This time they’re swinging! The Readers are back with more tracks from the Great American song book, as well as a selection of tracks made famous by the legendary partnership of two more jazz and swing legends, Frank Sinatra and Count Basie.
Presented as part of the Carnegie Hall Concert series; celebrating The Old Library’s Historic link to one of New York Cities cultural powerhouses . As one of the thousands of Andrew Carnegie Libraries across the UK, Europe and the United States they are excited to be piloting this exciting programme of work that looks at the cultural significance of the iconic concerts that have filled the hall – whilst also allowing those artists and their specialisms to inform their wider body of work – from concerts and events to community music workshops.
This pilot concert is presented with support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
What your ticket gets you…
Purchasing a ticket to this event gets you a comfy seat in their stunningly restored 20th Century Reading Room for this live music performance.
What your ticket gives back…
Your ticket allows Lister Steps to continue their broader community work within L13 and the wider community of Old Swan and beyond. As a registered charity they rely on a mixture of public and private donations to continue their vital work.
If you would like to support them further, whether that be as a cash donation or by volunteering time with them, head to their website or email at hello@tol.org.uk.
Scottish band Vistas play Birkenhead on Saturday 13th May as part of their 2023 UK tour.
Consisting of vocalist Prentice Robertson, guitarist Dylan Rush and bassist Jamie Law , they trio have made their name gigging tirelessly across the UK, with word of mouth praise of their chaotic, life-affirming show travelling far and wide.
Backed up by a host of bright, anthemic singles including ‘Retrospect’, ‘Calm’ and ‘Tigerblood’ and racking up over 100 million plays for songs released in the last three years, Vistas have been garnering support from the likes of Jack Saunders, Clara Amfo and Huw Stephens at Radio 1. After two critically acclaimed Top 40 albums, the band have certified their status as one of the most promising indie bands in the UK.
Future Yard will be welcoming the mighty Gilla Band to play a headline show in May.
While the Dublin four-piece’s cataclysmic sound avoids consignment to any singular genre, the thrusting noise-rock guitars, heavy techno drum beats and wailing vocals paired with frontman Dara Kiely’s witty, mundane and often surrealist lyrics create “as perfect an expression of rock’n’roll’s essential auto-destructive impulse as this writer’s ever heard” (The Guardian).
The noisy Dublin quartet are firm Future Yard favourites, with tracks from their three Rough Trade-released regularly featuring on the FY stereo. Trailblazers for modern Irish alternative music and known for their ferocious live shows which have been described as chaotic, electrifying and “genuinely dangerous, like one last rave before the apocalypse”, Gilla Band are not just a band, but a force.
Alongside the classic Peter and the Wolf, join Gaspard the friendly fox and his furry chums in a warm-hearted adventure performed by their creator Zeb Soanes with live on-stage painting from the series illustrator, James Mayhew.
Accompanied by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, this is the perfect way to introduce children to a live orchestra through images and storytelling.
Liverpool is set to welcome a star-studded Pop World Live festival, which will see Pop Royalty take centre stage on the 23rd of September 2023.
The M&S Bank Arena Liverpool will be the setting for an unforgettable night full of nostalgia, fun, and top hits, with the likes of Ronan Keating, Peter Andre, Claire Steps, B*Witched, Blue, Basshunter, and Chesney Hawkes gracing the stage.
These legendary pop icons will transport fans back to the golden age of pop.
Join the Pagoda Chinese Youth Orchestra (PCYO), Liverpool Philharmonic’s In Harmony Liverpool Chamber Stars, Resonate Music Hub, Luma Creations and Merseyside Signing Choir for an afternoon celebrating the musical talents of children and young people in Liverpool.
Including a new commission by Fransisco Carassco, the director of Luma Creations, combining Latin/South American music with Chinese traditional, brass band and percussive fusion to create a unique piece performed as the finale.
The Pagoda Chinese Youth Orchestra (PCYO) is celebrating its 40th anniversary, and is hosting a series of programs, celebrating with friends and supporters throughout the past years.
Book your ticket from: https://thetungauditorium.com/events/celebration-of-youth
Mary Coughlan is arguably one of Ireland’s greatest female jazz and blues singers – a true artist who has carved out a timeless and highly regarded career and a legion of devoted fans worldwide.
Described as ‘Ireland’s Billie Holiday’, Mary has overcome childhood trauma, alcoholism and drug addiction to become a musical force like no other.
She is unique in blending the whisky-blurred, smoke-seared, husky notes and laconic wit of Billie Holiday and Peggy Lee, and deep, down and dirty blues singers back to Memphis Minnie and Bessie Smith, with the sardonic, bitter-sweet defiance and despair of Piaf.
It’s all delivered in a delicious and unapologetic Irish drawl. Sceptical, rueful, mournful and melting, ardent for love – a voice which wraps itself around Cole Porter and Jerome Kern, Elvis Presley and Joy Division.
Continuing the St George’s Hall longstanding partnership with Liverpool Philharmonic, we look forward to celebrating 50 years of the Brodsky Quartet on Tuesday 14 March.
The concert pairs Shostakovich’s earthy Fourth Quartet with the shimmering beauty of Ravel, with miniatures by Bach, Debussy and Sarasate providing a magical setting.
Fever continue their Candlelight Concert series, bringing the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to the awe-inspiring Concert Room of St George’s Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Discover the music of Calvin Harris, reimagined by the experimental Kaleidoscope Orchestra, under the gentle glow of candlelight.
New Brighton garage psych band The Dream Machine play three dates at Jimmy’s, the dates are a lead-up to their debut Lp release.
Signed to Modern Sky imprint Run On Records, the band have released 3 acclaimed EP’s, which have received support and plays from BBC 6Music.
Their much-anticipated full-length debut Thank God! It’s The Dream Machine is set for release this April.
