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The Music Room features live music every Friday Night and thre is piano music in The Country Bar every Sunday
lunch time. We also feature the talented pianist, Walter B playing every Saturday evening in the Bar.
We love Jazz, World Folk, Blues and the infectious joy of Boogie Woogie . We host the Annual UK International
Boogie Woogie Festival every July - definitely an event not to be missed! For the first time this year we are having a Trad
Jazz "New Orleans" May day weekend with some wonderful artists playing live with us.
The Music Room has a warm and intimate atmosphere, it is a wonderful place to enjoy a meal and listen to music.
It books up quickly, however, so don't delay if you want to reserve a table!
A Live Music Programme is printed below, if you want to know more about an event, please give us a call, we
are happy to describe the artists, type of music, etc. We are extremely fortunate to share our love of music with some
great musicians and friends who really do give us some fantastic performances.
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Advanced Warning!
Boogie Woogie Festival 2009
3rd, 4th and 5th July
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| Some of last year's New Year's Eve revellers! |
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| The Stuff Boogie Woogie Band, including Howard Meyrick on Saxaphone and Jon Neilson on the drums |
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| Yvon Momboisse, from France whoentertained us every Sunday all year. |
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| The Story Telling Event Tipee in the garden 19th and 20th July 2008 |
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| Rhiannon Phillips and Jelly Germaine (Has anybody seen my gal?" June 2007 |
You can book
The Stuff Boogie Woogie Band
via this website or by telephoning Liz Neilson on 01747 812222 or Julian Phillips on 012358 471194, the music really
does entertain all age groups and is a perfect ice breaker for Weddings and Special Occasions when not everyone knows each
other.
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| The Stuff in full swing featuring Julian Phillips on piano and Chris Davidson on The Boogie Box |
The 4th UK International
Boogie Woogie Festival
was
held on
4th,5th & 6th July 2008
and it was as truly wonderful weekend! Camping in Fiddler's Cottage garden, with views of Fontmell Down
and Hambledon Hill, was a great success and over-subscribed. Even the rain on Saturday night failed to dampen everyone's
spirits. Late revellers were still playing boogie woogie on the two pianos in the bar at 1am on Monday morning!!!
We welcomed new friends from Holland, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, USA and Australia. The Creole Pork Curry was
a particular favourite in the Bar and shared its popularity with Piddle Real Ale and Rose's incomparable Dorset Cider.
The concerts at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton were terrific......more next year I guess....
Advance Warning!
New Year's Eve 2008
The Chris Jagger Band featuring Diz Watson
will play in the Country Bar
tickets on sale in September
Music from 8pm until 2am
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Forthcoming Events
Friday 5th September
State of Undress
Folk Rock Music and evening of lively original music
Friday 12th September
The Stuff Boogie Woogie Band
featuring Julian Phillips on piano
Friday 19th September
Woman Wants Tall Man
the wonderful Martin and Debbie back by popular request - a thrilling mix of beautiful harmonies and acoustic
guitar
Friday 26th September
Three Tuns o' Grass
Bluegrass - from some real experts in the field!
Friday 3rd October
A Bossa Imensa
Bossa nova and jazz
Friday 10th October
Woman Wants Tall Man
The everpopular Martin Ansell and Debbie Cassels
a blend of folk, jazz and country and wondeful vocal harmonies
Friday 17th October
Mean Business
wonderful blues guitar, vocals and a great saxophone!
Friday 24th October
Nick Tatham
local singer/songwriter
Friday 31st October
Claude Bourbon
Acoustic Blues guitarist from France with an exceptional style
Friday 7th November
Woman Wants Tall Man
the ever-popular Martin & Debbie with their special blend
of folk, jazz and country
Friday 14th November
Waifs and Strays
"Yesterday's folk music today"
~ in the style of The Dubliners and The Spinners - and many more!
Friday 21st November
to be announced
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| Ricky Nye (USA) 2006 Festival |
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| In concert July FOMAG 2006 |
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| The Sugarfoot Stompers - fabulous dance workshop |
Traditional Story Telling Event
Shining Bear hosted a wonderful weekend of story telling and entertainment for Children and Adults alike in his Sun Lodge
Tipee on the Beer Garden lawn, on 19th and 20th July. Tom Wolfe painted the children's faces and Sophie (all the way
from Australia via Durweston) sang on Sunday night, creating a magical atmosphere. Bear's stories were punctuated
with his powerful didgeridoo and flute playing. The Sun Lodge created a peaceful and very special place, which was enjoyed
and experienced by a large number of people. It was a very different weekend and agreat success.
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