Thursday 28 October
Doors 8.15pm, concert 8.45pm

ADeC Live! Brian Kennedy

Ireland’s ambassador on more than one global music stage, critically acclaimed singer/songwriter, Brian Kennedy has performed with some of the greatest legends of our time: Van Morrison, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles and others. Having previously recorded with Ronan Keating and John Lee Hooker, Brian gave an inspiring and powerful performance of You Raise Me Up at George Best’s funeral in 2005.

His latest album, Interpretations effortlessly crosses musical genres and eras – songs from the past and the present, including Clifford T Ward’s Gaye, Van Morrison’s Brown Eyed Girl, and Cole Porter’s Night And Day. Seating for this concert will be cabaret style, reserved seating for tables of 8 or more. (Only 100 dinner tickets are available – early booking advisable)

Book your tickets now: ADeC Box Office: Babylon Gallery, Waterside, Ely CB6 1DA. Tel: 01353 616991 online tickets below

Dinner & Show tickets now on sale - includes 3-course carvery meal and seats near the stage

  AltaiKAI
THROAT-SINGERS OF SACRED ALTAI
UK Tour July 2008

Amyr Akchin: kaichi throat-singer, epics, ikili fiddle, bayan accordion
Emil Terkishev: kaichi throat-singer, vocals, topshur lute
Sarymai Urchimaev: kaichi throat-singer, vocals, sound imitation, khomus jaw's harp, shoor end-blown flute, topshur lute
Solunai Sapysheva: kaichi throat-singer, vocals, shoor end-blown flute, tungur shamanic drum, khomus jaw's harp
Urmat Yntaev: founder, artistic director and kaichi throat-singer

AltaiKAI's music is deeply influenced by the mighty Altai Mountains, believed to be the ‘navel' of the universe and the mythical land of Shambala. Formed by Urmat Yntaev to counter threats to Altaian traditions and their sacred land, ‘kai' is Altai's own distinctive form of throat-singing (overtone-singing), a magical technique in which a single vocalist produces spectral overtones and undertones to form multiple melodies. Used in epic performance and in shamanic and Buddhist rituals, this is perhaps the oldest form of throat-singing. Combining kai with sounds of the natural world, a range of traditional instruments and their own songs, AltaiKAI evokes the heroes, spiritual beliefs and landscape of the herders and hunters of Altai. The group has been awarded a string of prizes in its homeland, in the Russian Federation and at international festivals (e.g. the UNESCO prize, Samarkand).

THROAT-SINGERS OF SACRED ALTAI
UK Tour July 2008

Amyr Akchin: kaichi throat-singer, epics, ikili fiddle, bayan accordion
Emil Terkishev: kaichi throat-singer, vocals, topshur lute
Sarymai Urchimaev: kaichi throat-singer, vocals, sound imitation, khomus jaw's harp, shoor end-blown flute, topshur lute
Solunai Sapysheva: kaichi throat-singer, vocals, shoor end-blown flute, tungur shamanic drum, khomus jaw's harp
Urmat Yntaev: founder, artistic director and kaichi throat-singer

AltaiKAI's music is deeply influenced by the mighty Altai Mountains, believed to be the ‘navel' of the universe and the mythical land of Shambala. Formed by Urmat Yntaev to counter threats to Altaian traditions and their sacred land, ‘kai' is Altai's own distinctive form of throat-singing (overtone-singing), a magical technique in which a single vocalist produces spectral overtones and undertones to form multiple melodies. Used in epic performance and in shamanic and Buddhist rituals, this is perhaps the oldest form of throat-singing. Combining kai with sounds of the natural world, a range of traditional instruments and their own songs, AltaiKAI evokes the heroes, spiritual beliefs and landscape of the herders and hunters of Altai. The group has been awarded a string of prizes in its homeland, in the Russian Federation and at international festivals (e.g. the UNESCO prize, Samarkand).

AltaiKAI - formed by Urmat Yntaev in the face of threats to Altaian traditions and their sacred land - is the latest group to emerge from the throat-singing heartland of Inner Asia.

A dynamic 7-piece band of young London-based musicians reference bebop, funk, drum n bass and modal swing through astute arrangements of original material packed with great improvisation. With Duncan Eagles (tenor sax), Sam Eagles (alto sax), Andrew Jackson (alto sax), Andy Highmoor (piano), Leo Appleyard (guitar), Max Luthert (bass) and Chris Packham (drums).

During the early 80s Mick Hutton played an average of 7 gigs per week in London with various artists including Django Bates, Tim Whitehead's Borderline, Roger Dean's Lysis and subsequently joined Gordon Beck's band. Toured Europe with Roger Dean and Gordon Beck, playing in Scandinavia and at European Jazz festivals. Recorded albums and radio broadcasts with the aforementioned and also broadcasted and performed with the John Taylor Sextet. Recorded with Harry Beckett. In the latter half of the decade played many times at Ronnie Scott's jazz club with artists that include, Iain Ballamy, Pharoah Saunders, Bobby Wellins, Tim Garland and Stan Sulzmann. Played on the sound track of the film Absolute Beginners (under the direction of Gil Evans). Joined Bill Bruford's Earthworks, recorded and toured in USA, Japan, Europe and Scandinavia. Toured in Morocco, Israel, Rumania for the British Council with Graham Collier and Iain Ballamy. Recorded with Humphrey Lyttelton and Kenny Davern. Recorded two albums for the ECM label with First House, led by Ken Stubbs and including Django Bates. Played with many visiting USA musicians including Benny Waters, Mark Murphy, Richie Cole, Yank Lawson, Charlie Byrd, Tal Farlow, Slim Gaillard, Maxine Sullivan, Kenny Clarke, Johnny Griffin and Joe Henderson.

The Tammy Weis Quartet are at the Golf Club gig on Friday 25th July. Phone Debbie on 07747 636333 or email Deborahjwinter@btinternet.com to book.

Growing up in Northern Alberta, Canada, Tammy spent her childhood summers on her grandmother's farm enjoying the freedom of the wild, spacious countryside. Steeped in the sound of country music, and the folk music of her banjo and fiddle-playing great-grandfather, Tammy was already singing at the tender age of three. Music was a major part of her life and through her early years she regularly performed in festivals and won several talent contests.