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Last updated 12.05.12
| Next 3 Public Gigs: Friday 1st June 8:30pm The Maritime Inn, Southside Street, The Baribcan, Plymouth
Saturday 2nd June 2:30pm
Jubilee Garden Party - The Palace Hotel, Paignton - see below
Sunday 3rd June 1:30pm
Jubilee Lunch - Jolly Jacks, Mayflower Marina, Richmond Walk, Plymouth
See our gigs page for more details and further gig dates |
What's New: |
| 12th May 2012
| Jazz Dinner at Cockhaven Manor
Sunday 24th June 2012
We are very pleased to announce that we will be playing at Cockhaven Manor Hotel, for their monthly Jazz Dinner in June.
"Cockhaven Manor is famed for its excellent service and mouthwatering food. Cochaven Manor Inn is the perfect setting for a business lunch, social get-together or just a wonderful treat!
We are passionate about food and our Head Chef is a master at creating our extensive menu from seasonal and, wherever possible, locally sourced produce. We frequently offer a seasonal special offer comprising two or three courses - the choice is yours!"
for more information or to book at table please conact Cockhaven directly. Note that if you book a room for the Sunday night to extend your evening and enjoy a break away from it all you can claim a 10% discount by mentioning "Jazz" when booking:
Cockhaven Manor, Bishopsteignton, Devon TQ14 9RF
Tel: 01626 775252
Email: enquiries@cockhavenmanor.com
Web: www.cockhavenmanor.com
| 2nd May 2012
| Jubilee Jazz at Jolly Jacks and more....
The Jubilee Bank Holiday is going to be a busy one! In addtion to our regular first Friday in the month gig at the Maritime Inn on Plymouth's Barbican, will be at The Palace Hotel, Paignton on Saturday 2nd (see below) and at Jolly Jacks on the Sunday lunchtime.
So please do come along to Jolly Jacks down at Mayflower Marina in Plymouth (download the flyer by clicking on the picture here on the left) or any of our gigs and join in the festivities!
More details on the Public Venue Gig Dates page.
| 17th April 2012
| Waterfront Pub & Eating House
Saturday 5th May 2012, 8-11pm
We are very happy to say that the Waterfront, (9 Grand Parade, Plymouth Hoe) has reopened under new management and we will be playing there on 5th May.
"The Waterfront Pub and Eating House is one of Plymouth's most iconic venues. Situated on Plymouth Hoe with breathtaking views of Plymouth Sound, Mount Batten and Drake's Island, The Waterfront enjoys some of the most incredible sea views you will ever experience and even boasts it's own small harbour, so why not arrive by boat in style! The recognisable building on the seafront was once home to The Royal Western Yacht Club.
"We have just completed an extensive renovation of this wonderful Plymouth landmark and now offer an exceptional quality, value for money dining experience in an informal and friendly atmosphere with stylish surroundings".
Visit the venue's new website (www.waterfrontplymouth.co.uk) to look at the menu and other information or contact them on 01752 226326.
| 15th April 2012
| Jubilee Celebrations Garden Party
The Palace Hotel, Paignton
Saturday 2nd June 2012, 2:30 - 5pm
"One of Paignton’s finest hotels, the Palace boasts a prime seafront location with fantastic views across Torbay."
Join us for a fabulous afternoon Garden Party, with a glass of Pimms on arrival, a buffet meal and raffle with great prizes. Tickets are available direct from the hotel priced at £18.50 for adults and £12 for children. Contact The Palace Hotel
(Esplanade Road, Paignton, Devon TQ4 6BJ):
T: +44(0)1803 555121
F: +44(0)1803 527974
E: info@palacepaignton.com
W:www.palacepaignton.com
| 5th April 2012
| Buckland Tout-Saints Hotel Wedding Show
Sunday 6th May 2012 - 12 to 4pm FREE ENTRY
Join
us at the fabulous Buckland Tout-Saints Hotel, Goveton near
Kingsbridge, where there will be the best suppliers in the business and
you have the opportunity to see the Hotel in "all it's glory, giving you
inspiration for your special day".
This is a free event and you can contact the team
on 01548 853055 or via the webiste at www.tout-saints.co.uk. Download the flyer by clicking on the image to the left here. There are also full location and contact details for the hotel on our gigs pages.
| 25th February 2012
| House of Fraser Wedding Fair - Plymouth Store
Sunday 22nd April 2012 - 10:30 to 15:00
In April we shall be amongst the wide variety of exhibitors at this year's House of Fraser Wedding Fair to be held on the fourth floor of the store where we will be playing throughout the day.
For more information contact Jennifer or Ryan on 0844 800 6417 or pop in to the Wedding List area on the third floor of the store. For a copy of the official flyer, click on the image below:
| 11th February 2012
| Dates Announced for 2012 at Jolly Jacks
We are delighted to back at Jolly Jacks throughout the year starting on Easter Sunday and culminating in our Christmas Swing Special on Sunday 23rd December- all the dates are on our public venue gig dates page.
Sally, Sue and the crew will be providing their usual fine array of culinary treats so be sure to join us for some great Sunday lunchtimes.
| 12th January 2012
| Valentine's Day and more to enjoy in "Heaven"... Restaurant & Bar, Exeter Street, Plymouth
Friday 10th & Tuesday 14th February from 7pm
Join us at Heaven Restaurant & Bar for some evenings of great food and music. On Valentine's Day we'll be playing a selection of love songs including, "When I Fall In Love", "Our Love Is Here To Stay", and "I Only Have Eyes For You".
For Further information or to book a table contact the team at Heaven on
01752 223232 or via their website/email at www.iloveheaven.co.uk info@iloveheaven.co.uk
| 7th December 2011
| MSQ Duo on the Radio!
Tuesday 20th December - broadcast from 8pm
Matt
and Matt (that is correct, both Matts) will be playing live in the
studio on "eatLive" hosted by Emma Heiles on the above date.
Eatmusic is an independent web-based station broadcasting from |ride| cafe in Plymouth and is all
about underground, unsigned and original music from a growing community
of local bands, producers, DJs and artists. You can listen on-line at: www.eatmusic.co.uk
| 23rd October 2011
| Treasury Thursdays and Christmas Eve
Ben
Shearn and the team, at Plymouth's Treasury Bar & Restaurant will
be working hard in the run up to Christmas to create some festive cheer
so come and join us on Thursday evenings after you have done your late
night shopping for some drinks, dinner or just a great cup of coffee!
We
will be at The Treasury every Thursday evening from 7:15 to 9pm right
up until 22nd December and as Christmas approaches we will be playing a
selection of favourite Christmas songs and carols to help get you in the
festive mood.
Christmas Eve at The Treasury will also be going with a swing when we'll be playing from 8pm to 10pm.
| 27th October 2011
| Buckland Tout-Saints Hotel Wedding Show
Sunday 13th November 2011 - 12 to 4pm FREE ENTRY
Join
us at the fabulous Buckland Tout-Saints Hotel, Goveton near
Kingsbridge, where there will be the best suppliers in the business and
you have the opportunity to see the Hotel in "all it's glory, giving you
inspiration for your special day".
This is a free event but if
you pre-register you can enter the prize draw. You can contact the team
on 01548 853055 or via the webiste at www.tout-saints.co.uk
Alternatively you can download the flyer by clicking here and their wedding pack by clicking here.
There are also full location and contact details for the hotel on our gigs pages
| 25th September 2011
| New Year's Eve @ Cuisine Spontanee
With great pleasure we are delighted to tell you that will be playing at this well loved waterside restaurant on Plymouth's Sutton Harbour for New Year's Eve from 21:30 through into 2012!
Since
opening in 2002 this family owned restaurant, run by David and Alex
Ashen, has consistently strived to produce exciting and delicious dishes
for their customers. Their starters, bread, sauces and desserts are all
locally sourced and Cuisine Spontanée is not part of a chain or a
franchise.
Dinner is available at a cost of £40.00 per person and
full details and conditions are available on their website or by telephone on 01752 673 757. Booking is
essential and a deposit will be required - you can also click on the image to the left for details.
| 24th September 2011
| Marks and Spencer, Plymouth - 5th October
We're are very happy to announce that on Wednesday 5th October we will be taking part in the M&S Fashion Show being held in Plymouth's Drakes Circus Shopping Centre which is raising funds for local charity, Jeremiah's Journey.
The show starts at 7:30pm and we will be playing during the evening whilst drinks and nibbles flow! Click on the pic to download the flyer:
| 9th August 2011 
| America's Cup 10-18th Sept 2011
We're pleased announce that on SUNDAY 11th from 5pm we are playing as a part of a great week of entertainment at the Waterfront Restaurant & Bar on Plymouth Hoe to coincide with the nine-day event which will mark the second stop in the 2011-2012 America’s Cup World Series, a new professional circuit that is bringing America’s Cup level sailing to port cities around the globe.
PLEASE NOTE THE PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISED EVENT AT THE WATERFRONT ON SATURDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER HAS BEEN CANCELLED
| 3rd July 2011 More new pictures on the Gallery page | Plymouth Race Week, July 2011 We're
pleased to be involved in this great event providing music at the race
village during the Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We’ll be playing from
3-5pm on 8th, 9th and 10th July at the Race Village on Commercial Wharf,
The Barbican, Plymouth. The following is taken from the event website which you can visit by clicking on the logo to the left: "Timed
to coincide with Plymouth Summer Festival, a full calendar of dazzling
events will ensure that the shoreside entertainment is every bit as
spectacular as the sailing, with a dedicated, fully licensed race
village on the Barbican offering food, live entertainment, tradestands
and daily prizegivings. There will also be an open-air market consisting
of stalls with a maritime theme such as an Oyster Bar. Crew facilities
for this event are first class with competitors berthing in Sutton
Harbour, Queen Anne’s Battery and Plymouth Yacht Haven marinas - right
at the heart of the on shore action". | 8th May 2011 
| The King's After Dinner Speech & Dance 24th June 2011 - The Sportsmans Inn featuring music by MSQ For full details click on the NHS logo opposite NHS Plymouth’s Speech and Language Services are running a variety of events this summer in order to raise awareness about stammering. These will include a fundraising dinner-dance at which we are providing the music, for The Fluency Trust, a registered Charity which was created by people who stammer and Speech and Language Therapists in order to provide intensive residential courses for young people who stammer. The dinner-dance is being held on 24th June at The Sportsmans Inn in Ivybridge. For full details click on the NHS logo opposite to download a flyer and more information about other events, stammering and the National Year of Communication. |
| Now you can have 3 in a quartet! Some of our clients prefer a smaller set-up for their events and venues so the Metropolis Swing Quartet is now also available as a trio. Dubbed by one local devotee as the "Three-Quarters Quartet", the new line up consists of clarinet/sax, guitar and bass and still plays the same swing and jazz but with a twist! Ideal for smaller venues or events when you want great music but on a smaller scale! | | 
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