MELTDOWN Sun March 14th 8.30pm

This month: wild & wonderful Gypsy Jazz quartet, sharp & sassy stand up poetry, a celebration of the songs of Kate McGarrigle and spellbinding star-to-be Kadesha.

5 GO SWING + KADESHA + RACHEL TAYLOR BEALES sings Kate McGarrigle + ANGIE BELCHER (comedy poet) + SIMON WINKLER (compere)

Cost: £1 or whatever you would like to donate in Meltdown’s magic hat.

‘The Meltdown Yurt sessions are never anything less than spectacular’
Miniature Music Press Jan 2010

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5 GO SWING - 5 Go Swing draw their inspiration from the beauty and passion of Gypsy Jazz capturing the essence of a musical tradition that both exhilarates and moves. Formed in Cardiff in 2004, they have quickly left their mark on the Welsh jazz scene, thrilling audiences with an irresistible mix of beautiful melodies combined with compelling dynamic and rhythmic variety. Playing with a zest and intensity that expresses the passion and romance of the Gypsy tradition, their repertoire moves between popular swing jazz standards, haunting ballads, traditional Gypsy dances, exhilarating up-tempo swing, swaying bossa, bolero and waltz. As with the 8 strong Heavy Quartet, 5 Go Swing share the mysterious innumeracy that afflicts the local jazz scene – there’s only 4 of them!
“enjoyable music played with an infectious enthusiasm … dazzling the audience” thejazzmann.com

KADESHA - 17 year old Valleys girl Kadesha Drija – who’s Meltdown debut blew us away back in December - has already played more gigs than many artists twice her age. She is currently working with Songwriter & Producer Len Arran, (3 platinum albums with Skin and Skunk Anansie in the late 90’s). Kadeshas powerful songs and achingly beautiful voice are matched by the humour, fun and honesty of her between song banter. Endearing and inspiring!

“This 17 year old is a prodigious talent” Adam Walton Radio Wales
“Kadesha, you’re a woman in a mans world, a lover in a world of hate, a singer in a world that’s out of tune” Benjamin Zephaniah
www.myspace.com/kadeshadrija

RACHEL TAYLOR BEALES sings Kate McGarrigle A special one off tribute set following the death of the superb Canadian singer-songwriter. Songs that are heart-lifting, heart-breaking, beautiful and always true.

ANGIE BELCHER - Angie Belcher is stand-up poet currently touring with her show “Not a Natural girl” – Her highly confessional and frank take on modern singledom. An accomplished Comedy actor and writer she has performed on stage, screen and radio with her energetic style. She also runs Bristols Comedy Rocket club and resident sketch team for which she also directs and writes. Angie has appeared in the British film Lost Dogs and ITV’s “The Sitcom Trials”

SIMON WINKLER (Compere)
“Great chippy aplomb” Venue

PLUS Milgis now do utterly delicious food on Sundays so why not combine a meal with your nightout! Check out the culinary gorgeousness on www.milgilounge.com.