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GUITARISTS are just like chickens. Actually they’re not, I just wanted to get your attention, but now that I think about it there are some similarities (and we’re not just talking about Keef Richards’ legs) especially when it comes to pecking order, which goes something like this. At the lower lev- els there are those guitarists who are revered by the public and above them are the guitarists who are revered by the guitarists who are revered by the public. Higher still are the guitarists who are revered by the guitarists who are revered by other guitarists and the public. At the very top are the guitarists who are revered by the guitarists who are revered by... you probably get the picture. Among those that occupy these stratospheric levels is the extraordinary Andalusian flamenco guitarist Juan Martín. Two years ago Juan walked onto the Level 3 stage at Cardiff’s St David’s Hall armed with nothing more than a Spanish guitar and proceeded to mesmerise the assembled throng with a performance of consummate musicianship. So extraordinary was that performance that, two hours later if a representative from The Guinness Book been present, a new world record for ‘number of dropped jaws in a venue not exceeding 300 ca- pacity’ would easily have been set. Not only did the audience enjoy the performance, so did Juan, who immediately requested a return gig. On May 18th that request will finally be granted as Juan returns to the venue as part of the Roots Unearthed series. This time round, in addition to his guitar, he’ll be accompanied by a spectacular line-up of flamenco dancers and singers includ- ing Salvador ‘El Tigre’ Moreno, a man often re- ferred to as “the Fred Astaire of flamenco”. Em- bracing classical, jazz and modern harmonies while upholding the great flamenco tradition, Juan Martín’s troupe is at the vanguard of mod- ern flamenco. Future gigs at St David’s Hall also include the stunning Hebridean singer Julie Fowlis on Tue 15 June (accompanied by a band to die for) and Brit- ish folk legends The Waterson Family who will be appearing as part of the Welsh Proms on Tue 20 July. Watch this space.
Buzz also recommends
The Bad Shepherds. Adrian Edmondson’s
hugely entertaining punk-folk combo return with support from Moongazer and Ella Edmondson. Pontardawe Arts Centre. (Thurs 13)
Belshazzar’s Feast. Unexpected but highly ad- dictive blend of folk, classical and music hall from Paul Sartin and Paul Hutchinson. Halfpenny Folk Club. Oldwalls, Gower. (Sun 16)
Debbie McClatchy. Highly respected Appala- chian banjo player and singer. Llantrisant Folk Club. Pontyclun. (Wed 19)
Please send your folk and roots listings to
listings@buzzmag.co.uk or phone them in to 029 2022 7677
BUZZ 58
events
Centre, Roath, Cardiff. 6.30- 7.30pm. Info 029 2048 3344. Extend The Gate Arts Centre, Roath, Cardiff. 12.45-1.45pm, £30 per term. Info 029 2048 3344.
Gate Youth Theatre
Foundation The Gate Arts Centre, Roath, Cardiff. 5- 6.30pm, £60 per term. Info 029 2048 3344.
Gitananda Yoga St David's
Uniting Church, Pontypridd. 7-8.30pm, free. Info 01443 408065.
Ladies' Bellydance Class
Burleigh Academy, Newport. 10.30am-12.30pm, £5. Info 01633 262002.
May Dance Cafe The Gate
Arts Centre, Roath, Cardiff. 8.30-11pm, £2. Info 029 2048 3344. Featuring contemporary and ballroom dance demos.
Nia Technique Drop-In
Class Vitality Health Club, Cardiff. 7.10-8.10pm, £4.50). Info 07963 367077. Pilates Conway Road Methodist Church, Cardiff. 6.15- 7.15pm, £6/£25 for block of five classes. Info 07872 306745. Salsa The Gate Arts Centre, Roath, Cardiff. 7.30-9.30pm, £48/£42. Info 029 2048 3344.
Salsa Classes Walkabout,
Cardiff. 7.30pm. Info 07875 369418.
SeeWales Sightseeing Day Tour: Mines, Mountains & A Single Malt National
Museum & Gallery, Cardiff (pickup point). 9am-5.30pm, 10% discount if you present this magazine. Info 029 2022 7227 / www.seewales.com .
Swansea Bay Film Festival
Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sun 16)
Taster Session Boulders, St
Catherine's Park, Cardiff. 7-9pm, £15. Info 0845 0347791.
Technique Coaching
Boulders, St Catherine's Park, Cardiff. 7.30-9.30pm, £55 (two weeks). Info 0845 0347791.
Yoga With Valerie Price John
Bruno Fitness Centre, Penarth. 1-2pm. Info info@ johnbrunofitness.com .
Yoga With Valerie Price
Llandough War Memorial, Cardiff. 8-9.30pm. Info yoga@ vcprice.demon.co.uk .
WEDNESDAY 12
Bob's Quiz Jilly’s Bar, Keppoch Street Roath, Cardiff. 8.30pm, £1 entry. Info 029 2049 4697.
Buffalo Boutique Buffalo,
Cardiff. 7pm, £3/£2.50 NUS. Info 029 2034 5144. Independent and vintage cloth- ing for sale. Bob's Quiz Jilly’s Bar, Keppoch Street Roath, Cardiff. 8.30pm, £1 entry. Info 029 2049 4697.
Ceroc Dance Class The Gate
Arts Centre, Roath, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £7/£5 NUS. Info 029 2048 3344.
Children’s Art Club
Washington Gallery, Penarth. 4- 5pm. Info 029 2071 2100.
Growing English Roses
Rhondda Heritage Park. 2-4pm, free (book in advance). Info 01443 682036. Afternoon talk with Mike Thompson of the Rhondda Rose Society.
Improvers Contemporary
Dance The Gate Arts Centre, Roath, Cardiff. 7.30-8.30pm. Info 029 2048 33446.
Nia Dance For Health &
Healing Community College, High St, Cowbridge. 1-3pm, £48 (10 weeks). Info 07963 367077. Pilates The Gate Arts Centre, Roath, Cardiff. 11.30am-1.30pm + 5.30-7.30pm. Info 029 2048 3344.
Prue Thimbleby Riverside
Warehouse, Cardiff. 10am- 12pm. Info 029 2048 7850.
SeeWales Sightseeing Tour:
Romans, Rivers And Ruins
National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff (pickup point). 9am- 5.30pm, 10% discount if you present this magazine. Info 029 2022 7227 / www.seewales.com .
Shine Drama Class For
Adults The Beacon Centre, St Mellons, Cardiff. 8-9.30pm, £3. Info 07793 885316.
Swansea Bay Film Festival
Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sun 16)
Taster Session Boulders, St
Catherine's Park, Cardiff. 7-9pm, £15. Info 0845 0347791.
Yoga With Valerie Price
Insole Court, Llandaff, Cardiff. 7-8.30pm. Info yoga@vcprice. demon.co.uk . Zumba Blackwood Miners Institute. 7.15-8.15pm, £4 per session. Info 01495 227206.
THURSDAY 13
An Evening With Malcolm
Parr Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £3. Info 01792 463980. Tales, jokes and anecdotes from Swansea-based raconteur.
Athletic Nia Technique Drop-In Class Vitality Health
Club, Cardiff. 8.15-9.15pm, £4.50. Info 07963 367077.
Becky Adams St Mellons
Community Education Centre, Cardiff. 10am-12pm. Info 029 2048 7850.
Bob's Big Quiz Umm...,
Cathays Terrace, Cardiff. 8.30pm, £1 entry. Info TBC!.
Ceroc Dance Class Cwmfelin
Social Club, Mansleton, Swansea. 7.45pm, £6/£4 DVLA or NUS. Info cerocsouthwales@ googlemail.com.
Chapter Maibock Beer
Festival Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2030 4400. Annual festival wherein you can drink awesome German beers and probably eat some sausages as well. See Food News. (Until Sat 15)
Children’s Art Club
Washington Gallery, Penarth. 4- 5pm. Info 029 2071 2100.
Introduction To Climbing
Courses Boulders, St Catherine's Park, Cardiff. 7.30- 9.30pm, £80 (three weeks). Info 0845 0347791.
Jazz For Fun Langstone
Village Hall, Old Chepstow Rd, Newport. 6-8pm, £10/£5 unwaged. Info 07806 625717. *Music Quiz Y Fuwch Goch, Cardiff. 8.30pm, £1. Info 029 2023 2199. Monthly series of pop quizzes held here – this is its first birthday. DC Gates comperes.
Nia Dance For Health &
Healing Albert Rd Methodist Church, Penarth. 12.30-2pm, £48 (10 weeks). Info 07963 367077.
Plasnewydd Friends & Neighbours Group St. Peter’s
Youth & Community Hall. Roath, Cardiff. 2-3.30pm. Info 029 2048 5722. Poker Night The Ship Inn, Barry. 7.30pm, free. Info 01446 729060.
Reiki Training Albert Rd
Methodist Church, Penarth. 10am-12pm, £48 (10 weeks). Info 07963 367077.
SeeWales Sightseeing Day Tour: Golden Gower National
Museum & Gallery, Cardiff (pickup point). 9am-5.30pm, 10% discount if you present this magazine. Info 029 2022 7227 / www.seewales.com .
Snooker Legends St David’s
Hall, Cardiff. 7.15pm, £12.50- £16. Info 029 2087 8444. Featuring Jimmy White, Ken Doherty, Cliff Thorburn and Alex Higgins. I’m putting a gig on in Buffalo this evening and will not be surprised to see the Hurricane turn up and neck all
their cheapest vodka.
Swansea Bay Film Festival
Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sun 16)
Torfaen Open Mic Panteg
House, Griffithstown, nr Pontypool 7pm, £2. Info 01495 753629. Poetry, prose and music celebrating the Gwanwyn Festova; with the help of Age Concern and Help The Aged.
FRIDAY 14
Aikido Village Hall, Heol Syr Lewis, Morganstown. 8-10pm. Info 029 2048 5303.
BBQ & Beer Festival Bunch
Of Grapes, Pontypridd. 6.30pm. Info 01443 402934. (Until Sun 16)
Cardiff Aikikai The Dojo,
Roath, Cardiff. 6.30-10pm. Info
mcaluan@cardiffaikikai.co.uk .
Chapter Maibock Beer
Festival Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2030 4400. (Until Sat 15)
Lunchtime Talk: Lasting Impressions – Selected Works From Highlights Of Impressionism National
Museum & Gallery, Cardiff.
Jon Chase, a student and sometime rapper based in Cardiff,
will be at Swansea’s
Waterfront on Mon 31 teaching kids about
science and industry... through rapping!
1.05pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. Talk by Anne Pritchard.
Newport Photographic Club
Skip Jennings Hall, Maindee, Newport. 7.30pm. Info 01633 400685.
Nia Dance For Health &
Healing Palmerston Adult Education Centre, Barry. £48 (10 weeks). Info 07963 367077. Pilates 183 Kings Road, Canton, Cardiff. 6-8pm, £4. Info 07774 601544 / www. serenhealth.co.uk .
SeeWales Sightseeing Day Tour: A Welcome To Wales
National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff (pickup point). 9am- 5.30pm. 10% discount if you present this magazine. Info 029 2022 7227 / www.seewales.com .
SeeWales Sightseeing Day Tour: Mines, Mountains & A Single Malt National
Museum & Gallery, Cardiff (pickup point). 9am-5.30pm, 10% discount if you present this magazine. Info 029 2022 7227 / www.seewales.com .
Summer Sessions The
Riverfront, Newport. 5-11pm, free. Info 01633 656757. Live acoustic music, other perform- ers, boutique stalls once a month.
Swansea Bay Film Festival
Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sun 16)
Tango Argentine Chapter
Arts Centre, Canton, Cardiff. 7.30-8.45pm, £7/£4. Info 029 2023 7332.
Under-18s Night Boulders,
St Catherine's Park, Cardiff. 5-6.30 + 7.30-9pm. Info 0845 0347791.
SATURDAY 15
Aberaman & the Tour De France: Cyclists From Wales
National History Museum, St Fagans. 3pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. A talk by Stuart
Stanton about Jimmy Michael and the Linton brothers, who were Welsh cycling stars in the late 19th century.
Amateur Boxing Night
Queens Hall, Narberth. 7.30pm, £6 adv. Info 01834 861212. Courtesy of St. Clears Amateur Boxing Club.
A Night At The Museum!
National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 6.30pm, £2. Info 01792 638950. Explore the Museum after hours as it comes alive with fun activities, story- telling, music and a family film.
BBQ & Beer Festival Bunch
Of Grapes, Pontypridd. 6.30pm. Info 01443 402934. (Until Sun 16)
Car Boot Sale Gelynos Farm,
Argoed. 2pm, £4 (cars)/£7 (vans or double pitch). Info 07917 275886.
Cat Weatherill: Dancing On My Own Foyer, Wales
Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 12pm, free. Info 08700 402000. A Beyond The Border storytell- ing event.
Chapter Maibock Beer
Festival Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2030 4400. (Finishes today)
Chris Needs & Friends
Torch Theatre, Milford Haven. 7.30pm,
£13.50/£11.50. Info 01646 695267.
Day Trip To The Moon
Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 23)
& Natural Nuno Craft In
The Bay, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am- 4.30pm, £90 (two days). Info 029 2048 4611. With Claire Cawte. On tomorrow also.
Gas Giants Techniquest,
Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 23)
Gnostic Institute Lecture Series 2 Quaker Meeting
House, Charles Street, Cardiff. Info 029 2022 9817.
It’s Electric Techniquest,
Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 23)
Roath Real Food Market
Mackintosh Sports Club Car Park, Roath, Cardiff. 9.30am- 1pm, free. Info 029 2022 7982.
SeeWales Sightseeing Tour: Romans, Rivers And Ruins
National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff (pickup point). 9am- 5.30pm, 10% discount if you present this magazine. Info 029 2022 7227 / www.seewales.com .
Swansea Bay Film Festival
Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sun 16)
Technology In the Iron Age
National History Museum, St Fagans. 11.30am-12.30pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. Welsh talk for the first half hour, then an English talk.
The Gate Community
Chorus The Gate Arts Centre, Roath, Cardiff. 10am-12pm. Info 029 2048 3344.
Under-10s & Under-13s Learn To Climb Courses
Boulders, St Catherine's Park, Cardiff. 10-11.30am + 12- 1.30pm. Info 0845 0347791.
Eco-Colour
SUNDAY 16
BBQ & Beer Festival Bunch
Of Grapes, Pontypridd. 6.30pm. Info 01443 402934. (Finishes today)
Bridgend Undercover Car Boot Sale Multistorey Car
Park, Bridgend Town Centre. 2pm, free (selling cars £6; sell-
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