THURSDAY 22ND JULY
THURSDAY SHOWDOWN!
Suzie Mcquillen has a soulful voice that is captivating, a rare natural talent for singing, and it is a treat to have her on stage at Annabel’s!
Katy Hooper Born in Possum Creek, Australia before moving to England at the age of 8, she grew up working summer Folk Festivals with her Dad. A beautiful voice, talented musician and original songwriter.
Alex Hart has been performing the professional circuit for 3 years. Audiences frequently comment on the maturity and exceptionally wide vocal range Alex's voice demonstrates.
FRIDAY 23RD JULY
"THE DIAMOND GEEZERS"
The Diamond Geezers..., the one thing that keeps them smiling and on many occasions laughing like fools, the thing that comes across to every audience that they play too and the reason they are still going strong today.. The definition of a Diamond Geezer...Friendship...(And avin it large).
SATURDAY 24TH JULY
'MOLLY BROWN'
Molly Brown generate a warm mixture of 'Blazz and Bling'
(that's blues, jazz and swing to you and I!)
WITH ‘DJ BREEZE’ Spinning rockin tunes!
THURSDAY 29TH JULY
THURSDAY SHOWDOWN!
HEAD OF PROGRAMMES is the alias of James MacGregor, a singer/ songwriter based in South West England, who writes simple songs that wander the same paths of love, joy and failure, producing a beautifully sad alt-country meets indie rock sound.
"Drawing inspration from those maverick, musicians - Nick cave, Neil Young, Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen and Bonnie Prince Billy - creators of intelligent, timeless music - James Macgregor has emerged with his own original, timeless sound. --Clare Robinson - The Herald
FRIDAY 30TH JULY
'THE HOT RATS'
& 'MICHAEL CAMPARI'
THE HOT RATS are a crazy little band from Kingsbridge, Devon with a taste for electric blues and roots music. They deliver their own fresh hard hitting sounds with big funky grooves, punctuated by Ben's soulful vocals and electrifying guitar leads. No matter what the weather The Hot Rats will get you up dancing to their crazy music.
MICHAEL CAMPARI is something else. He does bear a passing resemblance to a young Frank, when sporting his tilted angle trilby, 50s style suit and shirt collar loosened at the neck – but his voice has a sensual deep rich tone all of its own, an amalgam of natural ability plus classical training (he studied Italian opera), aided by several years' intake of nicotine.
SATURDAY 31ST JULY
'007'
Established in 2007, eight-piece Plymouth-based band, 007, pay tribute to some of the legends of reggae music by performing classic cuts by greats such as Bob Marley, Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs!
Having played at various venues around the South West of England, 007 are now hailed as one of Plymouth’s premier reggae bands and they'll get you winding your waist with their smooth, dancey-skank-rhythm.
WITH ‘DJ BREEZE’ Spinning rockin tunes!
THURSDAY 5TH AUGUST
'DOLLY DELIGHTS!'
FRIDAY 6TH AUGUST
'THE SPYDERS'
The Spyders are the band on everybody's lips in 2010 - simply the best new rock 'n' roll band in London, starting nothing less than a cult revolution with their dark Tarantino-esque mix of rock 'n' roll and surf.
SATURDAY 7TH AUGUST
'THE SPYDERS'
The Spyders are the band on everybody's lips in 2010 - simply the best new rock 'n' roll band in London, starting nothing less than a cult revolution with their dark Tarantino-esque mix of rock 'n' roll and surf.
THURSDAY 12TH AUGUST
THURSDAY SHOWDOWN!
ACTS TBC
FRIDAY 13TH AUGUST
'BETH PACKER & THE BLACK CAT BONES'
SWING /DOO WOP/ R&B/COUNTRY ROOTS
Fronted by the delectable Beth Packer, who is a local girl to Launceston, with a croon and a growl in her voice, along with Charles Benfield playing an impressive upright Bass, Ivan Kormanak keeping the rhythm jumping on drums, and the lovely Jess Zubkevych pulling out licks on her guitar, they are definitely a sight to behold.
Plenty of energy and a bit of old fashioned grit it will be a night to put on your dancing shoes!
SATURDAY 14TH AUGUST
ACTS TBC
THURSDAY 19TH AUGUST
'CLUB FANDANGO COMEDY NIGHT'
ACTS TBC
FRIDAY 20TH AUGUST
'VINCE LEE & THE BIG COMBO'
A big favourite at Annabels, Vince Lee's band the Big Combo have been swinging the blues around the southwest since late 1996, building a reputation for authentic sounding rhythm and blues and high quality musicianship. At the forefront of the bands sound is Vince Lee's swinging guitar and powerful blues voice. On electric bass is Al Wallis who's warm tone and musical adaptability allow his playing to take on a double bass feel whenever required. Keith Russell's imaginative drum style draws inspiration from many musical cultures to create the perfect backdrop for each song. The interaction and energy between these three musicians has to be experienced in a live situation to be fully appreciated.
SATURDAY 21ST AUGUST
'TRU STEPPAZ' TBC
THURSDAY 26TH AUGUST
THURSDAY SHOWDOWN!
'SAL PARADISE'
SAL PARADISE are a 5 piece alternative/indie rock band looking to create something interesting and accessible so anyone can find something to love in their music.
Adam Leando - Vocals
Victor Willmott - Bass
Romeo Di Notaro - Drums
Nathan Samuel - Flux Capacitor
Johnty Byrne - Throws bottles
FRIDAY 27TH AUGUST
'THE DIRTY ROBBERS'
Blues / R&B /Roots /Cool tunes!
In 2007, a crack unit was sent to prison for crimes they did commit. They escaped from a maximum security stockade to the R&B thrash underground. Today, still wanted by the law, they continue to play 50’s & 60’s garage throughout Europe.
SATURDAY 28TH AUGUST
'THE DIRTY ROBBERS'
Blues / R&B /Roots /Cool tunes!
The Dirty Robbers, with maximum effect and minimal subtlety, combine stylish punk with jaunty guitar rhythms to create an in-your-face live spectacle. Influenced by dirty early R & B and rock and roll artists like Freddie King, Young Jessie, Johnny Guitar Watson and The Sonics, they create a 50’s and 60’s garage sound.
SUNDAY 29TH AUGUST
'FRESHLY SQUEEZED'
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With soulful vocals, a quick-witted MC, powerful horns
and a solid rhythm section, a fresh show is guaranteed every night!
8 PIECE FUNK / SOUL /
DISCO BAND WITH HORNS
THURSDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER
"DOLLY DELIGHTS"
FRIDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER
'SMOKESTACK'
BLUES / ROCK & ROLL JAM BAND
Smokestack Blues are a brilliant RnB Blues band who will play until they drop. Raised on the sounds of Chicago in the 50`s they tap into the raw excitement of the masters such as Muddy Waters,Howlin Wolf,Elmore James and Chuck Berry in a high octane blend of their own making.
SATURDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER
'THE ATLANTICS'
The Atlantics are a five piece band playing classic rock n roll and 1950s style jive and rhythm n blues, influenced by Bill Haley & His Comets, Little Richard, Big Joe Turner, Chuck Berry and numerous other 50s artists. They also write and play their own original rock n roll tracks.
With guitar, double bass, sax, piano, drums and 4 vocalists, The Atlantics create a big authentic 1950s sound and a great atmosphere at live shows with that big beat vibe that keeps people dancing all night.
THURSDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER
THURSDAY SHOWDOWN!
'ACTS TBC'
FRIDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER
'BOOGIE KNIGHTS'
Boogie Knights are a five piece band playing all your favourite disco, soul and funk classics. A cheesy disco band with high boots and big wigs!
SATURDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER
'ACTS TBC'
THURSDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER
THURSDAY SHOWDOWN!
'ACTS TBC'
FRIDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER
MOLLY BROWN TBC
SATURDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER
'THE HOTHOUSE PLAYBOYS'
Come strut your stuff with The Hot House Playboys; Five guys pumpin' out a main course of original Rhythm and Blues, Jump-Jive, Swing and Doo Wop with a side order of RocknRoll. Back to an era of sharp dressed cats, sexy mammas and cool jive!
THURSDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER
'CLUB FANDANGO COMEDY NIGHT'
ACTS TBC
FRIDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER
'ROCKIN THE JOINT'
SATURDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER
'THE WILDCARDS'
SATURDAY 2ND OCTOBER
'DADDY SLIK'SHIFT'
ROCK N ROLL/ROCKABILLY
FRIDAY 15TH OCTOBER
'THE MIGHTY ATOMS'
ROCKABILLY/SWING/ROCK N ROLL
Now the time has come for The Mighty Atoms to move amongst you and direct their Rockabilly raygun directly at your feet!!
FRIDAY 22ND OCTOBER
TBC
'VINCE LEE & THE BIG COMBO'
A big favourite at Annabels, Vince Lee's band the Big Combo have been swinging the blues around the southwest since late 1996, building a reputation for authentic sounding rhythm and blues and high quality musicianship. At the forefront of the bands sound is Vince Lee's swinging guitar and powerful blues voice. On electric bass is Al Wallis who's warm tone and musical adaptability allow his playing to take on a double bass feel whenever required. Keith Russell's imaginative drum style draws inspiration from many musical cultures to create the perfect backdrop for each song. The interaction and energy between these three musicians has to be experienced in a live situation to be fully appreciated.
FRIDAY 19TH NOVEMBER
"THE DIAMOND GEEZERS"
The Diamond Geezers..., the one thing that keeps them smiling and on many occasions laughing like fools, the thing that comes across to every audience that they play too and the reason they are still going strong today.. The definition of a Diamond Geezer...Friendship...(And avin it large).
FRIDAY 26TH NOVEMBER
'DUKE JOHNSON AND THE SCORCHERS'
Duke Johnson & The Scorchers have become an institution in the live music scene & have rightfully gaining the reputation of one of the best Rock & Roll bands in the UK. They are not a tribute band but a shining tribute to some of the best acts & songs in the world.
FRIDAY 3RD DECEMBER
'VINCE LEE & THE BIG COMBO'
A big favourite at Annabels, Vince Lee's band the Big Combo have been swinging the blues around the southwest since late 1996, building a reputation for authentic sounding rhythm and blues and high quality musicianship. At the forefront of the bands sound is Vince Lee's swinging guitar and powerful blues voice. On electric bass is Al Wallis who's warm tone and musical adaptability allow his playing to take on a double bass feel whenever required. Keith Russell's imaginative drum style draws inspiration from many musical cultures to create the perfect backdrop for each song. The interaction and energy between these three musicians has to be experienced in a live situation to be fully appreciated.
FRIDAY 17TH DECEMBER
'THE MIGHTY ATOMS'
ROCKABILLY/SWING/ROCK N ROLL
Now the time has come for The Mighty Atoms to move amongst you and direct their Rockabilly raygun directly at your feet!!
MUSICIANS WHO HAVE PERFORMED AT ANNABELS!
THE WEEKEND IS ALMOST HERE AND SO ARE THE CONGO FAITH HEALERS !!!
(CHECK OUT THE NEWS PAGE FOR A LOT MORE ABOUT THEM!)
FRIDAY 2ND JULY
'THE CONGO FAITH HEALERS'
BOOGALOO/JIVE/BLUES
THE Congo Faith Healers are currently blazing a trail across the land with their intense and utterly compelling live shows. listed this month as INDEPENDENTS TOP 10 GIGS TO GO TO ..BBC RADIOS MARK LAMARR HAS FEATURED them twice and" best of the year" on his show..
WITH ‘DJ BREEZE’ Spinning rockin tunes!
and ‘KITTY KANE’ Burlesque beauty!
SATURDAY 3RD JULY
'THE CONGO FAITH HEALERS'
BOOGALOO/JIVE/BLUES
CFH are that truly unique beast: a band that blend their collective influences to create something totally fresh and exhilarating.the band are as culturally diverse as the music they make. ...
WITH ‘DJ BREEZE’ Spinning rockin tunes!
"THE DIAMOND GEEZERS"
'MAD DOG MCREA'
IRISH HOOLEY WITH TIN WHISTLER AND FIDDLER
"THE ROOSTERS"
SWING / BOOGALOO / JIVE
If you love rock n roll swing jive boogaloo this is most definitely a night for you!!!! Guaranteed to be a swinging atmosphere from the Roosters!
'TOP SHELF JAZZ'
HOT JAZZ & FILTHY SWING
Hot filthy swing prohibition quartet with verve, nerve, class and rakish banter!
'THE HOT RATS'
& 'MICHAEL CAMPARI'
THE HOT RATS are a crazy little band from Kingsbridge, Devon with a taste for electric blues and roots music. They deliver their own fresh hard hitting sounds with big funky grooves, punctuated by Ben's soulful vocals and electrifying guitar leads. No matter what the weather The Hot Rats will get you up dancing to their crazy music.
MICHAEL CAMPARI is something else. He does bear a passing resemblance to a young Frank, when sporting his tilted angle trilby, 50s style suit and shirt collar loosened at the neck – but his voice has a sensual deep rich tone all of its own, an amalgam of natural ability plus classical training (he studied Italian opera), aided by several years' intake of nicotine.
