COMING TO ARELEY KINGS VILLAGE HALL!        

         

Review:  Saturday 24 October - The Buffalo Gals In Concert – a feast of fiddles, banjo and songs

The Buffalo Gals  gave us a wonderful evening of music, dance and humour based on the traditional blue grass culture of the American south. Superb muscianship and voices combined to bring a new sound to Areley Kings and had the audience clapping and stomping right to the end. Thank you Shindig!

         Asere                  Buffalo Gals 

Review   Sunday 15 November - Asere in Concert

We were particularly fortunate to have this band visit our hall as part of their international tour. Playing to a asellout audience, this award winning band brought the full Cuban experience to the stage, exploring soul, jazz and funk influences all mixed up with a kicking Latin vibe. Having performed at Glastonbury and Womad, Asere recreated the passion and feeling of the music they heard around them growing up in Havana. Their superb interpretation of Cuba’s musical traditions produced a creative, pioneering repertoire, with an exciting contemporary edge, blessed with inventive song writing and a soulful groove. This band is something very special indeed! See and hear the band online at ‘Myspace’!

 Samba Drumming Band Workshops by Glamba                                          

Areley Kings Village Hall is delighted to be running a series of samba drumming workshops by Glamba, kindly sponsored by Wyre Forest District Council. Classes are open to adults and young people over the age of 8 yrs [children must be accompanied by an adult]. There is now a permanent band called "Severn Valley Samba" which performed at this year's Stourport Carnival and intends performing at various festivals next year. No experience is needed and all instruments are provided. Learn the sound of the Rio Carnival and hear the sounds of Brazil created by  a wide variety of authentic Samba instruments.

Meets alternate Sundays at 10 am - 2 hours including refreshments. £3.00.

         Had a great day which I'm sure they will all remember. 10/10" Comberton School, Kidderminster

"The workshop you ran was excellent. You really grabbed the young peoples attention. Thank you for all your energy." Greenwood Centre, Telford

                                 

Chance To Dance [movement for over 55s]

Every Thursday Morning at 10 am. Come and join this popular class led by professionals from DANCEFEST - come alone, come with a partner or with friends. Get moving to a mixture of music, from salsa to Rock & Roll then stay for refreshments and a chat. £2.00 per session [Kindly supported by Wyre Forest District Council] - Restarts Thursday 22 April 2010 [half term 3 June]

   Helen Barrett        Mervyn Stutter                 New Rope String Band

         The Hall currently welcomes productions under the Shindig programme.   Shindig is Worcestershire’s programme of live arts and entertainment for community venues, hosted by voluntary promoting groups who sell tickets locally, supported by the Shindig Co-ordinator and their local authority arts officers. Touring companies and performers with regional, national and international profiles, specialising in work for small spaces, provide a wide range of theatre, dance, music, opera, storytelling, cabaret theatre, children's theatre, circus and clowning including cultural diversity work. The scheme is subsidised by Worcestershire County Council, Wyre Forest District Council and Arts Council England. Recent groups include The Cosmic Sausages, The New Rope String Band and Alexander & Lawson