LONDON'S WORLD PREMIER GYPSY SWING VENUE SERVING.....
LIVE MUSIC, MOOD, WINE AND FOOD
6 NIGHTS A WEEK
If you have any questions please call us 02077872227
Performances 8pm -11pm (Check out some of our special music listings at the bottom of this page - or go to the music calendar tab at the top of this page for all our daily listings)
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Friday and Saturday 6pm - 6.45pm
Early Bird Meal Special £29
3 course meal and a glass of wine
Min 2 persons (£5 supplement for steak cash payment only plus service)
ANTONIO FORCIONE guitar master
Monday 10th June £25
only a few EARLY BIRD TICKETS left!
Buy Tickets Here From the first moment Antonio walks on stage to rapturous applause, a humble smile on his face, guitar in hand, you know you are in the presence of a true artist and are in for an evening with a touch of magic. And as the first deep, warm, intense notes float through the auditorium, you can hear a pin drop and feel the sonic spell of his guitar weaving through the room. As one critic put it “Imagine an Italian hybrid of Michael Hedges, John McLaughlin and Django Rheinhardt ... ferocious, rampaging, controlled power, meticulous precision and clarity of expression ... astonishing musical personality”
Take a virtual walk through our venue and garden by clicking on the below
Click on the link and the play button - on the way round you will see blue circles, click on them for more content.
For all nightly gigs, ticketed events and full daily music calendar see; “MUSIC CALENDAR” tab, top of the page, second from the left or scroll down the page for a sample of our music programme, ticketed concerts/events.
Music is FREE to all, on non ticketed nights if you arrive before 8pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday and FREE all night Tuesday!
We ooze Parisian soul that sizzles in the heart of Battersea!
ENJOY SIMPLE GENEROUS SERVINGS OF MUSIC, MOOD, WINE & FOOD THAT’S HEARTY NOT HAUGHTY
“Le QuecumBar is unique and provides an irresistible combination of live music, great food and hospitality in a setting as alluring as a coquette’s boudoir.… the interior evokes the faded elegance of pre-war Parisian café society and hosts performances by some of the world’s greatest acoustic guitarists” Live in London
My London – Evening Standard – Cressida Bonas says; What’s the most romantic thing someone’s done for you?
*I love being taken to jazz bars and particularly a wonderful club in Battersea, called Le QuecumBar. I always have the perfect evening there — it’s intimate with live Gypsy swing music. *
Wedding reception review
We chose Le QuecumBar for our wedding reception and everything went beyond our expectations.
If you are looking for a venue with a real soul and a great atmosphere, this is the place... On arrival Sylvia, and the team welcomed us all with a 'state of art' Bellini, then we had the buffet which was very good quality, generous in quantity and so much variety (a brilliant combination of European, North African and Asian dishes).
... the atmosphere was magic. ....our guests enjoyed the beautiful rear garden .. with the beautiful plants and the lights ...
Unfortunately the band we hired for the day let us down just few hours before, but we've been immediately supported in contacting the Gypsy Dynamite Trio and this literally saved our day....the music was great, we danced till late and had such fantastic moments.
All our friends were so happy they discovered such a hidden gem in London.
Thank you ...for having made this day truly special and unforgettable!**
See contact tab for all private hire details
Our weekly calendar of all our music is on the above top left music calendar tab
SEE A SAMPLE OF OUR MUSIC SPECIAL EVENTS BELOW
A PERFECT VENUE TO CATCH UP WITH FRIENDS, RELAX WITH TABLE SERVICE, EAT WELL, ENJOY FREE LIVE MUSIC OR A TICKETED SPECIAL EVENT CONCERT, QUAFF A GLASS OF WINE, HAVE A PRIVATE SOIREE, LOCATION OR PHOTO SHOOT
An informal dinning experience, enjoy fine live music whilst experiencing nostalgic Parisian soul in the heart of Battersea, with live Gypsy Swing, music, mood, wine and food!
Book your table to dine for non ticketed nights, on the left – We do not take table bookings for drinkers, just drop by if its for drinks only.
Soak up a swinging night at Le Q. Outside of winter months we have an enchanting romantic fairy lit garden, the perfect hide away to rendezvous.
Ladies, get away from the guys or enjoy a romantic date enveloped in our 1930’s Parisian atmosphere with sizzling world class concerts up close and personal – Seductive Bellinis, Chocolate Martinis, espresso martinis and other favourites or wine for all tastes and pockets.
Free parking after 4.30pm – or just a 20 minute stroll over Battersea Bridge from Chelsea and Kensington or from Clapham Junction, 170 bus route Victoria to Roehampton, other various bus routes.
LISTEN, DRINK, EAT, AND ENJOY
Music performance is approx 8-11
Tuesdays open 7pm – 12 pm- performance 8-11 FREE all night, Gypsy Swing jam session spot the latest talent on the Gypsy Swing scene!
Wednesdays are available for showcasing, private soirees and surprise events!
Thursday open 7pm -12pm, FREE for before 8pm arrivals £6pp from 8pm
Friday and Saturdays open 6pm – 1am FREE for before 8pm arrivals £6pp from 8pm
FREE live music all evening, if you arrive before 8pm, just £6pp from 8pm, sometimes special events are planned for mid week, these will be ticketed nights please check the music calendar tab top of the page.
Sunday and Mondays open 6pm -1am – performance 8-11
Ticketed Prestige Performance Concerts/Special Events, buy your ticket here and your table to dine will be waiting, we play host, to some of the worlds best of the Gypsy Swing genre with many of the worlds top Gypsy players gracing our small intimate stage.
We reserve the right to make a £25pp min spend on ticketed events - as the musicians receive all the ticket money
Below is a sample of upcoming performances - the music calendar at the top of this page lists all performances by date
Dall'Asta/Wheatcroft
Summit meeting of two of the country's finest!
John Wheatcroft is one of the UK's most respected Jazz guitarists, known as both an artist and an educator. He has performed with artists as diverse as Billy Cobham (Miles Davis), Alex Acuña, John Williams, Frank Gambale (Chick Corea), Paco Peña and Carl Verheyen (Supertramp) and has toured the world with Carl Palmer (ELP) and John Jorgenson (Elton John/ Hellecasters).
John currently holds the position of Head of Guitar at BIMM London and is a visiting lecturer for the University of West London (London College of Music) and Chester University. His first book, Improvising Blues Guitar was published by Schott and received rave reviews worldwide and he’s recently released his debut acoustic album, Ensemble Futur, to critical acclaim.
Filippo Dall’Asta is an Italian Gypsy jazz guitarist and composer whose progressive playing takes in a wide range of influences, from the sounds of his native Italy to traditional Indian music.
He has toured and recorded with many world-class artists such as Lollo Meier, Mozes Rosenberg, Gypsy Dynamite, Harp Bazaar, Tara Minton (Björk) and The Onironauts. His touring resume covers Germany, India, Italy, France, Spain, England, Malta and Russia, with notable appearances at The Royal Albert Hall, the House of Parliament, the Tower of London, the Union Chapel, and many festivals in France and Italy.
Filippo recently released his first solo album, Mediterasian, that combines the energy of Gypsy Jazz with the meditative sonorities of Indian music and was described as “one of the best instrumental albums of 2018” by LA Music Critic Awards.
This will be a tour-de-force display of guitar mastery and a great show as these two luminaries ramp up the musicality to 11.
Skylark Trio
Fusing the raw dynamism of Gypsy music with the complexity and composure of contemporary Jazz, Skylark Trio bridge the gap between the American and European Jazz traditions.
They provide an eclectic combination of bebop, straight ahead jazz and Gypsy jazz, alongside original compositions.
The trio features vibrant rising star Tobie Medland on Violin, Cornelius Corkery on Guitar and Thomas Maddison on double bass.
Between them they have played at some of Europe’s major festivals and venues, including the Manchester Jazz Festival, the Royal Albert Hall, St. John’s Smith Square, Jazzbina Jazz Club in Sarajevo, the Cork Jazz Festival and the Mostar Gipsy Festival in Bosnia.
This Easter they will be embarking on their first UK tour, to play at top Jazz clubs across the country.
Gypsy Dynamite feat. Francesca Confortini
Gypsy Dynamite play fresh arrangements of traditional Gypsy Swing, Italian and Spanish music together with memorable 'million sellers', Dynamite style!
Tonight they'll be joined by special guest vocalist Francesca Confortini. A singer and songwriter based in London, Francesca is well-known on the UK, Italian and French scenes as a session singer and recording artist for a variety of projects.
These three high-calibre virtuosi will bring their trademark Italian intensity to a wide-ranging repertoire of popular song.
TIM ELLIS JAZZ MANOUCHE COLLECTIVE
Tim Ellis is a guitarist originally from Leicester via Cornwall who brings a very personal connection to performing in the distinctive style of gypsy jazz guitar legend Django Reinhardt. Based now in London, but performing throughout the UK, Ellis has strong musical influences from both the Alsatian Manouche and Dutch Sinto styles. Ellis is a thriving young performer playing at venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, The Groucho Club, Cahoots and the Chelsea Arts Club. Ellis studied guitar with Gypsy Jazz stars Lollo Meier and Aurelien Bouly and is one of Le Q’s favourites, bringing together respected musicians from the gypsy jazz scene to create the Tim Ellis: Jazz Manouche Collective. Connecting a variety of esteemed instrumentalists for each Jazz Manouche Collective gig at Le Q, Ellis creates an atmosphere for music making at its best; with creative synergy, feeling and fun.
La Bouche Manouche feat. Irene Serra
[Click here for a taster ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a60ica0lJYI)La Bouche Manouche is a vintage jazz band influenced by the chic and sophisticated era of the jazz age and beyond. Featuring Irene Serra on seductive vocals, their repertoire is rooted in the sound of Gypsy jazz, with swing tunes from Django Reinhardt, as well as traditional Gypsy swing tunes, charlestons, French chansons, bal musette and classic jazz standards from the Great American Song.
ONE MILLION VIEW ON https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a60ica0lJYI
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Do not book a table unless you are eating a full meal. We take drinkers as walk ins. If you have purchased a concert ticket your table is waiting automatically. No matter what time you book your table -Thur Fri or Sat if you arrive before 8pm the music is FREE - arrivals from 8pm onwards subject to £6pp music charge - Please cancel if you are not coming. Thank you.
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