From: London Klezmer Quartet [info_at_londonklezmerquartet_dot_com]

Sent: 18 May 2017 19:46

Subject: LKQ News

 

Dear friends

 

It's been a while since we've been in touch with an update, so here's a bumper list of what's coming up for the London Klezmer Quartet over the next month or two.

 

We hope to see you soon.

 

Best wishes,

LKQ

 

Tel: 0782 551 0881

www.londonklezmerquartet.com

To the Tavern, LKQ's fourth album

 

London Klezmer Quartet summer dates

 

Sunday 21 May, 2-6pm, London N5

Chelsea Fringe Event - a Musical Garden Party

A roving trio of LKQ members will represent klezmer at the Olden Community Musical Garden Party, a secret oasis including an orchard, a meadow and the largest area of woodland in Islington. Featuring a barbecue and bar, as well as teas and cakes.

The Olden Community Garden, Opp. 22 Whistler Street, Drayton Park, London N5 1NH

Tickets on the gate: ?5 (?3 Olden Garden Members); children free

 

Saturday 3 June, 7.30pm, London N16

Stoke Newington Literary Festival

LKQ returns to the wonderfully atmospheric Unitarian chapel on Newington Green for an acoustic performance.

39A Newington Green, Stoke Newington, London N16 9PR

?11 in advance (?13 on the door) / ?5.50 in advance for MU, students, under 16s (?6 on the door)

Book tickets

 

Sun 4 June and 2 July, 8-10.30pm, Kings Cross, London

Monthly Harrison Klezmer Session

Bring a tune along and play klezmer all evening! Or just eat, drink and enjoy the music.

The Harrison, 28 Harrison St, Kings Cross, London WC1H 8JF

Free entry

 

Tues 6 June, 8pm, Hitchin, Herts

Benslow Music concert

Concert as part of a residential course 5-7 June.

Benslow Music, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9RB

Tickets: ?12

Book tickets

 

Weds 19 July, 7pm, Cobham, Kent

LKQ at Owletts

LKQ returns to the National Trust property, family home of the renowned architect Sir Herbert Baker.

Owletts, The St, Cobham, Gravesend, Kent DA12 3AP

Tickets ?15, including a glass of bubbly and light bites

Book on 01474 813741 or email gabriella.gabbitas_at_virgin_dot_net

 

Thurs 20 July, 7.30pm, London SW16

Cafe Barcelona

Join LKQ for tapas and music in south London

Cafe Barcelona, 344A Streatham High Rd, London SW16 6HH

Tickets ?10

Book tickets

 

Sat 22 July, 5pm, Baexem, Holland

Boer, Bier, Bandjes BBB #3xB (Farmer, Beer & Bands)

Festival of food, drinks and music from 4pm to midnight on Henk Venner's organic farm

Heijerhof, Beekkant 9, 6095 PE Baexem, Netherlands

Tickets: Early bird tickets are ?25, then ?30 including food (excluding drinks)

Details and booking

 

9 August, JW3, London NW3

Klezfest Faculty Concert 2017

Enjoy top klezmer from UK and overseas musicians.

JW3, 341-351 Finchley Road, London NW3 6ET

Tickets: ?15

More information and booking

 

Play klezmer 

 

Sun 4 June and 2 July, 8-10.30pm, Kings Cross, London

Monthly Harrison Klezmer Session (first Sunday of every month)

Bring a tune along and play klezmer all evening! Or just eat, drink and enjoy the music.

The Harrison, 28 Harrison St, Kings Cross, London WC1H 8JF

Free entry

 

5-7 June, Hitchin, Herts

The Summertime Klezmer Course at Benslow

Residential summertime course designed for instrumentalists (including keyboard players) from all musical backgrounds - classical, folk, world or jazz players all welcome.

Benslow Music, Benslow Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 9RB

Details & booking

 

6-11 August, SOAS, London

Klezfest 2017

LKQ tutor and perform at the international klezmer festival, based at SOAS University, London.

The week includes workshops, classes, masterclasses, concerts (including a faculty concert on the Wednesday night) and sessions.

SOAS, central London

More information and booking

 

Advance notice of autumn events

details & booking at www.londonklezmerquartet.com

4 October, The Lamb Folk Club, Eastbourne

13 October, The Savoy Theatre, Monmouth

 

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