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STUDIO NEAR YOU Andy Young is a designer silversmith living and working in Tonbridge and he is among the local artists taking part in this year’s South East Open Studios. His interest in jewellery started with his travels through Ethiopia where, he says, some of Africa rubbed off on his soul. Originally a postman, Andy started his work with silver at the Adult Education College in Tunbridge Wells and now works as a full-time silversmith and jeweller.
“Silver is the medium I had been waiting for. I can express my creative ideas drawing on the organic shapes of rivers I canoe and natural textures of stone and bark,” he says. In his own words, Andy’s unique jewellery says: “I am not in your tribe!” It is designed to be worn by the brave! Andy loves the challenge and design work of commissions and creating special things for people to wear and you can visit his studio and see him at work as part of this year’s South East Open Studios. • To fi nd out more about open studios, workshops, commissions and events call Andy on 01732 362688. To see his work, visit
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LivingJewellery
The Good Gig Guide
This month Gary Collins looks forward to a summer of jazz on The Pantiles, some fi ne US Blues from two virtuosos and a guitarist of the highest order Contact Gary Collins via
@tnlivecouk GUY TORTORA AND LITTLE THEATRE GUILD WEEKEND AT THE OAST
Veteran award-winning actor Sir Ian McKellen visited the Oast Theatre in Tonbridge in his role as President of the Little Theatre Guild. The theatre was hosting the Guild’s National Conference, which was attended by 60 plus members from all over the country. While there, Sir Ian attended a performance of the Oast Theatre production of Loot by Joe Orton as well as the Guild’s Annual General Meeting and Open Forum, together with a presentation of short excerpts from four one-act plays written by Oast Theatre members. As part of the programme for the weekend’s events, the Theatre ran three workshops for delegates – From Page to Stage by Phil Porter, a Shakespeare workshop by professional actor, Graham Ashe, and a wardrobe workshop by the ladies of the Oast’s wardrobe team.
Photograph by Judy Beer
BEN TYZACK The Beacon, Tunbridge Wells, Friday, 13th June Any fan of the Blues will want to make sure that they have this date free in their diary. The Beacon in Tunbridge Wells is host to two fi ne US Blues guitarists as part of their now regular once a month Friday Blues evening. These musicians favour the Mississippi/Delta style of playing using mainly acoustic instruments with plenty of slide activity. This is a rare chance to see these two virtuosos playing together, as they normally play separately with their own backing. Tickets are £6 at the door, which is great value for musicians of this calibre. • Call the Beacon on 01892 524252 for details.
THE SUMMER JAZZ SEASON – Hooked on Classics BRITTENS CHOICE
Tonbridge Philharmonic Society, St Stephen’s Church, Tonbridge, Saturday, 21st June, 7.30pm The Proms get local! Tonbridge Philharmonic Society is performing a programme of ‘Last Night’ style pieces at its fi nal concert of the current season. Long- standing (and now retiring) conductor Robin Morrish, turns soloist in a performance of Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending and we will also be treated to Parry’s Blest Pair of Sirens, Coates’ Dambusters March, and a selection of other Proms favourites. Of course there will be a fi nale of Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance March No.1 – and it’s a sure bet the audience will be joining in with Land of Hope and Glory! Tickets are priced at £15 for adults, £12 for over-60s and £7 for students,
and are available in advance from Brittens Music in Tunbridge Wells and Wolfi t Pet Shop and Country Garden Florist in Tonbridge. You can also buy e-tickets from the society’s website,
www.tonphil.org.uk • Brittens Music, Grove Hill Road, Tunbridge Wells TN1 1RZ, call 01892 526659 or visit
www.brittensmusic.co.uk
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JAZZ ON THE PANTILES The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, every Thursday from June 5th Due to a resoundingly successful 2013 season, Jazz on The Pantiles returned with Jazz Lite throughout May, which provided a wonderful tempting taster for the main season which runs from 5th June until September, when Jazz Lite returns for the month. The scene is generally packed with people eating, drinking and listening to the cool vibes from The Ragged Trousers, The Duke of York or any of the others venues that line The Pantiles.
NIGEL BAGGE
The Anchor, Sevenoaks, Wednesday, 4th June Around six years ago my son came in from a trip down town. “Where have you been?” I asked. “Nothing,” came the typical grumpy teenage reply. “Well, actually I saw this guy playing guitar, you would have liked him.” “Was he any good?” I continued. “He was really good.” “What did he look like”? “He was wearing a cowboy hat.” That instantly told me that my son had witnessed Nigel Bagge one of Kent’s top guitarists. Playing with a variety of other acts, Nigel is an electric Blues guitarist of the highest order. On this occasion, he is playing with Blues Harp ace, Eddie Armer. • Call the pub on 01732 454898 for information.
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