ONE of Britain’s must-see roots acts brings a tantalising toe-tapping treat of Celtic music without borders to The Stables this week.
If you didn’t know what Breton fest-noz, French mazurka and Galician muinera were before, you will after seeing Jamie Smith’s Mabon on March 6.
On the same night Australia’s first lady of jazz singing, Janet Seidel, brings her trio for a performance that will range from jazz standards and pop songs of the past to Latin American influenced tunes.
A firm Radio 2 favourite that Gary Barlow referred to as “one to watch”, Peter Grant is a 24-year-old Yorkshireman that recorded most of his new album while sleeping on a floor.
His debut album made the Top 10, achieved gold status and his soulful tones have been likened to Adele. You can see him play at the Jim Marshall Auditorium on March 8.
At the time of going to press there were tickets available for national treasure and Jools Holland star Ruby Turner’s show on March 9.
Lynne Hanson is a happy-go-lucky soulful storyteller loved all over the world that describes her style as “porch music with a little Texan red dirt”, performing on Stage 2 on Friday.
Explore six decades of distinctive swing music on Saturday (March 10) – Sir John Dankworth’s ‘What The Dickens?’ is the story of The Dankworth Seven leading to today’s Generation Big Band.
The Steve Gifford Band appeal to those that like songwriters to be self-styled and individual and also play on Saturday.
With an exceptionally gorgeous voice and a range of influences as diverse as her fanbase, Mor Karbasi’s haunting songs are not to be missed on Sunday (March 11).
To book call 01908 280800 or go online www.stables.org