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Tue 01 Jul 2008
WIN FREE tickets to see Jazz legend Stan Tracey! |
You could win FREE Tickets to see Stan Tracey CBE on 24 July at The Gulbenkian Theatre! This will be a gig that jazz lovers will truly enjoy!
Check out this weeks Kentish Gazette (Going Out)section towards the back of the paper. All you have to do is email the newspaper or answers on a postcard and you could be the winner of 2 tickets to see this Jazz legend who has been wowing audiences for over 30 yrs! Don\'t miss out!
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| | Tue 13 May 2008
STAN TRACEY - Godfather of British Jazz is back! |
We have nearly confirmed all our acts for this years Summer of Jazz Festival 08!
We kick off the Festival with Stan Tracey CBE at The Gulbenkian Theatre on Thurs 24 July: 7.45pm!
There will be lots more events all over the City including Orange Street of course, line up includes Tony Coe, Gwenyth Herbert, Frances Knight Trio, Wescott and Rodway and lots more..
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| | Thu 08 May 2008
Flipron return to Canterbury, yes right here at Orange Street! |
Flipron are back on Sat 10 May! If you missed them the first time, then make sure you are out for them this time round. They have played many times at Glastonbury and might just decorate the club with flowers all over again...
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| | Tue 22 Apr 2008
Music for Change event this Sat! |
This Sat 26 April you are in for a real treat at Orange Street! We have teamed up with Music for Change to present Tea Hodzic from the Balkans who will run a workshop from 2pm. £5/4 concessions.
In the evening from 8pm Tea will perform her haunting sounds from the Balkans on accoustic guitar. Sogs of love, loss, war and celebration.
A day and night to be missed at Orange Street!
www.musicforchange.org
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| | Thu 20 Mar 2008
FREE ENTRY - THURS 20TH MARCH! |
It's an Easter special at Orange Street tonight, FREE to get in and with all sorts of cocktails on offer how could you not!!
Low fi accoustic cabaret girls! 8pm start
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| | Mon 10 Mar 2008
Cocktails and Cabaret, £6 entry with a FREE el diablo cocktail! |
Phil Chaundy and his cabaret jazz funk band play at Orange Street on Thursday, for a Cocktails and Cabaret special! It's £6.00 to get in, and on entry you will recieve one of the finest South American cocktails for free; the el diablo. This tequilla cocktail is poured over crushed ice and served with dry ginger ale and a twist of lime.
The only way to spend these grey Thursday night!
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| | Fri 29 Feb 2008
Dark,comedy musical cabaret - Thurs 6 March |
Thursday 6 March 2008 at 8pm prepare for an unusual night of unique musical genius!
Des O'Connor and Madame Pearl will take to the stage for this night of
PEARLSWORLD bring you their unique, dark, comedy musical cabaret; as
Madame Pearl tells the story,through accordion driven songs, of her lost innocence & (melo)dramatic decline.. from a demure girl to a psychotic killer. She shares her insights into her life, loves and losses.
Let Pearl and her accordionist Jo Random take you on a journey with their sharp lyrics, demented clowning and wonderful musical hooks.
Pearlsworld is performed and written by Erika Engqvist and Simon Shannon, whose previous credits include work with Malcolm Mclarren, Heathcote Williams and the League of Gentlemen.
Des O Connor plays with Pearlsworld on his tiny little ukulele…
WEBSITES:
www.myspace.com/desoconnor
www.myspace.com/madamepearl
LISTINGS INFORMATION:
Date: Thursday 6 March 2008
Time: 8pm
Price: £6/£4 concessions
For further information and images please contact Emily Ghassempour
Events Manager emily@orangestreetmusic.com 01227 760 801
www.myspace.com/desoconnor
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| | Thu 21 Feb 2008
The Noise Next Door at Orange Street! Wed 27th Feb |
Orange Street is excited to announce that The Noise Next Door, Canterbury's premier improv group, will be playing the Club on Wednesday 27th February.
With their perfect blend of ludicrous characters, barbed one liners, epic stories and musical extravagance this team of five slightly posh English blokes will have you in stitches with their fresh brand of off-the-cuff humour.
The group have been performing together for three years around the South of England and are venturing as far as Edinburgh and Los Angeles. Regulars on the London comedy circuit, these boys are set for big things.
Bring the Noise!
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| | Tue 12 Feb 2008
Yourcanterbury reviews launch of comedy club! |
Check out Yourcanterbury's review of the brand new comedy club!
www.yourcanterbury.co.uk/kent-news/REVIEW--Orange-Street-Music_s-Comedy-Club-newsinkent9632.aspx?new
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| | Mon 11 Feb 2008
Launch of Comedy Club was a huge success! Come back for more on Weds 20th Feb |
Orange Street launched it's brand new comedy club on Wednesday 6th Feb - and it must be said that we were a little concerned that the football was on - England Vs Switzerland is a big game! However, there was nothing to worry about though as all you comedy lovers turned up en mass and the night was a huge success with lots of laughs had by all!
Watch out as the comedy club turns into a weekly event: on Wednesday 13th February there will be a music and arts quiz with an amazing £50 cash prize, a free bottle of champagne and two free tickets to the next weeks comedy club. Be sure to come along early and secure your team's seats.
Wednesday 20th February sees the next professional comedy club, featuring Ray Crawford (amongst others!).
Ray Crawford has for many years been one of the most reliable performers on the national comedy circuit. He has also considerable experience working in the Australian comedy venues such as "The Comedy Store" "Jongleurs" and "Banana Cabaret" - and many others. Not only is he a highly enjoyable stand-up, but he has also developed into a very fine compére. Ray's friendly and laid-back style always puts audiences at ease as he delivers his very funny insightful observations and anecdotes on life's absurdities and quirks.
LISTINGS INFORMATION:
Date: Wednesday 20th Feb 2008
Time: 8pm
Price: £6.00/£5.00
For more information and images please contact Emily Ghassempour
Events Manager emily@orangestreetmusic.com 01227 760 80
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| | Mon 21 Jan 2008
Brand New Orange Street Comedy Club launches! |
Orange Street Comedy Club has launched!
Every Wednesday, starting from Wednesday 6th February 2008, Orange Street Music Venue will host its very own Comedy Club.
Comedy has been a huge success in the past with The Marlowe Theatre’s Psycho comedy and later Chuckle Shack being held at the Venue.
It’s high time to launch Orange Street’s very own Comedy Club; and so here it is. Every other Wednesday professional stand up comedians will take to the Orange Street stage.
When it’s not the professional Comedy Wednesday Stefan Colley one of the partners of the Venue will host The Orange Street Quiz and introduce local student comedians onto the Orange Street Stage.
The Orange Street Quiz offers a worthwhile cash prize of £50, a bottle of Champagne and two free tickets to the next weeks comedy club!
The launch of the comedy club is Wednesday 6th Feb with Adam Crow as the first comedian of the night:
Adam Crow
Adam Crow’s upfront style has earned him a richly deserved reputation as a very popular and versatile performer. He's performed in front of a wide range of audiences, at all the top universities, comedy clubs and corporate events. Hard working Adam possesses a broad range of radio and television credits, Sky TV, Channel 5 and Carlton TV's "the warehouse."
Andrew Roper
With ten years of experience, Andrew Roper oozes confidence and charm. His slick appearance conceals a sharp edged style that has delighted audiences all over Australia and New Zealand, both on stage and on radio.
Danny Buckler
Danny Buckler will compere the launch night. As well as performing regularly on the comedy circuit Danny performs in Variety Shows across the country. He also toured in the hugely successful production URI GELLUR STOPPED MY CLOCK. He also works regularly with John Lenahan at the Gatehouse Theatre.
Recent shows include IS THIS YOUR LIFE (Ch4) and DINNER LADIES (BBC 1).
LISTINGS INFORMATION:
Date: Wednesday 6th Feb 2008, then every week on a Wednesday
Time: 8pm
Price: £6.00/£5.00 Concessions
For more information and reviewing tickets please contact Emily Ghassempour, Events Manager emily@orangestreetmusic.com
01227 760 801
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| | Fri 11 Jan 2008
New Year at Orange Street was a huge success! |
Champagne Reception For The New Year And A new Start For Orange Street
With the help of local Sandgate based Graphic Design Company Nebulo Strata Orange Street Music Club is now Orange Street Music Café Bar and live venue. With a new brand and logo Orange Street is fast becoming the multi arts hub that Kent has long been crying out for.
Orange Street Music Venue will be celebrating the New Year with it’s own special party on December 31 2007. Guests will be welcomed with a champagne reception, live female led bespoke jazz funk band and included in the price of the ticket will be a feast of fresh Italian buffet supplied by family run Delicatessen Angelo’s. All in the surroundings of the 19th Century Ballroom.
A selection of fresh, organic, homemade produce will be available on the buffet table, including a selection of cured meats, fresh olives, pates, fresh pasta salads, traditional Italian breads, cheeses and organic roasted vegetables. This will all be provided by Chef Angelo Dondi, a traditional local Italian Deli owner for over 21 years.
Tickets for the night are £30, however Orange Street Music Venue is offering people the chance to buy early bird tickets before 15 December for the reduced rate of £25.
Date: Monday 31 December 2007
Time: 8.00pm
Price: £25 before 15 December, £30 after
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| | Fri 11 Jan 2008
Cabaret Valentines Day Special! |
Cocktails and Cabaret
Orange Street Music Venue is all set to host its brand new evening of fun and frolics for the New Year. Cocktails and Cabaret will be a regular weekly show and promises to be a glamorous affair.
The launch night is Thursday 14 February 2008 where London based Patti Plinko and her boy will grace Orange Streets stage for a perfect Valentines evening treat. Prepare to be enchanted by the beautiful Patti Plinko, eccentric alt rag and swing consisting of ukuleles, silk stockings and blood red shoes. Greatly influenced by old European cinema, British music hall and the satirical underworld of Berlin Cabaret, Patti will whisper and woo the audience into a dark seductive world of art, sex and death.
‘A very talented and inspired songwriter who will definitely go far’
The Puppini Sisters
The second cocktails and Cabaret Thursday 21 February will see the
University Dance Troupe performing their mix of lively cabaret Moulin Rouge style dancing, while the live DJ will be playing tunes from classic films Chicago and Guys and Dolls. There’ll be plenty of glitz as guests are encouraged to dress smartly feather boas for all out shimmer and sparkle are encouraged!
On the big screen will be live visuals of Film Noir classics to add to the 1950’s feel of the evening.
For that extra something, newly appointed member of staff, local boy and Mixologist, Robert Hog will be serving colourful cocktails on request. As a treat, local councillor Alex Perkins will be stepping up to the stage to compeer this weekly night of revelry.
Date of launch: Thursday 14 February, Patti Plinko and her boy
Time: 8.00pm
Price: £4.00, £3.00 concession
Dress: Smart/Casual with as much glitz as you like
For further information and images please contact Emily Ghassempour
Community Events Manager 01227 760801 or email emily@orangestreetmusic.com
www.myspace.com/pattiplinkoandherboy
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| | Mon 10 Sep 2007
Learn about Music Therapy, with this free talk at OSMC |
Music Therapy Information Day
And
Fundraising Concert
Music Therapists in Canterbury invite you to a stimulating and fun information day and fundraiser, to be held at Orange St. Music Club, Canterbury, Saturday September 29th.
The day will be packed with workshops and talks about music therapy with a fundraising concert in the evening featuring an eclectic mix of top local bands.
There will be no charge to take part during the day. All proceeds from the evening concert will go towards buying instruments for a local music therapy facility situated within the Music School at St Edmund’s School, Canterbury.
The music therapy suite is named “The Kasra Boutorabi Centre for Music Therapy”. A donation from the Boutorabi family in memory of their son, who was a former pupil, was made for the specific use of a room within the new Music School which was completed in 2004.
The suite is for the use of Qualified Music Therapists to work privately with both adults and children from the local community. It is a self contained space with its own entrance and car parking available and provides an excellent environment for private clients to experience music therapy.
Music therapists work with both adults and children with a variety of needs including communication disorders, learning disabilities, mental health problems, physical difficulties, emotional problems, dementia, bereavement, palliative care and challenging behaviour. Music Therapists work in a wide variety of settings including hospitals, day care centres, mainstream and Special Educational Needs Schools and care homes. There are currently thirteen qualified music therapists working in South East Kent.
In music therapy sessions, interactive music is spontaneously created by the clients and therapists. By establishing a relationship through music, the client can experience and explore new ways of relating, leading to development and change. The therapist also aims to help the client to develop an increased sense of self-awareness, and thereby to enhance his or her quality of life through creative self-expression. Music can be a great motivator and can help to convey feeling without the use of words. The therapy process may take place in individual and group sessions using a range of instruments appropriate to the client.
Music Therapists are musicians who have completed a Postgraduate Graduate training course in Music Therapy and belong to the Health Professions Council (HPC), a regulatory body that maintains professional standards
The music therapy room at St. Edmund’s is an excellent resource but we urgently need a new stock of good quality instruments. The day and evening concert will be of interest to anyone wanting to know more about music therapy, training and practise and wishing to support the work of therapists in the local area. We look forward to meeting you.
For further information about the day or enquiries about Music Therapy at the St. Edmunds Suite, please contact: Iain Spink on: 07866 162576
For further general info on Music Therapy:
www.bsmt.org
www.apmt.org
Programme
Saturday September 29th
Orange St. Music Club, Orange St. Canterbury
• 1 - 2:30pm: Children's music workshops
• 3 - 4:00: Music Therapy talk. A general, introductory presentation on Music Therapy
• 4:00 - 5:00: General Workshops exploring the benefits of Music Therapy
All events during the day, from 1 – 5pm are free of charge.
• 8:00 – 11:00 pm: Evening Concert. £4 entry. Jazz/Folk/Classical/Rock/World Music...a mixture of top local bands.
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| | Tue 28 Aug 2007
The Quartet...MOJO 4stars, album of the week The Independent |
The-Quartet are playing a special warm up gig at Orange Street Music Club this bank holiday Monday (27th August) prior to their album launch in London this September. The-Quartet's new album, 'illuminated', will be reviewed in The Independant this Saturday, Mojo
(4 stars!), BBC music magazine, the black music magazine Echoes and Jazzwise magazine. There is also a 2 page feature on The-Quartet in Jazzwise and their tracks have been played on digital radio station theJazz.
Doors open at 8.00pm, tickets are £5. Tickets will be available on the door but booking is advised - phone 01227 789382 to reserve a table. Visit www.orangestreetmusic.com for information on how to get there.
You can hear extracts from The-Quartet's new album at www.the-quartet.co.uk, www.myspace.com/thequartetband and www.heliumrecords.co.uk. The band's line up is Jack Hues - guitar, Sam Bailey - piano and fender rhodes, Tom Mason - double bass and Dave Smith - drums. The-Quartet will be joined by special guests Paul Booth on saxophones and Raven Bush on violin.
The-Quartet will be playing another warm up gig at the Joogleberry Playhouse in Brighton on Tuesday 4th September. The album launch itself will be at Pizza Express Jazz Club in Soho on Wednesday 12th September.
The album will be on sale from 10th September. Open the attached e-flyer for details.
www.the-quartet.co.uk
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| | Tue 19 Jun 2007
Summer of Jazz Festival...Tickets selling fast .....Call Ticket Hotline (01227)760801 |
The coolest Jazz Festival for July 07
Orange Street Music Club is proud to present Canterbury’s first ever Jazz Festival.
Throughout July there will be a series of twenty five separate events and concerts programmed for the exciting Summer of Jazz Festival.
The festival is designed to celebrate the numerous styles and cultures embodied into one of the greatest genres of music in the world. With family events programmed over specific weekends and a Jazz Jam hosted by Christ Church University the month long programme is sure to become an annual feature within the Cathedral city of Canterbury.
With a grand Piano becoming a resident feature at the OSMC and head line acts such as Stan Tracey trio, Omar Puente & Robert Mitchell 6 piece Cuban band , and other artists such as Steve Waterman, Paul Booth, Victoria Newton , and many more including special guest Tony Coe you are sure to be in for a real treat this summer.
Steve Wynn one of the new partners of Orange Street Music Club said:
“Not only will we have a baby grand piano donated by Christ Church University but the first to use it will be the greatest Jazz Pianist the United Kingdom has ever produced the Godfather of Jazz Stan Tracey put that together with the fact we now have full air conditioning, it will be one of the most unique festivals Canterbury has ever seen.”
Ticket hotline (01227) 760801
For more information visit: www.myspace.com/summerofjazz
www.orangestreetmusic.com
Orange Street Music Club
15 Orange Street
Canterbury
Kent CT1 2JA
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| | Tue 19 Jun 2007
LOUNGE ON THE FARM 2007 |
www.loungeonthefarm.co.uk
SUPER FURRY ANIMALS TO HEADLINE LOUNGE ON THE FARM 2007!
Lounge On The Farm is back this year – and it promises to be bigger and better than 2006. Canterbury festival-going was cornered last year by Lounge On The Farm – a local event that attracted national interest. Featuring a mix of local acts and national names, the festie is back this year – building on the success of 2006, and waving a nonchalant festival flick of the hair at identikit corporate events.
In fact, make that “Ice Hockey Hair” because Lounge On The Farm have just pulled out their biggest coup yet, the confirmation of one of the biggest cult-bands in the world to headline the festival on Friday 13 July - ‘Super Furry Animals.’ Without a doubt the biggest band to play in Canterbury since ‘The Who’ played the University of Kent in 1970, ‘Super Furry Animals’ hit Merton Farm ahead of releasing their latest “speaker blowing” album ‘Hey Venus’ in August on Rough Trade Records, and we can only begin to dream of what surprises they have in store for the people of Kent. Since their debut album ‘Fuzzy Logic’ in 1995, ‘Super Furry Animals’ have continually pushed the boundaries both on record and on stage. From pop-inflected classics such as ‘Golden Retriever’ and ‘Hello Sunshine’, to mind-bending tropicalia and psychedelia such as ‘Juxtaposed With You’ and ‘Laser Beam’ the band have plenty of hits up their sleeves, and they always enthrall and enrapture live, and having headlined all the major festivals, including Reading & Glastonbury in the past 10 years. This is a band, and a booking, guaranteed to blow you away.
Booking acts the calibre of ‘Super Furry Animals’ is an indication of where Lounge On The Farm wants to be. But they’re not just another band, like Lounge On The Farm doesn’t intend on being just another festival. The band and the festival are similar in many ways. Non-conformist, innovative and adored by their public. It’s a bit different, it’s quirky and it’s fun. And it’s also as said before, the biggest thing happening in Kent for many many years...
“The Super Furry Animals are arguably the most inventive, innovative, eclectic, consistent and quite simply bloody fantastic forces that British music has seen in at least the last decade.” - Drowned In Sound
“People say music is going to change the world but it can only be a soundtrack. We wouldn’t cause a revolution, but it would be good background music” - Super Furry Animals
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION :
http://www.loungeonthefarm.co.uk
http://www.superfurry.com
http://www.myspace.com/superfurry
HANDY INFORMATION :
Lounge Originals present...
Lounge On The Farm
Friday 13, Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 July 2007
Merton Farm
Merton Lane South, off Nackington Lane, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7BA
**Tickets Now On General Sale**
£45 - Weekend Ticket
£20 - Day Tickets
Children under 5 go free. Children 5-16 go half-price.
Family Tickets are available at £100 for the weekend.
All tickets subject to booking fees.
Tickets are available from the following outlets
Lounge On The Farm - http://www.loungeonthefarm.co.uk
Ticketline - http://www.ticketline.co.uk / 0871 424 4444
Marlowe Theatre - http://www.marlowetheatre.com / 01227 787 787
PRESS / PR:
More information, interviews, reviews & guestlist requests please contact:
Matt Gough
Lounge On The Farm
07876 451071
matt@loungeonthefarm.co.uk
Site Opening Times :
Friday 13 July @ 9am - Monday 16 July @ 5pm
Stage Times :
Friday 13 July : 12pm - 12am
Saturday 14 July : 11am - 12am
Sunday 15 July : 11am - 10pm
Travel Information :
The site is just 20 minutes on foot from the University city of Canterbury in Kent. There are two train stations serving the city, with direct trains from both London Victoria and London Charing Cross. Taxis are readily available. There is easy access to the site on road from the A2/M2 both Dover bound and London bound.
LOUNGE ON THE FARM - A 3 DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL IN THE HEART OF KENT
www.loungeonthefarm.co.uk
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| | Mon 16 Apr 2007
Half Way House Art exhibition |
The exhibition occupies three interconnected buildings, including two deserted terraced houses and a small block of empty flats, linked together with a maze of corridors, doorways and staircases. The nature of the venue allows for a unique set up. The exhibition as a whole forms a linear journey through uncanny and yet familiar spaces.
The work within has be selected and installed in such a way as to draw on the sense of human absence, and the resulting atmosphere left behind. Halfway House displays the talents of eight degree students, each utilising a wide variety of media including painting, drawing, sculpture, print, collage, sound, film and performance. While each artist brings their own set of ideas and motives to the project, the general function of the show is the questioning of accepted axioms; the re-evaluation of the way we perceive the world around us.
Getting There
The show is located behind the Belgian Café in Ramsgate, near the harbour, and will be signposted from the town centre. This is approximately 20 minutes walk from the train station. The reverse of the flyer printed above contains a map of the location.
Dates and Times
The private view is on Monday 16th April beginning at 8pm and finishing at around 11pm. Following this the exhibition is open from 1pm until 7pm Monday to Saturday, and 1pm until 5pm on Sundays, until the 29th April.
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After the summer refurbishment of the OSMC and the extra sound insulation we have installed and the repositioning of the stage we thought it only fair we make every effort to ensure the sound quality is the best possible, for both customers and artists alike.
We have commisioned an acoustic engineer to identify certain areas of the sound quality that can be improved. Anyone at this weeks Eric and the Acoustic Alliance gig will have noticed a dramatic difference in the sound quality and the band enjoyed the modifications.
A full report will be made about the possible modifications so get set for another great improvement to your favourite venue in town.
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| | Mon 12 Feb 2007
OSMC Avalible for summer bookings |
Due to the high demand for private hire of the OSMC we have decided to dedicate a four week period over July & August for summer celebrations. If you have a special occasion or event & would like us to host your party in our beautiful ballroom please get in touch with Holly at hollyorange@btconnect.com.
Book soon as spaces are filling up fast!
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| | Thu 11 Jan 2007
Susie Thomas postponed date.... |
We are very sad to hear that Susie Thomas has had to cancel her support gig on Thursday the 11th of Jan, due to an unexpected death of a close friend; our condolences go out to all family and friends.
For all you Susie fans, don’t worry a date will be re scheduled sometime in the near future.
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| | Thu 11 Jan 2007
The Guardian 'Guide' |
Our very own Chuckle Shack comedy night has made its way into to The Guardian's 'Guide'! Paul Foot is featured in this weeks edition of what should be known as the the Bible of all that is good in the entertainment world. "Rarely, if ever, has this reviewer seen an audience laugh as hysterically hard or long." (The Scotsman)
Check the 'Guide' out this week and find us on page 43...happy chuckling!
www.guardian.co.uk/theguide/
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| | Thu 11 Jan 2007
Stingray Sings... |
Bluesday Tuesday saw a very special guest this week (oh no it didn't). The very talented Sam Bailey & his fantastic band were joined by Ben Nicholas (aka Stingray from Neighbours). This is Ben's second visit to the OSMC after we wowed him with one of our Revolutionary Toasties.
Ben certainly pulled the crowd in & the heaving club was sweating with antisipation & after making people wait just long enough he took to the stage & boy that Panto star can certainly sing. We loved the Rat pack cover however Moondance & Susperstition were especialy lovely. Ben turned on the charm and certainly impressed the mainly Female audience who came in their flustered & camera laden droves to catch a glimpse of the star. Who know what'll be next for Ben with that strong seductive voice, is he gonna be the next Jason? If so can I be Kylie...please?
www.orangestreetmusic.com
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| | Tue 09 Jan 2007
Jack Jams at Orange Street Music Club. |
Ben Nicholas star of this years Marlowe Theatre panto Jack and the Beanstalk, will take to a smaller, independent stage just around the corner at Orange Street Music Club. On the 9th January he will jam with a fully-fledged blues jazz band, Tuesday Bluesday live on stage.
Ben is a founding member of the nine-piece jazz/rock band Batman Street in Australia. The group first met late in 2005 to play at The Pacific Youth Games, where they performed in front of eighteen thousand people at the Myer Music Club. Since then, Batman Street has played at various events around Melbourne, and have a regular gig at the Elephant and Wheelbarrow in St Kilda.
He teamed up with the Orange Street club owners Adam Smith and Stefan Colley when he popped along to the music club to sample a toastie and a pint of Fosters after a hard days work doing panto back in December. Tuesday Bluesday is a free night at the Club so if you think you fancy yourself as a bit of a musician pop down, and you never know you may find yourself singing along with an aussie soap star from Ramsey Street!
The Marlowe Theatre’s Pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk is running until 21 January, so book now for your last chance to see it.
Tickets are priced from £8.50. For further information call the Box Office 01227 787 787 or www.marlowetheatre.com
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| | Thu 21 Dec 2006
Farewell For The New Year From a True Local legend Luke Smith ! |
Dear Canterbury,
Putting on my Thursday night show at Orange Street week in and week out for the last two and a half years has been thrilling, comforting, nerve-racking, rewarding, emotional and unforgettable. But I've recently come to the decision to end my residency there as of the beginning of 2007...
...As any one who knows me or listens to my songs will probably be aware, I fear change, so I've found this a very difficult move to make. But really, I just feel I'd like to take things down a peg or two in the new year, to concentrate a bit more on recording, and to just do some slightly more low-key local gigs on a slightly more casual basis, without the pressure of putting on a 'big night' every week. Much as I have loved it.
Having poured a lot of love and energy into every aspect of 'Luke Smith Presents...' from the word go, it's been a great experience for me to watch it grow from those quiet early nights (where I'd sometimes be singing to no more than two or three people sat on a sofa just in front of the stage in an otherwise empty ballroom), to the regular throngs of eighty to a hundred people that it gradually became.
I've been proud to present some very wonderful musical guests too, some of whom have come from far and wide, and all of whom have added to the vibrant and cosy gatherings I've been so glad to share with my beloved home city.
I offer my deep thanks to all who have supported the night over the years, whether as an audience member, or a performer; and also my thanks to the owners of the club (Adam and Stefan, and even Chrissy Hahn in the early days come to that), for allowing me to put on my night there, and for generally putting up with my neurotic ways. Also thanks to the fine and funky bar-staff at the club, who have lent charm and personality to the evenings, and some of whom have even provided the occasional lyrical inspiration.
Thank you one and all.
I'll still be playing around Canterbury so I'll see you all out and about, and who knows, I may well still do some gigs in Orange Street in the new year too, but I'll probably try and give you a chance to miss me a bit first!
Have a cosy Christmas Canterbury.
Lots of love,
Luke Smith.xx
'PS. Anyone who'd like to keep in touch with me, and generally see what's
going on in the Land of Luke in the new year can visit
www.myspace.com/lukesmithandthefeelings. Don't be a stranger!'
www.lukesmithmusic.co.uk
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| | Tue 12 Dec 2006
Daily Telegraph recognises Orange Street Music Club |
The Daily Telegraph recognises the developing property market in Cantebury and the expanding music scene headed by Orange Street Music Club. "The Choirboys may be tucked up in bed...but the streets around the Cathedral feature everything from live jazz at the Orange Street Music Club to quiz nights." Its not only Orange Street mentioned, "both King Street and Best Lane are easy on the eye. Some of the prized addresses in Canterbury."
www.telegraph.co.uk/property/main.jhtml?xml=/property/2006/12/09/pcanterbury09.xml&page=3
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| | Thu 30 Nov 2006
Sting Ray starts the toastie revolution! |
Some hot news...we had one of Australians finest soap star actors, Ben Nicholas AKA String Ray from neighbours come and enjoy a toastie and game of pool, as part of the opening for our daytime trade… “Toastie Revolution”. Stingers is staring in Jack and the Beans stalk, at the fantastic Marlowe Theatre, and was keen to sample one of his countries most dynamic sandwiches. He said “ Wow this toastie is amazing mate..., and I can enjoy it with a classic Ausie Fosters for just £4.50, that’s amazing mate…..
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| Stan Tracey Launches Summer of Jazz at the Gulbenkian Theatre TICKETS ON SALE NOW (01227)769075
This year we are delighted to see the return of Stan Tracey to launch the summer of jazz Festival. Thursday 24th July 2008 7:45pm
Orange Street Music welcomes “The Godfather of British Jazz” Stan Tracey CBE to the Gulbenkian Theatre as part of the Summer of Jazz festival.
Ticket hotline (01227)769075
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| TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE Summer of Jazz Festival 24th July - 9th August TICKETS NOW AVAILABEL
Stan Tracey, Tony Coe Quartet, Gwyneth Herbert, Led Bib, David Rees-Williams Trio, Westcott & Rodway, Outhouse, The-Quartet, Sid Bailey’s Tailgate Six, Matt Miles (duo), Frances Knight, Bitten by a Monkey, Spock. |
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£12 Summer of Jazz Festival Final concert with Toney Coe
We finish the festival with Canterbury’s most famous jazzman playing with an all-star quartet featuring the great John Horler on piano.
This will be a hot summers night to remember!
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Lounge On the Farm
Tickets are now on sale at Orange Street for Lounge on the Farm! Kents best festival is back. Bigger, Bolder and Better than ever! Just pop in or phone 01227 760 801 to buy yours now! |
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Luke Smith and The Feelings are back on Weds!
Every Wednesday, Mr Luke Smith graces us with his fantastic stage presence.
Luke Smith serves up anxious anthems of small-town splendor & sadness, playing regularly with his band The Feelings.
Luke and his band played regularly at Orange Street when the venue first opened and now they are back EVERY WEDS so all you local Luke worshippers, get your glad rags on and pop along to Orange Street for this night of quirky fun and frolics!
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Join our face book for special offers and Free Nights Out
We are keen to get lots of friends on our face book Orange Street. We often give our face book friends free entry on weekend nights so why not join up! |
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FREE WI-FI!
Bring along your laptop and use our FREE WI-FI internet Service in the comfort of Orange Street |
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Yamaha Music School
Orange Street Music Club and Yamaha Music School have joined together in a partnership to help support young musicians develop and showcase their talent. |
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