spirit and
motivation.
Gundula Gruen
– violin, Zivorad Nikolic – accordion, Oliver Baldwin – double bass, Rastko
Rasic – Darbuka/percussion. They play a wonderful and virtuoso repertoire
of traditional Gypsy, folk and klezmer pieces from
ŽiG take their
audience on a voyage of discovery through
MONDAY 2
FEBRUARY £5 cover charge
SPEAKEASY
NIGHT, VOCAL TREASURES OF THE CITY
Le QuecumBar
Money Crunching Mondays
Swing back to
1930/40s. Times were tough, money was scarce, music was great!
Vocals and
piano from
THE BEST OF THE
BEST
With special
priced quality quaffing wine at just £11 a bottle to share with friends and just
£5 cover charge music 8.30 - 11
Open at 7
table bookings for diners - Please check our schedule for these special nights
www.quecumbar.co.uk
Tue 3
February
TUESDAYS
FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM
Jam
session led by rockin George Trebar on bass, a QuecumBar Allstar.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 4
February
Piano
lounge with Mike Head singing swinging and rockin
Thu 5
February
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 6
Febraury
Yoka
’Dutch Diva’ will wow you with her amazing and powerful voice and swinging
piano
Sat 7
Febraury
SUNDAY 8
FEBRUARY £8
“Adrenaline fuelled Romany
Jazz and swing”
RYTHME
FUTUR
A six
piece Gypsy band extravaganza!
New CD
Album Launch
“Yesterdays”
Rythme
Futur play a heady mix of swing and Django/Grappelli Hot Club with the sole
intention of entertaining and moving the audience with virtuosic improvisation.
The Members of the band have a wealth of experience having played with Lollo
Meyer, Angelo Debarre, Moreno, Liane Carrol, Alan Barnes to name but a few. RF
are George Trebar Bass, Baz Meyer, Simon Moore Guitars, Julie McKee Vocals, Andy
Aitchison Violin and special guest James Evans on Sax and Clarinet!! £12 on the
door - Doors open at 6 Tickets from www.wegottickets.com
or www.QuecumBar.co.uk
MONDAY 9
FEBRUARY £5 cover charge
SPEAKEASY
NIGHT, VOCAL TREASURES OF THE CITY
Le QuecumBar
Money Crunching Mondays
Swing back to
1930/40s. Times were tough, money was scarce, music was great!
Vocals and piano from
THE BEST OF THE
BEST
With special
priced quality quaffing wine at just £11 a bottle to share with friends and just
£5 cover charge music 8.30 - 11
Open at 7
table bookings for diners - Please check our schedule for these special nights
www.quecumbar.co.uk
Tue 10
February
TUESDAYS
FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM
Jam
session led by rockin George Trebar on bass, a QuecumBar Allstar.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 11
February
Piano
lounge with Mike Head singing swinging and rockin
Thu 12
February
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 13
February
Simon Moore
ensemble Gypsy Swing Hot Club guitar
VALENTINES
NIGHT
SATURDAY 14 FEBRUARY £5PP
COVER CHARGE
STEPHANE
GRAFITTI - with violin vixen
Noreen Cullen and rocking vocals and guitar
from
Adrian Burns a night of Swing, Jazz, Classical, Gypsy and Celtic musical
madness - a must see! Always sold out book early
VALENTINE
WEEKEND SPECIAL - SUN/
Direct From
Romantic
THE AURORE
QUARTET
£13
Social
security should be funding Aurore Quartet, young vibrant jazz manouchers, a
powerful anti depressant with two guitars and double bass who swing around the
captivating violin/vocals of Aurore Voilqué, she sings songs of Edith Piaf,
Henri Salvador and others all in her own cheeky way... A music jubilatoire which
breathes with purified sounds, packed with rhythms and diversification.
Reminding us of the
BE
PART OF LE Q RECORDS NEXT LIVE CD RECORDING ON
Tue 17
February
TUESDAYS
FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM
Jam
session led by rockin George Trebar on bass, a QuecumBar Allstar.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 18
February
Piano
lounge with Mike Head singing swinging and rockin
Thu
residency 19 February 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 20
February
Feabhean Kwest vintage
acoustic guitar ensemble swinging 20s, 30s, 40s,
Sat 21
February
Night
and Day swinging jazz a popular favourites with
piano
SUN/MON 22/23
FEBRUARY £15
THE MAN, THE
GUITAR LEGEND!
JOHN JORGENSON
QUINTET
Direct from
John is back –
always a sell out performance. A fantastic opportunity to see the living
legend, John Jorgenson, up close and personal with mega musicians in an intimate
atmosphere! Kevin Nolan rhythm guitar
(The Robin Nolan Trio), Charlie Chadwick, bass, Rick Reed, percussion and Jason
Anick violin. Known as one of the pioneers of the American Gypsy Swing
scene audiences are amazed by John's dazzling guitar work and mastery of the
clarinet with great vocals to match. An exciting total entertainer with
polish and style, whether playing his own accessible compositions or classic
standards. www.johnjorgenson.com.
The bands music is equally
romantic and ecstatic, played with virtuosity, soul and passion. Le
QuecumBar patron, member of the Desert Rose Band, the Hellecasters, and six-year
member of Elton John's band. Artists ranging from Barbra Streisand, Bonnie
Raitt to Earl Scruggs have sought him out for his legendary guitar
virtuosity. John portrayed Django Reinhardt in ‘Head in the Clouds’
starring Penelope Cruz and Charlize Theron, set in the 1930’s. He
has performed or recorded with the worlds Gypsy Swing masters, Bireli Lagrene,
Lollo Meier, Angelo Debarre,
In the words
of Elton John, "John
Jorgenson's guitar work is "brilliant, f***ing
brilliant!"
Doors
open at 6.00 pm food until 8.00pm. All tables allocated on arrival, diners
get preferential seating. Tickets at www.wegottickets.com
or our online shop www.quecumbar.co.uk
Tue 24
February
TUESDAYS
FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM
Jam
session led by rockin George Trebar on bass, a QuecumBar Allstar.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 25
February
Piano
lounge with Mike Head singing swinging and rockin
THURSDAY 26
FEBRUARY £7
Absinthe World
and Jazz music night, 3rd Series, presents, directly from
Nano Stern and
friends
An incredibly gifted performer, composer, arranger, storyteller
and multi-instrumentalist, Nano has developed a unique and eclectic fusion of
traditional Latin American and European folk music, along with modern rock and
folk.
"When he sings you listen,
even if you don't understand Spanish, because it feels like the truth." - Andrew
Cronshaw
At
just 23 years old, Nano's second album, Voy Y Vuelvo, recently won the award for
best album in the Chilean Journalists' Choice Awards (APES). It was also
nominated for the best pop and songwriting album for the Altazor
Awards; the Chilean Grammys. He has supported and performed with Chico Cesar
(
In
the 2008 European summer, Nano returned to headline the Viljandi Music Festival
in
Tonight he will be
performing with guest musicians TBC. A rare opportunity
to
watch Chilean and other
South American and Folk traditions live at Le
Quecumbar.
For
more,
see www.nanostern.com and www.myspace.com/fernandostern.
Tickets from
www.wegottickets.com
or www.quecumbar.co.uk
£10 on the door.
Doors open at
6 food until 10 diners get preferential seating allocated on
arrival
Fri 27
February
Nuages a Trois
Gypsy Swing Hot Club guitar ensemble
Sat 28
February
Charles Alexander and Andy
Robinson a fine jazz guitar duo who do it all!
MARCH GIG
LIST
SUNDAY 1 MARCH
£10
Chic Parisian
30's society soiree - cafe cabaret with the
enchanting
FLEUR DE
PARIS
Led by
mesmerising chanteuse LO POLIDORO with evocative EDITH PIAF style vocals and
charm. “Be transported to a more elegant era, a unique atmosphere that
provides an irresistible combination of live music, great food and hospitality
in a setting as alluring as a coquette’s boudoir.” A sparkling night of
authentic Parisian swinging society cafe music with the chic Fleur de Paris,
London-based quartet specializing in the old French café & music-hall styles
of pre & post war chanson & musette. This rich and evocative strand of
twentieth century music is brought to life by the beautiful and charming voice
of chanteuse Lo Polidoro, accompanied by the accordion and
piano of Christian Dupont,
the violin of Kirsten Hammond and the guitar of Martin
Brown.
Well-loved favourites and
lesser-known gems from such names as: Charles Trenet, Yves
Montand, Andre Claveau
& Edith Piaf are interspersed with musette waltzes and swing
tunes,
dating
from the 1890s to the 1950s. Et que vive la chanson francaise!
http://www.fleurdeparis.co.uk
All musicians have performed for a wide range of audiences throughout
Europe & beyond, in
settings as diverse as the
BBC, Glastonbury Festival, Wimbledon Tennis
Championships,
Cheltenham Festival, Savoy
Hotel, Barbican Centre, Royal Festival Hall.
Open
at 6pm food will be available until 10 all tables allocated on arrival, diners
get preferential seating.
Doors
open at 6pm tickets at www.wegottickets.com or our online shop
www.quecumbar.co.uk £12 ON THE DOOR
WEEKLY
QUECUMBAR GIGS
MONDAY
7.00-12.00 £5 cover charge
LE QUECUMBAR
MONEY CRUNCHING MONDAYS
SPEAKEASY
NIGHT, VOCAL TREASURES OF THE CITY
Swing back to
1930/40s. Times were tough, money was scarce, music was
great!
Vocals and
piano from
THE BEST OF THE
BEST
With special
priced quality quaffing wine at just £11 a bottle to share with friends and just
£5 cover charge music 8.30 - 11
Open at 7
table bookings for diners – Not available on Monday concert
nights
TUESDAY 7.00-12.00 FREE ALL
NIGHT
FREE SIZZLING
GYPSY SWING JAM
QuecumBar & Jam, the
UKs best sizzling Gypsy Jam session. You saw Johnny Depp in
Chocolate
play Django's Minor Swing. Now see and hear it
live
Bring
your instrument and join the hot club sound
WEDNESDAY 7.00-12.00 FREE
FOR MEMBERS AND BEFORE 8pm
FOR
NON MEMBERS AFTER 8pm £5 pp COVER CHARGE
Piano Bar with
Mike Head "Left Bank Blues" Swing piano vocals
THURSDAY 7.00-12.00 FREE
FOR MEMBERS AND BEFORE 8pm
FOR
NON MEMBERS AFTER 8pm £5 pp COVER CHARGE
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.
FRIDAY
6.00-12.00 FREE FOR MEMBERS AND BEFORE 8pm
FOR
NON MEMBERS AFTER 8pm £5 pp COVER CHARGE
Swing Time with
various artists including vocals and instrumentals
SATURDAY 6.00-12.00 FREE
FOR MEMBERS AND BEFORE 8pm
FOR
NON MEMBERS AFTER 8pm £5 pp COVER CHARGE
Jazzmatazz
various vocalists & instrumentalists with Swing/Jazz/Hot
Club
SUNDAY &
some MONDAYS
Individually
priced world class Prestige Performance
Concerts from Gypsy Swing, Balkan and Flamenco plus workshops and other special
musical events.
Monthly
Music Residency
FIRST SATURDAY
OF THE MONTH
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!
Le QuecumBar
VIP Membership £60
at our online
shop www.quecumbar.co.uk
FOR
PHILANTHROPISTS, FRIENDS, FANS AND SUPPORTERS
of both the
bar and live world-class gypsy swing music and other live music and to show
their appreciation of the good things in life.
Membership fees help to
support and maintain live music and those who perform it, and assists us in
bringing to Le QuecumBar world class gypsy swing
ensembles.
Free entry for
VIP members and half price cover charge for 2 guests on non event nights
(excludes special events and Prestige
Performances).
Preferential
dining seating at Prestige Performance Concerts for arrivals by
6.30pm
Free bottle of
house wine when dining with three others, available Monday to Thursday.
Excl. special events (minimum – four main courses)
Bottle club:
50% off a bottle of house spirits. Sit with friends, free-pour your own
drinks just pay for mixers.
Bring your
favourite wine and pay just £7.50 corkage
Introduce a
friend scheme: for every new member you bring to us we'll give you a free bottle
of champagne to drink on the premises.
To avail of
VIP privileges, show your card to one of our staff on
arrival.
Many
thanks and regards
Sylvia Rushbrooke~Proprietaire
Le QuecumBar &
Brasserie
“London’s world premier Gypsy Swing venue”
42-44 Battersea
High St
London SW11 3HX
0207 787 2227
info_at_quecumbar_dot_co_dot_uk
All music listed on www.quecumbar.co.uk
and blog at www.myspace.com/lequecumbar
Home of Le Q Records capturing live moments of musical magic
Unique live
music venue specialising in promoting
Django Reinhardt - Gypsy Swing and
those who perform it. -
A style born in 30's Paris drawing on nearly 2000
years of gypsy culture.
Proud to have the support and approval of our world
class musician patrons:
Angelo Debarre
French Gypsy.
John Jorgenson
USA
Dave Kelbie
UK
John Etheridge
UK
Lollo Meier Dutch
Gypsy
Robin Nolan
Holland
Hank Marvin UK
Andreas Oberg
Sweden
Stephane Wrembel
France
Ritary Gaguenetti French
Gypsy
Biel Ballester Trio
Spain
Gary Potter
UK
Moreno French
Gypsy