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JANUARY / FEBRUARY / MARCH 2020 WELCOME TO PIZZAEXPRESS LIVE

Our PizzaExpress Live venue in Maidstone is an elegant and intimate setting in which to enjoy live music and great food. Serving customers for over 25 years it has played host to well-established stars such as Ruby Turner, Humphrey Lyttleton, George Melly, Ray Gelato, Guy Barker and Stacey Kent, but also to local and up-and-coming talent. There are regular open-mic evenings showcasing vocal talent and these are always immensely popular with both singers and listeners. Not only high quality, you will find a very varied programme: from jazz, Latin and blues to pop, soul and even opera.

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JANUARY 2020 FEBRUARY 2020

THURSDAY 9TH Adrian Cox

FRIDAY 10TH Tommy Blaize Trio

THURSDAY 16TH ScotT Hamilton QuArtet

FRIDAY 17TH Some Kinda Wonderful

WEDNESDAY 22ND Crow BlAcK ChicKen

THURSDAY 23RD Fil STraugHan

SATURDAY 25TH Katie Birtill

SUNDAY 26TH eliana CArgneluTti

WEDNESDAY 29TH Aubrey logan

THURSDAY 30TH The Down for tHe Count motown ColleCTive

FRIDAY 31ST The Snake DaviS trio

PIZZAEXPRESS LIVE MAIDSTONE32-34 Earl Street, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1PF

DOOR TIMES:MON - SAT 7pmSUNDAY 6.30pm

BOOKINGS: 020 7439 4962

M A I DSTO N ESATURDAY 1ST Julie felix

SUNDAY 2ND Simply Dan plAy STeely DAn

SATURDAY 8TH Bella & The BourBon Boys

THURSDAY 13TH The DrawtoneS

FRIDAY 14TH GaretH GAtes

SATURDAY 15TH The Brit funk aSSociation

THURSDAY 20TH ShaKaTaK

FRIDAY 21ST ShaKaTaK

SATURDAY 22ND ShaKaTaK

THURSDAY 27TH GooseBumps

FRIDAY 28TH Guy ChamBerS

SATURDAY 29TH Jahméne live

Ou r Ma i d st o n e ve n u e i s t h e p e r fe c t p l a ce t o e n j oy go o d fo o d a n d d r i n k w h i l e l i s t e n i n g t o wo r l d c l a s s l i ve m u s i c . S e a t i n g i s s p l i t ove r t wo l eve l s , w i t h b a l co ny t a b l e s d i re c t l y ove r l o o k i n g t h e s t a ge.

MARCH 2020

FRIDAY 6TH parry ray

SATURDAY 7TH dr. feelgooD

FRIDAY 13TH Blue hArlem

SATURDAY 14TH Jason allen & tHe SwAy BAnd

SUNDAY 15TH Chis Corcoran BAnD

FRIDAY 20TH imaani

SATURDAY 21ST motown live revue

SUNDAY 22ND ledDra

FRIDAY 27TH SouleD ouT parTy Band

SATURDAY 28TH The Girls from oz

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LIVE PLAYLISTF R E E L IVE MUSIC E V E R Y T H U R S DAYat a pizzaexpress ne ar you. see our website for details

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WED 22ND JANUARY

CROW BLACK CHICKEN IN ASSOCIATION WITH SHADES OF SOUL LTD

Crow Black Chicken have earned a reputation as one of Ireland’s top blues acts. Their sound combines elements of blues and folk. An extremely hard working band, they have built up a strong underground following throughout Ireland, the US, and Europe with multiple well received tours and one off gigs, including a slot at Glastonbury. £15

THU 23RD JANUARY

FIL STRAUGHANExperience the seductive sounds of FiL Straughan. This award-winning vocalist’s warm honey nut rich chocolate velvet voice touches everyone who hears him. A former member of Ray Lewis’s Drifters, a prize-winning songwriter with music featured on BBC1 Xtra, FiL has an impressive pedigree. £20

SAT 25TH JANUARY

KATIE BIRTILL SOMETHING’S COMINGStart the new decade right with jazz singer and West End actress Katie Birtill for a night of jazz and musical theatre that aims to both entertain and inspire. Performing with her stunning jazz quartet plus some special West End guests, the evening will be full of your favourite classic and contemporary show tunes with a jazz twist. £15

SUN 26TH JANUARY

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ELIANA CARGNELUTTIEliana Cargnelutti is a guitar player/singer from North Italy, said to be the new hope of rock blues. Eliana is one of the rare real front women of the European scene and the great Joe Bonamassa put a song of Eliana on the list of the eight recent songs absolutely to hear. £15

THU 9TH JANUARY

ADRIAN COX NOW IS SPRINGWorld-renowned jazz clarinettist Adrian Cox and his quartet present music from their brand new album ‘Now Is Spring’. The music on this album tour is written by Adrian and longtime collaborator, pianist Joe Webb. ‘Now Is Spring’ draws on Cox’s influences of New Orleans, blues and swing music. £15

FRI 10TH JANUARY

TOMMY BLAIZE TRIOTommy Blaize is quite simply one of the world’s finest vocal talents. As lead singer of the BBC Strictly Come Dancing band, Tommy’s powerful yet sensitive performances have helped create some of the most memorable TV moments of recent times. Singing live to an audience of more than 12 million every week, Tommy is the man with the golden pipes whose unique, soulful sound is etched in the public consciousness. SOLD OUT

THU 16TH JANUARY

SCOTT HAMILTON QUARTETSeasoned Dean Street performer Scott Hamilton returns to the PizzaExpress stage this August with his regular quartet of John Pearce (piano), Dave Green (bass) and Steve Brown (drums). Expect the highest quality classic jazz from Scott and his old friends as they present a mixture of jazz standards and originals, including tracks from their recent album ‘Dean Street Nights’. £20

FRI 17TH JANUARY

SOME KINDA WONDERFUL THE MUSIC OF STEVIE WONDERThis ‘Master Blaster’ of a Show, arrives at PizzaExpress Live Maidstone, after sell out shows across London’s top venues and across the South East. ‘Some Kinda Wonderful’ celebrates the life-time genius of Stevie Wonder, with mesmeric vocalist

Noel McCalla, the award-winning saxophonist Derek Nash and a band of world-class musicians playing a wide-ranging catalogue of classic hits, guaranteed to appeal to anyone who loves great music. SOLD OUT

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SUN 2ND FEBRUARY

SIMPLY DAN PLAY STEELY DANThe 11-piece band of professional/session musicians, who have toured all over the world with number of famous artists, will be playing two sets of songs from all the eras of Steely Dan plus focusing on an iconic album again after the success of their ‘Aja’ gigs earlier in the year. £18

SAT 8TH FEBRUARY

BELLA AND THE BOURBON BOYS FEATURING AMY CAT WALTONBella and the Bourbon Boys are a classy jazz band with a beautiful sound. Performing jazz standards, modern hits in a vintage style, and original songs written by the band, their show takes you on a journey through 100 years of popular music. Fronted by the beautiful and charismatic Bella, the band are sure to surprise and entertain you! £16

THU 13TH FEBRUARY

THE DRAWTONESHAMMOND JAZZ AND FUNK GROOVE

The magic ingredient on iconic sounds from the 50s right up to current star Cory Henry of Snarky Puppy, the Hammond groove cuts like a canyon through Soul, Jazz and Funk in the work of genre-defining artists such as Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff, Jimmy McGriff, George Benson, Booker-T, Junior Walker, Grover Washington, The Crusaders, George Duke, Steely Dan and many more. £12

FRI 14TH FEBRUARY

GARETH GATESIn 2002 Gareth was famously runner up to Will Young in the UK’s first Pop Idol. Instead of disappearing into ‘Pop Oblivion’ he carved out a very successful career for himself, having hits and travelling worldwide. In the UK alone Gareth sold 3.5 million records, released 3 albums and had 4 UK number 1 singles. £30

WED 29TH JANUARY

AUBREY LOGANJazz singing, trombone-slinging chanteuse Aubrey Logan defines jazz with her own notes at PizzaExpress. After touring with Scott Bradlee’s famed music collective, Postmodern Jukebox last year “in between a packed schedule of solo gigs”, US artist Aubrey Logan, is returning to PizzaExpress Live by popular demand. £20

THU 30TH JANUARY

THE DOWN FOR THE COUNT MOTOWN COLLECTIVEJoin The Down for the Count Motown Collective for a sensational night of soul and Motown music at PizzaExpress - it’s going to be a soul party like no other! One of the UK’s most popular bands, the Down for the Count Motown Collective bring the music of Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding and many more back to life with unrivalled passion and energy. £18

FRI 31ST JANUARY

THE SNAKE DAVIS TRIOWITH JOHNNY THIRKELL AND MARK CRESWELL

The legendary Snake Davis and Johnny Thirkell team up with mutual friend Mark Creswell for an evening of gorgeous mellow music, infused with jazz, soul and pop. Snake played the solos on Take That’s ‘Million Love Songs’ and M-People’s ‘Search For a Hero’ and has recorded with everyone from James Brown to

Amy Winehouse while Johnny has played on 22 No.1 records including Bruno Mars’ ‘Uptown Funk’ and Katrina & the Waves’ ‘Walking On Sunshine’. £15

SAT 1ST FEBRUARY

JULIE FELIXIn 1964 Julie arrived in England after leaving California and hitchhiking through Europe with the guitar her father had given her. It didn’t take long before Julie took the seat as the resident singer on the amazingly popular TV Show ‘The Frost Report’, and quickly became a household name in the UK. £18

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SAT 15TH FEBRUARY

THE BRIT FUNK ASSOCIATIONFEATURING MEMBERS OF BEGGAR & CO, HI-TENSION & CENTRAL LINE

The Brit-Funk Association features a 10 piece collective of musicians from Beggar & Co, Central Line, Hi-Tension and ex-members of Light of the World and Incognito. They perform from each of the band’s

back catalogue tracks such as ‘Time’, ‘Somebody (Help Me Out)’, ‘Walking Into Sunshine’, ‘Hi-Tension’, ‘British Hustle’, ‘There’s a Reason’, ‘I’m So Happy’, ‘London Town’, ‘Nature Boy’, ‘Everyday’ and some of the great music that inspired them. £25

THU 20TH – SAT 22ND FEBRUARY

SHAKATAKJoin us for our 40th Anniversary Celebrations! In 2020 Shakatak will be celebrating the 40th year of their illustrious career! To mark this milestone the band will be releasing various commemorative items including a special CD and book and they will be making world-wide appearances at clubs and festivals plus live radio & TV performances. £27

THU 27TH FEBRUARY

GOOSEBUMPSJoin Goosebumps at the Music Rooms who will be performing their lively Swing, Jive and Rhythm ’n’ Blues revue show. A firm favourite here, the band always bring the house down with their unique blend of Swing, Jive, Jazz, Blues, early Rock ’n’ Roll. £14

FRI 28TH FEBRUARY

GUY CHAMBERS

GO GENTLE INTO THE LIGHTGuy Chambers is one of the most successful British songwriters of his generation, having had hit songs with Robbie Williams (Angels, Rock DJ, Millennium), Kylie Minogue, James Blunt, Katie Melua, Caro Emerald, Mark Ronson, Katy B etc. May has seen the release of his first solo album, entitled ‘Go Gentle Into The Light’, a selection of piano solo interpretations of some of his many hits. SOLD OUT

SAT 29TH FEBRUARY

JAHMÉNE

LIVEJahméne rose to prominence through 2012’s X Factor mentored by Nicole Scherzinger. He went on to release two studio albums; with his debut entering the UK charts at Number One. His voice possesses a unique blend of soul, gospel and RnB. Jahméne’s powerhouse vocal talent is one that brings you to your feet in applause; a voice never forgotten once heard! £15/VIP£40

FRI 6TH MARCH

PARRY RAY OUT OF THE SHADOWSParry Ray is a singer-songwriter and interpreter with an incredibly varied musical palette. The London based artist release her latest collection of recordings this year via her EP ‘OUT OF THE SHADOWS’ which she presents on stage live and direct in spring 2020. £15

SAT 7TH MARCH

DR. FEELGOODFormed on Canvey Island in Essex in the early 1970s Dr. Feelgood remains one of the most popular and exciting live rhythm and blues acts in the world. The raw and uncompromising style of their performance resulted in the album Stupidity that immediately went to the number one position in the U.K. charts. £25

FRI 13TH MARCH

BLUE HARLEMBlue Harlem have been widely regarded as one of the top swing/jump-blues bands on the London scene for over 15 years. Their last performance sold out at the club. They enjoy an international reputation - 2007 found them launching the 4th International Film Festival of Dubai and in 2008, they were personally invited by Baz Luhrmann to

perform for the launch of his 1940’s blockbuster movie ‘Australia’. £15

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JASON ALLEN & THE SWAY BANDJason Allen & The Sway Band return to PizzaExpress with the Michael Bublé Songbook. Performing all Bublé’s hits as well as the songs from the artists that inspired the Canadian superstar Crooner. £14

SUN 15TH MARCH

THE CHRIS CORCORAN BAND THE COOLERATORHailed by Guitarist Magazine as “endlessly inventive…our favourite purveyor of vintage blues”, Corcoran delivers music full of energy and passion. The band’s debut album ‘Blues Guitar Grooves’ was released last year to excellent reviews. “It’s one of our albums of the year…” Guitarist Magazine. Chris Corcoran

is the guitarist’s guitarist and leads the only instrumental band on the circuit, which is testament to Chris’s unique style and ability. As one of the UK’s finest Blues and R&B players, he has been performing across the UK and Europe for the last 20 years. His trio played last year to a packed house and so he’s back with the full, a suitable way to wake up the bear for the first gig of the season. £15

FRI 20TH MARCH

IMAANI

ECLECTIC ACOUSTIC SOULImaani brings her exclusive stripped back show to the PizzaExpress Live. A selection of original songs that showcase the raw, soulful emotions that life can bring sprinkled with a few classic covers. It promises soulful melodies, and a distinctly British sound. £20

SAT 21ST MARCH

MOTOWN LIVE REVUEMotown Live Revue is an amazing show with a stellar cast of singers and a powerhouse band to take you on a journey through some of Motor City’s countless hits from some of the world’s biggest artists. The show features the best in classic funk, rhythm & blues and soul from perhaps the most famous record label in history - Motown! £20

SAT 22ND MARCH

LEDDRA CHAPMANLeddra Chapman is happy to return to PizzaExpress Music Room with a very special show. In the past Leddra has played with the likes of Sir Tom Jones, Katie Melua, Gabrielle and of course Ed Sheeran (if you bought Eds early EP then you will know Leddra is the second vocal on those). She has had a great relationship with BBC Radio 2 on her other releases in the past with 5 of the single being playlisted and both Chris Evans and the great Sir Terry Wogan choosing Leddra as single of the week. Leddra also had the honour of paying live for Sir Terry’s program. £10

FRI 27TH MARCH

SOULED OUT PARTY BANDSouled Out Party Band are back by popular demand. The 9 piece live band performs a tribute to the past Soul & Disco days with hits ‘Build Me Up Butter Cup’, ‘Love Train’, ‘Long Train Running’, ‘Hard To Handle’, ‘Young Hearts Run Free’ and many more. £23

SAT 28TH MARCH

THE GIRLS FROM OZAUSTRALIA DAY SHOW!Get yourselves down to The Girls From Oz - the most dinky-di singing Sheila’s this side of the black stump- for a bonza night of entertainment that’ll take you on a journey 16,500 km away to the Land Down Under. With their fair dinkum3-part harmony spin on Aussie legends such as Kylie, Sia, Tim Minchin, The Bee Gees and Accadaaca (AC/DC), this Australia Day, The Girls From Oz will bring enough sparkle to brighten up even London’s grey skies. £15

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Now in its 40th year, the Dean Street venue is rightly considered one of Britain’s finest jazz clubs with an international reputation that has seen mesmerising performances from Grammy winning soul-jazz giant Gregory Porter, Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, vocal icon Amy Winehouse, violin virtuoso Nigel Kennedy, bass star Richard Bona and revered jazz singer Kurt Elling alongside its many acclaimed mini-festivals, special events and knock-out one-off performances. Today, PizzaExpress Jazz Club is part of the very heart, and soul, of Soho.

PIZZAEXPRESS JAZZ CLUB SOHO10 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D 3RW

DOOR TIMES:MON - THU eve 6.30pm FRI - SAT eve 7pm SUN eve 6.30pm LUNCH SHOWS midday FRI - SAT double shows 6pm/10pm

BOOKINGS: 020 7439 4962

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Jorge Rossy Vibes Quintet

TUE 14 - WED 15 JANUARY

Silje Nergaard

THU 13 - FRI 14 FEBRUARY

Ian Shaw & Friends

Tim Garland + Joe Locke + Gwilym Simock

SAT 15 FEBRUARY

Antonio Serrano

Steinway 2-Piano Festival

FRI 13 - SUN 22 MARCH

SUN 19 - SUN 27 JANUARY

Scott Hamilton

WED 1 - TUE 7 JANUARY

THU 6 - FRI 7 FEBRUARY

Chris Standring

THU 27 - SAT 29 FEBRUARY

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With top quality entertainment presented every night of the week, join us for the biggest names, in music, comedy and musical cabaret. PizzaExpress Live Holborn will also introduce special appearances with great names from the arts, entertainment and sport in ‘audience with’ Q&A sessions. Set in the intimate basement of our newly designed restaurant, get closer to the acts you love.

PIZZAEXPRESS HOLBORN99 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6LF

DOOR TIMES:MON - SUN 6.30pm

BOOKINGS: 020 7439 4962

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the newest live venue in London

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Ray Lewis

WED 1 - TUE 7 JANUARY

Julie Felix

THU 23 - SAT 25 JANUARY

Mungo Jerry

SAT 1 FEBRUARY

Toyah

FRI 7 FEBRUARY

WED 12 - THU 13 FEBRUARY

Edwin Starr BandFRI 14 FEBRUARY

Julian Clary & Ian Shaw

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Steve Harley

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Merrill Osmond

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THE PHEASANTRY CHELSEA

THE PHEASANTRY CHELSEA152 Kings Road, Chelsea, London SW3 4UT

DOOR TIMES:MON - SAT 7pmSUNDAY 6.30pm

BOOKINGS: 020 7439 4962

This historic music venue was reopened in 2009 and has already established itself as one of London’s premier venues for jazz and cabaret. In its new incarnation, The Pheasantry has played host to some of the finest musicians and singers in the UK, including Beverly Craven, Fascinating Aida, Julia Fordham, Lee Mead, Clare Teal and Ian Shaw. In 2012, this beautiful and atmospheric room was nominated for Best Live Music Venue in the London Lifestyle Awards, coming second only to the Royal Albert Hall.

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Katie Birtill

FRI 10 - SAT 11 JANUARY

The Blue Hour

WED 15 - THU 16 JANUARY

Jeff Harnar sings Sondheim

FRI 17 - SUN 19 JANUARY

Maria Kesselman

FRI 31 JAN - SAT 1 FEBRUARY

FRI 28 FEB - SUN 1 MARCH

Rex Reed

WED 4 - THU 5 MARCH

Blake

SAT 7 MARCH

Liane Carroll

THU 19 - SAT 21 MARCH

Christine Andreas

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PIZZAEXPRESS LIVE BIRMINGHAM

Enjoy world class live music in the heart of Birmingham. The top floor of our Brindley Place restaurant has been transformed into the perfect environment for a truly memorable evening. Experience our famous range of pizzas as you relax and enjoy live music from some of the world’s most renowned artists. Among those who have appeared since the venue opened in December 2016 are Will Young, Shakatak, Harriet, Mari Wilson, Beverley Craven and Liane Carroll

PIZZAEXPRESS LIVE BIRMINGHAMThe Water’s Edge, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2HL

DOOR TIMES:THU - SAT 6.30pmSUNDAY 6pm

BOOKINGS: 020 7439 4962

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THU 19 MARCH

Merrill Osmond

SAT 21 MARCH

Vula Viel

THU 30 JANUARY

Aubrey Logan

Shakatak

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Raxstar

SUN 1 FEBRUARY

Snake Davis

FRI 10 JANUARY

Adrian Cox

TUE 14 FEBRUARY

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The Blow Monkeys

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Dean FriedmanFRI 29 MAY