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LIVE PERFORMANCES DURING MAY //
Friday 2nd // CLOSED
PRIVATE EVENT
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Tuesday 6th // FREE
OPEN MIC POETRY NIGHT
Continuing our ever popular night, our MC Peter Searles may even take this month’s evening outside – check the website for more information email us: poetry@moonbowjakes.com
Thursday 8th // FREE
LITTLE G WEEVIL
Back by popular demand, after his sell-out tour in Tennessee, South Carolina and Mississippi during April, Little G Weevil returns to give us some true Memphis Blues. www.littlegweevil.com
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LIVE PERFORMANCES DURING APRIL //
Sunday 6th // FREE
DJ NOVA
A Moonbow favourite, DJ Nova will take us on her musical journey from Jazz to Punk.
Tuesday 8th // FREE
POETRY NIGHT
This is a rapidly growing evening that goes from strength to strength. Following the huge success our previous evenings that have seen stunning performances by all involved. As always, our MC, Peter Searles will entertain us with his amusing interludes between posts with backing music from the amazing Augusto Monk on Jazz, stories and visuals. This is an open mic night. Take the stage yourself and perform your own favourite poem. www.urbanspook.co.uk
Friday 11th // FREE
MAGICAL MUSICAL MYSTERY NIGHT
DJ Saffrolla, our local Ninja Tunes DJ will be performing his usual magic on the decks while Javier Ortaga performs real magic at your table. www.saffrolla.com
Tuesday 15th // FREE
YOUNG ARTISTS SHOWCASE
A chance to see 3 emerging local talents all in one night…
Jessica Symonds * Damian Renouf * Sam Gilderdale
All singer songwriters and all under 20 years old!
Wednesday 16th // FREE
VICTORIAN SWEETSHOP
The Victorian Sweetshop are one of Lewisham’s newest groups brings you a tuneful chillout evening of brand new alternative and acoustic music. www.myspace.com/victoriansweetshop
Thursday 17th // FREE
IM
IM play a kind of ambient electronica groovy improvised jazz stew. Combining electric trumpet with Hammond organ, percussion, old analogue synth sounds and home-made instruments, they explore sound and texture in a new and refreshing way. The sound of IM reminds Jake of the French trumpet player, Erik Truffaz. This is to become a regular night for those who like to be challenged by their music.
Sunday 20th // FREE
TOM JANSSEN
Having just having played a 3 tune live set on the Tom Robinson show on BBC 6music, Tom Janssen will be performing his old and funny smelling tunes plus a raft of new tracks via his good old guitar. www.myspace.com/tomjanssen
Monday 21st // £2 per person
WORLD ACCORDING TO WIKIPEDIA QUIZ NIGHT
This is a benefit evening to support an unsung woman of the Brockley community who organises the Children’s Day in Hilly Fields without fanfare. She now needs the communities support for to help her pay for specialist treatment in Switzerland. We will ask Wikipedia a series of mundane questions – the all knowing web engines answer is final. Should cause a few arguments! Teams of 4 will win a great prize. No PDA or Laptops allowed.
www.wikipedia.org
Tuesday 22nd // FREE
MATT DOLPHIN
Matt Dolphin is a New Cross based singer/songwriter, who’s wayward yet self-assured songcraft has graced a range of venues, including The Twelve Bar Club, York Hall and Tate Britain. The influences of PJ Harvey, Tim Buckley and David Sylvian resonate throughout these thought provoking songs.
www.myspace.com/mattdolphinmusic
Wednesday 23rd // FREE
THYAGI DAS AND ALUA NASCIMENTO
Thyagi Das and Alua Nascimento, share an interactive awakening musical experience that organically orchestrates sounds of the rain forest, polyrhythmic melodies and world fusion elements native to their Brazilian homeland and from beyond the imagination. Come and co-create the music with them! www.youcreateyourself.com
Thursday 24th // FREE
FILM NIGHT
Declan McGill is back once again with a selection of high quality short films made by people living in and around the South East London area. To submit your film please send URL link to:
film@moonbowjakes.co.uk
Friday 25th // FREE
GAME DAY: CHESS-DOMINO PLAYDAY
Shall we make it a tournament? We are going to have a chess and dominoes game day. If it seems popular maybe we will organise a little tournament – let us know your thoughts. Subbuteo anyone? Email: info@moonbowjakes.com
Monday 28th // FREE
MEET THE ARTIST: AUGUSTO MONK
A chance to meet Augusto Monk, the man behind our current exhibition. This one man mutimedia will also be performing his array of Jazz, stories and visuals.
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LIVE PERFORMANCES DURING MARCH //
Tuesday 4th // FREE
LITTLE G WEEVIL
Little G Weevil started to sing and the bar went silent. His stunning Memphis blues voice is so powerful and soulful we all thought we were on the Mississippi Delta. Every musician watching last time are making a point of being back here for this gig. If you enjoy stunning performances come and see Little G Weevil before he heads off on his next US tour. 'Little white boy with a black soul! Fantastic!' WDIA Radio, Memphis, TN, 2005 - which was the very first black operated radio station ever in the United States. www.littlegweevil.com
Monday 3rd // FREE
POETRY NIGHT
This is a rapidly growing evening that goes from strength to strength. Following the huge success of February's evening that saw stunning performances by all involved we are little earlier this month because of Easter. Peter Searles our MC, will entertain us with his amusing interludes between posts and the amazing Augusto Monk on Jazz, stories and visuals. This is an open mic night. Take the stage yourself and perform your own favourite poem. www.urbanspook.co.uk
Sunday 2nd // FREE
EARL GREEN AND THE RIGHT TIME
Earl Green has won the best Blues voice in the UK no less than four times in the past decade. Close to 400 people heard why during the Brockley Max festival last June and now he is returning with his band, The Right Time, to give Brockley the opportunity to hear one of Britain’s premier Blues singer’s.
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LIVE PERFORMANCES DURING FEBRUARY //
Sunday 10th // FREE
LONG LOST SON
Inspired by the dark Pennine landscape of their small Northern hometown, Long Lost Son present their hushed, tense and heartfelt sound that draws on the influences of Dram Parsons, Nick Drake and Nick Cave. www.myspace.com/lostson
Tuesday 12th // FREE
AMY MAY
A Cornish singer songwriter, Amy is making waves in the west
country after the release of her debut album. Part of her UK tour, this may be the only time you will get to see this rising star in an intimate venue. www.amymaymusic.co.uk
Thursday 14th // FREE
CHEESE NIGHT
Valentine is the cheesiest night of the year so we are going to celebrate with a night of cheese. Cheesy music, cheesy cheese and lots of lonely single people eating cheese. Not one of normal evenings but better than watching longing lovers staring at each all night. Smart Dress required (sort of).
Friday 15th // FREE
DJ SAFFOLLA .feat JAVIER ORTAGA
MAGICAL MYSTERY NIGHT
Our own local Ninja Tunes DJ will be performing his usual magic on the decks while Javier Ortaga will be performing magic at your table. www.saffrolla.com
Sunday 17th // FREE
LITTLE G WEEVIL
This London born Memphis Blues songwriter reminds Jake of the many nights in the dingy backstreet clubs of New York in the 90s. 'Little white boy with a black soul! Fantastic!' WADI Radio, Memphis, TN, 2005. www.littlegweevil.com
Monday 18th // FREE
POETRY NIGHT
Following the huge success of January's evening with stunning performances by all we are going to repeat the night with Peter Searls our MC, Augusto Monk on Jazz with stories and our array of published and open mic poets. Take the stage yourself and perform your own favourite poem. www.urbanspook.co.uk
Tuesday 19th // FREE
DAMIEN NOLAN
Damien is a solo acoustic act with a difference. Combining bass lines, hard rhythms and melody lines all at the same time he creates an eclectic mix of musical genres and scintillating sounds.
Thursday 21st // FREE
IM
IM play a kind of ambient electronic groovy improvised jazz stew. Combining electric trumpet with Hammond organ, percussion, old analog synth sounds and home-made instruments, they explore sound and texture in a new and refreshing way. The sound of IM reminds Jake of the French trumpet player, Erik Truffaz.
Sunday 24th // FREE
DJ NOVA
A Moonbow favourite, DJ Nova will take us on her musical journey from Jazz to Punk.
Tuesday 26th // FREE
ORCHARD HILL
One of South East London’s youngest and hottest new indie prospects. Orchard Hill are gathering a momentum that could propel them to the very top – come and see what all the fuss is about!
Thursday 28th // FREE
FILM NIGHT
Declan McGill is back with a selection of high quality short films made by people living around South East London with Jazz singer, Hannah Northedge (www.hannahnorthedge.co.uk) providing us with some classic film songs during the popcorn intervals. To submit your film please send URL link to brockleyfilm@yahoo.co.uk
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LIVE PERFORMANCES DURING JANUARY //
Tuesday 29th // FREE
CUBAN JAZZ ORCHESTRA
CANCELLED DUE TO REASONS BEYOND OUR CONTROL
REPLACEMENT BAND TBC
Monday 28th // FREE
POETRY EVENING
Published and unpublished open mic poets perform plus music and stories from Augusto Monk. Introduced by Peter Searls.
Sunday 27th // FREE
DJ NOVA
A Moonbow favourite, DJ Nova will take us on a musical journey from Jazz to Punk.
Tuesday 22nd // FREE
ORCHARD HILL
One of South East London's hottest new indie prospects - come and see what all the fuss is about
Thursday 10th // FREE
DJ SAFFROLLA (DJ SET) & HAROLD FERGUS (ACOUSTIC SET)
Adrian Josey a.k.a DJ Saffrolla Ninja Tune Solid Steel DJ, Vocalist and former Pest member bops his afro while spinning tunes up and down the country in London, throughout Europe and even Japan with the likes of; Hexstatic, Vadim, Herbaliser and other ninja family members.
Harold Fergus isn't your usual singer-songwriter from London. As Q magazine recently wrote "we are going through an acoustic revolution" and Harold's within this acoustic category but a very individual and 'quirky' edge, which immediately catches the listeners' imagination.
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LIVE PERFORMANCES DURING DECEMBER //
Monday 3rd // 7.30pm // FREE
LIVE JAZZ DOUBLE BILL
Gracie Patton from the Royal College of Music will be performing with Brockley’s very own internationally renowned pianist Julian Jacobson some classic Jazz standards (change to original billing).
Another of Brockley’s most beautiful gems, Hannah Northedge is a sultry songstress of old fashion glamour who will be performing some her favourite numbers with another of Brockley’s top Jazz pianists, James Rose.
***Cannot be missed if you want to see people at the top of their profession***
Thursday 6th // FREE
BROCKLEYWOOD NIGHTS
An evening of short films made by local directors with some rare footage of Brockley locals starring in the greatest movies of all time!
Friday 7th // FREE
TARZAN WITH FRIENDS
Music, Spoken Word and Comedy: Steve The Pirate Bowdege, Poet John Clark, Viv on Sax, Damian Renouf, LittleDevilMusic and Blue Bishops.
www.littledevilmusic.fusiveweb.co.uk
Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th // FREE
ART INSTALLATION
A wonderfully innovative art installation that everyone will want to participate in. Watch the video:
http://video.aol.com/video-detail/draw-me--tedna-ve-by-jonathan-polkest/3759268230
Saturday 8th // FREE
AUGUSTO MONK
& MEET THE ARTIST JONATHAN POLKEST
Monk presents his graphic-panasonic-creations in a live format, performing the narrations and music of his stories accompanied by slide shows with visuals. Comics 'n Groove.
www.tangosessions.co.uk/projections/about.htm
MEET JONATHAN POLKEST
With his painting literally flying off the walls, Jonathan will be around for the evening to discuss his work and its influences.
www.axisweb.org/seCVPG.aspx?ARTISTID=6918
Sunday 9th // FREE
AN EVENING IN 1930 WITH HAYDN MEDDICK
If you do not know how good music was from this period you must come along to listen to Haydn spin his magic. A wonderful relaxed evening.
Monday 10th // 7.30pm // FREE
POETRY NIGHT WITH PETER SEARLS
OUR POPULAR POETRY EVENING RETURNS WITH A DOUBLE BILL
Local poet, James McConalogue will launch his new book, Starry Dandelion Night, with a selection of readings followed by poetry open mic. An opportunity for the poets of Brockley to air their favourite poems to an appreciative audience.
If you wish to perform please see Peter on the evening.
www.poetrysalzburg.com/dandelion.htm
Friday 14th // FREE
EX STAFF NIGHT
Sunday 16th // FREE
ECLECTICO WITH DJ NOVA & DJ LORSTEN
(World / Lounge Sets)
Sunday 23rd // 8.30pm // FREE
EARL GREEN and THE RIGHT TIME
Following their huge success during the Brockley Max festival, Earl and the band return for a Christmas flavour gig that will kick off Christmas week in style.
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