Date
Sunday 13 September 2009 at 12:00pm
Location
The Yardbird
Paradise Place,
Birmingham,
B3 3HU,
United Kingdom
Tel: 0121 643 3933
Link
Description
During band changeovers throughout the day and the evening the Yardbird's resdient DJ's Ade Betteridge, Maxwell33 & Groovemerchant will keep you entertained with funk, soul, jazz and beats.
12.00 - 12.30
Sound it Out
Musical Connections - musical collective playing original compositions.
www.sounditout.co.uk
13.00 - 13.30
Julian Powell's Solo Vibes
Jazz fusion and world music
Julian performs a mix of jazz and Latin pieces with some original pieces on vibraphone and marimba with percussion added for a world music element. Over the past 2 years this has expanded out to performing songs from a range of popular artists also while playing vibraphone and percussion.
www.myspace.com/percussionistontherun
14.00 - 14.30
Birmingham Opera Company
Operatic treats with Ronald Samm & Keel Watson
www.birminghamopera.org.uk
15.00 - 15.30
Capoeira Conviver
Brazilian martial arts
www.capoeira-conviver.com
16.00 - 16.30
The SugarFoot Stomp
Down at the Sugarfoot Stomp 5th year Anniversary - Hits from the 1920s - 1960s
17.00 - 17.30
Ritmatic
Music with electric world beats
Ritmatic is a versatile percussion ensemble formed with the aim of exploring and presenting new styles of percussion music for public concerts and education projects. Ritmatic boasts a wide and eclectic repertoire ranging from original composition by group members, including pieces for drink cans and footballs, to traditional music for percussion ensemble, with influences from music theatre, drum 'n' bass and world music.
www.myspace.com/ritmatic
18.00 - 18.30
Yaz Alexander
A Tribute To 50 years of Island Records
Yaz's foundation is Roots Rock Reggae/Jazz but she is very open to working with all styles (as long as her voice fits). Yaz is an experienced solo artist in her own right and has performed at several high profile events both at home as well as internationally.
www.myspace.com/yazalexander
19.00 - 19.30
Oya Batucada
Take me to Brazil! - Brazilian carnival music and dance
Oyabatucada have been playing carnivals, clubs, corporate occasions, private parties and weddings in Birmingham and beyond for over 10 years.
www.oyabatucada.com
20.00 - 20.30
MEMPHIS
Reggae fusion...
21.00 - 22.00
Frutaloka
Global groove fusions of vitality for all
FRUTALOKA are coming from the most vibrant areas of Birmingham, with members from diverse cultural and musical backgrounds in order to provide high-quality entertainment. They are all dedicated musicians with professional attitude and genuine ideas. Their gigs are filled with warm vibes and a fresh atmosphere which generates spontaneous dancing and soul expression.
www.myspace.com/frutalokamusic
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