Category: Night Out At the Horne

Tim Chu and Ian Bailey

At the Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton

Tim Chu and Ian Bailey, the two talented professional singer-song writers from the North West of England, make a welcome return to our Friday Night at the Horne with their show.

They have grown up listening to Simon and Garfunkel’s music with both composition and vocal blend having a strong influence on their respective professional careers. They deliver the music in their own unique way that honours the original recordings, without falling into the regular tribute act category.

There are no costumes, wigs, or makeup! Just two great musicians producing an ambient collection of some of Simon and Garfunkel’s much loved hits.text accompanying image

“Got dragged to this gig by some musician friends’ whilst visiting the UK. I expected to watch another cheesy tribute act…wow! I was so wrong! One of the best acoustic interpretations you will witness. Go and see these great guys for sure”

Jeff Callaghan.. USA

Tickets Adults £12 Children £6 available from Burway Books, John Thomas Florist, or C.S. Council Office or on line here

For more information please phone 01694 720132 Mike Walker.

with Ben HOLDER and Stuart Carter-SMITH

At the Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton

An evening with the music of the Guitar and Violin virtuosos Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli played by two of this country’s finest exponents of this style. Expect to be flown back in time to the dance halls of the 1940s with this homage to the Quintet of the hot club of France. This really was the “Swing” era, full of irresistible rhythms and all the musical indulgence there was to offer. 

Ben Holder (Violin, Vocals) and Stuart Carter- Smith (Gypsy Guitar) have toured together extensively throughout the UK, Europe and the USA over the last 10 years and have been privately booked by such A list clients including Elton John and the Beckhams to name a few.

Ben Holder

Ben Holder is one of the most gifted and exciting young jazz violinists in the UK. Taught classically from the age of six, he studied at the Birmingham Conservatoire. During his classical studies, Ben began listening to Jazz – classic masters such as Benny Goodman and Oscar Peterson and of course the great jazz violinists including Grappelli, Joe Venuti and the awe inspiring Stuff Smith.

Stuart Carter-Smith

Although initially Stuart Carter-Smith studied and performed the classical guitar, he soon fell in love with the music of Django Reinhardt and his post-classical studies took him to work with some of the finest names in that genre both in the UK and overseas.

It’s Valentine’s Day Too

so you will receive a little chocolate heart when you join us to listen to the Romani music adding a little Romantic touch to the evening!

Tickets Adults £12 Children £6 available from Burway Books, John Thomas Florist, or C.S. Council Office or on line here

For more information please phone 01694 720132 Mike Walker.

At the Silvester Horne Institute, Church Stretton

Friday 17th January 2020 at 7.30pm

Come and enjoy a great start for the New Year!

There will be a melange of items from many composers including Holst, Vaughan Williams, Berlioz and Delibes.

The evening will be hosted by the inimitable David Foster, musician and raconteur of renown. To provide a truly French/English soiree we are proud to present Louise Le Boutillier, the superb operatic contralto and Kay and Trevor Hedges of ‘Rapsquillion’ fame giving us French arias and English folk song. Aussi professeur Chris Lacy flautist extraordinaire.

“This will be our fourth two-yearly concert and the Orchestra look forward to seeing you again”.   

John Hughes, Conductor.

For your further enjoyment, and included in your ticket will be a glass of French wine or soft drink and also a petite patisserie (baked by Mr Bun).

Tickets Adult £12, Child £6 obtainable from Burway Books, John Thomas Florist, Church Stretton T.C. Office or on line here

For more information please ‘phone 01694 720132

Mike Walker

“Among the finest klezmer ensembles on the planet”

The Australian.

She’Koykoh’s evolution spans busking on London’s streets to performing on the Global stage. Renowned for musicianship precision and general ‘joie de vivre’

Their members hail from the UK, Serbia, Sweden and Turkey. They bring together the stunning polyphonic melodies and intricate rhythms of Bulgaria, treasured traditions from Serbian villages, exhilarating Gypsy dances from the Romanian mountains and soulful Sephardic and klezmer music from Turkey, Macedonia, Poland and Ukraine.

She’Koyokh is a Yiddish word meaning “nice one”. They are currently touring their fourth album, First Dance on Second Avenue, which was nominated in the 2018 Songlines World Music Awards.

“one of the finest British-based exponents of global music”.

The Guardian

Tickets- Adult £12 Child £6 available from Burway Books, John Thomas Florist, or CS Town Council or on-line…..

For more information please ‘phone 01694 720132.

Welcome to our New Season

Friday 27^th September 2019, 7.30pm

Double Bill

This evening will be both enjoyable and entertaining as it is a special double bill. We bring together our popular Trovatori who are based here in the Strettons, and Sasscappella who are joining us from the Malverns.

Trovatori

Trovatori are Darren Clarke (baritone ) and Caroline Clarke (soprano). They provide their own accompaniment on classical guitars, and share a passion for singing, travelling and discovery. They explore the musical world for all the best songs that include opera, operetta, traditional, folk and ballads.

Their talents take them all over the world, and they are much in demand as guest artists for cruise companies.

“……..a very talented duo that went over beautifully”

Entertainment Director , P&O Oriana

SassCappella

SassCappella are a very entertaining three part A cappella group. Janet, Marie-Therese and Gwen bring an eclectic musical mix from Jazz to pop and their original songs include some comedy items!

SassCappella have been treading theatre boards and singing from their early days and now love being part of this A cappella trio. Their performances includes some piano and guitar playing as well.

With perfect harmonies this dynamic sassy trio make it their mission to entertain and have a good camaraderie.

“An exhilarating performance and really entertaining singers”

Lord Faulkner, House of Lords.

Ticket £12 include a glass of wine to push the boat out!

Tickets available from Burway Books, John Thomas Florist, or C.S. Council Office.

For more information please ‘phone Mike Walker on 01694 720132