Sat 19/07/2014   Jasmine Rodgers  returns, how cool; daughter of Rock legend Paul Rodgers of Bad Company and Free …Jasmine has grown up in a musical and creative World most of us can only imagine. Her sound is uniquely her own, as is her voice and music which she delivers always with a passion which will engulf you. Jasmine and her brotherSteve have played here on many occasions and always leaving us wanting them back…and here she is, supporting   newly formed     ‘Three Pilgrims‘    Mark Abis,  David Watson and  Paul Wassif. I’ve described them as being like The Travelling Willberries ….Three accomplished musicians who just weeks after their coming together were booked for 10 festivals across the UK. Having seen them at one of their first very early gigs, I booked them on the spot, and when you hear them, you’ll know why! Blusey folk with harmonies to melt you…enough already!    … there’s a primitive recording of their first rehearsal here…

Local band Alpaca  will be making their debut  performance too….and intermingled with poetry by new published Nicola Nathan…we’re on for a blast of a night..only 30 places remain! 

Sat 05/07/2014       SnowApple  &  

April Her Name is Calla  …and another one!

Saturday 14th June – The Portraits

How completely cool, some of the loveliest musical souls you can imagine, The Portraits are returning to us this coming Saturday! As this is a completely new ‘extra’ gig in June, I’ve not sorted a support, but rest assured…t’will be good!
We saw Jeremy and Lorraine recently supporting Tir Na Nog..and they were absolutely stunning. With several new instantly adorable songs, I simply had to ask them back…

I know there are a number of Portrait followers and fans here in Buck, so I’m really counting on you to spread the word and let’s have noisy crowd ready to receive them! Tickets now on sale, txt me on 07973 664 551 or mail me.

Sat 07/06/2014  Local girl Olivia King, who will perform three of her own compositions opens tonight. Returning band Bim, first gigged here in 2008   “Top 5 underground band” – Peter Robinson, NME “A little bit Saint Etienne, a little bit Massive Attack, Bim’s ‘Stay In My Memory’ is heartbreaking” – Q Magazine  “The music soothes while Rosier’s voice sighs and whispers like Dido and Sarah Cracknell’s sweetly sibilant kid sister” – Guardian “Song of the day” – Pop Justice “It’s just amazing” – Electroqueer

“Brilliant by all accounts” – Clixie  

Katey Brooks  Returns for her fourth or fifth show here and when you hear her music, you will understand why! “We’d even compare it to the impact of Jeff Buckley” Supajam …“Blown away” Clare Anderson Late Lounge Show (Jazz FM) ….“Such a lovely song” Baylen Leonard (Amazing Radio) “A devastating vocal talent” Just Music That I Like. Enough said, see you here, or miss what will be a stunning night of music and words.

Tonights party is filled with two headline acts as well as some table magic from 13 yr old Jonny Cards Carr.

Sat 17/05/2014   Sean Taylor has been given an endorsement with Elixir Strings who work with artists such as Erib Bibb, Newton Faulkner and Fairport Convention‘s Dave Pegg. It’s great see him in such great company …
This month he has lots of gigs and festivals coming up … see here … including opening for the legendary Eric Bibb on his tour of Holland and also his first ever show in Finland … read about it here

& Mark Abis  too….when legendary record producer Joe Boyd (of Nick Drake, Pink Floyd and REM) said “Going back to the mid-Sixties, I’ve heard more than any one man’s fair of singer-songwriters, so it takes a lot to get my attention. Mark Abis got my attention. His melodies are original, his voice warm and distinctive, a real musical sensibility is obvious, with literate lyrics to boot. My vote for one of the best of the new generation.” you know this must be someone pretty special.

This will be another sell-out show, so book early to avoid disappointment!

Talk to me on 07973 664 551 or mail me richard@the-drawingroom.co.uk

Sat 03/05/2014 Hannah Scott  Hannah’s latest collection of songs, ‘The Space In Between EP’ will be available to buy on the night.This EP sees her collaborate with international producer and multi-instrumentalist Stefano, whose influence and direction has been key to her progression, both as a songwriter and performer. The record features world-class musicians such as David Clayton (Simply Red, Take That) and is out on the Casa Music label now. Declan Zapala (click the pic to see and hear him) a graduate of the Royal College of Music and making his third appearance here is part of an innovative new wave of concert guitarists, writing and performing music that explores new avenues in guitar technique whilst maintaining a close relationship with the traditions of the guitar’s vast repertoire.

Sell out gig forecast..why ever not!  Will Mcnicol

 supported by Hawk

On Saturday..19th April…breaking news..the band ‘Hawk’ are coming to support Will McNicol …the gig will be sold out …and why ever not, the reigning Acoustic Guitar player of GB returns…

Give Hawk a listen, edgy folk rock at its indy best, so be prepared to have a blast of an evening…If I know who you are …all you need to do is send me a message..and you can pay on the night. txt 07973 664 551…rx

Romantic Scribblers – Launched 7th May 2014  Wednesday mornings 11am to 1pm upstairs at The Drawingroom.

After the success of Chesham Writers and Scribblers lunchtime and evenings groups,  Jane Carling and Jan Flannigan will be launching a new writing group for beginners, scribblers, published authors who  write about romance, crime, thrillers, historical or even hysterical fiction, but tales must have a romantic theme running through and mostly with happy endings!

If you think you have a book in you, why not come along to our informal meetings to discuss debate, share information and trouble shoot. Unlike the other groups, there will be no tasks and you will not be required to read aloud unless you want to.

These informal  meetings will be held  on the first Wednesday of the month from 11 am to 1pm at The Drawing Room in Francis Yard Chesham. The meeting is free but you pay £5.00 to The Drawing Room which will include a drink.

For further information please email janecarling@gmail.com

Musicians & Composers (1st Thursdays)

Hi, just a quick note to say Backgammon is here (Drawingroom) in Chesham on the fourth Wednesday of each month in the evening at 6:30pm for a 7pm start.
Please call if you are going to be late. 07790 395225 call Dickie  of BucksGammon
London Players’ Backgammon League not me!)

Remember  we have a great menu and a fully licensed bar so any of you coming straight from work will have an opportunity to be fed.
We will be offering a variety of Backgammon play to suit all levels. Please bring a board if you have one, don’t worry if you don’t.
Parking is free along East Street after 6pm… and we are 5 minutes’ walk from Chesham tube station.

Beginners and the ambitious welcome….!!