Gangsters of Ska
Frday 18th July
8pm - Running Time - Approx. 3hrs
F:£8 C:£6
One step beyond your usual night out. Ska played just how it should be. Brassed up to the hilt. Dance the night away with The Fat Controller and his boys.
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Festival Club featuring The Baghdaddies and MC Anvil Springstein
Part of SIRF
Thursday 31st July
11pm - 1am
F:£5 Free to SIRF performers
Wild and infectious mix of Balkan brass, Middle Eastern flavours, Ska and Dance. Each member of the quintet is absurdly accomplished. A Baghdaddies gig promotes a healthy increase in heart rate, inducing an irresistible urge to dance uncontrollably and smile benignly on your fellow man (and woman). The Baghdaddies fusion of rhythms and melodies plucked from around the world are guaranteed to raise your spirits!
Festival Club featuring Maybe Myrtle Turtle and MC Anvil Springstein
Part of SIRF
Friday 1st August
11pm - 1am
F:£5 Free to SIRF performers
Maybe Myrtle Tyrtle, thankfully, can't be slotted easily into any confining and restrictive pigeonhole but words like alt.country and psychobilly have been bandied about and the group has coined the term "Squak-a-Billy". Certainly the 'bum-chack' rhythm is much in evidence but there is so much more to hear, enjoy and to dance to.
Swedish Jazz Kings
Saturday 2nd August
8pm - Running Time - Approx. 2hrs 30mins
F:£10 C:£8
Comprised of first class professional jazz musicians, the Swedish Jazz Kings have been described as one of the best classic bands on the jazz scene today. International press reviews place them in a class of their own, far removed from the fanciful mood of tradition, rather more in tune with the true roots of the jazz genre. The band play 1920s and early 1930s New Orleans-Chicago style ;jazz, doing so with great musical expertise and with freshness and feeling.
Their repertoire includes tunes from Jelly Roll Morton, Clarence Williams, Louis Armstrong, James P Johnson, Fats Waller, Jimmy Noone, Bix Beiderbecke, Duke Ellington and many others.
‘Tomas Örnberg's agility and musical charm on clarinet and soprano are remarkable’. Jazz Express
Fesitval Club featuring The Wildcats of Kilkenny and MC Anvil Springstein
Part of SIRF
Saturday 2nd August
11pm - 1am
F:£5 - Free to all SIRF performers
Join The Wildcat lads as they celebrate the launch of their new album, ‘As Irish as a Parmo’. After a day of carnival, festival craziness and the thrill of the unexpected surprises SIRF is famous for, end it in the company of Stockton’s finest as they review the festival so far and blast through their usual feel good set.
ARC in the Park presents The Rollin' Stoned
This event takes place in Preston Park, Stockton
Saturday 23rd August
8pm
F:£10
A weekend of outdoor music and comedy
Arc in the Park is back! This year we have more of the same fantastic entertainment that saw you all flock to our lovely Circus Tent in Preston Park. Don’t forget we have a fully licensed bar on site, with all this going on why would you go anywhere else?!
The Rollin' Stoned
For those who witnessed the Stones in their heyday, this is a chance to revisit lost youth, for the rest of you, now’s your chance to see what all the fuss was about.
ARC in the Park presents The Doonan Family Band
This event takes place in Preston Park, Stockton
Sunday 24th August
8pm
F:£10
Arc in the Park is back! This year we have more of the same fantastic entertainment that saw you all flock to our lovely Circus Tent in Preston Park. Don’t forget we have a fully licensed bar on site, with all this going on why would you go anywhere else?!
The Doonan Family Band
Formed over 30 years ago, expect fine Irish folk music (with a little Irish dancing thrown in) and hits from the last four decades. The Doonans shows can be unpredictable but always uncompromisingly entertaining.
Dominic Kirwan
Friday 12th September
8pm. Doors 7.30pm.
F:£16 C:£14
Dominic Kirwan is undoubtedly one of Ireland’s most dynamic and versatile performers. A true Irish star, with the looks and the voice to match, he enthrals audiences with his fast moving and spectacular show. Performing songs from his top selling chart album “A Little Bit More”, together with many classic favourites, this is a show not to be missed.
Dominic’s tremendous popularity and appeal continues to extend to all age groups making him one of today’s most widely appreciated and respected artists.
Seats for this event or UNALLOCATED.
Master Musicians presents Adam Skoumal (Czech Republic)
International Monthly Piano Recitals
Tuesday 30th September
1pm
F:£5 C:£4
Every month ARC will be welcoming top pianists from around Europe to entertain and delight you. Take a break from the stress of day to day life and relax with fine food, drink and music.
This Month...
Works by Scarlatti, Schumann, Chopin, Smetana & Skoumal.
Pianist and composer Adam Skoumal has been visiting the North East for over ten years. He is an exponent of the works of Schumann and Czech composers and has kindly agreed to travel to Stockton to give the inaugural recital of the Lunchtime Series. He has written a composition especially for this opening concert, and it will get its World premiere this evening.
The Searchers in Concert
Friday 10th October
8pm. Doors 7.30pm
F:£14 C:£12
John McNally, Frank Allen, Spencer James and Eddie Rothe.
With such classic hits as Sweets For My Sweet; Needles and Pins; Don’t Throw Your Love Away and When You Walk In The Room, The Searchers have contributed enormously to the British music industry, with record sales well in excess of 30 million.
The Searchers are as much in demand today as they have been throughout a fantastic career spanning more than 40 years. You can expect all their famous hits, plus many of their seldom-performed album tracks, B-sides and a selection of other collector favourites.
www.the-searchers.co.uk
Seats for this event or UNALLOCATED.
El Moreno
Classical Guitar
Saturday 11th October
7.30pm
F:£8 C:£6
An evening of romantic and intoxicating Spanish music from guitarist El Moreno. Featuring beautiful solo pieces by the greatest masters of the past such as ‘Granada’ and ‘Leyenda’ by Albeniz, ‘Memories of the Alhambra’ by Tarrega, ‘Malaguena’ and modern classics like ‘Cavatina’ and ‘Classical Gas’.
Featuring special guest, Carol Oliver with songs by Granados, Mozart and Villa-Lobos.
http://www.elmoreno.co.uk
Seats for this event or UNALLOCATED.
An Evening with Kate Rusby
Saturday 18th October
8pm
£22.50
‘The finest female folk singer to hit the scene in two decades.‘ The Times
From her Mercury-nominated 1999 album Sleepless to 2007’s acclaimed solo CD Awkward Annie plus collaborations with Idlewild’s Roddy Woomble, Ronan Keating, Eddi Reader, Kris Drever et al, Kate Rusby has been a key figure in England's reinvigorated folk scene.
Tonight, Barnsley's leading export lets loose her wit, charm and effervescent folk credentials on a spellbinding set of Rusby classics and brand-new songs from her latest album Awkward Annie. A one off opportunity to get up close and personal with one of Britains finest performers, all in the intimate surroundings of the Point.
‘Folk music doesn't get any cooler than Kate Rusby.’ Q Magazine
www.katerusby.com
A great singer, not just a great folk singer.
The Guardian
It was like seeing a stand up comic with a voice of an angel - perfect nights entertainment
The Guardian
… beyond doubt she is still the shining light of the British Folk scene.
Rock Society magazine
Rusby exudes rustic Yorkshire charm…..a voice of appealing but uncompromising purity.
UNCUT
Have seen many bands live over the years- anything from Deep Purple to Mozart - but rarely have I enjoyed one as much.
Daily Telegraph
"She manages to draw in an audience many of whom would not dream of going into a folk club or buying a folk record. It’s her voice, it’s her personality and it’s her sheer enthusiasm to reinvigorate songs of a bygone era."
Sheffield Telegraph
Seats for this event or UNALLOCATED.
Master Musicians presents Anya German (Serbia)
International Monthly Piano Recitals
Tuesday 21st October
1pm
F:£5 C:£4
Every month ARC will be welcoming top pianists from around Europe to entertain and delight you. Take a break from the stress of day to day life and relax with fine food, drink and music.
This Month...
Works by: Scarlatti, Haydn, Schubert & Chopin.
Anya German was born in Slovenia, and studied there until 2004. She continued her studies in Paris until 2006, and since then has been a postgraduate student in Salzburg. She won 1st Prize at the inaugural Manchester International Piano Competition in Manchester in 2007.
Shine Like Stars presents To the Manchester Born
This is a Shine Like Stars event.
Saturady 1st November
8pm
Advance: £10.50 On the Door: £12
To The Manchester Born is a night dedicated to a scene today’s music owes so much. Before ‘Madchester’ and ‘Britpop’, the nation stood up and listened to the music coming from the North West. This show will capture its essence and spirit with a tribute of three live performances from the acts that made an era that will never be forgotten.
The Clone Roses
The Clone Roses are now regarded by many as the UK's No1 Tribute to Manchester legends "The Stone Roses". They include all the classics in their set such as: Waterfall, Fools Gold and I am the Resurrection. Last year the band supported Happy Mondays at Brixton Academy to over 4000 fans!
The Smiths Indeed
The band strive to re-create the experience of seeing a mid 1980s Smiths concert, including not only the sound, but also the wardrobe, attitude, stage show and various accoutrements. The Smiths Indeed recently played a successful run of academy shows throughout the UK and are seen by Smiths fans as the best.
Tom Hingley of Inspiral Carpets
Front man of one of the most influential bands to come out of Manchester, The Inspiral Carpets. Tom will be opening the show and treating us to hits such as ‘Saturn 5’,’ I want you’, ‘Joe’ and of course his massive hit ‘This is how it feels to be lonely’.
The Tannahill Weavers
Tuesday 4th November
8pm
F:£9 C:£8
The Tannahill Weaver’s are one of Scotland’s finest traditional roots bands, reflecting the true heritage of Scottish music. Their repertoire embraces both the softer side of the Highland’s and also the rollicking, sometimes even brawling qualities of the Lowlander's Anglo-Scots tunes. Playing all the finest traditional Celtic instruments from the bodhran and fiddle all the way to the Scottish staple, the Bagpipes, expect an unforgettable performance full of energy and enthusiasm.
www.tannahillweavers.com
Seats for this event or UNALLOCATED.
Master Musicians presents Jonathan Middleton
International Monthly Piano Recital
Tuesday 18th November
1pm
F:£5 C:£4
Every month ARC will be welcoming top pianists from around Europe to entertain and delight you. Take a break from the stress of day to day life and relax with fine food, drink and music.
This Month...
Works by Haydn, Chopin & Liszt
Jonathan Middleton is based in Manchester, where he lectures and appears as soloist, accompanist and chamber musician. He has a vast repertoire, but it is with the piano music of Liszt that he has the greatest affinity.
Whole Lotta Led: A Tribute to Led Zeppelin
This is not an ARC event.
Saturday 22nd November
7.45pm
F:£12 C:£10
It’s been many years now since the legendary Led Zeppelin split up, many tribute bands have tried to keep the Zep’s awe inspiring music alive but none have had quite the impact of Whole Lotta Led. The band’s integrity and musicianship comes blistering through in the passion for the music they play.
This concert sees them take on the whole of Led Zeppelin IV album, and they don’t stop there, you can expect all your favourite hits too. If you’re still looking for a reason to check these guys out, the band received the ultimate seal of approval from Jimmy Page himself and if that isn’t reason to come and witness this band in action, we don’t know what is!
Brendan Shine
Wednesday 26th November
8pm
F:£12.50 C:£10.50
One of Ireland's best loved singing stars Brendan Shine heads to the ARC to perform some of his greatest hits. Brendan is renowned within the Irish music industry and has been entertaining audiences around the world for 38 years. He has had a string of hits in his native Ireland, America and the UK, including 'Catch Me If You Can' and 'The Rose of Castlerea'. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Seats for this event or UNALLOCATED.
The Wildcats of Kilkenny
Book early to avoid disappointment
Saturday 20th December
8pm
F:£10
Starting to become as synonymous with Christmas as credit card debt, The Wildcats of Kilkenny always bring the house down at this time of year., With their brand of raucous festive sing-a-longs and obligatory homage to Fairytale of New York this year will be no different. Get just what you want for Christmas – aching legs, a sore throat and a set of songs you’ll be singing into 2009.