MusicStation is working with River Walk Music to put on a summer season of free gigs in Tonbridge.
Local band ‘Coot’ featuring our teacher Jon Hunter opened up on Friday 17th June.
17 June – Coot
‘Coot’ play classic tunes, lovingly hand-picked from the golden era of popular music. Expect Beatles, Dylan, Motown, Fleetwood Mac, Simon & Garfunkel, together with a handful of their own songs.
24 June – Charlie Hart’s Equators
We are so pleased to host this amazing band of fantastic musicians who all play with rock and roll A-listers including Eric Clapton, Pete Townshend, Small Faces, Robert Plant and Ian Dury
Charlie Hart’s Equators are a collective of London based R’n’B/jazz musicians, exploring the roots of the music they’ve spent a lifetime playing. The music, broadly speaking African-leaning R‘n’B, is full blooded, uplifting and unprocessed.
The Equators are fronted by Charlie along with the astonishingly dynamic sax and harp man, Frank Mead, better known for his work with Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings. MusicStation’s virtuosic teacher Phil Scragg plays bass.
This is a good time music that can fire up any party.
Two week break for events at Tonbridge Castle
15 July – The Invicta Jazz Orchestra
The Invicta Jazz Orchestra is probably the biggest big band you will ever see.
Their style and their music are infectious, and audiences have often been seen dancing in the streets, with their variety of swing, jazz, funk and rock.
A talented group of musicians who love what they play and love to perform.
22 July – The Sixties Sound
If you like music from the 1960s you will love this band.
Songs from The Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Kinks, Pink Floyd, The Who etc etc…
7.30pm Support from Soda Prism.The band encompass the ‘Canterbury Sound’ of Mellotron drenched pastoral harmonies, with acoustic guitars, melodic bass and tribal drums.
7pm – Wealden Vocals and Oxted Glee Choir. Expect a 50 strong choir led by the charismatic Michael Grant.
29 July- Disco REMIXED
Get ready to dance! We feature our resident DJ Adam Howe from TRIBE Radio – Disco REMIXED James Lee DJ
Support from Sam Dunstall and Andy. Blues and roots music.
5 August – MusicStation Night
Our local Rock and Pop music school takes over for one week to feature some of their best students and teachers. The super talented George Norman will headline. George was a finalist and runner up for the TV show ‘Got What it Takes’ George will be backed by MusicStation teachers and will perform classic songs from Hendrix to Radiohead.
The MusicStation team will be on hand to answer any music related questions.
Support from Reptile Kin
12 August – The Chillbillies
The Chillbillies put their own twist on covers of an eclectic mix of classic tunes, made up of a very versatile 4 piece rhythm section, with high energy vocals and featuring the infamous ‘Raging Horns’™. You’ll be amazed, amused, astounded!
“This is Soul – funk – jazz – ska – blues – latin – rock ‘n’ rollin’ crazy people having a good time music and all you need to do is listen, enjoy, dance.”
Support – Paul Dunton Orchestra
19 August – Carradine’s Cockney Sing-a-long
These are the times we shall dream about …and we’ll call them the Good Old Days.
Join Mr. Tom Carradine on the ol’ Joanna as he presents an evening of timeless songs with audience participation. Let your host lead you in a traditional cockney sing-a-long, with songs from the music hall era, WWI and II, the West End stage and traditional popular songs from across the decades.
A good old-fashioned knees-up!
26 August- No Big Deal
Classic Rock at its best, REO Speedwagon, Foreigner, Thin Lizzy, Fleetwood Mac etc….
2 September – The Audacity
A foot stompin’, hand clappin’, bum shakin’, hip swayin’, high energy party band.
9 September – Funked Up
Funk Around Band play dance floor fillers from 70’s, 80’s 90’s and 00’s
Support from the amazing ‘Soul Choir’ led by Donna Rudd.
Arrive early to grab the best spot to see the band (bring your own chairs). Buy a drink and get some food from our wonderful vendors –
Katie’s Fizz Shack, Sauly Events, Booze Box, Alice’s Ices.
Timings:
6.30 – Start your evening by listening to our resident DJ Adam from West Kent Radio and maybe a support slot.
7.30 Main Band
9.30 Finish
*All time-ups and timing are subject to change. We will have to cancel if the weather is really bad because we are performing in an open air venue.