Village Events

                        Richard Llewelyn,  Alison Foyle,  Al Faulkingham  &  Ron Phelan

"We play songs from The Great American Songbook - the hits from the 1920/40s to early 1950s. Our style can be described as 'smooth jazz meets gypsy jazz'. We'll entertain you with stories about how some of the songs were written, tales about the composers and world events at the time".

                                                                     We want you to have fun! ‘

                                     EXMOUTH A CAPPELLA

                                      2.15 - 2.45    Church

                A Ladies' close four part harmony chorus, which has been singing all  genres of songs  

               since 2005   - from Queen to Elbow, as well as older songs too.  

                                                Their Musical Director is Valerie Harvey,

            JEREMY HUGGETT'S "BACK TO THE 60S" BAND

                                    5.00 - 7.00  Village Hall

 Jeremy Huggett’s Sounds of the 60s The Sounds of the 60s does exactly what it says on the tin and plays all your

 favourite hits from the 1960s. The band is led by Kevin Grenfell, Trombone, Trumpet and Vocals  with

Richard Hughes Keyboard and Vocals,  Howard Gregory Guitar,  Simon Smith Double Bass  and

Steve Street Drums

 Playing music from all your favourite artists including The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Tom Jones, Dusty Springfield,

 The Monkees, Beach Boys, Troggs and The Animals, this  versatile band is great for both listening and dancing.

 So, come along and be transported back to the wonderful era of the Swinging Sixties with Jeremy Huggett’s

 Sounds of the 60s.

                                             MAGGIE REEDAY QUARTET             

                             3.30 - 5.0pm  ST PETER'S CHURCH

Maggie Reeday is one of the finest vocalists in the South West.    Starting out as a resident singer in a local band, 

 quickly appearing on a succession of shows for ITV, alongside Jim Davidson, Paul Daniel’s, Atomic Kitten.. she

 later appeared at the London Palladium. in a Royal variety show for the late Queen Mother. She also enjoyed a six

 week residency for Westcountry tv, on a show called Langsford late,hosted by presenter Ruth Langsford..      

Maggie’s  love affair with Jazz began many years ago, and she has since earned an excellent reputation ,working 

with some amazing world class musicians in that field “Ms Reeday has all the ingredients that a Jazz Singer 

requires.. good  intonation, a powerful voice, with plenty in reserve if necessary “..Jazz journal international..

Maggie will be  accompanied by stellar musicians James Clemas - piano   

Jim Rintoul - Bass and Coach York - drums

                     NEIL MAYA'S JAZZ FUNK EMPORIUM

                              12.00 - 2.00     Village Hall

    The Jazz Funk Emporium first emerged in 2019 and includes some of the finest musicians with            

   a slant and interest towards jazz funk in the Southwest. It’s a band dedicated to the funkier side of life. 

   Neil has had an interest in Jazz Funk for a long time, particularly being a huge fan of funk saxophonists 

   such as  Maceo Parker and Michael Brecker, but also influenced by Herbie Hancock’s Headhunters and

   also the James Taylor Quartet (JTQ).

   This band brings a slightly different line up including keyboards and vocal effects from Tom Ball, 

   electric bass from Kevin Sanders, drums from Gary Evans and Jesse Molins guitar and percussion - 

   Ben Waring and of course - Neil on sax.

                              ... and here they are in their FUNKY GEAR!

To check out all the band’s gigs including for The Jazz Funk Emporium check out the band’s gig dates

 "Poisson Rouge  - Folk music from Brittany.   Funky version of traditional French &

 Breton music If you’re lucky, Liz might blow you away with her Breton bagpipes!!"

                                                               SHIRAZ

                           12.50- 1.10  Church Cottage Garden (next to Hall)

                                                           and  2. 10 - 2.30   and   3.20 - 3.40

   Distinctive silky, close harmony vocals are the hallmark of Shirley and Sharon, these two Bridport singer-

songwriters. With the occasional cover thrown into the mix, a typical performance combines folk and country,

 swing and rock, with a dash of humour, too. Whatever happens, these ladies love to entertain! 2024 appearances 

– Bridport Charter Fair, Dalwood Music day, Wimborne, Bridport and Lyme Regis folk festivals, private gigs and

 celebrations in the South-West. “the beautiful vocals and stunning close harmonies of this Bridport duo will

 transport you on a musical trip to blissful joy” ….... Camelot Music Check out the SHIRAZ diary on

 www.facebook.com/Shirazsinging or contact Shirley on 01308 424289 for private bookings.        

                                                    SUE KING

                        3.15 - 4.00 Tuckers Arms Garden

  SUE KING – SINGER/GUITARIST Sue - when performing solo - sings folk, country, “oldies” (including 60s’

 music) ballads and “silly ditties. She plays an electro-acoustic guitar, as an accompaniment to her voice. She is a

 singer, first snd foremost. And especially enjoys singing Celtic Folk and Folk Rock. She has recorded 5 albums of

 folk songs, in collaboration with musician friends, one of country music and several of classic ballads, including

 bluegrass music, and Elizabethan lute songs. When not singing and playing her guitar she enjoys teaching guitar

 and ukulele, ringing church bells and walking. She is also a member of a choral ensemble specialising in Early

 Church music. Sue loves all styles of music

                                     SUE KING & STEVE GRAHAM  

                                       St. Peter's Church 1.30 - 2.00pm

                                Elizabethan Lute Songs of John Dowland 

                       sung by Sue King and accompanied by multi- instrumentalist and 

                                        Band Leader,  Steve Graham  (Sunset Cafe Stompers)

                                THE  TOBIAS EDDY QUARTET  

                                with Ron Phelan on Bass

                                6.30 - 7.30  Tuckers Arms