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John Illsley (Dire Straits) and new band • 3 Nov • Pontardawe Arts Centre
Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight 25 Nov • Llandaff Cathedral London Concertante is one of
the finest
chamber ensembles in the country, its players brought together through a shared passion for chamber music. The group has the rare ability to combine flexibility of instrumental grouping and consistently maintain superb artistic endeavour. With an enviable array of critical acclaim, a stunning selection of recordings on such prestigious labels as Chandos, Toccata Classics and Harmonia Mundi, and performances throughout
the
UK and Europe, London Concertante rightfully claims its position at the forefront of classical performers in the UK.
Prebendal House, Llandaff, CF5 2LA Tel. 07904 199261 |
www.llandaffcathedral.org.uk
John Illsley is a stellar artist, no two ways about it. A founder member of Dire Straits, he was also the only one, along with Mark Knopfler, to last the full course. His bass riffs and general musicianship contributed much to the band’s hallmark sound. For those who weren’t born then or lived much of the 70s, 80s and 90s in a cave, Dire Straits were a globetastic hit. To say they were successful is like saying a zebra is rather stripey. They spent a staggering 1,100 weeks on the UK album charts. They sold over 120 million records. They picked up awards galore – Grammies, Brits, MTV Video Awards, an Ivor Novello – and they were the first band to sell over 1,000,000 copies of a CD. When Dire Straits finally split in 1995 solo careers beckoned. For John, though also an accomplished artist, this was a given. He had already released two solo albums and, after a period of time off, he was back in the studio hard at work on another. Now, with six solo albums in hand, he’s off on the road again with a brand new five piece. Excitingly the line up features some of the best players in the business. Steve Smith takes on keyboards (Robert Plant, Pete Townsend, Steve Harley), Stuart Ross presides over drums (Mark Owen, Nik Kershaw, Chesney Hawkes), and Jess Greenfield ably provides backing vocals (Rod Stewart, Take That, Noel Gallagher).
Herbert Street, Pontardawe, SA8 4ED Tel. 01792 863722 |
npttheatres.co.uk/pontardawe/
Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours Exhibition • Until 4 Nov • Albany Gallery
The RI exhibition at The Albany Gallery in Cardiff opens on Thursday 12 October, until Saturday 4 November. With more than 20 RI Members taking part, this show incorporates differing styles and a variety of subject matter ranging from traditional watercolour painting to more contemporary work in various water-soluble media such as gouache and acrylic.
74b Albany Road, Cardiff, CF24 3RS Tel. 029 2048 7158
www.albanygallery.com
Joe Brown Solo Show - ‘Just Joe’. Plus Special Guest Henry Gross • 18 Nov • Princess Royal Theatre
The cheeky chappie with the cockney accent has forded the tides of change, weathered the decades and bridged assorted musical genres with a stellar aplomb unrivalled. His capacity to impress and amaze never falters. And now, following a mega successful trial run last year, Joe embarks on a major outing by HIMSELF, his first National solo tour. No band, no supplementary backup musicians, no dancing girls - just Joe Brown, unadulterated, upfront and personal. Kicking off in October this year, the tour runs until March 2018 encompassing a staggering 69 dates. Not bad for a man in his mid seventies and testament to his enduring popularity over the years. Of course Joe Brown MBE is well known for being one of the UK’s original rock ‘n’ roll guitar pioneers. More recently, since The Concert For George, he’s become the leading light and staunch champion of the ukulele. His history is unique and remarkable. From the days of music hall and growing up in an East End pub through the skiffle era of Lonnie Donegan then jumping, almost overnight, into rock’n’roll, Joe’s seen it all. Keith Richards respects him, George Harrison loved him, the Beatles supported him, Mark Knopfler plays with him…the man is unique. He’s been a radio star, a TV personality, an actor and, not least, the head of a musical dynasty. To say this man has a few stories is an understatement - and on this tour he’s going to tell them! Anecdotes and the odd joke or two will be interspersed with some of the great music that has made Joe such a sought after performer today. And, if that weren’t enough, he’s got an old friend along too. Special Guest for the night will be guitar maestro Henry Gross. No slouch himself at the odd drollery and raconteuring (think Jackie Mason of the beat age), Henry was the lead guitarist, singer and founder of hit US group Sha Na Na. He was also the youngest musician to appear at Woodstock. To say he’s a superlative musician would be an understatement.
Civic Centre, Port Talbot, Castell-nedd Port Talbot, SA13 1PJ Tel. 01639 763214 |
npttheatres.co.uk/princessroyal/
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