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CHRIS INGHAM/JOANNA EDEN – 1970’s Songbook

CHRIS INGHAM/JOANNA EDEN – 1970’s Songbook

Friday 4th July 2025

1970’s SONGBOOK
A cherry-picked selection of the more subtle, refined and surprising examples of the songwriter’s art from a much misunderstood musical decade.
Songs by Joni Mitchell, Kate Bush, Jeff Lynne, Al Green, Labi Siffre, 10cc, Alan Hull, Janis Ian, Stevie Wonder and many more.
Featuring Joanna Eden (vocals/piano), recently filmed memorably duetting with pop superstar Sam
Smith at the Royal Albert Hall Proms, and Chris Ingham (piano/guitar/vocals).

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Poetry & Music – PAUL ARMFIELD & Guest Poets

Poetry & Music – PAUL ARMFIELD & Guest Poets

Friday 27th June 2025 7:30pm THE PERFECT NIGHT OUT FOR LOVERS OF BOOKS AND MUSICCelebrating the written word with a performance from veteran bookseller and singer/songwriter Paul Armfield.Having just released his new album ‘Between The Covers – 9 Songs For Bibliophiles’ Paul Armfield will be leaving behind his multi-award-winning bookshop on the Isle of Wight …

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The Semibreves

The Semibreves

Saturday 10 May 2025, 7:30pm

The Semibreves – three singers and a pianist, are a group of friends, who share a love of music and singing and have sung in a variety of concerts, shows and even pantomimes. They sing a wide range of music; songs from the shows, some pop, a splash of folk music and some light opera. The performers for the concert are:

Andrew Burke
A lifelong resident of Ipswich, Andrew studied at the Royal Academy of Music as a composer and pianist.

Louise Cockerill
Louise is the instigator and organiser of the Semibreves. She has been singing for several years with a variety of groups, singing a range of solo and chorus work. Louise especially enjoys singing and performing with her friends from the Semibreves.

Mark Ellis
Mark provides the low notes. A keen bass/baritone, he has been singing in the Essex/Suffolk area for many years and has been fortunate to sing a wide range of repertoire in choirs in the region, from Renaissance to modern.

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NOMAD

NOMAD

Friday 13 Jun 2025, 7:30pm

Formed in 2017, Nomad is a 3-piece band that combines jazz grooves and world music rhythms.
We play original music that reflects our love of American and European jazz, and also incorporates musical styles from around the globe – Africa, India, the Far East, the Caribbean…..
The band personnel is: Dave Lee on piano/organ/keyboards, Steve Duke on bass guitar/upright bass and Rick Wills on drums/percussion.

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ORCHESTRA OF SAMPLES

ORCHESTRA OF SAMPLES

Sunday 25th May 7.30pm Described as “ingenious and compelling” by The Times, ‘Orchestra of Samples’ is a unique musical journey without borders by ethno-sampling mavericks Addictive TV, bringing together musicians and instruments from around the world. For over a decade, artists Addictive TV filmed recording sessions with hundreds of musicians internationally, all improvising, then sampled …

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Sarah McQuaid

Sarah McQuaid

Sat 31st May 2025
One of the most instantly recognisable voices in current music.” —Trust The DocSarah McQuaid’s lush, chocolatey voice combines with her engaging personality, “subtle mastery onstage” (Huffington Post) and “brilliant musicianship” (fRoots) on acoustic and electric guitars, piano and (occasionally) drum to create a truly immersive experience. Born in Spain, raised in Chicago, holding dual Irish and American citizenship and now settled in rural England, she brings the eclecticism of her background to her “captivating, unorthodox songwriting” (PopMatters) and choice of material, spanning genres and defying categorisation. All this is abundantly demonstrated by her new live album and video series The St Buryan Sessions — but needs to be savoured in person to be fully appreciated.

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Performance Poetry with an Edge from James Domestic & Virginia Betts

Performance Poetry with an Edge from James Domestic & Virginia Betts

Friday 23rd May 2025 7:30pm

An Evening with James Domestic & Virginia Betts

James Domestic and Virginia Betts team up for an evening of poetical entertainment that you will not want to miss!

Domestic has been wowing crowds across the country throughout 2023/24 with his quirky, humorous, and often poignant observations on the minutiae of everyday life effortlessly crafted into irreverent, punk-ish poems. He’s appeared on BBC Radio a number of times, guested on various podcasts, and even performed on BBC Breakfast telly as part of a feature on the 50th anniversary of Ceefax. With several books to his name, most published by Earth Island Books, and support slots with Luke Wright, Attila The Stockbroker, and Andy Riley, he’s feted by poets and musician alike:

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THE SEMIBREVES

THE SEMIBREVES

Saturday 10th May 7.30pm

Tickets £15/£13 01394 279613 or www.ticketsource.co.uk/two-sisters-arts-centre

The Semibreves – three singers and a pianist, are a group of friends, who share a love of music and singing and have sung in a variety of concerts, shows and even pantomimes. They sing a wide range of music; songs from the shows, some pop, a splash of folk music and some light opera.

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Luke Wright JOY

Luke Wright JOY

Thursday 8 May 2025, 7:30pm

Following the smash hit success of his Silver Jubilee show (“the best thing he’s done and that’s saying something.” ★★★★★ Telegraph) Luke Wright returns with a new set poems that get to grips with the idea of JOY. Is it possible, as a 42 year old to feel pure unbridled happiness, and what does it look like?

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