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Central Studio Foyer Come along to play at Central Studio, or just come to hear some of the most talented musicians in Basingstoke.
Everybody welcome, from professionals to first time performers.
Email paul.philipson@qmc.ac.uk to take part, or just turn up on the night to listen.
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NICK HARPER
Son
of the legendary UK singer-songwriter Roy Harper, Nick has played
the guitar from the age of 10 and was surrounded by the likes of
Keith Moon, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and Dave Gilmour as he grew
up, so it was no surprise when Nick made his recording debut on
his father's ‘Whatever Happened to Jugula?’ in 1985. Nick's
talent and energy entranced Roy's fans and it was inevitable that
he would begin recording and touring in his own right.
To
call Nick a superlative singer/songwriter could put his highly
lauded guitar talent in the shade, and to call him a guitarist's
guitarist might slight his distinctive, soulful voice and
passionate songs. Not forgetting the wild ride that is one of his
live shows - from personal introspection to biting political satire via
a charmingly caustic wit. He often segues from his own compositions to
well-loved covers he makes his own - he takes on Presley, Zappa, Jeff
Buckley, Led Zeppelin, Monty Python and Public Enemy (yes, on an
acoustic guitar). For over a decade, he has been dazzling audiences and
reviewers alike with his heady mix of virtuosity, boyish charm,
showmanship and sheer bravado. His talent and showmanship were
recognised in with a (Glasgow) Herald Fringe Angel award for excellence
in live music during his Edinburgh Festival run.
"Harper has so much musicianship in him that it just leaks out all over the place." The Times
Tickets: £10 full, £8.50 concessions
Saturday 3rd March at 8pm
STEVE KNIGHTLEY
SOLO TOUR 2012
Steve
Knightley is the songwriting force behind Show of Hands, widely
acclaimed as the finest acoustic roots duo in England and with
three Royal Albert Hall sell-outs to their name. In 2010 Steve
won the best original song for “Arrogance, Ignorance and Greed”
at the BBC Radio2 Folk Awards.Steve Knightley is renowned for his strong, trademark narrative songs which reflect the escapades, hopes and fears not only of people in his native West Country but beyond and he pulls no punches when writing highly literate songs about bigger, global issues.
The
Exeter-based singer-songwriter writes the majority of material for Show of
Hands, which also features multi-instrumentalist Phil Beer, and together they
won the Best Duo in the 2010 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Steve continues his success
as a solo artist with his annual tour and has released 4 solo albums the latest
“Live in Somerset” was recorded in early 2011.
BBC
Radio 2’s Mike Harding recently described Steve as “one of England’s greatest
songwriters” while MOJO wrote: “
www.myspace.com/steveknightleymusic
www.showofhands.co.uk
Tickets: £16
THIN WHITE DUKE – David Bowie tribute
A
“Must See” for Bowie Purists
The look and sound of the original Thin White Duke
is captured in this fantastic two-hour show. All the hits are here – “Rebel
Rebel”, “The Jean Genie” and “Life on Mars” but make no mistake - this is not
another clichéd “glam” covers band! As well as the hits, Bowie aficionados will
be treated album classics such as “Width of a Circle”, “Rock’n’Roll Suicide”, “Lady
Stardust” and many, many more - all performed with a startlingly authentic
sound! This is THE
www.thinwhiteduke.biz
Tickets: £10 full, £8 concessions
PHIL BEER
Phil
Beer is the multi-instrumental half of the West Country’s award winning
acoustic duo, Show of Hands. With a
professional career of over 36 years, Phil has a great deal of material to draw
on for his solo appearances, which are an eclectic mix of traditional tunes,
covers of Springsteen and The Hollies, together with his own compositions and
songs from his contemporaries.
All
are songs and music of memory and significance sung in the subtle and melodic
Phil Beer style and interjected with musings and amusings to an almost personal
audience. It is a treat of past and current favourites from one of the most
popular musicians on the acoustic circuit.
www.philbeer.co.uk
Tickets: £14 full, £12 concessions
Saturday 12th May at 8pm
LARRY MILLER
Guitarist
Larry Miller is undeniably one of the must see blues/rock acts. He is famous for his exciting, mesmerising
guitar playing and
rip roaring shows in the UK and around Europe, bringing his unique showmanship and energy to every performance.
He holds the record for the most encores at The Cambridge Rock Festival,
returning the following year to a capacity crowd and a standing ovation.
Larry Miller has released 6 albums, all of which have
had critical acclaim. The latest being ‘Unfinished Business’ which has
had rave reviews. One journalist in his review announced “Unfinished
Business is the business” and Classic Rock magazine wrote a glowing review of
the album, giving it a top five star rating saying “ He’s the fieriest,
fruitiest, ballsiest blues rock guitarist you’ll ever likely to hear”.
Larry Miller’s
band features an experienced, powerful driving rhythm section and he will be
playing songs from his acclaimed new album ‘Unfinished Business’ as well live
favourites. If you like Rory Gallagher, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Moore, Walter Trout or Hendrix,
you’ll love the guitar pyrotechnics of Larry Miller.
www.larrymiller.co.uk
Tickets: £10.50 full, £9.50 concessions
Saturday 26th May at 8pm
FUNKLINE
Plus Support
Critically acclaimed as
one of the UK's finest party bands Funkline will have you dancing "all night
long" to a mixture of classic dance floor fillers and modern club
anthem's. Their set list includes tunes by Earth Wind and Fire, Jamiroquai,
Kool & The Gang, James Brown, Chic, Michael Jackson, KC & The Sunshine
Band, Ne-Yo, Modjo, Chaka Khan, Amy Winehouse, Luther Vandross, McFadden & Whitehead,
Shalamar and much, much more... So don't forget to wear your dancing
shoes!
Get down on the funk with
Funkline!
www.funkline.co.uk
Tickets: £10 full, £8.50 concessions
Saturday 16th June at 8pm
VIVA SANTANA
Viva
Santana return to Central Studio as they celebrate ten years of touring.
This
phenomenal six piece Latin rock explosion continues to amaze fans wherever they
present their celebration of the music of the legendary Carlos Santana.
Playing
to full houses as diverse as the prestigious London Guitar Show, Wembley to
theatres and rock festivals in the UK, Europe and even Cuba where soloist
Marcos Rodriguez' performance was described as 'a musical bridge between Cuba and Spain' 'When they made Carlos Santana someone forgot to break the mould!'
said one astonished fan, who himself was veteran of listening to five decades
of that distinctive Santana guitar tone.
This
powerful six piece band takes you through the Santana years with a stunning two
hour show. From Santana 1, Abraxas and Moonflower to the recent hits from
Supernatural, Shaman and All That I Am.
Now
recognised as the number one tribute to Carlos Santana and officially used
recently by Santana’s UK online marketing.
Viva
Santana; much more than a tribute, a Supernatural experience!!
www.vivasantana.com
Tickets: £16 full, £15 concessions, £12 children
and students
Saturday 23rd June at 7pm
LIVE AND UNSIGNED
Central Studio brings together the best
of Hampshire’s talent, showcasing some of the most exciting new musicians.
Aimed specifically at up-and-coming bands, Live and Unsigned gives new artists
a true gig experience. Our first of many exciting line ups kicks off with:
Bless The Hour, Whitewash with
headliners In Darklight.
To take part in future events or for more information email paul.philipson@qmc.ac.uk
Tickets: £3
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