Night Palms are a band local to the North West hailing from Lancaster, Zoe Fegan is a new arrival to the city of Liverpool and Muireann has been roaming the streets of Merseyside and Cheshire for over a decade.
So what do they have in common? The city of music and it’s inevitable draw to creative souls abound…
The city and its opportunities for chance meetings brought these three acts together, and tonight they bear for you their art and souls…
Music curated by Muireann McDermott Long
Doors 7pm | Show starts 7.30pm
Night Palms | Zoe Fegan | Muzz.Muireann
After thirty albums and five decades on the music scene, Aswad remains one of Britain’s best loved reggae bands.
Originally led by the trio of Brinsley “Dan” Forde (on vocals and rhythm guitar), Angus “Drummie Zeb” Gaye (on vocals and drums), and Tony “Gad” Robinson (on bass), Aswad is renowned among reggae fans for their rich melodies and compelling harmonies, woven over hard rhythm tracks and inspired horn riffs.
Aswad have the distinction of being the first Reggae Band in the UK to be signed to an International label ie. Island Records in the 1970’s
Their album ‘LIVE & DIRECT’ – is one of the NME’s critically acclaimed albums of the 20thcentury. They crossed over from being Reggae royalty to a member of the pop dynasty with their smash hit album ‘DISTANT THUNDER’ which spawned the number 1 International hit ‘Don’t Turn Around’ & ‘Give a Little Love’ but still keeping their political edge at the time with the chart hit ‘Set Them Free’ – which was part of the Free Nelson Mandela campaign. Aswad’s many hits include, Shine, On and ON, Smoky Blues, Best of my Love & many more.
Aswad are still very relevant in the 21st century as can be seen by the many festivals they appear on both in the UK and around the world. Sit back & look forward to a night of nice enjoyable pop reggae ONE LOVE.
Aswad, after more than 40 years, are still the purveyors of the UK reggae scene and will continue to be way into the next millennium.
Aswad are releasing a new album in the Summer 2023.
Tickets for the Liverpool – Furnace show are available from – https://www.seetickets.com/event/aswad/camp-furnace/2629299
Embrace play Liverpool – Furnace @ Camp & Furnace with special guest Tom Speight on Tuesday 7th November 2023!
Celebrating their 25th anniversary of ‘The Good Will Out’ album. Embrace will perform and play the classic album ‘The Good Will Out’ in it’s entirety along with some of their Greatest Hits. Check out Embrace back on tour this November.
For tickets for the Liverpool – Furnace show are available from https://www.seetickets.com/event/embrace/camp-furnace/2741335
Soul II Soul play Liverpool – Eventim Olympia show taking place on Friday 17th November 2023.
Formed in 1988 Soul II Soul and Jazzie B in their community in North London. Soul II Soul’s dances had been reflecting what was occurring naturally in London; kids of all races had grown up together and were now raving together. By the mid-1980s the warehouse scene was in full swing, vibrant and underground, removed from the constraints of the mainstream – a natural fit for Soul II Soul’s creativity.
Nothing summed them and their crowd up better than their regular Sunday night spot at the now legendary Africa Centre in London’s Covent Garden. The Africa Centre was a game changer for Soul II Soul; for British black music; and for the nation’s youth culture in general. It caught the attention of Virgin Records, who signed them as an act in 1988, catapulting them into a tornado of success.
There were the resident club nights all over the world; live concert tours; radio and TV appearances; Jazzie had his own show on London’s Kiss FM and there was even an Adventures of the Funki Dreds comic book. And, of course, Soul II Soul enjoyed the type of chart success – notably with ‘Keep On Movin’ and ‘Back To Life’ – that made them household names all over the world.
To date Soul II Soul have sold over 10 million albums in over 35 territories worldwide and have product on over 200 compilation CDs while Jazzie has accreditation on over 35 million albums in over 100 territories. They’ve performed in over 20 countries, and appeared at some of the most famous venues in the world including Wembley and New York’s Universal Ample Theatre. America embraced Soul II Soul to such a degree, in 1990 they picked up two Grammy’s. Jazzie was given the keys to seven cities in the US, including LA and New York, and the NAACP has honoured him.
Tickets for the Liverpool – Eventim Olympia show are available here.
Jennifer John Music presents Liverpool Sings Festival 2023
Liverpool Sings Festival returns with four dynamic singing masterclasses in soul, jazz, gospel and musical theatre. The day-long festival led by Jennifer John, Amber Kuti, Wayne Ellington and Nicole Battick promises to be interactive and uplifting
It is aimed at beginners and experienced singers alike and will equip partcipants with the necessary skills and insights to take their singing and performances to the next level of development. By exploring vocal techniques and specific repertoire audience members will have a chance to not only have a lot of fun singing collectively but for those really wishing to challenge themselves, there will also be room for individuals to explore improvisation and performance through song.
There will be a detailed look at breathwork, rhythmic interaction and of course uplifting harmonisation will be a central theme that runs throughout the sessions.
In addition to 4 masterclasses there will also be a Q&A session during which there will be space to explre your singing options and routes to progression.
Please contact box office if you are a wheelchair user attending this event. Visit How to book for our concessionary discount policy. Group booking discount: 5 tickets for the price of 4 if booked together. A booking fee of 8% will apply to purchases made by telephone or online.
Future Yard are overjoyed to be working with Events 471 again to bring you a mesmerising night of progressive rock as two exceptional artists take the stage for an unforgettable musical journey.
On this remarkable evening, the legendary John Hackett Band will headline, with Dominic Sanderson providing captivating support.
Prepare for an evening where timeless progressive classics blend seamlessly with cutting-edge creations, all under the starlit roof of musical innovation. John Hackett Band and Dominic Sanderson together promise an event that will resonate in the hearts and minds of true music aficionados.
Don’t miss this unparalleled celebration of progressive sounds.
Johann Sebastian Bach Cantata 180: Schmucke dich, o liebe Seele (Dear Soul, adorn yourself with gladness)
The text of the cantata invites the hearer to be prepared and to be ready to accept the Saviour’s invitation to enter heaven as his guest. The four vocal soloists and chorus are joined by an ensemble of recorders, flute, oboes, string and organ.
The up and coming Seas of Neptune – a 4-piece rock band from Liverpool – are playing the iconic Liverpool Zanzibar Club on 29/09/23 with support from The Dave Simpson Trio and The Mighty George Farmer.
Tickets are £5 on Skiddle or OTD, or £3 OTD with a valid student card.
Critically acclaimed, award-winning English/Scottish folk group The Furrow Collective are heading out on tour, in support of their fourth full-length album We Know by the Moon.
Each of the group’s three previous albums has marked a distinct development of their music, whilst retaining its idiosyncratic core of resonant bowed and plucked strings anchoring sky-bound harmony singing; the fourth will mark a further expansion of this unique trademark sound. Recorded and due for release in winter 2023, the record will span the seasons to link the solstices in harmony, in the form of a suite of noctilucent laments, lunar serenades and starlit balladry.
Evoking the uncanny atmosphere of a moonlit midwinter’s night, The Furrow Collective will present eerie story-songs and seasonal carols with their signature spine-tingling harmonies and masterful storytelling, bringing a spark of light into the wintry gloom. This promises to be an unmissable winter’s evening to remember.
Join them for a night of choral favourites as the Liverpool Male Voice Choir joins Bois Goetre-Hen Male Choir to raise money in aid of Ukraine.
There will also be performances from the Ukrainian dance groups “UKraїna”, choreographed by Nataliia Slakva and “Radist”, choreographed by Nataliia Slakva.
Thanks also to Big Help Project Tickets are £5 each and available via http://www.liverpoolmvc.org.uk or through the phone numbers below:
Mike 07598 324546, Frank 07369 236177, Pete 0151 486 7724
7:00pm, Saturday, 23rd September 2023
St Sebastian’s Church, Lockerby Road, L70HG
