Livermead Cliff Hotel

Django Chutney have been described as a virtuosic gypsy-jazz ‘manouche et trois’, with equal parts due respect for the genre, unruly chaotic energy, and a huge dose of tongue-in-cheek humour.

Combining tightly woven three part vocal harmonies reminiscent of 30’s and 40’s American vocal groups the Mill’s Brothers and the Ink Spots; ridiculous guitar show-offery that draws as much from Django Reinhardt as it does from Guthrie Govan; Double bass solo’s that drag Pop’s Fosters slap technique kicking and screaming into the 21st century; and a repertoire that’s seemingly firmly rooted in the 30’s Hot Club era, but will suddenly transport you through decades and styles, from New Orleans jazz, to Chicago blues and Parisian Musette, effortlessly, respectfully, but most importantly: with true joie de vivre!

An infectious love of performing – whether its jazz, blues, folk or Black Sabbath – has helped propel this trio into a non-stop run of shows around the festivals, pubs and jazz clubs of the UK, Europe and Japan!

Blues Music Award Winner Giles Robson scored a significant victory in the live entertainment world when his intimate & acoustic “Up Close With The Blues” show sold out 10 nights at the renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival. This was no small feat. The festival is the third most competitive ticket selling environment in the world after the Olympics and the World Cup, featuring over fifty one thousand performances of over three and a half thousand shows....

“When Ma Rainey come to town, Folks from anyplace, miles aroun’, From Cape Giradeau, Poplar Bluff, Flocks in to hear Ma do her stuff.”

Ma Rainey, the mother of the blues, was a trailblazer in so many ways. She was known for her deep-throated voice and mesmerising stage presence that drew packed audiences and sold hit records in the early 20th Century. Join Rainey’s Revue, a stunning 5-piece band, for a captivating journey through the music of the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s., featuring Ma Rainey’s iconic songs and a handpicked selection of tunes from that golden era....

All couples will have their differences of opinion, but how often will such differences lead to the composition of a new song, and then a whole album? Dave Wilson and Kip Winter have very different backgrounds – his in a small Lincolnshire market town and hers in an itinerant forces family, living in four separate countries by the age of six. Thus each had their own concept of “home”....

Eddi Reader and her husband, John Douglas, are back on the road as a duo again following last year’s highly successful tour. This time, as promised, they have their newly recorded debut album, as a duo. The shows will feature songs from the new album, some songs from both Eddi & Johns rich and varied catalogue, as well as a few surprises....

Tom Waters, the young rising star in the world of rhythm & blues, jazz, funk, blues, Latin and roots music, and his band are joining forces with Aussie guitar legend Geoff Achison for an exhilarating one-of-a-kind experience. Tom Waters is a graduate of the prestigious Royal Academy of Music in London who has recorded or played with legends like The Rolling Stones, Jeff Beck, George Thorogood, Ray Davies and the BB King All Stars. His list of collaborators reads like a who’s who of rock ’n’ roll royalty, and he’s also a regular with Jools Holland’s R&B Orchestra....

Sarah McQuaid’s lush, velvety voice combines with her engaging personality and “brilliant musicianship” (fRoots) on acoustic and electric guitars, keyboards and (occasionally) drum to create a truly immersive experience. Her live performances are full of warmth, wit, and intimacy, and have earned her loyal followings on both sides of the Atlantic. Born in Spain, raised in Chicago, holding dual Irish and American citizenship and now settled in rural England, she brings the eclecticism of her background to her “captivating, unorthodox songwriting” (PopMatters) and choice of material....

The Whirlybirds fronted by multi award winning Stevie Watts (Secret Affair, Steve Winwood), Grant Allardyce (drums) and Olly Knight Smith (guitar) deliver a powerful blend of vintage funk, and deep soul drenched grooves driven by the unmistakable sound of the Hammond organ. The UK based trio feature powerhouse vocals from Shanade. Together they make music which is infectious, heartfelt and seriously funky!...

Guitarist John Etheridge enjoys a huge reputation in the jazz world. A dizzyingly virtuosic master of his instrument, he is one of a handful of players who can claim to have helped shape the character of modern jazz guitar, and has been described by legendary fellow fretsman Pat Metheny as ‘one of the best guitarists in the world’. His career has seen collaborations with classical guitarist John Williams, the groundbreaking jazz-fusion collective Soft Machine and he was the longstanding guitarist of choice for jazz icon Stephane Grappelli....