Date(s): 1st - 11th July 2009
Venue: Various venues in Totley
It's not world music, but it's a great selection of events, from 1st - 11th July. Highlights could possibly be squeeezing in to Rony Robinson's loft for a night of Dylan ( Bob that is), The Djangonauts brand of Gypsy Swing, part of a Jazz night at the Fleur de Lys on the 5th and the ever entertaining Bob Hall at the Crown. Full details read on or check the Totley Website.
Wednesday 1st July A concert in the playing field (if dry), by pupils of the school. Bring a chair or blanket
to sit on. Refreshments available to purchase.
Venue: Totley Primary School 7 pm
Saturday 4th July A Totley Song, 2.30 - 4.30pm
What's so special about Totley? Award winning songwriter Sally Goldsmith will help Totley residents, including people at the Cheshire Home, to write a brand new song celebrating the place where we all live. No need to have any experience of writing, singing or music - just to be able to talk, share ideas and have some fun.
Venue: Cheshire Home, Mickley Lane.
To book: Call Sally on 0779 063 7016
(Cheshire Home residents can book with Gwen Webster at the Home)
Sunday 5th July All That Jazz!
8.0 pm start
Featuring: Djangonauts (French Gypsy Swing), C Bop (Jazz Funk), Howard Walker Quintet (Smooth Jazz Crooning)
Totley's own Walker family, Howard (Vocals), Chris (Guitar) and Kevin (Double Bass) are joined by Piero Tucci (Piano, Sax, Accordion) and Phil Johnson (Drums, Guitar) for an evening of entertaining, accessible instrumental and vocal jazz.
Venue: Fleur de Lys, Baslow Road. Admission free.
Monday 6th July Variety Cabaret Evening!
7.30 pm start
Featuring: See Comments
Venue: Leonard Cheshire Home, Mickley Hall.
Admission Free.
Tuesday 7th July Bring ‘n’ Sing Bob Dylan!
Rony Robinson will host this evening in his attic (note – you need to be able to climb steep stairs). There will be a songbook, various Dylanalia (lots of books), maybe a DVD screening of "I'm Not There" and a quiz. There will be an array of harmonicas, a wheezy accordion, two out of tune autoharps, bits of percussion and a piano. Bring your own guitar - or just your voice - and a bottle of wine to share. It's all good!
Venue: 11 Lemont Road.
Numbers limited so please book with Sally on 0779 063 7016.
Tuesday 7th July Live Music at The Crown, Hillfoot Road 9 pm
The Gentlemen of Jazz.
Come early for home-made pies between 7 and 9 pm
Wednesday 8th July Tea and Tunes! 2.00 pm.
The children of All Saints Primary School will sing and play instruments - piano and recorder to entertain some of Totley more senior music-lovers in the school hall. Tea and buns provided by the Parent/Teachers Association.
Admission free
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The Bob Hall Show evening
Acknowledged as Britain’s finest blues and boogie pianist, Totley resident Bob Hall brings an evening of pure musical enjoyment. Bob’s piano style and song-writing have influenced generations of piano players on both sides of the Atlantic. Diminutive dynamo, Hilary Blythe adds rock-steady bass and crystal clear gospel and classic blues vocals.
(For more details check www.boogie.demon.co.uk)
The Crown pub is proud to support the Totley Music Festival, and is delighted to host this event.
Venue: The Crown Pub, Hillfoot Road. Admission free.
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Jam Session at the Fleur evening
Every Wednesday evening sees a jam session at the Fleur. This Wednesday’s session is part of the Festival
Venue: Fleur de Lys pub, Baslow Road
Thursday 9th July Folk at the Fleur
A special event in the main bar at the Fleur de Lys.
Saturday 11th July
Saturday 11th July Tuneful Totley Tots!
11am – 12 noon
Bounce, bang, tickle and sing with musician Sally Goldsmith! A special interactive music session for under 5's (including babies), their parents and carers. Refreshments afterwards. Puppets, instruments, action songs and much more.....
Venue: Totley Library
Numbers are limited so please book with library staff on 2930406.
Latin Dance for Fun!
All Saints Church Hall, off Totley Hall Lane 11 am - 12.30 pm
From 11 - 12, adults and young people can brush up on their dance skills or learn the basics!
From 12 noon to 12.30, dance fun for younger children.
Book places on 07956 858944
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Festival Finale: Rock Party with Eleventh Hour
8 pm onwards
Celebrate the first Totley Music Festival week by dancing the night away with live music from Eleventh Hour, who promise ‘Motown and More’.
Admission free.
Venue: Fleur de Lys pub, Baslow Road
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Website: Totley Website
