EVENTS

Violinist Ben Holder and guitarist Stuart Carter-Smith standing with their instruments in front of a wooden fence. — Alan Barnes & David Newton – 21st May

Welcome to ‘The Man in the Hat’, we’re proud to present a range of entertaining face-to-face events including live music, presentations, interviews, and talks across a wide range of genres and subjects. Many of our events are held at High Peak Bookstore and Café in Brierlow Bar, Buxton, SK17 9PY. At the junction of the A515 & B5053. There’s plenty of free parking, and refreshments such as wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee and cakes are available at most events.

JAZZ (‘n’ BLUES) at the jUNCTION

David McPhie and Jonathan Rowlands are hosting ‘JAZZ (‘n’ Blues) at the jUNCTION’ — followed by regular sessions on the third Wednesday of every month. Join us for live music featuring a mix of local, national, and occasionally international bands, duos and soloists from the world of Jazz and Blues. We strive to bring you a high standard of musical entertainment, whether it’s Modern, Mainstream, 20s/30s Jazz, Acoustic or Electric Blues.

Tickets cost £12 inclusive of fees and are available to buy online from TicketTailor. Click the button below to visit a list of events on TicketTailor. Tickets are available for £15 on the night at the door when available. Click the button below to visit the ticket list for all events.

Information banner for Alan Barnes and David Newton, Britain's most respected Jazz saxophone and piano duo, who are playing and event on Wednesday 21st May at Brierlow Bar Bookstore in Buxton.

Don’t miss what promises to be a hugely entertaining evening with jazz musicians Alan Barnes and David Newton. Probably Britain’s most respected jazz saxophone and piano duo, they cover a vast repertoire from Louis Armstrong to Chick Corea, flawlessly played with a musical empathy that can only be gained from long experience.

Their latest album: ‘Tis Autumn’ is available on Woodville Records. The Times says it’s: ‘A relaxed vibe and peerless duet playing defines this recording, as two seasoned figures (and long term collaborators) on the UK jazz scene have their empathic way with a thoughtful choice of repertoire.’

Tickets cost £12 inclusive of fees and are available to buy online from TicketTailor by clicking the button below. If available tickets may be bought at £15 on the door:

Banner for Ben Holder and Stuart Carter-Smith, gypsy jazz violin and guitar duo playing a Jazz and Blues at the Junction event, High Peak Bookstore, Brierlow Bar, Buxton. SK17 9PY

Expect an evening of Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhart ‘Hot Club de France’ zing delivered with style, energy and contemporary twists by the skill and verve of violinist Ben Holder and guitarist Stuart Carter-Smith. Acoustic Jazz at its best, this is likely to be a sell-out event, so book early!

Tickets cost £12 inclusive of fees and are available to buy online from TicketTailor by clicking the button below. If available tickets may be bought at £15 on the door.

Internationally acclaimed, award-winning songwriter pianist Bob Hall and his partner Hilary Blythe provide a unique entertainment combining homespun folk songs & blues, old-time country & gospel, through to majestic boogie woogie. Multi-instrumentalists, they deliver sparkling accompaniments to beguiling vocals on piano, guitar, bass and mandolin.

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Following the sold-out success in April of David McPhie’s collaboration with music legend Dave Berry, the pair are hosting a larger event on 23rd July at the Palace Hotel, Buxton, during Buxton Fringe Festival. This face to face experience will see Dave talk about his ’60 Years On The Road’. In conversation, in person, Dave recalls and entertains with stories from his pioneering days in Sheffield in the early 60s to his many Top Twenty hits during a six-decade career. Including his encounters with the Beatles, the Stones and many more big names in the entertainment industry, plus his World Tours and European Superstardom. An honest and humorous entertainer, this event is sure to sell out fast and be a highlight of this year’s Buxton Fringe Festival

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COMING EVENTS

Wed 21st May: ALAN BARNES & DAVID NEWTON – (Britain’s most respected Jazz Saxophone and Piano duo)
Wed 18th June: BEN HOLDER & STUART CARTER-SMITH – (The Jimi Hendrix of the violin + Django inspired guitarist)
Wed 16th July: BOB HALL & HILARY BLYTHE – (Boogie Woogie piano and guitar Blues)
Wed 20th August: RAT & THE JAZZ CATS – (Drawing inspiration from the Blue Note era of Miles Davis & John Coltrane)
Wed 17th September: THE NICOLA FARNON TRIO – (Nicola is recognised as one of the classiest Jazz & Swing performers in the UK)
Wed 15th October: FRED THELONIUS BAKER – (Renowned guitarist/bassist currently touring with Sixties Jazz/Rock legends Soft Machine)
Wed 19th November: The Last Minute Five – (Playing a mix of New Orleans, Blues and Mainstream jazz)
Wed 17th December: Thomas ‘Spats’ Langham’s Hot Fingers Trio – (Entertaining 1920s/30s acoustic guitar-based Jazz and Blues)