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SJN GIG OF THE MONTH: Quiver Featuring Vocalist Kirsty Almeida
Saturday 11th July, 2009 at 8pm
Quiver are a dazzling six piece Latin Jazz Band who are known locally for playing seasonal sell out gigs at The Hive in Shrewsbury. Created by the Composer and
Multi-instrumentalist, Casey Greene the band features musicians from as far afield as Australia and Venezuela and is the perfect distillation of the vibrant West Midlands music scene. The music Quiver plays is a charismatic fusion of Jazz and Latino funk and is known for inspiring a festival atmosphere that makes the listener want to get up and dance. As described by one reviewer, ‘Quiver is a firework of sound and a waterfall of cascading rhythms.’ Featuring mostly original compositions, Quiver draw their influences from icons such as: Weather Report, Airto and Flora Purim, Tito Puente and Pat Metheny .
Quiver are signed to Birmingham record label, Rehab Records and released their first CD, Cous Cous in June 2007.Their next CD is due for release in 2010.Always evolving in their intent to put on a fine performance this latest show features the sensuous and vibrant vocals of Manchester musician, Kirsty Almeida. Originally from Gibraltar and described by Alex Wilson as ‘having a sultry, soul vocal approach to Latin music which adds a new and exciting twist’ Kirsty has been carving out an impressing name for herself across the Northwest. This show features her own distinctive lyrics and melodies which she has added to Quiver’s latest material.
Quiver featuring Kirsty Almeida will be playing across the UK this Summer at venues such as The Isle of Wight Jazz Festival and The Newfoundland music festival but they kick off their tour with this performance which is a part of the programme for Shrewsbury’s 2009 popular Summer Season. The latest line up includes:
Casey Greene – Saxophones and Flute
Kirsty Almeida – Vocals
Simon King – Guitar and Percussion
Edgar Macias – Piano
John Dover – Bass
Carl Hemmingsley – Drums
Eddie McGuire - Congas8pm (Doors open at 7 pm)
The Hive, 5 Belmont, Shrewsbury SY1 1TE
01743 234970 or 01743 281281
Tickets £10/£8 from above or at the door
Passport to Leisure Holders £7
Under 16s Free
Future events at the Hive will be as follows:-
Aug 2009 (No Event)
5 Sep 2009 Jean Toussaint : Note date change
10 Oct 2009 "BLINK" - The Alcyona Mick Trio
14 Nov 2009 Neil Yates Trio
6 Dec 2009 Jazz Jam
All events take place at the ‘Hive’ 5 Belmont Shrewsbury SY1 1TE
All 2009 events will be subject to a possible price review in due course.
