| Boogaloo
Gigs!
We hold regular
Blues & Boogie gigs in the Cellar Bar at Farnham Maltings.
The Maltings is a historic building with a great atmosphere.
There's plenty of parking as well as a train station close
by, which helps if you like to have a drink! The Maltings
is easy to find - just click on the venue name in the column
to the right to view a map.
Doors open 8.15
pm with blues sounds from DJ Chris and the band starts at
9.00 pm unless otherwise stated. Ticket prices range
from £9-£15 and there are price concessions for
members, students & UB40s. For details of membership
visit the membership page.
LEAFLETS
Please help us to spread the word! Click below for the latest leaflets:
May - July
Sept - Nov
Dec - Jan
Feb - April
TICKET RESERVATIONS
Tickets can be reserved
for any of the gigs by phoning the Boogaloo hot-line on 01252
793430 or using the online reservation form (click
here). Just reserve your tickets and then pay by cash or cheque on the night. Sorry no credit cards!
Scroll down for details of all the Boogaloo gigs at the Cellar Bar, Farnham Maltings.
ACCOMMODATION
There's lots of accommodation available in and around Farnham in terms of hotels, guest houses and B & B. Click here for details or ring the Farnham Tourist Office on 01252 715109.
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Venue
Details
Click on venue
name for map!
CELLAR
BAR BLUES
Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7QR
Telephone: 01252 745444
BOOGALOO IN BRACKNELL
IN THE CELLAR BAR
SOUTH HILL PARK ARTS CENTRE
RINGMEAD
BRACKNELL
RG12 7PA
You'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the full size flyer. Get it here:
Dec - Jan 2011 leaflet
Feb - April 2011 leaflet
May to July 2011 leaflet
Sept to Nov 2011 leaflet
Dec 2011 to Jan 2012 leaflet
Jan to April
2012 leaflet |
Thurs 9 Feb
RUTHLESS BLUES - £10 (Conc. £9)
Straight-down-the-line rocking blues from Ruthless Blues fronted by charismatic frontman Stevie Smith on blues harp and powerful vocals. Now in their 28th year, the band’s drive and enthusiasm for the music is live and kicking, producing some of the best rocking blues gigs you’re ever likely to see!
Tickets can be reserved by phoning the Boogaloo hot-line on 01252 793430 or using the online reservation form (click here). Just reserve your tickets and then pay by cash or cheque on the night. Sorry no credit cards! |
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Thurs 16 Feb – ROCKIN’ ON HEAVEN'S DOOR
IN THE GREAT HALL
- £16 in advance, £18 on the door
Now in its 14th fantastic year, ROHD has received acclaim throughout the UK and Europe. This extra special night features Linda Gail Lewis with her roll- a-boogie keyboard style and powerhouse vocals. Younger sister of Jerry Lee, she is the undisputed, Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. The show also features the extraordinarily charismatic Earl Jackson aka ‘Chuck Berry’s Love Child’ on high energy vocals and guitar, plus supporting cast and full band. This will be a rockin’ and rollin’ party night with a dance floor and licensed bar. Buy tickets from the Maltings Box Office 01252 745444 or from Boogaloo on 01252 793430.
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Thurs 23 Feb
NAT MARTIN BAND + A J MOORE
- £9 (Conc. £8)
The Blues is what this band is all about, but within that framework they include many other facets including jazz, funk and Latin to generate a more contemporary sound. The Nat Martin Band is about raw emotion, the likes of which can only be found in the blues! Nat Martin is also one of the finest guitarists around. His playing has been likened to Robben Ford (only better!)
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Thurs 1 March
THE PRODUCERS - £12 (Conc. £11)
The new version of The Producers includes original frontman Harry Skinner and bass player DaveSaunders. New recruits Ray Drury on organ/piano and Biff Smith on drums and percussion complete the line-up of this new and exciting project.
The band are sounding better than ever! |
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Wed 7 March - LAUNCH NIGHT
AT OUR NEW VENUE!
IN THE CELLAR BAR
AT SOUTH HILL PARK ARTS CENTRE,
RINGMEAD, BRACKNELL, BERKS RG12 7PA
NEVER THE BRIDE
- £12 (Conc. £11)
TICKETS: 01252 793430
OR
ONLINE
A chance to see stunning singerNikki Lamborne and songwriter and keyboard player 'The Been' stripped down to a three piece with Nikki Lamborn on vocals, Been on keyboards and Adam Davy on sax. Prepare for a unique and unmissable debut performance at this great venue. Doors 8.00 pm for an 8.30 pm start.
Reserve your tickets and pay on the night by cash or cheque
(sorry no credit cards!)
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Thurs 15 March
PAPA GEORGE BAND - £9 (Conc. £8)
Outstanding guitarist Papa George is a charismatic performer with a great voice, who plays the blues with passion and style. With George are top musicians Pete Stroud (ex Splinter Group) on fretless bass and award winning drummer Sam Kelly.
A phenomenal rocking blues band! |
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Wed 21 March
PAUL COX TRIO - £10 (Conc. £9)
IN THE CELLAR BAR
AT SOUTH HILL PARK ARTS CENTRE,
RINGMEAD, BRACKNELL, BERKS RG12 7PA
Featuring Mike Summerland on Guitar, Al MacLean on bass and the superb soulful and expressive vocals of Paul Cox. The Trio deliver a heady mix of Blues orientated material tinged with a hint of rock, with musical mastery second to none. Songs range from out and out blues to original material from Paul's 3 CDs. Check them out!
TICKETS: 01252 793430
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ONLINE
Reserve your tickets and pay on the night by cash or cheque
(sorry no credit cards!)
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Thurs 22 March
SONNY BLACK BAND - £10 (Conc. £9)
Tonight award-winning guitarist and Maltings favourite
Sonny Black delivers an evening of exquisite bluesbased
music with influences from world music, jazz and
country, together with hand-picked musical ‘friends’ and
the rock solid bass of Chris Belshaw.
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Tuesday 27 March THE HAMSTERS 25TH YEAR - FAREWELL TOUR!
THE HAMSTERS PLAY HENDRIX & ZZ TOP - £15 (Conc. £14)
TICKETS FOR BOTH NIGHTS - £25
The guitar, bass and drums trio THE HAMSTERS have long been established as one of our premier Blues-Rock attractions, having performed 4,500 concerts in 25 years. Now they have decided to make this their last year, so make sure you get along to this gig!
Although usually playing their own brand of rootsy Rock, Blues and Americana - tonight they'll be performing two sets of JIMI HENDRIX and ZZ TOP songs, for which they're widely regarded as being the UK's leading interpreters. Guitarist/singer Slim has also recently been featured in Guitarist magazine's 'Blues Guitar Heroes' book.
"Nobody does the music of Jimi Hendrix and ZZ Top better (except the real ZZ Top)" – The Times
www.thehamsters.co.uk/ www.youtube.com/user/TheHamstersUK
Tickets can be reserved by phoning the Boogaloo hot-line on 01252 793430 or using the online reservation form (click here). Just reserve your tickets and then pay by cash or cheque on the night. Sorry no credit cards! |
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Wed 28 March THE HAMSTERS 25TH YEAR - FAREWELL TOUR!
THE HAMSTERS FAREWELL PARTY - £15 (Conc. £14)
TICKETS FOR BOTH NIGHTS - £25
The Hamsters last night!
Doors open at 8.00 pm for a 9.00 pm start.
"They’re fabulous: one of Britain's very best live bands" - Bob Harris, Radio 2
"F****** brilliant!" - Suzi Quatro
www.thehamsters.co.uk/ www.youtube.com/user/TheHamstersUK
Tickets can be reserved by phoning the Boogaloo hot-line on 01252 793430 or using the online reservation form (click here). Just reserve your tickets and then pay by cash or cheque on the night. Sorry no credit cards!
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Wed 4 April
EARL JACKSON & DOM PIPKIN
- £10 (Conc. £9)
IN THE CELLAR BAR
AT SOUTH HILL PARK ARTS CENTRE,
RINGMEAD, BRACKNELL, BERKS RG12 7PA
Don't miss this phenomenal duo with Earl Jackson on vocals, guitar, bass and drums and Dom Pipkin on keyboards and vocals. Two great musicians and two of the biggest personalities on the scene today! Separately they're larger than life, together they set the room on fire!
TICKETS: 01252 793430
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ONLINE
Reserve your tickets and pay on the night by cash or cheque
(sorry no credit cards!)
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Thurs 5 April
AYNSLEY LISTER SOLO - £12 (Conc. £11)
You’re in for a rare treat with stunning guitarist and singer/songwriter Aynsley Lister playing solo.
This is an opportunity to appreciate Aynsley’s exquisite guitar playing, fine songs and excellent vocals.
'There's no young English blues guitarist with more vivid musical ideas than Lister’
"Superb" - THE TIMES
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Thurs 12 April
STEVE SMITH BLUES EXPERIENCE £10 (Conc. £9)
Blues singer and harmonica player Stevie Smith from Ruthless Blues and guitarist Steve Smith.
A collaboration of two old musical mates: singer and blues harp player Stevie Smith from Ruthless Blues and SALT, and guitariest Steve Smith from Hot Club , . Back together after 2 decades. Older but definitely none the wiser. If you want a boy band don’t bother coming, if you want a great night out with a no nonsense R&B band we’ll see you soon.
With Roy Shipston on keyboards, Jamie Fox on bass and Clive Edwards on drums.
A no nonsense R&B band! press say:
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What the press say:
STEVIE SMITH’S B/E, an excellent brand of Blues Rock that will take you beyond the blues.
Look out for this band. I was mightily impressed, you have simply got to see them if they play near you.
They play a great mix of both modern and older style blues as well as original material and are a classy, powerful live experience STEVIES SMITH’S BLUES EXPERIENCE. They play a great mix of both modern and older style blues as well as original material and are a classy, powerful live experience |
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Wed 18 April
NIMMO BROTHERS ACOUSTIC DUO -
£12 (Conc. £11)
IN THE CELLAR BAR
AT SOUTH HILL PARK ARTS CENTRE,
RINGMEAD, BRACKNELL, BERKS RG12 7PA
Stevie and Alan Nimmo are charismatic and gifted guitarists and singers, more usually seen as part of the highly successful Nimmo Brothers Band. This is a rare opportunity to see their acoustic duo and appreciate their music in the intimate atmosphere of the Cellar Bar.
Tickets can be reserved by phoning the Boogaloo hot-line on 01252 793430 or using the online reservation form (click here). Just reserve your tickets and then pay by cash or cheque on the night. Sorry no credit cards!
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Thurs 19 April
CRYIN’ OUT LOUD - £9 (Conc. £8)
Cryin’ Out Loud deliver a blistering mix of rock, blues ‘n’ funk led by ‘Growling’ Eric Gosling on powerful vocals, blues harp and guitar.
Cryin' Out Loud are one of the first bands to play at The Maltings, and they're still going strong and sounding better than ever! |
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OTHER DATES FOR YOUR DIARY:
(Pink dates are in the Cellar Bar at South Hill Park, Bracknell)
Wed 2 May The Spikedrivers
Thurs 3 May Dale Storr Duo
Thurs 10 May Nicky Moore's Blues Corporation
Wed 16 May Stompin' Dave with special guest Earl Jackson
Thurs 17 May Earl Jackson Blues Band
Thurs 24 May SALT
Wed 30 May Ian Parker solo
Thurs 31 May
Jon Amor Blues Group
Thurs 7 June The Idle Hands
Wed 13 June Papa George & Steve Simpson
Thurs 14 June Larry Miller
Thurs 21 June Aynsley Lister Band
Wed 27 June Chuck Farley Band
Thurs 28 June The Monday Band
Thurs 5 July Split Whiskers (tbc)
Wed 11 July Eugene 'Hideaway' Bridges (tbc)
Thurs 12 July Ben Poole Band
Thurs 19 July Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion
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