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The Bear Hotel Newsletter | September 2010
Dance

DANCE CLASSES AT THE BEAR,
EVERY MONDAY

Learn to dance or renew your interest and get fit at the same time! It’s relaxed and it’s fun for adults of all ages. At 7-8pm it’s Latin and Ballroom Dancing which is £5 per session and at 8-9pm, there is Dance - Fit which is £4 per session. No excuses, get out those dancing shoes and come along! All dancers are welcome to the ‘dance de-brief’ in the main hotel bar afterwards. Call Tony Bressington on 01380 725 760 for more information.


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Music at The Bear - September

Our famous cellar bar hosts another varied line-up of top singers and musicians. If it's music with attitude, and atmosphere, you want... we look forward to seeing you. 

 

Friday June 11th
In the Front Bar
The Scrumpy Boys
Paying some from their new CD "Songs from the Pub" come and enjoy those songs which we used to sing (Irish Rover, Midnight Special,  Dirty Old Town etc). Featuring Keith Hardy on vocals/guitar, Frank Bradley on violin and Tony Goldsmith on piano.
Admission Free
Saturday June 12th
In the Front bar
Clive Morton & Alex Steel
This exciting jazz duo is set to entertain you with tunes from the American Songbook. Featuring exciting young pianist Alex Steel and world class bassist Clive Morton.
Admission Free
Monday June 14th
In the Ballroom
A Devizes Festival Event
Emanuele D'Onofrio
"La Famiglia E Morta!! Viva la Famiglia
Emanuele will be looking at Italian films from the last 60 years. His talk will illustrate how the recurring use of the family theme in Italian films tracks social and ideological evolutions in the country.
Admission Free
Wednesday, June 16th
In the Cellar Bar
A Devizes Festival Event
Jonathon Gee
Plays and Sings Billy Strayhorn and Other Songs from the American Songbook
Leading UK pianist Jonathan Gee, heard last year in Devizes playing the music of Thelonious Monk with Tony Kofi, this year returns with his solo show singing the songs of Duke Ellington's main collaborator and a genius in his own right Billy Strayhorn.
Admission Free
Friday, June 18th
In the Front Bar

Friday 10th September, In the Cellar Bar, The Innes Sibun Band 

Local blues guitarist legend Innes and his hot,  all star band.  Always one of our most popular acts. Admission £5.00

Saturday 11th September, In the Cellar Bar, Ruth Hammond (solo concert)

Rare solo gig from this great singer and keyboard player from the Rogue Dolls. Admission £2.00

Why not make a night of it and stay with us...

Single room: £80/£85
Twin/Double £105
Four Poster £130

Rates include English breakfast and VAT and are quoted per room.

 For further room rates or other requests, please complete the bedroom booking enquiry form or book online using our online booking system.

 

 


Friday 17th September, Billy in the Low Ground

One of the top Celtic Rock Bands around.  Featuring the outstanding fiddle playing of Ruth Behan and the passionate vocals of Chris Hibberd. Admission £3.00.

Saturday 18th September, Ian Parker

A welcome return to one the outstanding talents on the UK blues scene.  Ian has played at festivals throughout the UK and Europe and has established himself as a leading song writer and guitarist. “Ian Parker has the blues voice and guitar technique that most musicians can only dream about” Walter Trout. Admission £7.00.

Friday 24th September, The Blue Dempseys

One of the most popular bands with have at the Cellar Bar. Featuring the great vocals of Griff Daniels, the guitar playing of Paul Hartshorn, the sax solos of  Ray Colomb, all held together by Tony Goldsmith on piano. Playing music from such diverse sources as Eric Bibb, Tom Waits, Muddy Waters and Van Morrison. Admission £2.00

 

Saturday 25th September, The Will Blake Trio The best young pianist that has ever played at the Cellar Bar.  Come and hear blues,  boogie woogie and rock music from this talented young musician. Admission £2.00

The Cellar Bar opens at 7.30pm with the music starting at 9.00pm.