Saturday 17 1-3.30pm, (120mins) £3/£2 Ages PG JAZZ BAR TRIO Excellent modern jazz from a variable format piano/bass/drums trio, featuring some of our top musicians 4pm (60mins); £9/£7 Ages PG JOHN HUNT’S AFTERNOON BLUES & SWING After two amazing years of full-house runs, he’s back! The ‘master of slide-guitar’ and his fantastic hand-built guitars (one including a solar powered PA!) is ‘like Seasick Steve in a science lab – brilliant!’ (Ian Rankin), ‘Fantastic’ (Jools Holland), and ‘Insane but ingenious’ **** (ThreeWeeks). This is ‘A fantastic gig; understated and cool’ **** (BroadwayBaby). 5.30pm (60mins); £6/£5 Ages PG THE WEEGIES HAVE STOLEN THE ONE O’CLOCK GUN! (Comedy) Acclaimed Performance Poet and Comedian Robin Cairns returns with his popular character ‘Morningside Malcolm’, and a riotous comedy of Glasgow/Edinburgh rivalry. Malcolm lives in Morningside, Edinburgh’s smart, upmarket suburb. Imagine his shock and horror when he learns that Edinburgh Castle’s famous One O’Clock Gun has been stolen by ... Glaswegians! What do the Weegies want the gun for? And what relation is Malcolm to the mob who stole it? ‘An absolute wee gem of a show ... superb one-liners’ (FringeReview 2012). 7pm (60mins); £6/£5 Ages 16+ LITTLE JAZZ BIRD Edinburgh’s own ‘little jazz bird’ Victoria Bennett sings classic jazz standards, backed by a top-drawer jazz trio. With a singular talent for interpretation and a whimsical approach to melody, her soft and easy style has captivated audiences across Scotland. With shades of Billie Holiday and Blossom Dearie, Victoria pays homage to Gershwin, Porter and Carmichael: prepare to fall in love, have your heart broken, and fall in love all over again, with her tender ballads and sultry swingers. A 2012 sell-out! **** (BroadwayBaby). 8.30pm (60mins); £7 Ages 16+ FASCINATING RHYTHM: JAMES LAMBETH SINGS GERSHWIN! A sell-out in 2012, US-born vocalist James Lambeth returns with a sumptuous selection from American Songbook greats George and Ira Gershwin. Already established in the southwest of England as one of the best male jazz vocalists around, his influences range from Jack Teagarden and Frank Sinatra to Corey Glover and Morrissey. He’s backed by top Edinburgh musicians Steve Hamilton (piano) and Mario Caribé (bass). ‘Gorgeous voice!’ (BroadwayBaby). **** (ThreeWeeks). 10pm (90mins); £9/£8 Ages 18+ PAUL GILBODY An in-demand singer-songwriter, having worked with many well-known artists, Edinburgh electric/acoustic performer Paul Gilbody demonstrates an eclectic mix of styles and influences. From ‘pin-drop delicacy to infectious grooves that leave you smiling’, he’s been described as ‘a John Martyn/Jamiroquai cross-breed’. Paul’s renowned quartet - joined by special surprise guests - presents songs of love and seafood(!) from his debut album. ‘An excellent performer ... most compelling’ **** (BroadwayBaby). 12am (90mins) £10/£5 Ages 18+ SAMBA SENE AND DIWAN Sounds of Africa! A diverse international group of musicians, fronted by charismatic Senegalese singer Samba Sene, brings an exuberant fusion of funky mbalax/Afrobeat grooves, with undercurrents of ska and reggae. Original songs with impassioned vocals, infectious guitar licks and irresistible dance grooves, Sene’s influences include former mentor Baaba Maal, Bob Marley, Van Morrison, Alpha Blondy and Aswad. Uplifting and upbeat, this is world music with a Senegalese heart and soul. ‘Top quality world music’ ***** (EdinburghSpotlight); ‘Exuberant, richly layered set’ **** (Scotsman) 2-5am £5/£4 Ages 18+ THE BANJO LOUNGE FOUR Party to acoustic/electric Mash-Up versions of everything from Louis Prima & Lady Gaga to House of Pain. Plus DJ
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