Forthcoming concerts
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Sunday, 29 April 2007
Hai La Drum featuring Baz Stanescu
The infamous volatile virtuoso violinist Baz Stanescu returns from Bucharest for this exceptional tour, accompanied by his UK partners in crime Jonny Hepbir (guitar). Pete Watson (accordion) and Dan Sheppard (bass). Expect astounding violin-thrashing from Baz Stanescu himself, a unique mixture of gypsy swing, conservatoire technique and Romanian attitude, assured and tasteful guitar from Mr Hepbir, sneaky and subversive accordion from Watson, solid bass from Brighton groove-merchant Sheppard. The band play a mixture of gypsy jazz and sophisticated original material in a gyspy jazz style. What more could you want? We expect this to be a popular performance and would recommend booking for those who wish to eat.
Doors open 6.00 pm. This concert incurs a £10 cover charge per person, payable on the door or in advance from WE GOT TICKETS
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Sunday, 13 May 2007
Burlesque with Miss Polly Rae and Radio Daze
Le Quecumbar is the ideal venue for this unusual and charming musical soiree.
Polly Rae, famed Burlesque dancer. will be doing a special performance of this rare and historic artform. Polly will swing her thing to the rhythms of the wild Parisian 30s and reminds us of an era of sparkling enthusiastic song and dance and titilation.
The precursor to strip and lapdancing, the authentic practitioners of the Americo-French Burlesque style have remained undiscovered for many decades and this is a unique opportunity to see this erotically-charged, living treasure of dance, theatre and music. Polly Rae is accompanied with a traditional backing in the form of two guitars and double bass playing the tunes of the night. The music will be mainly drawn from authentic songs of the periods encompassing the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s.
Radio Daze - Messrs. David Ahmed, Faebhean Kwest and Ritchie Cesare - are well-versed in this style, being regular patrons and musicians of both Le Quecumbar and similarly themed halls.
Doors open 6.00 pm. This concert incurs a £10 cover charge per person, payable on the door or in advance from WE GOT TICKETS
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Monday, 14 May 2007
Ricardo Garcia's Grupo Flamenco
Catch this act specialising in the traditional music of Andalucia: Sevillanas, Alegrias, Bulerias, Granainas. The band comprises:
Ricardo Garcia from Andalucia, South of Spain, flamenco guitarist.
Lola Rueda from Girona province: flamenco dancer and singer, palmas.
Carlos Otero from Galicia, Spain: percussion (cajon) palmas, voice and dance.
This high energy, Flamenco dance group brings you the heat and spirit of modern Spain.
"Mesmerizing ...masterful ....a treasure!" Edinburgh 2006
Doors open 7.00 pm. This concert incurs a £10 cover charge per person, payable on the door or in advance from WE GOT TICKETS
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Sunday, 20 May 2007
Fleur de Paris
Fleur de Paris are a London-based quartet specializing in the old French cafe and music-hall styles of pre- and post-war chanson and musette. This rich and evocative strand of twentieth century music is brought to life by the beautiful and charming voice of chanteuse Lo Polidoro, accompanied by the accordeon and piano of Christian Dupont, the violin of Kirsten Hammond and the guitar of Martin Brown.
Well-loved favourites and lesser-known gems from such names as Charles Trenet, Yves Montand, Andre Claveau and Edith Piaf are interspersed with musette waltzes and swing tunes, dating from the 1890s to the 1950s.
Et que vive la chanson francaise!
All the musicians have performed for a wide range of audiences throughout Europe and beyond, in settings as diverse as the BBC, Glastonbury Festival, Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Cheltenham Festival, Savoy Hotel, Barbican Centre, Royal Festival Hall as well as a wide variety of private functions.
Visit their website to find out more.
Doors open 6.00 pm. This concert incurs a £8 cover charge per person, payable on the door or £6 in advance from WE GOT TICKETS
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Sunday, 27 May 2007
Paprika Balcanicus
Magical Balkan and Eastern European acoustic violin and guitar, with a hint of swing, jazz and lots of humour, make this newly formed Slavic Trio a lively must! Paprika Balkanicus have already performed at some of London's most eminent clubs. Between them, Bogdan Vacarescu (Romania, violin), Vladimir Jocic (Serbia, guitar) and Joseph Secnik (Slovenia, double bass) have played the right venues, accompanied the right people and won the right awards. We recommend booking for those wishing to eat.
Doors open 6.00 pm. This concert incurs a £10 cover charge per person, payable on the door or in advance from WE GOT TICKETS
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Wednesday and Thursday, 6 and 7 June 2007
The Angelo Debarre Quartet
Angelo has sold out all previous concerts at Le Q and returns with Christian Garrick on violin, fellow patron Dave Kelbie on rhythm guitar and Andy Crowdy on double bass.
Angelo has been playing gypsy swing guitar since the age of eight, and has a unique style of improvisation and arrangement which leaves the jaw dropping. Tickets sell quickly for these concerts and we advise booking as early as possible. We will be doing a live CD recording at this event so it's definitely one not to miss.
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Doors open at 6.00 pm. Food is served 6.00 pm until 8.00 pm. We cannot allocate or reserve seating in advance - arrive early for the best seats. Customers may have to share tables. A 15% service charge will be added to all bills. We reserve the right to impose a minimum spend of £15 per head.
Tickets £15 in advance.
Send us a cheque with SAE, or pay by credit card at WE GOT TICKETS. Booking fees may be incurred when paying by credit card.
Sunday, 10 June 2007
The Whisky Angel
"Her vocals have that husky, sexy, after midnight sound that grabs your attention." (The Sydney Blues Society)
Enjoy and experience a night of fine blues, soul and swinging jazz. An evening up close and personal with the amazing voice of The Whisky Angel Cora James, hot from Pizza on the Park. "Her vocals have that husky, sexy, after midnight sound that grabs your attention." (The Sydney Blues Society). Cora will be accompanied by shuffle piano king John Hill, performing a preview of from his upcoming CD The Tattooed Masses. All this plus special guests.
John and Cora have been on tour from Australia for over five years and have been amazing audiences around the world. Come along, be entranced and enjoy this intimate setting with an act that really knows how to entertain and delivers it all!.
Doors open 6.00 pm. This concert incurs a £10 cover charge per person payable on the door. Buy in advance for £8 from WE GOT TICKETS
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Sunday, 17 June 2007
Branco Stoysin Trio
Acoustic guitar at its most lyrical - great musicianship with flair and passion. Branco has been composing his own music since he was 18, inspired by the Sun, Jazz, Traditional Folk music of Yugoslavia, Brazilian and classical music. He is a qualified music teacher at Goldsmith's College, London. The Branco Stoysin Trio has played across the UK, have appeared on Sky TV's Arts World, BBC Radio 3's In Tune programme and is regularly featured and a favourite on Sarah Ward's show on Smooth FM.
The band comprises Brando on solo guitar, Leslee Booth on six-string contra bass and Buster Birch on percussion.
Visit Branco's website to find out more about this outstanding guitarist.
Doors open 6.00 pm. This concert incurs a £10 cover charge per person payable on the door. Buy in advance for £8 from WE GOT TICKETS
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Sunday, 24 June 2007
Pink Bordello presents Jessie Pie's Cleavage of Death
Jessie Pie's Cleavage of Death, with support from Raiza, a dancer of sensual patternalia and Menno, a Campino Singer and Comedian, present a Burlesque tinged evening of jazz, swing, blues, comedy and more with a touch of the forbidden.
Jessie Pie and co are widely regarded on the cabaret circuit as one of the most entertaining acts around. Their 250-plus live shows in the past two years have included The Borderline, Madam Jo Jo's, Cafe De Paris, Jazz After Dark, The Vortex and many others. Jessie is a stunning interpreter of standards and a writer of wonderful original songs. She is supported by ace guitarist Vicky Martin, and the flying fiddle of Lady Princess Diana. A truly entertaining evening is guaranteed.
Menno has written and appeared in two London shows, the Gaydar Diaries and Butch, has appeared on TV several times including Channel 4's Meet the Magoons and has appeared in films including The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Raiza is the newest addition to Pink Bordello Cabaret and is a dance of subtle and sensual grace.
This promises to be a great show full of great music and much laughter.
Doors open 6.00 pm. This concert incurs a £12 cover charge per person, payable on the door or £6 in advance from WE GOT TICKETS
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Sunday, 15 July 2007
Memories of Django Reinhardt: The Lollo Meier Quartet
For one night only:
Perfectly replicating the sounds of chic Parisian cafe society and 1930s gypsy swing, performing a rare and special pleasure for the senses. Led by the graceful and melodious Dutch Gypsy swing guitar master Lollo Meier, accompanied by the violin genius and haunting vocals of the blind Belgian gypsy Tcha Limberger, Andy Crowdy on bass and Dave Kelbie on rhythm guitar.
A night of Gypsy Swing sensations! Click here for more information.
Doors open at 6.00 pm. Food is served 6.00 pm until 8.00 pm. We cannot allocate or reserve seating in advance - arrive early for the best seats. Customers may have to share tables. A 15% service charge will be added to all bills. We reserve the right to impose a minimum spend of £15 per head.
Tickets £15 in advance.
Send us a cheque with SAE, or pay by credit card at WE GOT TICKETS. Booking fees may be incurred when paying by credit card.