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the Buzz
April at the watershed
unit 5 tickford Arcade, newport pagnell
JoE dRiscoLL & sEKou KouyAtE thuR 12th ApR, 2012
8:00pm until 12:30am
Though Joe Driscoll and Sekou Kouyate share no common spoken language they have no problem communicating through music. Sekou is known in France as the Jimi Hendrix of the Kora due to his individual style of playing with various effects across a spectrum of different genres. Joe Driscoll is the man you may mostly have heard of. Labeled ‘‘the gangsta with an iron lung’ by Cee-Lo Green, Jo has been creating quite a stir performing at Glastonbury Festival, Electric Picnic in Ireland, and Lake of Stars in Malawi, Africa. After just a week of jamming together, these two musicians from opposite ends of the earth knew that they had found a special type of musical brotherhood. The resulting album is a mad fusion of afrobeat, hip-hop, folk, and reggae, that defies any simple tags or description. This is a strongly recommended gig! Tickets £5 on door.
i Am GiAnt
FRi 20th ApR, 2012 7pm
Live this band really do leave a big impression. From headlining sold- out NZ tours, Big Day Out Auckland and Sydney, and Homegrown, to Tiger Translate parties in Vietnam, Camden Barfly, Levi’s Hong Kong, Quiksilver World Pro Bali, Big Night In Singapore, Viper Room LA, Mercury Lounge New York, British Surf Champs and supporting Taking Back Sunday in the UK, I Am Giant have cut their teeth and tested their mettle on some of the world’s hottest stages.
ELEctRApop!
FRi 27th ApR, 2012 7.30pm www.facebook.com/electrapop.indie
ElectraPop! Indie Night is rumoured to be one of the the biggest alternative nights in MK. We get our favourite bands from across the UK to come and play then dance to Indie anthems 'till late. ElectraPop! is held at The Watershed in Newport Pagnell. Inside what was formerly the Electra Cinema and music venue, the Watershed is a great place for watching bands. With cheap drink promos all night and the brilliant 'Shed atmosphere, it's sure to be a night not to miss!
that time of the month comedy night the cannon, newport pagnell
newport pagnell carnival update
On Sunday 8th April, the incredible Mae Martin makes her first ever visit to Newport Pagnell to tickle us with her Canadian comedy goodness! Mae Martin began writing and performing comedy at tender age of 13. Since then she has cemented her place in the Canadian comedy scene. She has been nominated for two Canadian Comedy Awards, and was the youngest ever nominee for the prestigious Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award.
country and has been a finalist at the Musical Comedy Awards and the Hackney New Act of the Year awards.
“A one-woman laugh riot!” – MOONEYONTHEATRE.COM “Witty and wickedly funny.” – XTRA MAGAZINE
“Smart, deadpan observations.” – NOW MAGAZINE
Advance tickets are a bargain at £3, snap then up whilst you can: £4 on the door
Doors open at 7pm sharp!
See you all there! TTOTM Team x
Here television credits include MuchMusic’s Video On Trial, Global Television’s “Global Comedians” (alongside Maria Bamford, Jon Dore, Dave Foley, James Smith and Matt Kirshen), The Comedy Network’s “Cream of Comedy” and the Space Network’s “Spacey Awards” among other things.
Newport Pagnell Carnival planning is well under way and we have lots of great entertainment booked already! We would highly recommend checking out our brand new website to keep up to date with all the details as they happen: www.newportpagnellcarnival.com
If you haven’t seen already on Facebook we have a brand new logo this year! Massive thanks to Hugo Dumont who designed this for us. Let us know what you think via our Facebook group or the website.
This year we are bringing back blasts from past as well- the Nene Valley Chapter of Harley Davison’s is confirmed to lead our 25th Annual Classic Car Rally which is set to be bigger than ever! If that wasn’t enough we have started receiving parade entry forms that will make for a spectacular show. If you would like to take part in the parade (it’s completely free),
please visit our
website for more
information and to
download forms.
Going back to the
good old days... we
have also confirmed
to sell Carnival
Programmes this
year packed full of
event information.
More information to
come on these. Blazing Saddles have been in touch and they are busy planning an amazing show for us to include a jousting battle plus lots of tricks and stunts on the horses.
Finally- Balloons are still selling and we need your support to make it a spectacular release! Please check our website for updates on where we will be selling balloons and raffle tickets.
That’s all from carnival this month, as always we need help and volunteers to make sure the Carnival runs smoothly and anyone that feels able to donate their time should contact us via the website for more details.
Sam Miller
She was recently featured on CBC’s “Q” as well!
Mae is currently expanding her audience across the pond, splitting her time between Canada and the U.K. After debuting her one woman show “Mae Day: I’m Not Waving, I’m Drowning.” to sold out audiences at the Toronto Pride Festival, she took the 2011 Edinburgh Fringe Festival (* * * * – ScotsGay). Look for her there this year at Just the Tonic. She has also headlined in numerous London clubs and at festivals across the
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