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SUMMARY:Artificial Monkeys (Arctic Monkeys Tribute)
DESCRIPTION:oin us for a night of Arctic Monkeys Tribute! Get ready for an unforgettable evening as the Artificial Monkeys take the stage! This talented quartet of experienced musicians is dedicated to bringing you the authentic sound and electrifying performance of the Arctic Monkeys. Known for their energetic shows\, the Artificial Monkeys deliver a note-for-note reproduction of iconic hits like “Do I Wanna Know?”\, “I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor\,” “When the Sun Goes Down\,” and many more.Don’t miss your chance to experience the excitement of live music with a band that captures the essence of one of the UK’s most beloved rock groups!Doors Open: 7:30 PMLocation: Three Wise Monkeys Top FloorTickets: £10 + booking feeGrab your tickets now and get ready to dance the night away!Please note that access to the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys does not have a lift\, but there are rest opportunities between each flight of stairs.Viewer discretion is advised: This show may potentially contain flashing and strobing lighting effects.We wanted to inform you of our refund policy regarding event tickets. Please note that we will be unable to process any ticket refunds within 7 days of the event. We understand that circumstances may arise that prevent you from attending the event\, but unfortunately\, we are unable to accommodate refund requests within this timeframe.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/artificial-monkeys-arctic-monkeys-tribute/
LOCATION:60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Raz and Suzy Cramer at QSB
DESCRIPTION:A fabulous night of original live music with @Raz RAZ -An almost entirely instrumental 3-piece band featuring Dan Goldstone on guitar\, Pera Frank on bass\, and George Krethlow-Shaw on drums. Raz’s original music is a blend of Jazz\, Funk\, Surf\, Pop\, Rock Fusion; with the mission of pushing musical boundaries.“Raz is one of the most unique fusion bands in Essex. With their constant changes through many genres in their songs\, they express greatly and transition between them smoothly. Great band with superb connection between them all.” \nSupport by Colchester’s resident Goth Banjo Queen- Suzy Cramer-Alt pop/gothic folk singer songwriter- lyrically driven with sad\, surreal or comedic songs about people\, places and the ambiguity of life. Often velvet- clad and “ never knowingly underdressed”. \n“A clever and highly emotive songwriter”“Brave and thought-provoking”“ The right mix of sweet and ever so slightly scary!”
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/raz-and-suzy-cramer-at-qsb/
LOCATION:Queen St Brewhouse\, 7 - 9 Queen Street\, Colchester\, CO1 2PG\, GB
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Raz & Suzy Cramer @QSBH 7.3.2026
DESCRIPTION:RAZ \nAn almost entirely instrumental 3-piece band featuring Dan Goldstone on guitar\, Pera Frank on bass\, and George Krethlow-Shaw on drums. Raz’s original music is a blend of Jazz\, Funk\, Surf\, Pop\, Rock Fusion; with the mission of pushing musical boundaries. “Raz is one of the most unique fusion bands in Essex. With their constant changes through many genres in their songs\, they express greatly and transition between them smoothly. Great band with superb connection between them all.” \nSupport from: \nSUZY CRAMER \nSuzy is a Colchester based multi-instrumental Alt-Pop-Gothic-Folk Singer Songwriter with an eclectic range of influences including Balkan and European Folk Music\, Pop and Rap- she is highly lyrically driven and writes about people\, places and the ambiguity of life with a repertoire that can be funny\, sad or surreal in equal measures! \nShe is quite often velvet-clad and describes herself as “never knowingly underdressed”… \nIn recent years she has fallen more in love with the banjo as her main solo instrument\, which she is keen to promote as a non- traditional female banjo player.  \nSuzy is also the Vocalist and Mandola/Mandolin player with Balkan Band “Balkan Hill”\, an Eastern European music trio\, and a member of London Balkan community band “Balkan Village Band”. Suzy sings in many different languages and will often pop some other languages into her own lyrics…. \nReviewer comments: \n“A clever and highly emotive songwriter” \n“I felt I knew the lady in the song” \n“brave and thought provoking” \n“the right mix of sweet but also slightly scary!” \n********************************************************************************************** \nhttps://www.facebook.com/musicallyhyperactive \nhttps://www.instagram.com/cramersuzy/ \nhttps://www.grapevinelive.co.uk/listings/raz-and-suzy-cramer-at-qsb/
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/raz-suzy-cramer-qsbh-7-3-2026/
LOCATION:Queen St Brewhouse\, 7 - 9 Queen Street\, Colchester\, CO1 2PG\, GB
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Sundays on the Square
DESCRIPTION:Sundays on the Square launches on Sunday 8th March 2026! \nA brand-new Monthly Sunday market is coming to the city centre as Sundays on the Square launches in the newly built St Nicholas Square\, with live music playing throughout the afternoon. \nThe market will feature a curated mix of independent local traders\, including street food\, drinks\, crafts\, gifts and locally made products\, all set against a backdrop of live performances. From solo artists to small bands\, music will create a lively\, welcoming atmosphere — the perfect place to stop\, eat\, listen and enjoy the new square. \nSundays on the Square is free to attend\, open to everyone\, and celebrates local talent — both traders and musicians — while bringing energy and life to the town centre on a Sunday. \n📅 Launch date: Sunday 8th March 2026📍 Location: St Nicholas Square🎟 Entry: Free🎶 Live music throughout the afternoon | Local traders | City-centre vibes \nCome along and enjoy a Sunday filled with music\, food and community spirit in the heart of the city.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/sundays-on-the-square/
LOCATION:Colchester
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Vinyl Sessions: The The - Soul Mining
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £4Doors open 12pm\, show starts at 12:30pmThis show is for a seated audience. \nThe bar will be open throughout. \nThe The / Soul Mining \nMost of us will muddle through the emotional intensity of late adolescence before moving on with the rest of our lives – but if you’re Matt Johnson\, you shut yourself away in the bedroom above the Stratford pub your parents run\, and channel all that self-doubt and sense of isolation into what will eventually become the deeply introspective lyrics of your debut album. ‘The The’ was essentially a loose collective of mates and session musicians with Johnson at the centre calling the creative shots\, and it was an approach that paid dividends on Soul Mining. Operating at a place where post-punk meets synthpop and landing somewhere neatly in the middle\, Johnson’s sometimes despondent words (‘Another year over and what have I done? / My aspirations have shrivelled in the sun’) are brought to vivid life here\, with walloping drums\, sparkling guitar figures and even a piano solo from a certain Jools Holland at one point. You won’t find many albums that could accommodate the wistful\, big-hearted warmth of a song like ‘This Is the Day’ AND the full-throttle\, beat-driven closing track ‘Giant’ – but this one did\, and went on to become an 80s cult classic that demands to be heard loud. \nThe album playback will be followed by a Q&A session. \nAfter a short break\, we’ll follow the album with our usual ‘Dead Wax’ session. Bring along a vinyl disc of your choice and hear a track from it played through the Arts Centre PA. This can be anything you like\, for any reason – the more ‘out there’ the better.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/vinyl-sessions-the-the-soul-mining/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Sam Carter *
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £16.50.Doors open 7.30pm\, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience. \n‘Sam Carter is a brilliant guitarist and songwriter who combines the observational with social comment and personal reflection’ Songlines \n‘A singer who can hold the audience spellbound all by himself’ R2 \n‘Really wonderful’ Jools Holland \nMidlands-born Sam Carter is a BBC Folk Award-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist renowned for his lyrical storytelling\, which Uncut described as being “as penetrating as Richard Thompson’s best work”. \nFor over 15 years\, he has been stirring audiences from Camden to Canada\, from major festivals to intimate clubs. Carter’s expressive fingerpicking led Jon Boden of Bellowhead to call him “the finest English-style fingerpicking guitarist of his generation\,” while Ivor Novello-winner Nitin Sawhney has praised his “killer voice.” \nWith a discography that spans six solo albums and two releases with the folk-rock band False Lights\, Carter’s music reflects a blend of traditional English folk\, shape-note singing\, and rock. Notable highlights in his career include a spellbinding performance on Later… with Jools Holland\, where he played songs from his shape-note-inspired album The No Testament alongside renowned fiddler Sam Sweeney. \nCarter’s latest album release\, the acclaimed Top 40 Folk Chart album Silver Horizon\, has cemented his reputation as a skilful blender of ancient and modern. Produced by Andy Bell at the remote Red Kite Studios in Wales\, the album’s 11 indie-folk songs create a dreamlike soundscape\, with guitarist Stuart McCallum (The Breath) adding lush\, reverb-soaked textures. Carter says of this work\, “I’m still dealing with themes of love\, loss\, and change… but sketching events in an impressionistic way gives the songs more room to breathe.” \nSam Carter’s live performances are nothing short of captivating\, filled with the raw honesty\, humour\, and skilled musicianship that underscore his standing as one of contemporary folk’s brightest talents. \nSupport: The Washed Up Folk BandThe Washed Up Folk band hail from the misty shores of Essex and Suffolk with a unique brand of traditional folk story-telling and modern arrangements. “They intelligently weave together dynamic arrangements with rich vocal harmonies and insightful emotional depth\, creating a compelling listen.” – Folk and Honey.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/sam-carter/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T180000
DTSTAMP:20260827T184303Z
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SUMMARY:Existentialist & Three Wise Monkeys Present
DESCRIPTION:Existentialist & Three Wise Monkeys are excited to present a day of heavy music from across the UK: \nExistentialistMoon ReaperVeiledPerpetual ParadoxEyes of a NihilistKnocked For SixLich \nand music DJ Darren Smith of the Massacre Metal Night. \nhttps://ticketscandy.com/e/massacre-metal-night-existentialist-three-wise-monkeys-present-heavy-metal-fest-13191
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/existentialist-three-wise-monkeys-present/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T180000
DTSTAMP:20260827T184303Z
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SUMMARY:Massacre Metal Night: Existentialist & Three Wise Monkeys Present Heavy Metal Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of heavy metal music at Three Wise Monkeys in Colchester on March 14\, 2026. Doors open at 3 PM\, with DJ Darren Smith spinning tracks from open to close\,  \nThe lineup features: \n– 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Lich \n– 5:20 PM – 5:50 PM: Knocked For Six \n– 6:10 PM – 6:40 PM: Eyes of a Nihilist \n– 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Perpetual Paradox \n– 7:50 PM – 8:20 PM: Veiled \n– 8:40 PM – 9:25 PM: Moon Reaper \n– 9:45 PM – 10:30 PM: Existentialist \nThis is an 18+ event\, and tickets are £15 in advance. Don’t miss out on an unforgettable evening of metal! \nPlease note that access to the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys does not have a lift\, but there are rest opportunities between each flight of stairs. \nViewer discretion is advised: This show may potentially contain flashing and strobing lighting effects. \nWe wanted to inform you of our refund policy regarding event tickets. Please note that we will be unable to process any ticket refunds within 7 days of the event. \nWe understand that circumstances may arise that prevent you from attending the event\, but unfortunately\, we are unable to accommodate refund requests within this timeframe.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/massacre-metal-night-existentialist-three-wise-monkeys-present-heavy-metal-fest/
LOCATION:60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T220000
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SUMMARY:Colchester\, Charter Hall - Rob Lamberti Presents Perfectly George
DESCRIPTION:🎤 RAISE THE ROOF\, COLCHESTER! 🎶Rob Lamberti returns to Colchester with the world’s No.1 George Michael tribute — the show everyone’s talking about! \n💫 Live at Charter Hall\, Colchester🗓️ Saturday 14th March 2026 \nCelebrate the music of George Michael — a true global icon whose timeless songs\, soulful voice\, and unforgettable stage presence defined a generation. From Faith and Careless Whisper to Freedom and Fastlove\, this is a powerful\, respectful celebration of one of the greatest artists of all time.Tickets are expected to fly — don’t miss your chance to relive the magic! 💜✨ \n#RobLamberti #GeorgeMichael #GeorgeMichaelTribute #CharterHall #ColchesterEvents #LiveMusic #Faith #CarelessWhisper
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-charter-hall-rob-lamberti-presents-perfectly-george/
LOCATION:Colchester Charter Hall\, Colchester Charter Hall
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260314T223000
DTSTAMP:20260828T074748Z
CREATED:20260113T071042Z
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SUMMARY:English Programme
DESCRIPTION:Elgar: Froissart OvertureFinzi: Clarinet Concerto \nSoloist: Daniel ProzeskyElgar: Enigma Variations
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/english-programme/
LOCATION:St Botolph’s Church Walk\, Colchester\, CO2 7\, United Kingdom\, St Botolph's Church Walk\, Colchester\, CO2 7\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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SUMMARY:Whitney Houston Tribute Night
DESCRIPTION:Head down to the stadium to see our stunning Whitney Houston Tribute\, Nya. Performing all of Whitney’s biggest hits!  \nDoors will open for this event from 7.30pm with Nya performing from approx. 8.30pm. The night will finish at midnight. Over 16’s only.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/whitney-houston-tribute-night/
LOCATION:Colchester United FC\, JobServe Community Stadium\, United Way\, Colchester\, CO4 5UP\, GB
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260315T200000
DTSTAMP:20260828T075803Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T075803Z
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SUMMARY:Pet Needs Acoustic
DESCRIPTION:PET NEEDS – Elbows Out! – This is Capitalism – album launch tour. \nPet Needs are stripping things right back and bringing an intimate acoustic set to the Victoria Inn as part of the launch of their brand new album.  \nExpect raw versions\, stories behind the songs\, and the kind of close-up chaos you only get in a small room with a big band. \n🎟 FREE ENTRY\, but donations encouraged to support the band \n👥 VERY limited capacity – just 70 people🚪 Once we’re full it’s 1 in\, 1 out⏰ Arrive early if you want to get in \nLet’s Keep Live Music Alive.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/pet-needs-acoustic-2/
LOCATION:10 North Station Rd\, Colchester
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260315T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260315T220000
DTSTAMP:20260828T075108Z
CREATED:20260105T071027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T075108Z
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SUMMARY:Lady Nade Sings Nina Simone Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Lady Nade Sings Nina SimoneSunday 15th March Colchester Arts Centre\, ColchesterDoors 7pmMusic 7.30pm \nAn Unmissable Evening Honouring the Legendary Nina Simone Award-winning artist Lady Nade takes the stage with her powerhouse vocals\, backed by a talented six-piece band\, to celebrate the iconic Nina Simone a woman whose voice shook the world and whose songs continue to inspire generations.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/lady-nade-sings-nina-simone-colchester/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260316T223000
DTSTAMP:20260828T075201Z
CREATED:20260225T071227Z
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SUMMARY:Steve Knightley: Sanctuary - Songs From Sacred Spaces *
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £21.Doors open 7.30pm\, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience. \nFollowing the success of his Winter Yards Band tour\, Steve Knightley is delighted to announce Sanctuary – Songs from Sacred Spaces. Known for his songs of history and location \, Steve will create an evening of material beautifully matched to these resonant venues — churches\, chapels and ancient buildings chosen for their atmosphere and acoustic warmth. The concerts will also feature Dan Salvatore\, who’s haunting handpan soundscapes add a meditative\, ambient dimension to the evening. Expect stripped-back arrangements\, strong storytelling\, and a focus on the relationship between song\, space\, and listener. \nwww.steveknightley.comwww.facebook.com/steveknightleywww.instagram.com/steveknightleyofficialwww.x.com/sohstevewww.youtube.com/@SteveKnightleyOfficial?sub_confirmation=1 \nwww.facebook.com/Daniel.Salvator33www.facebook.com/Salvatore.Handpanswww.instagram.com/salvatore_handpans
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/steve-knightley-sanctuary-songs-from-sacred-spaces/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T223000
DTSTAMP:20260827T203106Z
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SUMMARY:JDS live @ The Greyhound Wivenhoe (St Patricks Day party)
DESCRIPTION:St Patricks Day 2026 @ The Greyhound Wivenhoe
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/jds-live-the-greyhound-wivenhoe-st-patricks-day-party/
LOCATION:Greyhound\, Greyhound
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T220000
DTSTAMP:20260828T075012Z
CREATED:20250513T071017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T075012Z
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SUMMARY:Emilia Quinn Live at Three Wise Monkeys - Colchester plus guests The Jackson Line
DESCRIPTION:Emilia Quinn brings her full band to Essex heading to Three Wise Monkeys with guests The Jackson Line \nEmilia Quinn is a dynamic UK-based musician and singer-songwriter known for her raw\, soulful voice and genre-bending sound that fuses Americana\, Country\, Blues\, Rock and more. With a background in classical training and a passion for storytelling\, Emilia creates emotionally charged music that resonates deeply with her listeners. Her powerful vocals and honest lyricism explore themes of resilience self-discovery\, heartache and love earning her recognition in both the British and international music scenes. \nEmilia’s career began in grassroots venues\, but her unique blend of styles quickly caught attention\, leading her to perform at major festivals like Country2Country\, The Long Road\, Black Deer and share the stage with prominent artists. Her Award nominated debut album ‘Wanderlust & Breaking Rules” (2023) was described as ‘a real mix of southern gospel\, 70s Rolling Stones style riffola and heartfelt Blues/Folk/Country emotions’ – EF Country. It was followed by a highly anticipated second studio album in 2025 titled ‘Dented Halos’. Released on 19th September 2025 te album gained Number 1 in the iTunes Blues Chart and 27 in the all genres chart. Spell-binding and beautifully raw\, Rock The Joint Magazine describes it as “an album that breathes\, breaks\, heals\, and rises again.”  \nKnown for her captivating live performances\, Emilia’s on-stage energy and authenticity have solidified her reputation as a rising star in Americana\, Blues and Folk Rock genres.  \nWith Support From The Jackson Line \nWith two lead vocalists in the shape of Keith Porter and Jamie Cook\, harmonies were always going to be front and centre in The Jackson Line\, who deliver a modern take on classic Country and Americana. Storytelling\, harmonies and guitars are at the heart of what they do. \nThe band are comfortable with the tag of ‘modern country’\, but with each member bringing a wide range of differing influences to the table they create thoughtful\, melodic songs\, which capture the essence of country while allowing their other influences to permeate.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/emilia-quinn/
LOCATION:60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260321T223000
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SUMMARY:Dolly Parton Tribute
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of exceptional entertainment as “Dolly” takes the stage with a vibrant and heartfelt tribute to one of country music’s most legendary figures. \nDoors open 7.30pm\, with the act on from approx. 8.30pm. Over 16’s only. \nParking is free at the stadium when attending one of our events. Simply enter your car registration number into the tablets in the reception foyer as you enter. \nIf you wish to leave your vehicle overnight\, you may do so and your parking validation will cover you until the following day. Please ensure that your vehicle is collected by 10am.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/dolly-parton-tribute/
LOCATION:JobServe Community Stadium\, United Way\, CO4 5UP Colchester\, United Kingdom\, JobServe Community Stadium\, United Way\, CO4 5UP Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Events at Colchester United FC":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T220000
DTSTAMP:20260828T074914Z
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SUMMARY:Au Pairs *
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £26.50Doors open 7pm.This gig is for a standing audience. \nAGMP Concerts proudly presents AU PAIRS‘Playing With A Different Sex’ 45th Anniversary + very special guests:GINA BIRCH & THE UNREASONABLES \nFirst concert in over 40 years for legendary Post Punk group AU PAIRS. \nAu Pairs formed in late 1978 in Birmingham\, UK in the post-punk era. They were a much-loved band who combined fun\, dancey music with an innovative and\, for that time\, a daringly progressive message. In their original form they were 2 women and 2 men\, the objective being to show that women and men can work together as equals. Lesley Woods led the band as frontperson\, lead singer\, songwriter and guitarist. Lesley was once described as “”one of the most striking women in British rock”. Their first album ‘Playing With A Different Sex’ is a post-punk classic and focusses on gender and other politics. A critic from The Guardian praised it for its “viciously well-observed lyrics on contemporary life\, love and the role of women “. \nThe band is re-forming beginning 2026 when they commence a UK tour with Lesley Woods and new members. The 2 women/2 men balance remains . Au Pairs blend political lyrics with a tough funk-dance-rock idiom which is as relevant today as it ever was. \nSpecial guest support is Gina Birch and the Unreasonables. Gina Birch was a founding member of influential post-punk group The Raincoats. Her next project was Rough Trade Records signings Dorothy. Gina’s debut solo LP ‘I Play My Bass Loud’ was released in 2021 and her second release ‘Trouble’ is out now.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/au-pairs/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T220000
DTSTAMP:20260828T075334Z
CREATED:20260225T071231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T075334Z
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SUMMARY:Under The Turning Light: A Night of Post Rock & Alternative - Abrasive Trees + Rothko + Strandings +
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £8 / £7 concessionsDoors open 7pm.This gig is for a standing audience. \nABRASIVE TREESDescribed as ‘utterly enticing’ by Louder Than War and ‘a transcendent experience of euphoric dissonance’ by Post-Punk.com\, Abrasive Trees take their name from a Buddhist description of a hallucination-like nightmare realm. Led by Matthew Rochford (Silver Moth/Rothko)\, the band display a willingness to experiment alongside a sound that sits loosely within an experimental post-punk\, post-rock aesthetic. Exploring themes of loss\, turmoil\, and spiritual realisation\, they use a combination of distorted and reverb-drenched guitars\, intricate melodies and driving drum beats to create a sense of atmosphere and intensity. When they use lyrics they’re often cryptic and evocative\, painting vivid pictures of complex emotional landscapes. After several releases lauded by BBC Introducing\, Echoes and Dust\, Aural Aggravation\, and The Big Takeover\, the band are preparing to release their much anticipated debut studio album due for release Spring 2026 on Argonauta Records. Abrasive Trees weave fierce threads of sound into something both haunting and transcendent. On stage\, they summon a raw\, immersive energy—each performance a spellbinding journey into the unknown.“Post-punk psychedelia…Abrasive Trees deal an evocative and mysteriously mystical\, poetic\, dark energy that is utterly enticing” Louder Than War… “Colossal…explodes into a monumental extended climax that’s absolutely killer and one hundred percent exhilarating” Aural Aggravationhttps://abrasivetrees.bandcamp.com/ \nROTHKOMark Beazley\, under his Rothko banner\, has crafted a distinctive niche in the music world since 1998. Known for an evocative and atmospheric sound built primarily around the bass guitar\, Rothko’s music defies easy categorization\, weaving dark textures with intricate\, chiming bass melodies. Over his expansive career\, Beazley’s contributions have spanned various collaborations and solo works\, consistently pushing creative boundaries.https://rothko1.bandcamp.com/ \nSTRANDINGSExperimental solo electronics from dead rat orchestra member Robin Alderton.https://strandings.bandcamp.com/ \nVAAHLColchester Ambient Drone Warlords – debut performance.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/under-the-turning-light-a-night-of-post-rock-alternative-abrasive-trees-rothko-strandings/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T230000
DTSTAMP:20260828T075803Z
CREATED:20260224T071213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T075803Z
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SUMMARY:Under The Turning Light: Abrasive Trees/Rothko/Strandings/Vaahl
DESCRIPTION:An Enveloping Night Of Sonic Dissonance \nTickets £8 / £7 concessionsDoors open 7pm.This gig is for a standing audience. \nABRASIVE TREESDescribed as ‘utterly enticing’ by Louder Than War and ‘a transcendent experience of euphoric dissonance’ by Post-Punk.com\, Abrasive Trees take their name from a Buddhist description of a hallucination-like nightmare realm. Led by Matthew Rochford (Silver Moth/Rothko)\, the band display a willingness to experiment alongside a sound that sits loosely within an experimental post-punk\, post-rock aesthetic. Exploring themes of loss\, turmoil\, and spiritual realisation\, they use a combination of distorted and reverb-drenched guitars\, intricate melodies and driving drum beats to create a sense of atmosphere and intensity. When they use lyrics they’re often cryptic and evocative\, painting vivid pictures of complex emotional landscapes. After several releases lauded by BBC Introducing\, Echoes and Dust\, Aural Aggravation\, and The Big Takeover\, the band are preparing to release their much anticipated debut studio album due for release Spring 2026 on Argonauta Records. Abrasive Trees weave fierce threads of sound into something both haunting and transcendent. On stage\, they summon a raw\, immersive energy—each performance a spellbinding journey into the unknown.“Post-punk psychedelia…Abrasive Trees deal an evocative and mysteriously mystical\, poetic\, dark energy that is utterly enticing” Louder Than War… “Colossal…explodes into a monumental extended climax that’s absolutely killer and one hundred percent exhilarating” Aural Aggravationhttps://abrasivetrees.bandcamp.com/ \nROTHKOMark Beazley\, under his Rothko banner\, has crafted a distinctive niche in the music world since 1998. Known for an evocative and atmospheric sound built primarily around the bass guitar\, Rothko’s music defies easy categorization\, weaving dark textures with intricate\, chiming bass melodies. Over his expansive career\, Beazley’s contributions have spanned various collaborations and solo works\, consistently pushing creative boundaries.https://rothko1.bandcamp.com/ \nSTRANDINGSExperimental solo electronics from dead rat orchestra member Robin Alderton.https://strandings.bandcamp.com/ \nVAAHLColchester Ambient Drone Warlords – debut performance.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/under-the-turning-light-abrasive-trees-rothko-strandings-vaahl/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T220000
DTSTAMP:20260828T075825Z
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SUMMARY:XSLF Live
DESCRIPTION:Henry Cluneys brilliant XSLF play the TWM Colchester.Playing the Three Wise Monkeys\, Colchester for the first time…Founding Stiff Little Fingers’ member Henry Cluney brings his band XSLF to the venue.Henry formed XSLF in 2013 with former SLF drummer Jim Reilly\, although Jim (on the advice of his doctor) had to leave the band in 2021 and drumming duties are now taken care of by Glenn Kingsmore (also drummer for legendary Belfast band The Defects). Ave Tsarion (also of The Defects) completes the line up on bass and XSLF continue to bring fans a set of greats from SLF’s first three albums.Supported by skanksters Jack the lad\, Granthams own Under the Cosh & locals Blenderhead…4 great bands….this is a nights entertainment you don’t want to miss!!!–Advance tickets £12.00…Online (stbf): https://www.wegottickets.com/event/674536/Doors 7 till late
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/xslf-live/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Viva La Revolution":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260328T220000
DTSTAMP:20260828T075825Z
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SUMMARY:Jack The Lad supporting XSLF Live
DESCRIPTION:Playing the Three Wise Monkeys\, Colchester for the first time…Founding Stiff Little Fingers’ member Henry Cluney brings his band XSLF to the venue. \nHenry formed XSLF in 2013 with former SLF drummer Jim Reilly\, although Jim (on the advice of his doctor) had to leave the band in 2021 and drumming duties are now taken care of by Glenn Kingsmore (also drummer for legendary Belfast band The Defects). Ave Tsarion (also of The Defects) completes the line up on bass and XSLF continue to bring fans a set of greats from SLF’s first three albums. \nSupported by skanksters Jack the lad\, Granthams own Under the Cosh & locals Blenderhead…4 great bands…this is a nights entertainment you don’t want to miss!!! \nAll for a £12 ticket in advanceSaturday 28th March\, 2026Door time: 7:00pm
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/jack-the-lad-supporting-xslf-live/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260402T220000
DTSTAMP:20260828T074950Z
CREATED:20260113T071046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T074950Z
UID:127799-1775156400-1775167200@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:COLCHESTER - TO OBEY A TYRANT + RUINS OF PERCEPTION
DESCRIPTION:COLCHESTER: Dead Species UK and Timeframe Booking present: TO OBEY A TYRANT and RUINS OF PERCEPTION – cruising over the UK with a Deathcore display to be sickened by. The most impressive and intense bands in the genre join forces after a huge European tour to bring 9 dates of pure evil to the United Kingdom.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-to-obey-a-tyrant-ruins-of-perception/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260403T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260403T223000
DTSTAMP:20260828T073851Z
CREATED:20251008T071107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T073851Z
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SUMMARY:Not The Biff – the UK’s most explosive tribute to Biffy Clyro
DESCRIPTION:Get yourselves to Three Wise Monkeys\, Colchester for a massive night of live music from Not The Biff – the UK’s most explosive tribute to Biffy ClyroGet ready for anthems\, energy\, and full-on singalong moments. Expect bangers like Many of Horror\, Bubbles\, A Little Love\, Mountains and loads more.When: Friday 3rd AprilWhere: Three Wise Monkeys\, ColchesterDoors: 7:30pmTickets: £13 + booking feeIt’s going to be loud\, sweaty\, and unforgettable. Don’t miss it.Mon the Biff!Please note that access to the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys does not have a lift\, but there are rest opportunities between each flight of stairs.Viewer discretion is advised: This show may potentially contain flashing and strobing lighting effects.We wanted to inform you of our refund policy regarding event tickets. Please note that we will be unable to process any ticket refunds within 7 days of the event.We understand that circumstances may arise that prevent you from attending the event\, but unfortunately\, we are unable to accommodate refund requests within this timeframe.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/not-the-biff-the-uks-most-explosive-tribute-to-biffy-clyro/
LOCATION:60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Three Wise Monkeys Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260403T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260403T230000
DTSTAMP:20260828T074748Z
CREATED:20260105T071030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T074748Z
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SUMMARY:Primary School Bangers with James B Partridge - Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a joy-filled trip back to your school days as Primary School Bangers comes to Charter Hall! \nBritain’s favourite teacher James B Partridge takes you from the classroom to the concert hall in a hilarious\, heartwarming celebration of the songs we all grew up singing. From He’s Got the Whole World to This Little Light of Mine\, expect massive singalongs\, surprise mash-ups and tongue-in-cheek nostalgia in the ultimate feel-good night out. \nAfter viral fame\, sold-out tours and a Glastonbury set so popular they had to shut the field\, James brings the nation’s most joyful live show to Colchester.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/primary-school-bangers-with-james-b-partridge-colchester/
LOCATION:Cowdray Avenue\, CO1 1YH Colchester\, United Kingdom\, Cowdray Avenue\, CO1 1YH Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Charter Hall":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260407T223000
DTSTAMP:20260828T075803Z
CREATED:20260224T071218Z
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SUMMARY:The Crazy World of Arthur Brown + Valhallans
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £26.50.Doors open 7.30pm\, starts 8pm.This gig is for a standing audience. \nArthur Brown is synonymous with his 1968 hit “Fire” and the Hammond-driven “Crazy World” line-up which spawned it. However\, his ‘God of Hellfire’ burned out fast and\, in 1970\, he returned with a new project: the prog-festival freak-show Kingdom Come followed by a varied solo career. Those initial four band albums\, by The Crazy World of Arthur Brown and by Kingdom Come are thrilling\, as tend to be Brown’s cameos on other peoples’ projects. \nBest known for his flamboyant theatrical performances and his powerful\, wide- ranging operatic voice. He has been a major influence on a wide range of musicians due to his outstanding vocal ability and wild stage persona and concepts. He is considered a pioneer of shock rock and progressive rock and influential on heavy metal music. \nHe associated with Jimi Hendrix\, The Who\, Frank Zappa\, Hawkwind\, Klaus Schultze and Alice Cooper and made a cameo appearance in the cult film “The Committee” and also “Tommy”. His countless collaborations include The Alan Parsons Project\, The Stranglers and The Prodigy. \n His best-known single “Fire” hit number 1 in the UK singles chart and Canada\, and a number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The album “The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown” had top ten success on both sides of the Atlantic. Following “Fire”\, the press would often refer to Brown as “The God of Hellfire”\, in reference to the opening shouted line of the song. \nArthur shows no signs of stopping or slowing down and continues to record and release hugely inspiring music\, including his most recent release “Long\, Long Road” (2022) and the launch of his new multi-media show “A Human Perspective”. \nhttps://www.thegodofhellfire.com/ \nSupport from Valhallans – Colchester’s very own purveyors of improvised Space Swamp (apparently). No idea what Space Swamp is? Here’s a link:  \nhttps://valhallans.bandcamp.com/
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-crazy-world-of-arthur-brown-valhallans/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Arts Centre":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260410T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260410T230000
DTSTAMP:20260828T075012Z
CREATED:20260224T071218Z
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SUMMARY:dean frost full band headline
DESCRIPTION:EP release show with full band‘two minds’ EP out 10/4 featuring 6 tracksCD with additional live versions will be available at the shows toosupport from les joy and kitty perrinDoors 730£10 adv / £12 otd
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/dean-frost-full-band-headline/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dean Frost":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260411T230000
DTSTAMP:20260828T074951Z
CREATED:20260113T071048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T074951Z
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SUMMARY:Colchester Arts Centre
DESCRIPTION:Dire Streets bring to life the classic songs of one of the world’s greatest guitar bands with a level of musicianship and attention to detail that makes them the stand out Dire Straits tribute in the UK. \nThe two-hour theatre show includes faithful renditions of classic studio tracks along with extended live versions from some of the legendary Dire Straits concerts. \nFor the best part of a decade\, Dire Streets have performed Dire Straits’ incredible back catalogue to thousands of theatre-goers across the UK. \nNo other Dire Streets tribute act comes as close to reproducing Mark Knopfler’s distinctive guitar and vocal tones – making Dire Streets as near to the original band as you can see live. \nThe six-piece band is made up of some of the country’s top tribute musicians and delivers a stunning show that fulfils their mission of doing justice to one of the most original and talented bands the UK has ever produced.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-arts-centre/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260412T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260412T213000
DTSTAMP:20260828T075825Z
CREATED:20260113T071048Z
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SUMMARY:Jo Harman: ". . . an incredibly believable and soulful singer."- Echoes
DESCRIPTION:​An artist who sings straight from the heart\, with pure\, unadulterated soulfulness and sincerity devoid of any histrionics\, Jo Harman was proclaimed “the UK’s finest female soul blues voice” by The Daily Mirror\, while Classic Rock & Blues said\, “She writes lip-biting\, beautiful songs.” \n​It has been a decade since Jo travelled to Nashville to record her most recent body of original work\, the highly acclaimed People We Become\, featuring Michael McDonald (whose other duet partners number Aretha Franklin\, Carly Simon\, and Patti LaBelle)\, yet her reputation and standing have only continued to grow in the years since\, confirmed by her 2025 Female Vocalist of the Year nomination by Soul Tracks. \nEven a global pandemic and the arrival of motherhood have done little to slow Jo’s momentum\, and in a crowded music landscape\, industry and audiences alike increasingly recognise her as a UK artist of rare authenticity\, depth\, and skill. \n​During this period\, Jo has felt a renewed pull towards Black American music of the late 1960s and early 1970s – songs that offered powerful commentary on social injustice. More than half a century on\, their themes resonate strongly with her own concerns about society in today’s troubled times. \n​This has led Jo to record her own interpretations of Donny Hathaway’s Someday We’ll All Be Free\, then Andy Grammer’s Don’t Give Up On Me\, and now the Ralph MacDonald/William Salter composition Trade Winds – a song whose message she feels profoundly – which completes this trilogy of 70s soul classics\, each chosen for lyrics that speak directly to her deeply held reflections on the present day. \n​All of this comes ahead of plans to finally release new original material from 2026 onwards\, which may – at last – develop into the long-awaited third album. \n​For this intimate\, stripped-back trio show\, performed exclusively for The Music Mix\, Jo is accompanied by two world-class musicians in Emily Francis (Toyah Willcox\, Andrea Bocelli\, Rumer\, Alexandra Burke) and Nat Martin (Robert Fripp\, Galliano\, Thomas Dolby).  \n​​Jo Harman (Vocals)Emily Francis (Keys)Nat Martin (Guitar)​
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/jo-harman-an-incredibly-believable-and-soulful-singer-echoes/
LOCATION:Wivenhoe Congregational Church\, 101 High Street\, CO7 9AB Wivenhoe\, United Kingdom\, Wivenhoe Congregational Church\, 101 High Street\, CO7 9AB Wivenhoe\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Music Mix Wivenhoe":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260412T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260412T213000
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SUMMARY:Jo Harman @ The Music Mix: ". . . an incredibly believable and soulful singer." - Echoes
DESCRIPTION:In the age of beige\, when the norm is to suppress the spirit in a deluge of conservatism and political correctness\, it is a raw and heart-warming sight to witness\, but Jo Harman can convey a song so soulfully that it elicits such an overtly emotional response. \n​An artist who sings straight from the heart\, with pure\, unadulterated soulfulness and sincerity devoid of any histrionics\, Jo was proclaimed “the UK’s finest female soul blues voice” by The Daily Mirror\, while Classic Rock & Blues said\, “She writes lip-biting\, beautiful songs.” \n​For this intimate\, stripped-back trio show\, performed exclusively for The Music Mix\, Jo is accompanied by two world-class musicians in Emily Francis (Toyah Willcox\, Andrea Bocelli\, Rumer\, Alexandra Burke) and Nat Martin (Robert Fripp\, Galliano\, Thomas Dolby).  \n​It has been a decade since Jo travelled to Nashville to record her most recent body of original work\, the highly acclaimed People We Become\, featuring Michael McDonald (whose other duet partners number Aretha Franklin\, Carly Simon\, and Patti LaBelle)\, yet her reputation and standing have only continued to grow in the years since\, confirmed by her 2025 Female Vocalist of the Year nomination by Soul Tracks. \nEven a global pandemic and the arrival of motherhood have done little to slow Jo’s momentum\, and in a crowded music landscape\, industry and audiences alike increasingly recognise her as a UK artist of rare authenticity\, depth\, and skill. \n​During this period\, Jo has felt a renewed pull towards Black American music of the late 1960s and early 1970s – songs that offered powerful commentary on social injustice. More than half a century on\, their themes resonate strongly with her own concerns about society in today’s troubled times. \n​This has led Jo to record her own interpretations of Donny Hathaway’s Someday We’ll All Be Free\, then Andy Grammer’s Don’t Give Up On Me\, and now the Ralph MacDonald/William Salter composition Trade Winds – a song whose message she feels profoundly – which completes this trilogy of 70s soul classics\, each chosen for lyrics that speak directly to her deeply held reflections on the present day. \n​All of this comes ahead of plans to finally release new original material from 2026 onwards\, which may – at last – develop into the long-awaited third album. \n​Jo Harman (Vocals)Emily Francis (Keys)Nat Martin (Guitar)​
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/jo-harman-the-music-mix-an-incredibly-believable-and-soulful-singer-echoes/
LOCATION:Wivenhoe Congregational Church\, 101 High Street\, Colchester\, CO7 9AB\, GB
CATEGORIES:Music
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