Main Stage
20.30 Paul Heaton The Housemartins, The Beautiful South, and now solo - quite simply one of the greatest songwriters the UK has ever produced! 19.10 John Power Former star of The La’s and Cast, now purveyor of splendid, stomping rootsy blues, with new album ‘Stormbreaker’ a triumph. 18.10 Elaine Palmer Exquisite rustic folk from this North Yorkshire singer-songwriter whose latest album Waves gained rave national reviews. 16.55 Wildcats of Kilkenny Teesside’s globe-conquering kings of fiddle-de-dee bring their unique blend of blarney and bluster to the Fringe! 15.40 Suspiciously Elvis You want The King? We’ve got him. Curled lips, jiggling hips and all the classic Elvis hits bursting out of that jumpsuit. 14.45 Monty Casino Foot-shaking, brass-laden brilliance from Sunderland - an irresistible mish-mish of funk, soul and acid jazz. 13.15 Jarvis Humby Immaculate, Hammond-driven mod-tinged rock from these Teesside legends now making it big in the USA! 12.55 Das Auto Upbeat, heavy blues based rock with early Radiohead vibe. 12.00 Crazy Horse Soul Band Exciting collaboration of Northern Soul, 60’s R n B and Jazz Funk.
Loosely Acoustic Stage
20.10 Suzanne Elizabeth Marron A superlative singer-songwriter touched by genuine oddball genius. Think Regina Spektor with a Boro accent! 18.50 Colin Holt Band Where this splendid singer-songwriter drenches himself in lush, laid-back arrangements…17.50 Richard Anderson A cult hero in his native Glasgow, with comparisons to Ron Sexsmith and Elvis Costello already rolling in. 16.40 Beccy Owen One girl, one keyboard and a wave of impossibly imaginative songs that conjure up visions of vintage Kate Bush. 15.25 Suzanne Elizabeth Marron A superlative singer-songwriter touched by genuine oddball genius. Think Regina Spektor with a Boro accent! 14.30 Colin Holt Exquisite folk-tinged melancholy - all a bit of a turnaround for this former Comsat Angel. 13.35 Richard Anderson A cult hero in his native Glasgow, with comparisons to Ron Sexsmith and Elvis Costello already rolling in.12.40 Mike Bray Local boy with his own musical residency at the Manchester Comedy Store; see him here first!
Comedy Tent
22.20 Anvil Springstien Stand up comic and compere Anvil Springstien is a law unto himself - enthusing his audience with an energy sparked by a delivery which holds no punches. Anvil powers his shows with his remarkable manic, improvising energies and charismatic story telling. 21.45 Duncan Oakley World travelled stand up comedian, musician, artist. He’s played music nearly all of his life. Guitars; rockin’. Drums; smashin’. Piano; sadly not his forte. Really he’s just an idiot travelling all over the place getting paid for being himself doing his best to raise a giggle, sometimes even a snort. 21.10 Ninia Benjamin Ninia Benjamin is one of the BBC’s hottest new comedians most recently crowned the Winner of Celebrity Scissorhands 2007. She best known for starring in the BBC3 flagship show ‘3 Non-Blondes’. 20.25 Dougie Dunlop Highly talented observational comic, effortlessly gets audiences laughing and sharing his unique take on life with “all the composure of a Tiger Woods’ putt” 20.00 Barry Dodds
A finalist in both the Jimmy Carr Comedy Idol competition, and Jongleurs Last Laugh Comedy search, and a semi-finalist in the BBC New talent Awards 2005 - Barry has taken the national circuit by storm, with his mix of surprisingly dark and irrepressibly cheeky material.19.50 Boro Tin Tin The Belgian lad with a Teesside accent and a wicked sense of fun! 19.25 Adam Tempest .19.05 Al Dawes A Cheery Billy Bunter of a lad, with a kind face and a warm heart. A bit like being licked into fits of giggles by Tommy Cooper’s St Bernard. 18.45 Break 18.10 New acts featuring Michael Dolan, Gary Skipper, James Christopher . 17.35 Karen Bayley A stand up comedian with raw Eddie Murphy confidence, cheek and super-polished style.17.15 Break 16.45 Ray KaneA slick, appealing crowd-pleaser with a strong hoodie-based song to lift the atmosphere, a nice visual gag to close and some winningly self-deprecating material to link it all together... very fine gags... strong delivery.16.10 Steve HarrisSteve’s comedic ability comes from his flexibility and warm nature. Whether he’s dealing with hecklers or his mum has found out where he’s playing there’s always a level of warmth in his attack even if it is pre-emptive. 16.00 Chris Ramsey Fast emerging star with sure fire Geordie wit; this ace compere with questionable fashion sense keeps the crowd entertained from the moment he graces the stage.
The Georgian Theatre
Milestones Jazz presents ‘FRINGE MILESTONES’ - bringing the Region’s finest jazz performers together at the Fringe for the fifth year in partnership with Jazzaction. Jazz performances are held at the Georgian Theatre on Sunday’s throughout the year. For information check out www.georgiantheatre.co.uk or www.jazzaction.co.uk 20.15 The Funk Regulators The Funk Regulators are the brainchild of Richard & Steven Brown and Luke Elliott, with the aim of recreating the sound of bands like Tower of Power, Earth Wind & Fire and other funk/soul bands. The 15 piece is made up of talented local players of all ages. 19.15 Extreme Measures One of the most dynamic group to emerge from the North East in years. Their gigs, have attracted new young audiences alongside hardened jazz fans, showing that jazz has plenty to offer all ages of music fans. 18.15 Mark Williams Trio Originally from Belfast but now very firmly based in the North East Mark, is an immensely talented jazz guitarist 17.15 Alter Ego Alter Ego is an exciting new jazz ensemble based in Newcastle. They present a stylistically varied programme including Up-tempo Swing, Hard Bop, Funk and Latin Jazz. 16.00 John Warren’s Splinter Group Internationally renowned composer John Warren leads his new octet on this their Teesside debut. This is a sensational new band featuring the finest players in the north. Graeme Wilson (saxes); Noel Dennis & Graham Hardy (trumpets); Chris Hibbard (trombone); Jamie McCredie (guitar); Paul Edis (keyboards); Andy Champion (bass); Adrian Tilbrook (drums); John Warren (composer & arranger). 15.00 Saxophonics If you are a fan of great saxophone playing then this will knock your socks off. Saxophonics features four of the regions top professional saxophonists playing newly composed and arranged compositions. 14.00 Paul Edis Trio Combined influence of Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Thelonious Monk and many other jazz heroes can be detected in pianist Paul Edis’ performances. Paul has played at the 100 Club in London, gigs with Mark Nightingale, Steve Waterman and Alan Barnes.13.00 Noel Dennis Quartet Led by one of the region’s most popular trumpet and flugelhorn players Noel, and featuring the amazing talents of his younger brother Adam on piano. Performing a set comprising jazz standards and original compositions.12.00 Ruth Lambert Quintet Accomplished and versatile jazz singer equally at home in front of a big band as she is here with her quintet. Ruth has an impressive repertoire of standards from the great American songbook.
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