Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club
Featuring bass player Orlando Cachaíto López, trumpetist Guajiro Mirabal, trombonist Jesús Aguaje Ramos and guitarist, pianist and organist Manual Galbán.
An extraordinary line-up of Buena Vista Social Club stalwarts, together in an 11 piece band direct from Havana to present some of the finest Cuban music ever made.
This special concert ta ...
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Neil Sedaka
The history of Rock N’ Roll would be incomplete without the innumerable contributions of Neil Sedaka. For over fifty years, Neil has written, performed, produced, and inspired countless songs, and his canon of compositions will continue to stand the test of time.
The accolades showered on Neil Sedaka have been numerous. Among the honors he has r ...
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The Wiggles
It’s time to get dancing with the fab four of fun on their You Make Me Feel Like Dancing Tour. Join Anthony, Jeff, Murray and Sam and all their Wiggly friends performing in the United Kingdom and Ireland in 2009.
The Wiggles will perform songs from their latest release, You Make Me Feel Like Dancing, plus all the favourites such as Rock A Bye Yo ...
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Ali Campbell
This is a re-scheduled show - all tickets still valid.
Ali Campbell, lead singer of UB40, returns to the UK stage to perform songs from his top ten solo album Running Free. Running Free features appearances from a host of guest artists in recognition of 25 hugely successful years in the music industry.
Although UB40 continue to tour the world ...
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Bristol Choral Society
Copland’s blazing Fanfare for the Common Man leads us into our American-themed evening, introducing the fireworks of Bernstein’s Candide overture and the clapalong familiarity of Sousa’s Liberty Bell (which should gladden the hearts of Monty Python fans!) As the band – Bath’s professional orchestra, The Philharmonia – takes a breather, the choir wi ...
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Leon Jackson
He triumphed on The X Factor and smashed straight in at No.1 with his first single, ‘When You Believe’. Now Leon Jackson is about to unveil his highly anticipated new single, ‘Don’t Call This Love’ - the first track from his debut album, ‘Right Now’.
“I can’t wait just to get out there and start performing again,” says Leon. “After The X Factor ...
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George Thorogood
Blues rock musician George Thorogood makes a rare appearance in the UK with his band The Destroyers to promote new album Hard Stuff.
Hard Stuff is a keep-the-faith effort with covers of tracks by John Lee Hooker (Huckle Up), Jimmy Reed (Little Rain Falling), and Fats Domino (Hello Josephine, dedicated to “the undying spirit of the people of New ...
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Nick Lowe at Colston Hall
Nick Lowe is often dubbed the grandfather of British rock and looking at his career history this term is well deserved. As founder and producer of Stiff Records, Lowe and his label helped usher in British punk and new wave, helming historic recordings including New Rose by The Damned – widely accepted as the first ever indie single - and is the man ...
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Only Men Aloud Plus Special Guests
In 2008 Only Men Aloud! entered what was to be the UKs biggest choir competition to date, with UK choirs battling to become voted the best choir in the UK on BBC 1 hit Saturday night show Last Choir Standing. After battling through the rounds, OMA! gave some incredible performances and after an all Welsh Final, were crowned the winners and the nati ...
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Gary Moore
Gary Moore is acknowledged as one of the finest guitarists that Britain has ever produced. In a career that dates back to the sixties Moore has graced the line-ups of several notable rock bands including Thin Lizzy, Colosseum II and Skid Row, to name but three, and to this day maintains a highly successful solo career.
‘Bad For You Baby’ is Gary ...
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The Zombies
Don’t miss The Zombies perform the entirety of ‘Odessey & Oracle’ for the very last time in the UK.
After rapturous critical acclaim from their 40th Anniversary live performances of their ‘Odessey & Oracle” album during three sold out nights at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire during March earlier this year, the original members of the Zombies return ...
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Ultravox: Return to Eden
Ultravox one of primary exponents of the British electronic pop music movement of the 1980’s have announced plans for a tour of the UK in April 2009 after an absence of 20 years.
The tour will feature Ultravox’s original 1980’s line up of Midge Ure, Chris Cross, Warren Cann and Billy Currie.
The band were recently approached by Absolute Radio ...
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Russell Watson
The Salford born singer, renowned for his stunning live performances, has seen his albums take opera and classical music to a new audience. Russell has performed around the world - from Independence Day celebrations in Washington DC; the Beckham’s pre-World Cup party; to more intimate performances for the President of the United States, the UK Prim ...
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Jackson Browne
For more than three decades, Jackson Browne has written and performed some of the most literate and moving songs in popular music. With classic albums including Late For The Sky, The Pretender, Running On Empty, and For Everyman, and songs like Doctor My Eyes, Rock Me On The Water and Lives In The Balance he has defined a genre that is charged with ...
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Jackson Browne
For more than three decades, Jackson Browne has written and performed some of the most literate and moving songs in popular music. With classic albums including Late For The Sky, The Pretender, Running On Empty, and For Everyman, and songs like Doctor My Eyes, Rock Me On The Water and Lives In The Balance he has defined a genre that is charged with ...
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Lemarat Colston Hall
Marking a new chapter in his music career, Lemar, is set to release his fourth studio album The Reason and the lead single If She Knew this November and also announces a massive UK Tour which comes to Colston Hall in April 2009.
Almost 5 years ago, Lemar released his debut album Dedicated, ushering in a new exciting juncture in UK soul music. Si ...
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David Byrne
David Byrne comes to raise the hair on your arms and the sweat on your palms. Eno and Byrne have made a new record, their first in 30 years, the formula was lost, but now it has been found. Byrne and Eno began their artistic relationship in the late 1970s with three Talking Heads albums, followed by their groundbreaking album My Life in the Bush of ...
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The Solid Silver Sixties Show
The Solid Silver Sixties Show, now in its 24th year, brings together the unforgettable talents of THE SEARCHERS, MERSEYBEATS, WAYNE FONTANA and very special guest JOHN WALKER (of the Walker brothers).
THE SEARCHERS join the Solid Silver Sixties tour for their 11th time. Theyre still going strong since their first number one hit in 1963 in with S ...
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Brainiac
The show that laughs in the face of science!
Strap on your safety goggles, boys and girls: Sciences greatest and most volatile show is arriving here with avengeance. Sky One’s multi award-winning Brainiac arrives with a bang live on stage more mischievous than ever seen before on a breathless ride through the wild world of the weird and wonderfu ...
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Same Difference
In life, some will always say the glass is half full, while others will always say that same glass is half empty. There are also those who believe that not only is the glass half full but that the glass and its contents would be far better off singing, dancing, executing eight perfect costume changes every hour and flying around a stage on wires be ...
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Eliades Ochoa
With his trademark cowboy hat, the Cuban Johnny Cash Eliades Ochoa is one of the most instantly recognisable figures from the Buena Vista Social Club album and film. Eliades and his fine band are the custodians of Chan Chan and the rest of the Cuban guitar-led and conga driven son repertoire including songs like El Cuarto de Tula and El Carretero. ...
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Ray Lamontagne
Ray LaMontagne has announced an 11-date headline tour of the UK through February 2009 following the UK release of his highly anticipated third album Gossip In The Grain on Tuesday 13 October.
Touching upon a range of styles and musical settings, Gossip In The Grain proves to be LaMontagne’s most creative and emotionally expansive collection to ...
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Hayley Westenra and Jonathan Ansell
Classical superstar Hayley Westenra joins forces with tenor and ex-member of G4 Jonathan Ansell to perform on their first UK tour together.
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Sharleen Spiteri
Sharleen Spiteri arrives at Colston Hall in 2009, hot on the heels of her debut solo album ‘Melody which went straight into the album charts at No 3, and has already been declared Gold for 100,000 sales.
The release of Melody has seen Sharleen back in huge demand with performances on a range of massive UK TV shows from Later with Jools Holland t ...
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Richard Thompson
Richard Thompsons fantastic project takes a journey through 1000 Years of Popular Music. Displaying his trade mark humour in his selection of songs, Thompson takes you on a succinct journey from the ballads of the early middle ages, through more modern songs originally made known by artists as varied as Nat King Cole, Nelly Furtado, Gilbert & Sulli ...
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Grace Jones
After her talked-about appearances at the last two Meltdown Festivals at the request of Jarvis Cocker and Massive Attack, Grace Jones plays Colston Hall as part of a rare UK tour.
A chance to see a legend live on stage
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Paul Merton's Silent Comedy Gala
featuring Buster Keaton in OUR HOSPITALITY (1923)
Join Paul Merton for Slapstick festivals fifth Gala evening of classic silent comedy,
laughter and entertainment.
Hosted by Paul Merton and featuring Buster Keatons classic feature film OUR
HOSPITALITY (1923) which will be accompanied by the world premiere of a new live improvised score from ...
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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
New Years Eve Viennese concert
Soprano Ailish Tynan
Conductor Günther Bauer-Schenk
Our traditional New Years Eve Gala might not boast the Musikvereins Golden Hall, but in Günther Bauer-Schenk we have a conductor with impeccable Viennese credentials. Making a welcome return after her triumph last year, Ailish Tynan adds vocal lustre to the pro ...
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Christmas with The Rat Pack
Beat the winter blues at Colston Hall with a special Christmas version of the hit show The Rat Pack, Live from Las Vegas featuring fantastic tributes to the great swing legends Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jnr and Dean Martin.
Christmas with The Rat Pack celebrates these timeless singers in a unique night of entertainment. The show features the 15 ...
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Bristol Choral Society
Handels Messiah
Written in just three weeks, Handels Messiah is an emotional journey through wonderful arias and choruses: hope, despair, derision, conviction and jubilation culminate in the final, spine-tingling Amen chorus ...
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Jason Donovan
Colston Hall are pleased to announce that Jason Donovan will be performing in Bristol as part of his nationwide tour. Jason Donovan has enjoyed a successful and varied career in film, television and theatre plus a record-breaking international solo career in which he made over 13 million record sales.
Jason’s vocal career began in 1988 when he re ...
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Jake and Elwood's Christmas Party
The legendary Jake & Elwood Blues will be raising the roof this Yuletide with their highly entertaining 100% live Christmas Party.
Featuring the critically acclaimed Black Rhino Band, Jake & Elwoods touring show has played to millions world-wide, always living up to its reputation as the ultimate feel good musical experience.
Expect an electrifyi ...
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Tracy Chapman
Singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman will be making a return to the UK in December, playing just three dates in the country as part of an extensive european tour.
The singers timeless debut album was one of the most striking ever released, and eighties songs like Talkin bout A Revolution, Fast Car, Across The Lines and Baby Can I Hold You made her a ho ...
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Steve Coogan
The star of Im Alan Partridge, Saxondale and creator of Paul and Pauline Calf will be appearing at Colston Hall on 10 December. Steve Coogan is returning in a show featuring the characters that have made him a BAFTA award-winning comedy legend. His last live show played 200 performances and was seen by 350,000 people.
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Royal Marines Christmas Spectacular
Colston Hall is proud to welcome back the band of HM Royal Marines for their Christmas Spectacular. Britains finest military band is in demand all over the world and will arrive in Bristol for this now traditional annual visit to the venue.
Kick off Christmas with our traditional opening to the Yuletide season - a festive treat from the band of ...
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Joke Technician Jimmy Carr
Jimmy Carr is not just a TV star. He’s won awards, released chart-topping DVDs (there’s a new one out this November), written a best-selling book and broken box office records by performing to over 500,000 people in the last three years.
He may be the hardest working man in comedy.
But perhaps he wouldn’t have to be if he had a little bit more ...
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