SHREWSBURY DJANGO FEST 2024 CONCERTS...
Friday 18th October 8pm
Opening Set...
The Caley Groves Trio with Alex Clarke
Originally from Melbourne Austrialia, Caley relocated to the UK a decade ago, swiftly establishing himself as a sought-after guitarist within the vibrant realms of jazz and gypsy jazz. His strings have resonated and enchanted audiences across the UK and Europe, performing with renowned artists Gary Potter, Remi Harris and Paulus Schäfer, among many others. Career highlights include performances at the Montreal Jazz Festival and the 2016 BBC Proms, where he graced the iconic Royal Albert Hall in collaboration with Jamie Cullum.
BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year finalist / British Jazz Awards "Rising Star" Alex Clarke is special guest for this exclusive performance...
Friday 18th October 9:15pm
Set 2...
The Robin Nolan Trio
When one of the world's most celebrated gypsy jazz guitarists reworks the world's greatest bands music, magic can happen!
George Harrison was a fan and friend of Robin Nolan, one of the world’s leading authorities on Gypsy Jazz Guitar. Harrison even named him as one of his favourite guitarists! Nolan has a new album set for release in 2024 on the Harrison’s ‘Dark Horse Records’ and was recorded using three of George’s famous Beatles guitars.
The Gibson - the only guitar used on every Beatles album, the Spanish Ramirez used on And I Love Her, and the Rickenbacker used on the "A Hard Day’s Night" album! This is the first time these guitars have been recorded since the 70's.
Robin's trio will be playing songs from the new record, critically acclaimed original compositions and of course some heavyweight gypsy jazz classics!
Weekend ticket holders get entry to ALL MAIN CONCERTS & EVENTS during the weekend
Saturday 19th October 12pm - 6pm
Daytime DJam at...
Glou Glou Wine Bar
17a Castle Gates, Shrewsbury SY1 2AD
(FREE ENTRY FOR ALL! - PLEASE GIVE SEATS TO MUSICIANS!)
Saturday 19th October 7:30pm
Opening Set...
Amuse Manouche
10:30pm - til late
LATE NIGHT JAM IN THE CHURCH
The Brighton-based gypsy swing band with a 1930s Parisienne Hot Club sound. In 2024 this 4 piece of leading British musicians have had sell outs at Ronnie Scott’s London, performed Henley Festival and are set to grace the Shrewsbury Django Fest stage! If you love great vocals and tight guitars, don't miss this one!
Saturday 19th October 8:45pm
Set 2...
Stochelo Rosenberg, Paulus Schäfer, Tcha Limberger Sextet!
The world's most celebrated gypsy jazz guitarist since Django leads this six piece band also featuring Arnoud Vandenberg, Chris Quinn and Christiaan Van Hemert. If you love hot gypsy jazz, don't miss this one!...
Sunday 20th October 12pm - 5pm
Daytime DJam at...
The Nags Head
22 Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury SY1 1XB
(FREE ENTRY FOR ALL! - PLEASE GIVE SEATS TO MUSICIANS!)
Sunday 20th October 5:30pm
Set 1...
Retreat Attendee Concert!
Every year running alongside Shrewsbury Django Fest we have a gypsy jazz retreat (www.GypsyJazzRetreats.com). Guitarists from across the world, often professional and semi pro players learn from the masters in the day, jam and put together this special concert!
10:30pm - til late
LATE NIGHT JAM IN THE CHURCH
Sunday 20th October 6:30pm
Set 2...
Amuse Manouche / All Star Jam