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Sent: 02 December 2008 20:53
Subject: Le QuecumBar Prestige Performance Concerts, special events and gig list Dec Jan Feb

 

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GYPSY SWING LIVE AT  

 

 

LONDON'S PREMIER GYPSY SWING VENUE

 

HOME OF LE QUECUMBAR ALLSTARS & LE Q RECORDS

 

RECORDING LIVE MOMENTS OF MUSICAL MAGIC

 

Recorded live performances at Le QuecumBar

from www.quecumbar.co.uk online shop, or Amazon, CD Baby available for digital download with Linn Records

 

ON SALE NOW AT WWW.QUECUMBAR.CO.UK!

“Stars Of Gypsy Swing” Le QuecumBar Patrons LEQ0105 - Released June 2008

Featuring Le Q Patrons:

Angelo DeBarre (French Gypsy), Dave Kelbie (UK) with Fapy Lafertin

& The George Washingmachine Quartet (Australia), John Jorgenson (USA), Hank Marvin

 (UK), Ritary Gaguenetti (French Gypsy), Gary Potter (UK), John Etheridge (UK),

Moreno(French Gypsy), Stephane Wrembel (France), Biel Ballester (Spain), Andreas Oberg

 (Sweden), Robin Nolan (UK) and Lollo Meier (Dutch Gypsy).

 

PROBABLY HIS BEST ALBUM EVER

"Le Quecumbar live in London" with The Gary Potter Quartet LEQ0104 - Released April 2008

Gary Potter with the power-packed perfect rhythm section comprising, Kevin Nolan (of The Robin Nolan Trio)

Ducato Piotrowski (of Le QuecumBar Allstar) on rhythm guitars and Andy Crowdy (often found playing with Angelo DeBarre and Lollo Meier) on double bass.

 

Other great albums on sale at the bar Lollo Meier, Robin Nolan, Angelo Debarre

 

“Live at Le QuecumBar London

The Angelo Debarre Quartet

 

“Live in London” with

The Biel Ballester Trio

Spanish Gypsy Swing trio playing with bossa and rumba overtones

 

“Le QuecumBar presents”

Le QuecumBar Allstars

A collection of some of our most talented regular musicians who can be seen and heard here all year round, a swinging fast moving album full of energy and fun and great vocals.

Allstars available for events.

 

“Le QuecumBar Live in London

The Ritary Gaguenetti Quartet

From Gypsy Swing to Gypsy Jazz with hot swinging sax

 

DECEMBER GIG LIST

Thu residency 4 December  FREE before 8pm £5 after

SWINGING CATS

Led by Richard White, well-known multi-instrumentalist and whispering vocalist on clarinet,

bass sax (or anything else that comes to hand!) accompanied either by sensational pianist

Colin Good or world-class jazz guitarist Martin Wheatley.  The Swinging Cats invite you to

 take a sentimental journey of vintage versatility – rare 1920s tunes, torch-songs, novelties and

 red-hot instrumental jazz - all generously seasoned with their own distinctive brand of

irreverent quirkiness. 

 

Fri 5 December

Ava Golding swings and sings cabaret style with piano

 

Sat 6 December

Monthly resident Pete “Tiger” Sheppard & Co, stonking gypsy swing guitar.  We delight in Pete's fast and furious Gypsy Swing guitar - just as the name suggests!

 

SUN/MON 7/8 DECEMBER £15

the stunning music of the singing swinging Franglais

URBAN GYPSY Quartet

Mon 8th be part of the live CD recording

for Le Q Records

Daniel John Martin: sought after unique charismatic entertainer. The singing swinging violin of this Paris based English born performer has joined such world Gypsy guitar greats as Angelo and Boulou Férré amongst others. Didier Lockwood qualified him as “one of the most talented violinists of his generation”. A must to discover! www.myspace.com/djmparis

Patrick Saussois: Passionate, fiery self-taught left handed Gypsy swing guitar master influenced by Django/Babik Reinhardt, Henri Crolla and legendary Matelo Ferré whom he would often accompany.  Joined by famed QuecumBar Allstars home grown solid rhythm of Ducato, guitar and Andy Crowdy, bass, have been seen playing with masters, Angelo, Lollo, Matcho and Moreno and they drive this ensemble to dizzying heights Ensuring an evening of perfect synergy of passion, drive and Parisian swing! Doors open at 6 food available until 8, diners get preferential tables, all tables allocated on arrival. Tickets at www.wegottickets.com or www.quecumbar.co.uk

 

Tue 9 December

TUESDAYS FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM

Jam session led by rockin George Trebar on bass, a QuecumBar Allstar.You saw Johnny Depp

 in Chocolate play Minor Swing, Django style. See and hear it live in our intimate 1930s

Parisian cabaret brasserie. Chill out with a bottle of quaffable wine and simple food always a

great night full of musical surprises, transporting you to the swinging streets of Montmartre

with all the colour and joy of the Belle Epoch.  If you play swing then bring your instrument!

 

WED 10 DECEMBER £8

Most wanted!  Los Desterrados  ‘The Exiles’

‘Los Desterrados take the music of the Sephardic Jews, with its strong Latin influences, and drag it effortlessly into the 21st Century’   London Metro

DINNER CONCERT CABARET STYLE

LOS DESTERRADOS

Sephardic-flamenco act fusing fiery Gypsy rhythms, Spanish folk, Balkan soul, jazz, Moroccan and Turkish folk influences into the Mediterranean music of the Sephardic Jews. Sephardic music has recently taken its rightful place on the world music stage thanks to the success of Yasmin Levy and Mor Karbasi, and on their new album Miradores Los Desterrados showcase their spirited interpretation of this tradition., Los Desterrados have created a rootsy, contemporary sound that will appeal to fans of the Gipsy Kings and Radio Tarifa as well as Levy and Karbasi. Vocals sung mainly in Ladino, a UNESCO protected language and mine the wealth of ancient Sephardic songs, with its tales of flirtation, love, faith, war, abandonment – and mothers-in-law.  www.myspace.com/losdesterrados1 www.losdesterrados.com.

£10 on the door.  Open at 6, food until 8 all tables allocated on arrival, diners get preferential seating. Tickets from www.quecumbar.co.uk www.wegottickets.com

 

Thu residency 11 December FREE before 8pm £5 after

SWINGING CATS

Led by Richard White, well-known multi-instrumentalist and whispering vocalist on clarinet,

 bass sax (or anything else that comes to hand!) accompanied either by sensational pianist

Colin Good or world-class jazz guitarist Martin Wheatley.  The Swinging Cats invite you to

 take a sentimental journey of vintage versatility – rare 1920s tunes, torch-songs, novelties and

 red-hot instrumental jazz - all generously seasoned with their own distinctive brand of

irreverent quirkiness. 

 

Fri 12 December

Simon Moore ensemble Gypsy Swing Hot Club guitar

 

Sat 13 December

Yoka ’Dutch Diva’ will wow you with her amazing voice and swinging piano

 

SUNDAY 14 DECEMBER £10

BALKAN GENIUS-THE FASHION IS PASSION

PAPRIKA BALKANICUS

Always sold out! arrive early for dinner and great seats for this one,

Magical Balkan and Eastern European acoustic violin and guitar, with a hint of swing,

 jazz and lots of humour, make this Slavic Trio a lively must!! 

Paprika Balkanicus have already performed at some of London's most eminent clubs

 and just returned from a sell out tour of the Edinburgh Festival. Between them,

Bogdan Vacarescu (Romania, violin), Vladimir Jocic (Serbia, guitar) and Jozef Secnik (Slovenia, double bass). They have played the right venues, accompanied the right

people and won the right awards.  Foot tapping hand clapping madness. Catch them live in a

heaving wild atmosphere, before its too late!

open at 6 when food will be available until 10 all tables allocated on arrival, diners get

preferential seating.  Advance tickets at www.wegottickets.com www.quecumbar.co.uk £12 on the door

 

Mon 15 December TBC

 

Tue 16 December

TUESDAYS FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM

Jam session led by rockin George Trebar on bass, a QuecumBar Allstar. You saw Johnny Depp

in Chocolate play Minor Swing, Django style. See and hear it live in our intimate 1930s Parisian

cabaret brasserie. Chill out with a bottle of quaffable wine and simple food always a great night

full of musical surprises, transporting you to the swinging streets of Montmartre with all the

colour and joy of the Belle Epoch.  If you play swing then bring your instrument!

 

Wed 17 December       

Piano lounge with Mike Head singing swinging and rockin

 

Thu residency 18 December £5 after 8pm free before!

SWINGING CATS

Led by Richard White, well-known multi-instrumentalist and whispering vocalist on clarinet,

 bass sax (or anything else that comes to hand!) accompanied either by sensational pianist

Colin Good or world-class jazz guitarist Martin Wheatley.  The Swinging Cats invite you to

 take a sentimental journey of vintage versatility – rare 1920s tunes, torch-songs, novelties and

 red-hot instrumental jazz - all generously seasoned with their own distinctive brand of

irreverent quirkiness. 

 

Fri 19 December

Feabhean Kwest vintage acoustic guitar ensemble swinging 20s, 30s, 40s,

                        

SATURDAY 20 DECEMBER £10 cover charge

Pre Christmas celebration

CABARET CAFÉ STYLE – PIANO AND SWINGING VOCALS  

Rare appearance by

JOSEPH CONNELL

He is the X Y AND Z factor!

Fab vocals from down under and straight from the west end, doing Swing to Stevie with style and pizzazz!

Joe, the big power voice from down under, he has swung around the world from Grease to the 12 Tenors and so much more.  He will be accompanied by piano and together they will raise the roof with songs you will swing to and show stopping favourites.

A VOICE THAT WILL BLOW YOU AWAY! DON’T MISS THIS GUY

 

LE QUECUMBAR WISHES YOU HAPPY HOLIDAYS WE ARE CLOSED FOR A REST! FROM SUNDAY 21 DECEMBER UNTIL MON 29 DECEMBER INCLUSIVE AND WILL RE OPEN WITH OUR GYPSY SWING JAM NIGHT TUESDAY 30 DECEMBER

 

Tue 30 Dec

TUESDAYS FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM

Jam session led by rockin George Trebar on bass, a QuecumBar Allstar.You saw Johnny Depp

 in Chocolate play Minor Swing, Django style. See and hear it live in our intimate 1930s

Parisian cabaret brasserie. Chill out with a bottle of quaffable wine and simple food always a

great night full of musical surprises, transporting you to the swinging streets of Montmartre

with all the colour and joy of the Belle Epoch.  If you play swing then bring your instrument!

 

NEW YEARS EVE WEDNESDAY 31st DEC

It Don’t Mean a Thing If You Aint Got That Swing, So

SWING IN 2009!

With foot tapping hand clapping revelry, rock your socks with fun till 1 and bubble till you burst! From swanky sizzling swing classics to Stevie Wonder, later day dazzlers and show stopping favourites with style and pizzazz from the highly acclaimed class act of the

JOSEPH CONNELL SWING TRIO!

Megawatt vocal cracker, Joseph Connell the voice from down under has swooned audiences globally whether in timeless gems as “Grease” or on his international tour with “The 12 Irish Tenors” he always knocks em dead!

Backed up by sharp fingers Ewan King on Piano, and Balkan bass master Viktor Obsust...

Mulled wine 7.30-8.30 followed by eat as much as you like hot and cold buffet.  Dress swish and swanky prizes for best 20s,30s or 40s costume. Tables of two will have to share, all tables allocated on arrival, so arrive on time for best seats. Limited seating only so book now £60!

www.wegottickets.com or www.QuecumBar.co.uk

Tickets are non refundable/exchangeable

 

JANUARY GIG LIST

Thu residency 1 January £5 after 8pm free before!

SWINGING CATS

Led by Richard White, well-known multi-instrumentalist and whispering vocalist on clarinet,

 bass sax (or anything else that comes to hand!) accompanied either by sensational pianist

Colin Good or world-class jazz guitarist Martin Wheatley.  The Swinging Cats invite you to

 take a sentimental journey of vintage versatility – rare 1920s tunes, torch-songs, novelties and

 red-hot instrumental jazz - all generously seasoned with their own distinctive brand of

irreverent quirkiness. 

 

Fri 2 January

Spanish Nights Jazz Trio – Multi talented/instrumental ensemble

Featuring Nedka vocals, Bernie clarinet and sax and Adrian piano.

Nedka is a 22 year old artist with a vocal repertoire consisting of both classical and jazz works. She also plays violin, has a diploma in acting and writes plays.

Bernie Holden known at Le QuecumBar for regular Tuesday night jam sessions but also well known on London Jazz circuit and on the continent.

Adrian Carrio is the highly talented young Spanish pianist from Oviedo North Spain on his debut trip to UK

 

Sat 3 January

Monthly resident Pete “Tiger” Sheppard & Co, stonking gypsy swing guitar.  We delight in Pete's fast and furious Gypsy Swing guitar - just as the name suggests!

Sun 4 January TBC

Mon 5 January TBC

Tue 6 January

TUESDAYS FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM

Jam session led by rockin George Trebar on bass, a QuecumBar Allstar.You saw Johnny Depp

 in Chocolate play Minor Swing, Django style. See and hear it live in our intimate 1930s

Parisian cabaret brasserie. Chill out with a bottle of quaffable wine and simple food always a

great night full of musical surprises, transporting you to the swinging streets of Montmartre

with all the colour and joy of the Belle Epoch.  If you play swing then bring your instrument!

 

Wed 7 January

Piano lounge with Mike Head singing swinging and rockin

 

Thu residency 8 January FREE before 8pm £5 after

SWINGING CATS        

Led by Richard White, well-known multi-instrumentalist and whispering vocalist on clarinet,

 bass sax (or anything else that comes to hand!) accompanied either by sensational pianist

Colin Good or world-class jazz guitarist Martin Wheatley.  The Swinging Cats invite you to

 take a sentimental journey of vintage versatility – rare 1920s tunes, torch-songs, novelties and

 red-hot instrumental jazz - all generously seasoned with their own distinctive brand of

irreverent quirkiness. 

 

Fri 9 January

Simon Moore Gypsy Swing guitar duo playing Django favourites

 

Sat 10 January

Stephane Grafitti - with violin vixen Noreen Cullen and rocking vocals and guitar

from Adrian Burns a night of Swing, Jazz, Classical, Gypsy and Celtic rocking madness - a must see!

 

SUNDAY DAY 11 JANUARY 11AM – 4PM £30

Gypsy Jazz and Beyond

JOHN WHEATCROFT & ANDY MACKENZIE GYPSY SWING GUITAR WORK SHOP

www.myspace.com/johnwheatcroft

Well known as educators, John and Andy will be holding a joint masterclass before their evening performance covering both soloing and rhythm techniques in depth. This will be a real ‘hand-on’ workshop so bring your guitar and dive right in.

Topics to be covered include: Gypsy Jazz and conventional Jazz phrasing, Playing over the changes, dynamics and expression, building vocabulary, establishing your voice, creating effective rhythm parts and chord-soloing techniques.

“John is an incredible guitarist with an astonishing technique” – Gary Potter

“Both as a player and as an educator, John is the consummate professional” – John Jorgenson

Tickets are available at www.quecumbar.co.uk

 

SUNDAY EVE 11 JANUARY £10 (£13 on the door)

Fronted by the much in demand 19 year old Ben Holder,  teenage violin sensation, who has played on numerous top  stages, such as The Royal Albert Hall
DJANGOLOGY - LIVE IN LONDON one night only
Established Gypsy Swing quartet from Derbyshire, Djangology has impressed venues with sell out performances everywhere they go.  They have played The Symphony Hall and Radio 2’s Friday Night Is Music Night. Ben is supported by the amazing Richard Smith on lead guitar, the great Jon Smith on Rhythm guitar, and the ever brilliant Steve Peters on Double Bass. Between them, they have played with many famous musicians including Bireli Legrene, Tim Kliphuis, and Fapy Lafertin. A night not to be missed, book early for a great home grown night of hot, Gypsy Swing! Doors open at 6.00 pm.  Food available until 8.00. All tables allocated on arrival diners get preferential tables. Tickets in advance www.wegottickets.com or www.QuecumBar.co.uk Tickets are non refundable/exchangeable

 

MONDAY 12 JANUARY £12

Cutting Edge Contemporary Gypsy Swing 

JOHN WHEATCROFT QUARTET

www.myspace.com/johnwheatcroft 

John’s incredible versatility as a player has been well known throughout the guitar world for years but tonight he launches his new project inspired directly by the style he loves the most, the music of Django Reinhardt and his contemporaries. With a set that includes both original compositions and fascinating re-arrangements of popular standards John takes the Django style right up to date with his seamless integration of modern influences, techniques and compositional devices, producing a sound that is rooted in the traditions of the genre, but vital, forward thinking and highly original. Tonight’s line-up features John’s old rhythm partner from John Jorgenson’s Quintet, the amazing Andy Mackenzie, along with Jim Clark on second rhythm guitar, Paul Elliott on percussion and Alan Mian on upright bass. This promises to be an event not to be missed! Open at 6 when food will be available until 8 all tables allocated on arrival, diners get preferential seating. Tickets at www.wegottickets.com or www.quecumbar.co.uk £15 on the door

 

Tue 13 January

TUESDAYS FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM

Jam session led by rockin George Trebar on bass, a QuecumBar Allstar.You saw Johnny Depp

 in Chocolate play Minor Swing, Django style. See and hear it live in our intimate 1930s

Parisian cabaret brasserie. Chill out with a bottle of quaffable wine and simple food always a

great night full of musical surprises, transporting you to the swinging streets of Montmartre

with all the colour and joy of the Belle Epoch.  If you play swing then bring your instrument!

 

Wed 14 January

Piano lounge with Mike Head singing swinging and rockin

 

Thu 15 January

Weekly residency FREE before 8pm £5 after

SWINGING CATS        

Led by Richard White, well-known multi-instrumentalist and whispering vocalist on clarinet,

 bass sax (or anything else that comes to hand!) accompanied either by sensational pianist

Colin Good or world-class jazz guitarist Martin Wheatley.  The Swinging Cats invite you to

 take a sentimental journey of vintage versatility – rare 1920s tunes, torch-songs, novelties and

 red-hot instrumental jazz - all generously seasoned with their own distinctive brand of

irreverent quirkiness. 

 

Fri 16 Janaury

Feabhean Kwest vintage acoustic guitar ensemble swinging 20s, 30s, 40s,

 

Sat 17 January

Charles Alexander and Andy Robinson a fine jazz guitar duo who do it all!

 

SUNDAY DAY 18 JANUARY £30

A CRACKER OF A PRESENT FOR GUITAR PLAYERS!

GYPSY SWING GUITAR SOLO & RHYTHM WORKSHOPS FROM RITARY & HERVE GAGUENETTI £30 Sun 18/1 11-4

A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN GYPSY SWING, MANOUCHE STYLE FROM THE SOURCE  Workshop tickets from www.quecumbar.co.uk

ON SALE, Ritary's 2007 live concert, recorded here on the Le Q Record label available from the bar, or CD Baby

 

SUN/MON EVE 18/19 JANUARY £15

IN CELEBRATION OF DJANGO REINHARDT’S BIRTHDAY 2009

"Back to the Roots"

THE RITARY GAGUENETTI TRIO

Favourites of Le Q and world audiences, authentic French Sinti Gypsy guitarists

workshop and prestige performance concerts, they have played 606, Albert Hall and around the globe at prestige events.  Led by Sinti Gypsy, Ritary who has been playing since he was fourteen, a self-taught musician of immense talent following family tradition and oozing pure traditional Django Reinhardt Gypsy Swing. An authentic, international vibrant and awesome trio. For 4 years they have delighted for Djangos birthday. http://ritaryensemble.free.fr

The focus 2009, traditional Gypsy Swing a musical journey that excites and delights global audiences!  These guys are the real deal, whether you've seen them before or not. Ritary is accompanied by cousin Herve, one of the worlds best Gypsy Swing rhythm players (shares Django’s birth date), a big celebration for us and for them, supported by the fantastic rockin Vladimir Torres on double bass and the added zest of special guest hot lips Christophe Panzani on sizzling sax. ON SALE, Ritary's 2007 live concert, recorded here on the Le Q Record label available from the bar, or CD Baby

Tickets from www.wegottickets.com or www.QuecumBar.co.uk Doors open at 6 food until 8 diners get preferential seating allocated on arrival

 

Tue 20 January

TUESDAYS FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM

Jam session led by rockin George Trebar on bass, a QuecumBar Allstar.You saw Johnny Depp

 in Chocolate play Minor Swing, Django style. See and hear it live in our intimate 1930s

Parisian cabaret brasserie. Chill out with a bottle of quaffable wine and simple food always a

great night full of musical surprises, transporting you to the swinging streets of Montmartre

with all the colour and joy of the Belle Epoch.  If you play swing then bring your instrument!

 

Wed 21 January

Piano lounge with Mike Head singing swinging and rockin

 

Thu 22 January

Weekly residency FREE before 8pm £5 after

SWINGING CATS        

Led by Richard White, well-known multi-instrumentalist and whispering vocalist on clarinet,

 bass sax (or anything else that comes to hand!) accompanied either by sensational pianist

Colin Good or world-class jazz guitarist Martin Wheatley.  The Swinging Cats invite you to

 take a sentimental journey of vintage versatility – rare 1920s tunes, torch-songs, novelties and

 red-hot instrumental jazz - all generously seasoned with their own distinctive brand of

irreverent quirkiness. 

 

Fri 23 January

Swing 39 Gypsy Swing Hot Club guitar ensemble

 

Sat 24 January

Melissa James sings smooth jazz grooves with Miko Giedroyc on piano

 

SUNDAY 25 JANUARY £12

Gypsy Swing, Tango & Blues

SARAH GILLESPIE TRIO

Feat: GILAD ATZMON

A seasoned performer _at_ Ronnie Scotts, 606 Club & the Vortex, Anglo-American songstress Gillespie performs a combination of originals & standards with her dynamite band featuring middle-eastern be-bop star, Gilad Atzmon on clarinet, accordion & alto sax. Expect emotive ballads & raucous gypsy swing incorporating pre-rock elements of blues, vaudeville & Balkan flourishes. Tonight she is performing with Gilad Atzmon and Ben Bastin – double bass

www.sarahgillespie.com www.gilad.co.uk

“Sarah’s voice totally fills the room – extremely distinctive, smoky and seductive with a bluesy edge.” Get Rhythm Magazine “Audiences are clearly bowled over with Atzmon's whirlwind approach ... dynamic, charismatic and ... exasperating!”- Brian Blain, Jazz UK This promises to be an event not to be missed! Open at 6 when food will be available until 8 all tables allocated on arrival, diners get preferential seating.

Tickets at www.wegottickets.com or www.quecumbar.co.uk £15 on the door

 

Mon 26 January TBC

Tue 27 January

TUESDAYS FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM

Jam session led by rockin George Trebar on bass, a QuecumBar Allstar.You saw Johnny Depp

 in Chocolate play Minor Swing, Django style. See and hear it live in our intimate 1930s

Parisian cabaret brasserie. Chill out with a bottle of quaffable wine and simple food always a

great night full of musical surprises, transporting you to the swinging streets of Montmartre

with all the colour and joy of the Belle Epoch.  If you play swing then bring your instrument!

 

Wed 28 January

Piano lounge with Mike Head singing swinging and rockin

 

Thu 29 January

Weekly residency FREE before 8pm £5 after

SWINGING CATS        

Led by Richard White, well-known multi-instrumentalist and whispering vocalist on clarinet,

 bass sax (or anything else that comes to hand!) accompanied either by sensational pianist

Colin Good or world-class jazz guitarist Martin Wheatley.  The Swinging Cats invite you to

 take a sentimental journey of vintage versatility – rare 1920s tunes, torch-songs, novelties and

 red-hot instrumental jazz - all generously seasoned with their own distinctive brand of

irreverent quirkiness. 

 

Fri 30 January

Guitar Manouche, Juan Arenales & Claudio Vasquez on violin from Asturias Region Northern Spain.  A wide and diverse ranging repertoire, in the atmosphere of jazz, including popular and classical songs including Hungarian popular music, jazz standards, South American traditional music, waltz, latin music, samba, blues, swing, tangos, boleros, czardas, classical adaptations, zingara, pasodobles, ballads etc

 

Sat 31 January

The great voice of Goran Kay sings swing and popular favourites with piano

 

FEBRUARY GIG LIST

 

SUNDAY 1 FEBRUARY £10

BALKAN ACOUSTIC MAGIC

ZIG

So much more than music from Eastern Europe and the Balkans. www.ZiGduo.com

An extraordinary experience of, Gypsy vibes and true Eastern European soul, performed with spirit and passion – this is ŽiG German-born violinist Gundula could well have been raised in the Balkans, for her playing imparts the true soul of Gypsy music, bursting with colour and passion, an explosion of energy…Gundula drives this group with her spirit and motivation.

Gundula Gruen – violin, Zivorad Nikolic – accordion, Oliver Baldwin – double bass, Rastko Rasic – Darbuka/percussion.  They play a wonderful and virtuoso repertoire of traditional Gypsy, folk and klezmer pieces from Eastern Europe and the Balkans.

ŽiG take their audience on a voyage of discovery through Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Listeners are enchanted by the wild rhythms, deeply touching melodies, thrilling complexity of the music - but it's the passionate performance and the rapport between these musicians that brings across such amazing joy and positive energy. Tickets from www.wegottickets.com and www.quecumbar.co.uk £12 on the door

 

Mon 2 February TBC

Tue 3 February

TUESDAYS FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM

Jam session led by rockin George Trebar on bass, a QuecumBar Allstar.You saw Johnny Depp

 in Chocolate play Minor Swing, Django style. See and hear it live in our intimate 1930s

Parisian cabaret brasserie. Chill out with a bottle of quaffable wine and simple food always a

great night full of musical surprises, transporting you to the swinging streets of Montmartre

with all the colour and joy of the Belle Epoch.  If you play swing then bring your instrument!

 

Wed 4 February

Piano lounge with Mike Head singing swinging and rockin

 

Thu 5 February

Weekly residency FREE before 8pm £5 after

SWINGING CATS        

Led by Richard White, well-known multi-instrumentalist and whispering vocalist on clarinet,

bass sax (or anything else that comes to hand!) accompanied either by sensational pianist

Colin Good or world-class jazz guitarist Martin Wheatley.  The Swinging Cats invite you to

take a sentimental journey of vintage versatility – rare 1920s tunes, torch-songs, novelties and

red-hot instrumental jazz - all generously seasoned with their own distinctive brand of

irreverent quirkiness. 

 

Fri 6 Febraury TBC

Sat 7 Febraury

Monthly resident Pete “Tiger” Sheppard & Co, stonking gypsy swing guitar.  We delight in Pete's fast and furious Gypsy Swing guitar - just as the name suggests!

Sun 8 Febraury TBC

Mon 9 February TBC

Tue 10 February

TUESDAYS FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM

Jam session led by rockin George Trebar on bass, a QuecumBar Allstar.You saw Johnny Depp

 in Chocolate play Minor Swing, Django style. See and hear it live in our intimate 1930s

Parisian cabaret brasserie. Chill out with a bottle of quaffable wine and simple food always a

great night full of musical surprises, transporting you to the swinging streets of Montmartre

with all the colour and joy of the Belle Epoch.  If you play swing then bring your instrument!

 

Wed 11 February

Piano lounge with Mike Head singing swinging and rockin

 

Thu 12 February

Weekly residency FREE before 8pm £5 after

SWINGING CATS        

Led by Richard White, well-known multi-instrumentalist and whispering vocalist on clarinet,

 bass sax (or anything else that comes to hand!) accompanied either by sensational pianist

Colin Good or world-class jazz guitarist Martin Wheatley.  The Swinging Cats invite you to

 take a sentimental journey of vintage versatility – rare 1920s tunes, torch-songs, novelties and

 red-hot instrumental jazz - all generously seasoned with their own distinctive brand of

irreverent quirkiness. 

 

Fri 13 February

Simon Moore ensemble Gypsy Swing Hot Club guitar

 

VALENTINES NIGHT

SATURDAY 14 FEBRUARY £5PP COVER CHARGE

STEPHANE GRAFITTI  - with violin vixen Noreen Cullen and rocking vocals and guitar

from Adrian Burns a night of Swing, Jazz, Classical, Gypsy and Celtic musical madness - a must see!

VALENTINE WEEKEND SPECIAL - SUN/MON 15/16 FEBRUARY

Direct From Romantic Paris

THE AURORE QUARTET £13

Social security should be funding Aurore Quartet, young vibrant jazz manouchers, a powerful anti depressant with two guitars and double bass who swing around the captivating violin/vocals of Aurore Voilqué, she sings songs of Edith Piaf, Henri Salvador and others all in her own cheeky way... A music jubilatoire which breathes with purified sounds, packed with rhythms and diversification.  Reminding us of the Master Django Rheinardt, with their own interpretations and compositions which "evolutionise" harmony. Their music will touch your heart and soul www.aurorequartet.com www.myspace.com/aurorequartet open at 6 when food will be available until 10 all tables allocated on arrival, diners get preferential seating. £15 door Tickets from www.quecumbar.co.uk www.wegottickets.com

BE PART OF LE Q RECORDS NEXT LIVE CD RECORDING ON MONDAY 16 FEBRUARY

 

WEEKLY QUECUMBAR GIGS

 MONDAY 7.00-12.00 

Are about to change with the best of Londons singers taking the stage and swinging through the night. Watch this space

 

TUESDAY 7.00-12.00 FREE ALL NIGHT

FREE SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM

QuecumBar & Jam, the UKs best sizzling Gypsy Jam session. You saw Johnny Depp in

Chocolate play Django's Minor Swing. Now see and hear it live

Bring your instrument and join the hot club sound

 

WEDNESDAY 7.00-12.00 FREE FOR MEMBERS AND BEFORE 8pm

FOR NON MEMBERS AFTER 8pm £5 pp COVER CHARGE

Piano Bar with Mike Head "Left Bank Blues" Swing piano vocals

 

THURSDAY 7.00-12.00 FREE FOR MEMBERS AND BEFORE 8pm

FOR NON MEMBERS AFTER 8pm £5 pp COVER CHARGE

SWINGING CATS

Led by Richard White, well-known multi-instrumentalist and whispering vocalist on clarinet,

 bass sax (or anything else that comes to hand!) accompanied either by sensational pianist

Colin Good or world-class jazz guitarist Martin Wheatley.  The Swinging Cats invite you to

 take a sentimental journey of vintage versatility – rare 1920s tunes, torch-songs, novelties and

 red-hot instrumental jazz - all generously seasoned with their own distinctive brand of

irreverent quirkiness. 

 

FRIDAY 6.00-12.00 FREE FOR MEMBERS AND BEFORE 8pm

FOR NON MEMBERS AFTER 8pm £5 pp COVER CHARGE

Swing Time with various artists including vocals and instrumentals

 

SATURDAY 6.00-12.00 FREE FOR MEMBERS AND BEFORE 8pm

FOR NON MEMBERS AFTER 8pm £5 pp COVER CHARGE

Jazzmatazz various vocalists & instrumentalists with Swing/Jazz/Hot Club

 

SUNDAY & some MONDAYS

Individually priced world class Prestige Performance Concerts from Gypsy Swing, Balkan and Flamenco plus workshops and other special musical events.

 

 Monthly Music Residency

FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

Don't miss the mighty sound of Pete “Tiger” Sheppard & Co, stonking gypsy swing guitar.  We delight in Pete's fast and furious Gypsy Swing guitar - just as the name suggests!

 

Le QuecumBar VIP Membership £60

at our online shop www.quecumbar.co.uk

 

FOR PHILANTHROPISTS, FRIENDS, FANS AND SUPPORTERS

of both the bar and live world-class gypsy swing music and other live music and to show their appreciation of the good things in life.

 

Membership fees help to support and maintain live music and those who perform it, and assists us in bringing to Le QuecumBar world class gypsy swing ensembles.

 

Free entry for VIP members and half price cover charge for 2 guests on non event nights (excludes special events and Prestige Performances).

Preferential dining seating at Prestige Performance Concerts for arrivals by 6.30pm

Free bottle of house wine when dining with three others, available Monday to Thursday.  Excl. special events (minimum – four main courses)

Bottle club: 50% off a bottle of house spirits.  Sit with friends, free-pour your own drinks just pay for mixers.

Bring your favourite wine and pay just £7.50 corkage

Introduce a friend scheme: for every new member you bring to us we'll give you a free bottle of champagne to drink on the premises.

To avail of VIP privileges, show your card to one of our staff on arrival.

 

Many thanks and regards
Sylvia Rushbrooke~Proprietaire
Le QuecumBar & Brasserie
London’s world premier Gypsy Swing venue”
42-44 Battersea High St
London SW11 3HX
0207 787 2227
info_at_quecumbar_dot_co_dot_uk
All music listed on www.quecumbar.co.uk
and blog at www.myspace.com/lequecumbar
Home of Le Q Records capturing live moments of musical magic
Unique live music venue specialising in promoting
Django Reinhardt - Gypsy Swing and those who perform it. -
A style born in 30's Paris drawing on nearly 2000 years of gypsy culture.
Proud to have the support and approval of our world class musician patrons:
Angelo Debarre French Gypsy.
John Jorgenson USA
Dave Kelbie UK
John Etheridge UK
Lollo Meier Dutch Gypsy
Robin Nolan Holland
Hank Marvin UK
Andreas Oberg Sweden
Stephane Wrembel France
Ritary Gaguenetti French Gypsy
Biel Ballester Trio Spain
Gary Potter UK
Moreno French Gypsy

 

 

 



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