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Sonar Sessions

    Monthly live music events in the genres of world, jazz, soul, acoustic & folk. Each Sonar Session will present a lineup of captivating live acts; showcasing established artists alongside emerging local talent. Taking place at The Watershed a venue, creative hub and participatory arts space in the centre of the idillic village of Slaithwaite with onsite bar and cabaret style seating.

     

    Yorkshire Gypsy Swing Collective + Hebble 29/10/23

    NEXT EVENTSUNDAY 22nd FEBRUARY

    Sonar Sessions is a monthly Sunday evening event, showcasing artists in the genres of world, jazz, soul, acoustic & folk. Each Sonar Session will present a carefully curated lineup of live acts showcasing established artists alongside emerging local talent.

     

    Al’s Django Party bring the infectious energy of gypsy jazz and swing to life. A collision of seasoned jazz and folk troubadours, channeling Django’s transatlantic alchemy. European folk meets American swing, gypsy fire meets smoky sophistication. The Party brings a full-throttle celebration of Django Reinhardt’s revolutionary sound, delivered with raw energy and playful abandon. From breakneck hot club romps to ballads that stop time, Al’s Django Party captures the spirit of a music that refused to be contained by borders, genres, or expectations.

    Featuring an exciting combination of musicians from across West Yorkshire –

    Mark Mawby: Guitar
    Martin Chung: Guitar
    Eddie Armitage: Violin
    James Munroe: Double bass

    Plus special guest Robin Bowles on accordion.

    Sunday 22nd February – The Watershed, 22 Bridge St, Slaithwaite HD7 5JN

    Doors 6.30pm

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    SUNDAY 29th MARCH

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