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Ludovic Beier (Django Festival Allstars): ''Manouche means 'free man,' and gypsies have been travelers since they migrated west from India to Europe.'' (DownBeat March, 2026)

The Things They Say!

This is a good opportunity to say thanks to BSH for their support of the jazz scene in the North East (and beyond) - it's no exaggeration to say that if it wasn't for them many, many fine musicians, bands and projects across a huge cross section of jazz wouldn't be getting reviewed at all, because we're in the "desolate"(!) North. (M & SSBB on F/book 23/12/24)

Postage

18361 (and counting) posts since we started blogging 18 years ago. 215 of them this year alone and, so far this month (Mar. 8 ), 25

From This Moment On ...

March

Wed 11: Vieux Carré Jazzmen @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Wed 11: Jam Session @ The Tannery, Hexham. 7:00pm. Free.
Wed 11: Darlington Big Band @ Darlington & Simpson Rolling Mills Social Club, Darlington. 7:00pm. Free. Rehearsal session (open to the public).
Wed 11: Take it to the Bridge @ The Globe, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free

Thu 12: Boomslang @ The Black Swan, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free.

Fri 13: Paul Skerritt Quartet @ Bishop Auckland Methodist Church. 1:00pm . £9.00.
Fri 13: The SH#RP Collective @ Jesmond Library, Newcastle. 1:00pm. £5.00.
Fri 13: Classic Swing @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 13: Rendezvous Jazz @ The Monkseaton Arms. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 13: New Orleans Preservation Jazz Band @ The Oxbridge Hotel, Stockton. 1:00pm. £5.00.
Fri 13: Soothsayers + Rookie Numbers @ Cobalt Studios, Newcastle. 7:00pm (doors). £17.51., £14.33., £11.16.

Sat 14: The Too Bad Jims @ Claypath Deli, Durham. 7:00pm (6:30pm doors). £13.20., £11.00. R&B.
Sat 14: NUJO @ Venue, Newcastle University Students’ Union. Time TBC. £15.00. supporter; £10.00. standard; £5.00. student. Seated event.

Sun 15: Michael Young Trio @ The Engine Room, Sunderland. 2:30pm. Free.
Sun 15: The Too Bad Jims @ The Georgian Theatre, Stockton. 3:00pm. £12.00. R&B.
Sun 15: 4B @ The Ticket Office, Whitley Bay. 3:00pm. Free.
Sun 15: Rebecca Poole @ The Globe, Newcastle. 8:00pm. £14.00., £12.00., £7.00. Poole w. Dean Stockdale & Ken Marley. CANCELLED!

Mon 16: Milne Glendinning Band @ Yamaha Music School, Blyth. 1:00pm.
Mon 16: Friends of Jazz @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Mon 16: Russ Morgan Quartet @ The Black Bull, Blaydon. 8:00pm. £10.00.

Tue 17: Jam session @ The Black Swan, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free. House trio: Alan Law (piano); Paul Grainger (double bass); Scotty Adair (drums).

Reviewers wanted

Whilst BSH attempts to cover as many gigs, festivals and albums as possible, to make the site even more comprehensive we need more 'boots on the ground' to cover the albums seeking review - a large percentage of which never get heard - report on gigs or just to air your views on anything jazz related. Interested? then please get in touch. Contact details are on the blog. Look forward to hearing from you. Lance

Saturday, March 12, 2011

A Romantic Encounter

Hey There - you with the stars in your eyes. My Old Flame! (Can't even remember his name!) I Remember You - you're the one who made my dreams come true. What's New? How is the world treating you? I'm a Little on the Lonely Side Tonight. So! You met someone who set you back on your heels? Goody Goody! Day after Day, I'll always love you. I Can't Believe That you're in Love With Me. Meet Me Tonight in Dreamland. Maybe. Please - lend a little ear to my pleas. Alright, Okay, You Win. Where or When? There's a Small Hotel - by a wishing well Heartbreak Hotel - on the corner of Lonely Street? No - I do my Jumping at the Woodside. I Love you Samantha. Nancy - with the laughing face. I Apologise. Too Late Now. (Couple exit in opposite directions). Lance. PS: Alternative song scenarios invited.
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3 comments :

Anonymous said...

I need to give alternatives some thought!
Liz

Sunday, March 13, 2011 10:32:00 pm
Brian Bennett said...

Who were you with last night?
Sweet Georgia Brown
Where did you stay last night?
In a Persian Market
Was it a dream?
Yes, sir
How long has this been going on?
Since my best gal turned me down
Have you met Miss Jones?
Once in a while
You rascal you...someday you'll be sorry!

Monday, March 14, 2011 4:55:00 pm
Anonymous said...

Is you is or is you ain't my baby?
Ain't misbehavin'
Guess who I saw today?
I'm always true to you darling in my fashion
Heartbreaker
Jealousy
Just friends?
Let's call the whole thing off
It was just one of those things!
Liz

Monday, March 14, 2011 5:31:00 pm

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