CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
At present, we are planning our jazz sessions as business as usual. We are following our Governments advice regarding this pandemic.
Indoor gatherings of 100+ people are currently not restricted. However, we are expecting a further Government announcement early next week.
All changes will be reflected on our website, and a message will be on the jazz club landline 024 7640 3120.
Even if we are meeting as usual, please act responsibly to help to slow the spread of this virus by staying away.
If you have;
- A sore throat
- A cough
- A temperature / fever / chills
Or, you have been in close contact with someone at home or work with;
- A sore throat
- A cough
- A temperature / fever / chills
PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND JAZZ, SELF ISOLATE FOR 7 DAYS AND GET MEDICAL HELP THROUGH 111, IF REQUIRED
Fret and Fiddle have come a long way since forming in 2001 as a duo making their mark as a tribute to Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt. Since those early days playing at small folk and blues clubs and experimenting with their repertoire, they have enjoyed over a decade of success as a trio, winning awards such as Stafford Jazz Society’s “Band of the Year” and producing over four albums of material.
The co-founders of the group, professional violinist Sally Minchin and guitarist Andy Bole, embarked on their project “Grappelli Swing” in 2014 to wide critical acclaim playing as a five-piece line up on their” UK tour. Now they have added an exciting new dimension to the band and are joined by the phenomenally talented Steve Street on drums, Rich Hughes on piano and Simon Smith on double bass.
Prepare to be dazzled by Fret and Fiddle’s show which takes you through the swing music of the 1920’s, the blues, americana, folk, gypsy and some foot-tapping fiddle tunes. Come and hear songs from the shows such as “Anything Goes by Cole Porter,” sing along to old hits like “I Can’t Give you Anything but Love” and prepare to be dazzled by Andy’s greek bouzouki playing! This versatile and entertaining group even throw in a few refreshingly individual songs by the likes of Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen, making certain that there is something in every show to delight everyone in every audience. Fret and Fiddle have just released their new album “J’Attendrai” which has been making waves locally and nationally and their track “Pennies from Heaven” has already been played as part of BBC Introducing on local BBC radio.