The Big Chris Barber Band returns to The Stables this week, and Thursday's session (September 15) will take the ticket-holder on a journey from New Orleans to blues and late 1920's Ellington, all delivered to your ear with extraordinary panache and skill.
From the Bourbon Street Parade to Ice Cream and When the Saints Go Marching In, this date is one for newbies and genre aficionados.
A day later (September 16) The Real Thing make their own return as part of their celebratory tour, toasting themselves on a four decade long career.
The three original vocalists – Chris and Eddie Amoo and Dave Smith will deliver classic numbers like You To Me Are Everything, Can't Get By Without You and Feel The Force.
On Stage 2, Richard Navarro will hold court as he delves into his 2015 opus Let Go Light, and he'll be joined by double-bass player Nicholas Thurston for the ride. Expect soaring vocals with punchy, post-folk arrangements of songs that mix lyricism and sharp social commentary with violins, keys, infectious bass lines and driving percussion.
Live projected illustrations and animations by Nicholas will figure in the performance, from 8.45pm.
Beverley Craven will use her show at the venue on Saturday (September 17) to tempt you with new material, nestled among the tracks you know and love – Promise Me, Holding On, Woman to Woman and many more.
A witty narrative and poignant sentiments also find space to engage her audience, and will leave you with a warm glow of nostalgia, and just maybe wiping away the odd tear too.
There is a tribute to Karen Carpenter on Sunday night (September 18) with Voice of the Heart.
Carole Gordon is the lady tasked with bringing Karen's vocals to the fore, and the Blue Jeans Band and singers will back her on never forget tracks like Close to You and Top of the World.
Madison Violet kick start the new week in style, as Lisa and Brenley dazzle with their new album Year of the Horse.
Join two of Canada's brightest songwriters as they continue their journey in lush arrangements and radio-friendly harmonies.
Monday nights are seldom this good...
Albert Hammond has record sales of 360 million worldwide, which is a truly ridiculous amount.
But then Hammond is a truly exceptional writer who has worked with some equally exceptional music makers – Neil Diamond, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Whitney Houston and Tina Turner among them.
His show on Tuesday (September 20) will feature classic hits en masse: It Never Rains in Southern California, The Free Electric Band and The Air That I Breathe.
Another stalwart songwriter arrives on Wednesday evening, and Jimmy Webb will be paying tribute to his friend, and greatest collaborator, Glen Campbell.
Webb is the man who penned Campbell's smash hit (and one of our time all favourite songs) Wichita Lineman, but that wasn't a one-off for Webb, who also spun musical gold far and wide, and it shows in those who have performed his songs – Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Isaac Hayes, Barbra Streisand, REM and Art Garfunkel are among them.
But it was with Campbell that Glen enjoyed his greatest union, and this show celebrates the friendship and the 80 or so recordings from the Webb/Campbell Songbook in a multimedia experience of songs and stories.
A wonderful raconteur, Webb will use the evening to share anecdotes, video and archival photos as he demonstrates the chemistry between the two friends and music makers.
To book tickets for any of the aforementioned, visit www.stables.org
