Event: Saturday 5th April: Posh Frocks & Pianos
By Prof
March 23 2008
On Saturday April 5th from 7.30-10.45 at Waynflete Hall, Magdalene College School in Brackley you can feast your ears on a musical extravaganza all in aid of Jomps' Trust. It's a proper posh black tie do, and you're guaranteed to be wined, dined and royally entertained...whilst helping raise funds for such a worthwhile cause.
March 23 2008
On Saturday April 5th from 7.30-10.45 at Waynflete Hall, Magdalene College School in Brackley you can feast your ears on a musical extravaganza all in aid of Jomps' Trust. It's a proper posh black tie do, and you're guaranteed to be wined, dined and royally entertained...whilst helping raise funds for such a worthwhile cause.
The musicians for the evening's entertainment are a blend of the best of local talent, combined with special guests from further afield.
Paul Boardman (son of Stan Boardman) will MC the event, and also provide some fantastic stand up comedy throughout the evening.
And the music? Well, the first half will comprise of the Brackley Jazz Orchestra. They will play music from the 'Golden Age of Swing', so if you like Glenn Miller and the Big Band sound then you'll be in heaven!!!
After you have enjoyed the mini fish and chips during the interval, it will be the turn of 'Feels Like Friday' - the cream of local musicians! Led by Steve Pogson (piano and vocals) the band comprises of Stewart Manley (drums), Josh Rigal (bass guitar) Nick Wright (lead guitar), a horn section comprising Helen Henshaw, Trevor Lecoche, George Eatwell and Scott Parrish. The Fridettes (vocals) are Kayleigh Manley, Martina O'Bryne and Becci Marks.
Joining this talented line up are some special guests for the evening. Sarah Edwards (vocals), the former Harlequin rugby union star Everton Davis (vocals), Will Henshaw (vocals)Georgia Wedderburn (violin) and Mike Wedderburn (Sky Sports television presenter and piano).
Joining this talented line up are some special guests for the evening. Sarah Edwards (vocals), the former Harlequin rugby union star Everton Davis (vocals), Will Henshaw (vocals)Georgia Wedderburn (violin) and Mike Wedderburn (Sky Sports television presenter and piano).
The music from this little lot ranges from Nat King Cole to Amy Winehouse, so there really will be something for everyone!
Mike Wedderburn, who used to play cricket professionally and also rugby for the Harlequins and Wasps said,
"It'll be a great night, and just like in my sporting days I've surrounded myself with people who can really play!"
Further information:
Virginia Owen, Court End Cottage, Manor Road, Adderbury, Banbury, OX17 3PD.
Tel: 01295 812 463.
Web: http://www.jomps.co.uk
E-mail: info@jomps.co.uk
01295 812 463
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