Commonword Christmas Bash, Thursday 12 December 2024

 With details of the Christmas get together:

Events and Opportunities from Commonword   Celebrate with us next week!     Join us next Thursday 12th December, 7pm at Hack Oldham for a packed night of entertainment 🕺🏽 After a year of fantastic open mics with the Oldham community we plan to see out 2024 in style…     Programme:  🌟 Live Music from rising singer-songwriter Naomi Kalu – there may be a singalong! 🌟 Exclusive Performance from Oldham Writer in Residence Cathy Crabb 🌟 Open Mic – poets and storytellers are welcome to take to the stage and share their work 🌟 Festive Hits DJ set from Geli Berg 🌟 Mince Pies and Hot Vimto for all!   Free Tickets     Interested in reading your work?      Fill our festive sack with your poetry! Book an open mic slot by e-mailing ella@cultureword.org.uk Follow our socials   Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Website YouTube   Commonword | Cultureword | Crocus Books Commonword Floor 3, Annex 22A Beswick St, Manchester M4 7HR admin@cultureword.org.uk

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The Domino Club, Leeds

 With details of what's coming up this week:

Hi  The Domino week starts on Wednesday with the soulful blues sound of Jube and ends on Sunday with groovy organ trio Northern Star. Carry on reading for the news, the band line-up, this week's cost price, and the Domino winner. Much Love The Domino Team   NEWS   New Years Eve 2024   All the tickets for the main event have now sold out. We still have some tickets left for our early evening pre-dinner show, tickets are available to buy via the links below. Much Love The Domino Team.   Pre Dinner   The Domino Big Fat Christmas Quiz  Our next Domino Big Fat Quiz is on December 17th We know you’ll be blown away by the insane talents of Jacob and his band as they play some of your favorite pop songs in ways you’ve never heard, can you spot the Kanye West song played in the style of Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff? Will you recognise some rock bangers when they only sing every other word? With a whole bunch of fun and creative rounds, this is a night you won't forget and is head and shoulders above what you think a music quiz could be. This is not your average pub quiz, this is how The Domino does a quiz.   Advance Entry   2024 DOMINO WEEKLY GIVEAWAY   Domino Winner Every week, one reader from our mailing list gets a limited-edition, engraved 2024 Domino which gets you free entry on paid nights, a welcome cocktail with every visit to the club and a queue jump with one friend.   This week's winner is…Deborah jamison We'll be in touch via email.   BREAK-EVEN   Balvenie 21 Portwood Finish Here we have the flagship single malt from Balvenie's series of Port Wood whiskies. This 21 year old expression, a marriage of rare Balvenie, was impressively finished in 30 year old port pipes. Originally released in 1996, this whisky is a veritable masterclass in poise and balance. Nose Elegant. White peach, honey, sultanta, macadamia, subtle touches of balsamic and cola cubes. Palate A gentle, subtle palate offering up a mix of cranberries and cooked raspberries, a little white grape juice and barley. Usual price per shot £30.05 Our Price per shot £6.66     THIS WEEK LIVE AT THE DOMINO   WEDNESDAY - DUO   21:00- 23:30 Jube     The duo consist of Julie Clarkson, the main songwriter, on vocals and acoustic guitar and Bennett Holland on vocals and Keys. Reminiscent of the Laurel Canyon music scene of the 60s and 70s, they draw inspiration from the blues, soul, jazz and contemporary singer-songwriters.   Advance Entry   THURSDAY - WORD-UP   19:00 - 21:15 Ryan Hawkins  Ryan Hawkins is a unique singer-songwriter with hints of jazz, blues and soul inspired by artists spanning the decades and genres. His and Jacob’s distinctive arrangements covering everything from Frank Sinatra to Frank Ocean have become a favourite at the Domino.   Advance Entry   21:45 - 00:15 Louis Louis Louis    Classic jump blues, rocksteady and ska with thumpin' slap bass, honkin' horns, raucous four-part vocal harmonies, and a driving piano boogie.   Advance Entry   FRIDAY - THE DOMINO SOUND   18:30 - 20:30 Suitcase Rags Trio    The Suitcase Rags Trio are a Leeds-based skiffle group playing American folk music, blues covers and original material in an authentic style.   Advance Entry   21:00 - 23:30 Alligator Gumbo  Alligator Gumbo, are an exciting and energetic band inspired by the sights and sounds of New Orleans jazz and blues! Performing extensively around the UK since 2011, the band continues to wow audiences far and wide with their good-natured mix of foot-stomping rhythm toe-tapping tunes, and big brass.   Advance Entry   23:45 - 2am Louis Louis Louis     Soul City Spinners celebrate the golden era of soul and rhythm & blues. Playing hits and rarietes from the 50's, 60's and 70's brought to new life by some of Leeds' top groove merchants.   Advance Entry   SATURDAY - FUNK & GROOVE   18:30 - 20:30 Oba-Oba  Since 2002 Italian Singer-Guitarist Paolo Fuschi has been sharing his heart-warming, foot stamping, hip shaking blend of Electric Blues, Classic Soul and Vintage Funk. His high-intensity live performances have been enjoyed everywhere, from Manchester basement jams to scorching Summer Festivals.   Advance Entry   21:00 - 23:30 Dana Ali    Taking elements of Soul, Jazz, Blues and R&B with Latin and Funk Rhythms to create a fresh and distinctive sound, The Dana Ali Band cite as their influences India Arie, Lauren Hill, Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder.   Advance Entry   23:45 - 2am The House Band   Featuring an all-star cast from Leeds thriving Jazz-Soul and Funk scene, the house-band was built from the ground up with a mission to get people dancing.   Advance Entry   SUNDAY - JAZZ   20:00 - 22:30 Northern Star Organ Trio       Northern Star Organ Trio are a groovy Hammond trio playing 60s soul, jazz, funk, boogaloo, bosa nova and blues.   Advance Entry   Facebook Instagram Website Email       The Domino Club, The Grand Arcade, Leeds (map)

December  10th Tickets Hi friends, we don't want you to miss this top-notch gig that's just around the corner.   Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra have been gleefully trampling over genre boundaries for over a decade now, chucking rockabilly, blues, country, swing, soul and more into their musical gumbo, but always sounding mostly just like themselves. Based in Newcastle but hailing from across the UK, the Tea Pad have released five albums, and toured widely across the British Isles and Europe, playing everywhere from Glastonbury and Cambridge Folk Festival to village halls and barns, and all points in between. Well-known for their energetic live shows, and dry humour, they’ve toured with some of the big-name Americana outfits such as Pokey LaFarge, The Dead South, and Sierra Ferrell. The upcoming album, Feet First, was recorded in just two days at Lightning Recorders in Berlin – a studio known for producing authentic analogue recordings, live in the room, and straight-to-tape. This ‘capturing of a musical moment’ can really be heard in the new Tea Pad Orchestra record. The addition of Ben Powling on saxophone has also elevated the band’s sound into a new and exciting era. After a decade of honing their craft, they have never sounded so good! Tickets are available via the ticket link. Much Love  The Domino Team

The Domino · 7 Grand Arcade · Leeds, West Yorkshire LS1 6PG · United Kingdom