As a reviewer, so expressively phrased it, He has the ‘hands of a tarantula and the heart of a lion'.

We are very happy to be able to host Antonio Forcione for a second time this year!

A performer of genuine distinction -

ANTONIO FORCIONE

a performer of genuine distinction - Tonight, plus a special surprise Guitarist - Singer/songwriter Jule Malishcke.

Antonio says: "When I met Jule back in 2019,I realised that we not only shared a passion for guitar music but a deep mutual respect and understanding of many other aspects of life. It was from that experience that we decided to exchange ideas and make music together.

We have found that the mixture of my Mediterranean jazz and Italian folk influences works very well with the classical-crossover playing of Jule. The addition of her voice as a third element not only makes the duo particularly original but is captivating and accessible to people from every walk of life."

‘…Guitar heroics, yes, but with a touch of class.’(Clive Davis) The Times

“...with enough technical wizardry to satisfy even the most demanding virtuosity junkie, but his across-the-board appeal is reflected in a broad-ranging (and often hilarious) mix which takes in jazz, folk, flamenco, ethnic music, pop, rock, classical, and just about everything that comes to mind” ”his unique/personal style; an artistic, intense and formidably inventive, enchanting musical journey thats ever unpredictable celebrating the unexpected elements in life, a music of rare delicacy, humour and passion. Be imersed in a performance of technical brilliance, emotional depth and passion.

“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"

From the first moment Antonio walks on world stages 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 as the first deep, warm, intense notes float through the audience, you can hear a pin drop and feel the sonic spell of his guitar weaving through the room.

Get a taster here .....https://youtu.be/SUdqS8FGN-A Artistic, intense and formidably inventive, Antonio is a performer of genuine distinction. Ever unpredictable, his is a celebration of the unexpected elements in life, a music of rare delicacy, humour and, not least, passion.

Here at Le QuecumBar you can experience 1930s Parisian soul in a small intimate setting, stress free, without packing, catching a flight or boat, all in the heart of Battersea - be up close to the artists performing, in a romantic ambiance made for such intimate performances of some of the worlds greats.

Antonio’s impressive 20 albums and extensive international tours in festivals and theatres - both as a solo artist, in duo and with his acoustic quartet – have brought high critical acclaim from as far as Australia and Hong Kong to the Caribbean, Russia and all over Europe.

Dinner cabaret performance - your table is reserved and waiting for you with your ticket purchase - arrive early for stage side tables

More about Antonio.... Antonio’s numerous awards line the shelf above the piano in his west London home, a far cry from his humble beginnings in a small village in southern Italy from where he worked his way through art school, eventually performing on the streets of London to win the Covent Garden Street Entertainer of the Year Award. This led straight to a BBC TV appearance and a European tour. He hasn’t looked back since, nor has he ever forgotten his roots.
If you listen closely to his compositions you can feel the nostalgia for the village, the olive groves, the dusty streets and the first loves of a young boy.

Previous albums include collaborations with fellow performers such as Charlie Haden, Trilok Gurtu, Kay Eckhardt, Sabina Sciubba, Claudio Roditi, Rossana Casale...

OPEN at 6pm when we also start food MUSIC approx 8pm - 11pm open until midnight

Licence restrictions - no entry after 10.30

Take advantage of our early bird deal 6-7pm 3 course meal and glass of wine £29 cash

Please be advised on busy concert nights tables of 2 may have to share with another 2 persons as we have limited tables/seats

• Ticket holders are guaranteed a table for the whole evening

• We reserve the right when necessary to implement a minimum spend on food and drink of £25pp as all the ticket money goes to musicians, and our only revenue is from food and drink this is for the upkeep of the venue and our survival and to maintain quality acts that can be seen close up in an intimate and authentic atmosphere.