A bright crisp Sunday lunch time beckons and with great anticipation this edition’s local review is of the multi talented, highly acclaimed acoustic duo, The Mafia Babies!

Mafia Babies are Christian Pitocco – Vocals – Rhythm guitar and Jonathan Lee – Lead and Rhythm guitar, Logarythm Stompbox, and Backing Vocals. Over the years these guys have gained the reputation as being one of South Devon’s premier acts. I wasn’t going to look at this review as an opportunity to state the obvious but seeing these guys in a laid back different environment got me curious to see if they could rise to every occasion.

As you can appreciate a Sunday afternoon set list is going to differ greatly from a jumping Saturday night. That is one of the real great advantages of acoustic music, there is a lot of versatility to be had but the right feel and song choices are essential not too dissimilar in painting a picture – light and shade and different moods very rarely work out of their comfort zone. In reality a quiet acoustic gig hunting for the mood is as ever challenging as entertaining a pub packed full of people. Also the softer more attentive songs make a band a lot more exposed and vulnerable, even to the most avid listener.

The first thing that struck me was the sheer level of ability and talent that these guys have.

The set list was very well chosen and well delivered and effortlessly blended into the panoramic views this venue has to offer.

Classics like Rod Stewarts ‘Handbags & Gladrags’ and Newton Faulkners ‘People Should Smile More’ gently filled the room.

They also did fantastic versions of Marvin Gaye’s ‘Heard it through the Grapevine’ and Al Greens ‘Let’s Stay Together’. The set was very played down, very methodical and very relaxed which just goes to show their versatility.

Capturing the art to create music to complement the moment is an incredibly difficult thing to do yet these guys delivered exactly what was needed effortlessly. The singing and harmonies were soulful yet powerful and the playing was to a level very
few local musicians seldom do achieve. For any local musicians aspiring to get to their level it wouldn’t do any harm in watching how these guys just melt into a collage of meaningful sound. The Mafia Babies are one of the most hard working acoustic duos around in the South Devon area. They have been playing together for the past 5 years and they are available for pub gigs, private parties, weddings and in short whatever occasion you would like!

I would highly recommend these guys if you appreciate a high calibre of music and also equally to any aspiring musicians who want to up their game!

A.J’s BIG BAND – SWING CLASSICS WITH MEMORIES OF MILLER

 In 1983 Devon based A.J’s Big Band was chosen to play the on stage role of the Glenn Miller Orchestra in Little Brown Jug, a premiere at the Northcott Theatre. Exeter. This show, based on the last few weeks of Glenn Miller’s life, proved so popular that its run was extended. Twenty eight years later and the 17 piece is still performing across the West Country and beyond.

 Over the years the band’s repertoire of swing music from the late Thirties and Forties has extended to include more modern pieces – a format which has met with approval from enthusiastic audiences and particularly from young people who rarely have the opportunity to hear big band music live on stage.

 Glenn Miller’s compositions, with their unique sound, remain firm favourites. This year’s concert programme will feature a comprehensive set of these evergreens such as Moonlight Serenade, In the Mood, Little Brown Jug and Perfidia. Miller’s popular vocal harmony numbers are not forgotten and the band’s singers will reprise Don’t Sit Under The Apple Tree, Elmers Tune and Chatanooga Choo Choo. At Last, the late Etta James hit, will feature A.J’s outstanding vocalist Paula Mitchell with her superb range of ballads and up tempo numbers.

 This is an unmissable evening of top quality swing and jazz from a band that always delivers a show rich in entertainment value.

 Contact – G. Bess 01392 411194.

You can see AJ’s Big Band perform on the following dates

Manor Pavilion Sidmouth, Friday 9th March 7.30 p.m. A.J’s Big Band. Ticket £13.50p. Box office 01395 514413.

 Carlton Theatre, Teignmouth, Saturday 3rd March 7.30 p.m. A.J’s Big Band. Ticket £13.50p. Box office 01626 879944

Exposed In The Light Tour 2012

THE SUNDAY TIMES described them as “the best tribute band in the world” and Floyd drummer Nick Mason has gone on record as saying that “they probably do Floyd better than we do”.

TRIBUTE band extraordinaire The Australian Pink Floyd Show, whose skill at their renditions of Floyd classics led to them being the band chosen by Floyd guitarist David Gilmour to play at his 50th birthday party, is touring the country again
with an updated show.

Their sound is uncannily like the original band and during a concert, if you close your eyes, you could easily believe that they were the originals.

But it’s best not to close your eyes though, as like the band they so faithfully reproduce, they have a light show that is second to none, with not just lasers, but massive inflatables making their shows a treat for all the senses.

It helps that all the band are Pink Floyd fans, and some of the backroom team behind the Aussie Floyd Show – or TAPFS as the name is usually shortened to – worked behind the scenes for Pink Floyd themselves!

One such veteran is Front of House Engineer Colin Norfield, who is controlling the state-of-the-art sound and light system.

The band is renowned for pushing the boundaries both sonically and visually and last year they introduced 3D visuals to augment the songs.

“They actually went very well,” says keyboard player and founder-member Jason Sawford.

“OK, they were a bit of an experiment, but it was pretty successful. Definitely a ‘Floydy thing to do.”

Jason, relaxing in Wroclaw, just before the Polish leg of the ‘Exposed In The Light’ tour (with the name taken from a line of the lyrics in the song ‘Shine On You Crazy Diamond’ says.

“We’ve just arrived here from the Czech Republic and so far the tour is going well. From Poland we go to France, Germany, Holland, Ireland and then the UK.”

The band, which was originally formed in 1988 in Melbourne, still has two of the original members in Jason and guitarist/vocalist Steve Mac, explains that they constantly update the show.

“Well, this year we have more video material with some psychedelic themes, a redesigned light show, the inflatables and quadraphonic ‘surround’ sound; all of which is controlled by Colin Norfield, who handled Pink Floyd’s ‘Division Bell’ tour.

From humble beginnings in Australia, TAPFS has become a worldwide phenomenon, with ticket sales of over three million.

Bassist Colin Wilson, who joined the band in 1992 states, “For us, of course, the music has always come first. We like to breathe life into some material that would otherwise not get heard.”

During last years’ tour, they did indeed cover some lesser known tracks including ‘Dogs’ from the ‘Animals’ album.

“Yes,” agrees Jason, his once strong Australian accent now almost non-existent. “We’re still doing some older tunes, but a different selection exploring the psychedelic, space-rock side of Floyd.”

“We are doing ‘Set The Controls For The Heart of the Sun’ and a newer version of ‘Astronomy Domine’ and from ‘Animals’ we’ve got ‘Pigs’ and ‘Sheep’.

“Also, we’ve got a few references to Syd Barratt (the genius behind the early Floyd whose reliance on drugs led to him being sensationally sacked by the band).”

The boys from Oz are not forgetting the best-known songs though.

“No, we are doing a fair selection from ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ with songs like ‘Time’, ‘Money’ and ‘Us and Them’ plus ‘Shine On You Crazy Diamond’ and ‘Within The Flesh’”.

Also, for this tour, they have a special guest. Singer Lorelei McBroom will be joining the band on stage. Lorelei toured as a backing vocalist with Pink Floyd on their ‘Momentary Lapse of Reason’ and ‘Delicate Sound of Thunder’ tours.

“It’s quite an honour to have Lorelei with us,” Jason tells me.

“It makes for a spectacular performance of ‘Great Gig in the Sky’ and she has been telling us stories about Floyd.”

There’s been a few new faces in TAPFS recently.

“That’s right,” says Jason, “And they’ve all been doing nvery well.”

“David Domminney Fowler on guitar in particular. He’s a great asset and also helps out behind the scenes.”

Some of the venues on the tour are in theatres and some in arenas, but apparently the size of the venue doesn’t detract from the shows.

“No,” asserts Jason, “We have a capable crew who can get as much of the show in as possible. All that may happen is that we might not be able to fit all the inflatables in at some of the smaller venues.”

He continues, “However, we should be able to get all the lights and lasers in – plus the smaller places are a bit more intimate.”

“We try not to alter the show too much.” He reassures me.

But what happens nest? They seem to have now out Floyded Floyd in almost every aspect of the show.

“There’s always the problem of what to do next,” says Jason.

“We could perhaps pay tribute to another album like we did with ‘Dark Side’ a few years ago; we could do different themes – say the Syd Barratt years et cetera.”

“Our plans vary from year to year, but for this year we are looking at doing some summer shows, plus we hope to do a lot more in America; we had a very successful tour there in 2011 and we are going back later this year.”

“And we are taking footage during the tour and we hope to put together a documentary DVD.”

The Australian Pink Floyd Show will be performing Pink Floyd’s classic songs, at the Plymouth Pavilions on Tuesday 27th March. Tickets are priced at £29.50 (subject to a booking fee) and are available from the Box Office and all the usual agencies.

Written by Martin Hutchinson.

For more information and to book tickets for Plymouth Pavilions contact the box office 0845 1461460 or check the website www.plymouthpavilions.com

For more information and tickets for other tour dates check their website www.aussiefloyd.com

The 21st Century Business – Tuesday 7th &Wednesday 8th February
Web Fuelled Business, is a programme of free events across England designed to help support small businesses by offering advice on how to leverage the internet to its fullest potential. There are only 300 spaces at these exclusive events, so register now to secure your place. For more information about the event visit www.yellwebfuelledbusiness.co.uk

WABBA Fitness Instructor Course - Monday 6th to Friday 10th and 13th to Friday 17th February
In FebruaryWABBA (the world governing body for weight training instructors) will be running a week long course to achieve a Fitness Instructor Training Qualification. For more information contact Alan Runacres at alan@wabba.co.uk or 08450 941941.

TorbayWine GuildWine Tasting – Tuesday 7th February & 6th March, 7pm
Join the TorbayWine Guild for their monthly wine tasting event. For further information please
contact either Philip Redhead on 01803 607586.

Herald Express South Devon Business Excellence Awards – Friday 10th February, 6:30pm
The Herald Express South Devon Business Excellence Awards will celebrate successful businesses in Torbay, Teignbridge and the South Hams who have achieved exceptional results. Tables of 10 or individual seats can be purchased at a rate of £50+ VAT per ticket or £450 + VAT for a table. For enquiries please contact Sharon Jordain on 01803 676 722, email sjordain@heraldexpress.co.uk.

Valentine’s Theme Night – Saturday 11th February, bookings from 6:30pm
Treat your loved one to 3 deliciously romantic courses for just £20. To view the menu visit: www.rivieracentre.co.uk/events/144. To book call 01803 206337

4N Networking – Tues 14th & 28th Feb & Tues 13th & 27th March, 8am to 10am
Join 4Networking for an effective opportunity to meet new local business contacts and of course enjoy a delicious breakfast. You may visit this 4Networking group up to 3 times before joining as a member. For more information or to book visit
www.4networking.biz/Events/Group/Torquay.

Torbay Schools’ Festival of Performing Arts – 23rd, 27th, 28th, 29th Feb & 1st March
The festival is organised by Torbay Academy of Performing Arts (TAPA) with support from local Businesses. For more information please contact ColinWaller on 01803 208917 or email
tapa@torbay.gov.uk.

Majestic Tours Choir Festival – Saturday 25th February & Saturday 3rd March, 11am to Midnight
Majestic Tours will once again be holding their annual Choir Festival at the Riviera Centre. For moreInformation and details on how to book, please contact Majestic Tours on 01626 770246.

Christian Talk Group – Weds 29th FebWeds 28th March, 9:30am to 11:30am
The Christian Talk Group takes place on the lastWednesday of every month at the Riviera Centre between
9:30am and 11:30am. The sessions are as much of a social and friendship group as it is a Christian group.
The sessions are free and anybody and everybody is welcome. For information please telephone Ken
Harris on 07833 637950.

Civic Charity Mad Hatter Gala Night – Friday 2nd March, 7:15pm to 1am
Join the Civic Charity for a night to remember with drinks Reception followed by a 3 course meal and dancing to Jubilee. Tickets cost £28.50. To purchase tickets call Anne Mulholland on 01803 207025 or email anne.mulholland@torbay.gov.uk. Prizes will be awarded for the best ‘Mad hat’, fascinator or head attire!

Sally Morgan On the Road – Thursday 8th March, 7:30pm
Celebrity Psychic Sally Morgan will be re-appearing at the Riviera Centre in March 2012 following her sell-out performance earlier this year. Tickets are £25 which includes a £1.50 booking fee. Tickets are available from the Riviera Centre Box Office on 01803 206333.

The South Devon Business and Tourism Exhibition 2012 – Thursday 15th March, 10am to 4pm
This event provides businesses and accommodation providers with the networking highlight of the year.
There will be over 75 Businesses exhibiting so this presents a great opportunity to meet local attractions and collect this year’s vouchers. To register as a visitor or download an exhibition booking form please visit: www.rivieracentre.co.uk/events/6. For more information contact Jenny Thompson: jthompson@ricc.co.uk / 01803 206307.

St Patrick’s Night Theme Night – Sat 17th March, bookings from 6:30pm
Celebrate all things Irish and join the Bay Brasserie for 3 deliciously authentic Irish courses accompanied by Irish music and decorations for just £20pp. To view the menu visit: www.rivieracentre.co.uk/events/153. To book call 01803 206337.

Mothers Day Sunday Lunch – Sun 18th March, bookings from midday to 3:30pm
Treat that special lady in your life to a leisurely afternoon Sunday Lunch. 4 courses followed by freshly brewed coffee with petit fours for £18.95, Children £10. To see the menu visit: www.rivieracentre.co.uk/events/14 Booking essential, call 01803 206337 to reserve a table.

McFly – Up Close and Personal Tour – Sunday 25th March
Make a date to see McFly on Sunday 25th March when they visit the Riviera Centre as part of their Up Close And Personal UK tour. Tickets are £27.50 + £3 booking fee per ticket. To book tickets call the Box Office on 01803 206 333. (Under 14′s must be accompanied by an Adult.)

Mafia Babies @ Offshore Bar, Torquay – 01803 292108
Byngs Gameshow Road Show @ The Cider Press, Torquay – 01803 212338
Beats & Bass – Party @ The Cavern Club, Exeter – 01392 495370
3BF @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton – 01803 555000
Jam Night hosted by The Colourful Street Light Band @ Ryan’s Bar, Torquay – 01803 292520

THURSDAY 2ND

Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute by Funky Monks @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton – 01803 555000
DJ Open Deck night hosted by DJ Spinner from Nightvision @ Ryan’s Bar, Torquay – 01803 292520
Karaoke @ The Union Inn, Newton Abbot – 01626 354775
The Edge @ The Coach House, Paignton – 01803 558766
Itchy Feet @ The Phoenix, Exeter – 01392 667080
The Magic Hatstand @ The Cavern Club, Exeter – 01392 495370
Stilyano @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton – 01803 555000
Harmonix with support @ Ryan’s Bar, Torquay – 01803 292520

SATURDAY 4TH

Kaiser Chiefs @ @ Plymouth Pavilions – 0845 1461460
Mafia Babies @ The Albert, Totnes – 01803 863214
Rage @ The Union Inn, Newton Abbot – 01626 354775
Twilight Zone @ The Coach House, Paignton – 01803 558766
Bob Marley Birthday Celebration @ The Phoenix, Exeter – 01392 667080
Trash City – Free @ The Cavern Club, Exeter – 01392 495370
Whoz in the Room with Norman @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton – 01803 555000
Jai Rocks @ Kirkham club, Paignton – 01803 551096
Six Claw Paw with support @ Ryan’s Bar, Torquay – 01803 292520

SUNDAY 5TH

Mafia Babies @ The Manor, Galmpton – 01803 661101
Live Music @ The Cider Press, Torquay – 01803 212338
Confused @ The Coach House, Paignton – 01803 558766
Schools’ Out! Presents..Caves/Kelly Kemp/Muncie Girls & More @ The Cavern Club, Exeter – 01392 495370
Jon Clare @ Appleby’s, Torquay – 01803 299332
Killer Pool @ The Old Brewery, Torquay – 07519 370544
Live Music @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton – 01803 555000

MONDAY 6TH

South West Tourism Awards @ Riviera International Centre – 01803 299992
WABBA Fitness Instructor Course 6th-10th @ Riviera International Centre, Torquay – 08450 941941
UK Karaoke @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton – 01803 555000
Monday Club – £2.00 per pint @ The Old Brewery, Torquay – 07519 370544

TUESDAY 7TH

The 21st Century Business @ Riviera International Centre, Torquay – 01803 299992
Torbay Wine Guild Wine Tasting @ Riviera International Centre, Torquay – 01803 299992
Katherine Jenkins @ Plymouth Pavilions – 0845 1461460
Jam Night with Barney (3BF) @ The Cider Press, Torquay – 01803 212338
Thomas Truax & Guests @ The Cavern Club, Exeter – 01392 495370
Quiz @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton – 01803 555000
Acoustic folk night hosted by The Storyteller @ Ryan’s Bar, Torquay – 01803 292520

WEDNESDAY 8TH

The 21st Century Business @ Riviera International Centre, Torquay – 01803 299992
Spiral Scratch with Mozart Parties @ The Cavern Club, Exeter – 01392 495370
Mafia Babies @ Offshore Bar, Torquay – 01803 292108
Byngs Gameshow Road Show @ The Cider Press, Torquay – 01803 212338
3BF @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton – 01803 555000
Jam Night hosted by The Colourful Street Light Band @ Ryan’s Bar, Torquay – 01803 292520

THURSDAY 9TH

59 Ford @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton – 01803 555000
DJ Open Deck night hosted by DJ Spinner from Nightvision @ Ryan’s Bar, Torquay – 01803 292520

FRIDAY 10TH

Mafia Babies @ Jolly Farmer, Newton Abbot – 01626 354010
Disco & Karaoke @ The Union Inn, Newton Abbot – 01626 354775
Herald Express South Devon Business Excellence Awards @ Riviera International Centre, Torquay – 01803 299992
Rock Against the Machine @ The Coach House, Paignton – 01803 558766
Irie Bino Presents YT/Vibration Lab & More @ The Cavern Club, Exeter – 01392 495370
Jason Howard @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton – 01803 555000
Jai Rocks @ The Crab ‘n’ Bucket, Dartmouth – 01803 832998
Live Music @ Ryan’s Bar, Torquay – 01803 292520

SATURDAY 11TH

Plant a Rose for Valentine’s @ Paignton Zoo – Booking Essential 0844 474 2222
Thick as Thieves @ Ottery Institute in aid of Heart Foundation
Mafia Babies @ Molloys, Torquay – 01803 311825
The Barracoodas @ The Union Inn, Newton Abbot – 01626 354775
Valentine’s Theme Night @ The Bay Brassiere, Torquay – 01803 206337
Slytherin @ The Coach House, Paignton – 01803 558766
Rinseout: New Dawn 2012 @ The Phoenix, Exeter – 01392 667080
Live Music @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton – 01803 555000
Abel Archer with support @ Ryan’s Bar, Torquay – 01803 292520

SUNDAY 12TH

Plant a Rose for Valentine’s @ Paignton Zoo – Booking Essential 0844 474 2222
Valentine’s Raceday 2 for £10 @ Exeter Racecourse – 0844 5793005 Quote ‘LoveExeter’
Mafia Babies @ Cider Press, Torquay – 01803 212338
Live Music @ The Cider Press, Torquay – 01803 212338
Eddie Edrick @ The Coach House, Paignton – 01803 558766
Karaoke @ Appleby’s, Torquay – 01803 299332
Roger Styles @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton – 01803 555000
Killer Pool @ The Old Brewery, Torquay – 07519 370544

MONDAY 13TH

WABBA Fitness Instructor Course 13th-17th @ Riviera International Centre, Torquay – 08450 941941
The Harmonix & Chasing Hollywood & Guests @ The Cavern Club, Exeter – 01392 495370
UK Karaoke @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton – 01803 555000
Monday Club – £2.00 per pint @ The Old Brewery, Torquay – 07519 370544

TUESDAY 14TH

Jam Night with Barney (3BF) @ The Cider Press, Torquay – 01803 212338
4N Networking @ Riviera International Centre – 01803 299992
James & Murphy Cabaret Duo Valentines’ Dinner & Dance @ Paignton Club, Paignton – 01803 559682
Young Guns & Polar & Special Guests @ The Cavern Club, Exeter – 01392 495370
Quiz @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton – 01803 555000
Stardust @ Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay – 01803 328385 – www.babbacombe-theatre.com

WEDNESDAY 15TH

Mafia Babies @ Offshore Bar, Torquay – 01803 292108
Byngs Gameshow Road Show @ The Cider Press, Torquay – 01803 212338
David McAlmont & Guy Davies @ The Phoenix, Exeter – 01392 667080
3BF @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton – 01803 555000
Jam Night hosted by The Colourful Street Light Band @ Ryan’s Bar, Torquay – 01803 292520
Stardust @ Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay – 01803 328385 – www.babbacombe-theatre.com

THURSDAY 16TH

Steve Knightley @ The Phoenix, Exeter – 01392 667080
Joe Bloggers Feat Ahab, Slipdown Dog, EC Dawson & Benjamin Josif @ The Cavern Club, Exeter – 01392 495370
Mainstreet – Celebrating Jason Howards 40th Birthday – ALL WELCOME @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton – 01803 555000
DJ Open Deck night hosted by DJ Spinner from Nightvision @ Ryan’s Bar, Torquay – 01803 292520
Painted as Saints – Debut Tour Gig @ Ryan’s Bar, Torquay – 01803 292520

FRIDAY 17TH

Disco & Karaoke @ The Union Inn, Newton Abbot – 01626 354775
The Rich @ The Coach House, Paignton – 01803 558766
Big Like House Presents Breach @ The Cavern Club, Exeter – 01392 495370
The Banana Thieves @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton – 01803 555000
Live Music @ Ryan’s Bar, Torquay – 01803 292520

SATURDAY 18TH

Guess Work @ The Union Inn, Newton Abbot – 01626 354775
CrossFire @ The Coach House, Paignton – 01803 558766
Indie Club – Free – With Live Band Ox @ The Cavern Club, Exeter – 01392 495370
Rage @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton – 01803 555000
Reggae night with DJ T.O @ Ryan’s Bar, Torquay – 01803 292520

SUNDAY 19TH

Live Music @ The Cider Press, Torquay – 01803 212338
James Cann @ The Coach House, Paignton – 01803 558766
Breabach @ The Phoenix, Exeter – 01392 667080
Karaoke @ Appleby’s, Torquay – 01803 299332
Killer Pool @ The Old Brewery, Torquay – 07519 370544
Live Music @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton – 01803 555000
Peter Crawford 5 – 8pm bottom bar @ Ryan’s Bar, Torquay – 01803 292520

MONDAY 20TH

Crowns & Guests @ The Cavern Club, Exeter – 01392 495370
UK Karaoke @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton – 01803 555000
Monday Club – £2.00 per pint @ The Old Brewery, Torquay – 07519 370544

TUESDAY 21ST

Jam Night with Barney (3BF) @ The Cider Press, Torquay – 01803 212338
Quiz @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton – 01803 555000
Stardust @ Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay – 01803 328385 – www.babbacombe-theatre.com

WEDNESDAY 22ND

Billy Connolly @ Plymouth Pavilions – 0845 1461460
Mafia Babies @ Offshore Bar, Torquay – 01803 292108
Byngs Gameshow Road Show @ The Cider Press, Torquay – 01803 212338
3BF @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton – 01803 555000
Jam Night hosted by The Colourful Street Light Band @ Ryan’s Bar, Torquay – 01803 292520
Stardust @ Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay – 01803 328385 – www.babbacombe-theatre.com

THURSDAY 23RD

Billy Connolly @ Plymouth Pavilions – 0845 1461460
Torbay Schools’ Festival of Performing Arts @ Riviera International Centre, Torquay – 01803 299992
Hilda May & Max Raptor & Abel Archer @ The Cavern Club, Exeter – 01392 495370
The Simmertones – FREE B4 8pm £2 after @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton – 01803 555000
DJ Open Deck night hosted by DJ Spinner from Nightvision @ Ryan’s Bar, Torquay – 01803 292520

FRIDAY 24TH

Thick as Thieves @ Thirsty Farmer, Whimple – 01404 822287
Disco & Karaoke @ The Union Inn, Newton Abbot – 01626 354775
The South @ Exeter Phoenix – 01392 667080
Eclipse @ The Coach House, Paignton – 01803 558766
Cabaret Voltaire Presents Laid Blak @ The Cavern Club, Exeter – 01392 495370
Hot Candy @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton – 01803 555000
Live Music @ Ryan’s Bar, Torquay – 01803 292520

SATURDAY 25TH

Majestic Tours Choir Festival @ Riviera International Centre, Torquay – 01626 770246
Thick as Thieves @ Upton Social Club, Torquay – 01803 328423
Camel Toe @ The Union Inn, Newton Abbot – 01626 354775
The South @ Falmouth Pavilion – 01326 211222
Forever 27 @ The Coach House, Paignton – 01803 558766
Duke Johnson & The Scorchers @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton – 01803 555000
Jai Rocks @ Ye Olde Roundham Club, Paignton – 01803 551303
Nightvision DJ night @ Ryan’s Bar, Torquay – 01803 292520

SUNDAY 26TH

Celtic Dreams @ The Regal Theatre, Minehead – 01643 706430
Live Music @ The Cider Press, Torquay – 01803 212338
The South @ Bath Komedia – 0845 2938480
Live Music @ The Coach House, Paignton – 01803 558766
Karaoke @ Appleby’s, Torquay – 01803 299332
Jam Night with Mainstreet @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton – 01803 555000
Killer Pool @ The Old Brewery, Torquay – 07519 370544
Jai Rocks 5 – 8pm bottom bar @ Ryan’s Bar, Torquay – 01803 292520

MONDAY 27TH

Torbay Schools’ Festival of Performing Arts @ Riviera International Centre, Torquay – 01803 299992
Inme & Guests @ The Cavern Club, Exeter – 01392 495370
UK Karaoke @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton – 01803 555000
Monday Club – £2.00 per pint @ The Old Brewery, Torquay – 07519 370544

TUESDAY 28TH

4N Networking @ Riviera International Centre – 01803 299992
Torbay Schools’ Festival of Performing Arts @ Riviera International Centre, Torquay – 01803 299992
Jam Night with Barney (3BF) @ The Cider Press, Torquay – 01803 212338
Quiz @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton – 01803 555000
Stardust @ Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay – 01803 328385 – www.babbacombe-theatre.com

WEDNESDAY 29TH

Torbay Schools’ Festival of Performing Arts @ Riviera International Centre, Torquay – 01803 299992
Christian Talk Group @ Riviera International Centre – 07833 637950
3BF @ The Spinning Wheel, Paignton – 01803 555000
Mafia Babies @ Offshore Bar, Torquay – 01803 292108
Byngs Gameshow Road Show @ The Cider Press, Torquay – 01803 212338
Jam Night hosted by The Colourful Street Light Band @ Ryan’s Bar, Torquay – 01803 292520
Stardust @ Babbacombe Theatre, Torquay – 01803 328385 – www.babbacombe-theatre.com

FEBRUARY

3rd Omid Djalili: Tour of Duty
4th Grimethorpe Colliery Band
13th-18th Spamalot
22nd Reginald D Hunter: Sometimes Even the Devil Tells the Truth

MARCH

1st John Hylton: Real Diamond
2nd Sing-a-long-a Grease
3rd Count Arthur Strong’s Command Performance
9th The Dreamboys: Full Frontal 2012 Tour
10th Magical Musical Tour
11th The Hollies
15th Vienna Festival Ballet – Swan Lake
17th The Very Best of Gilbert O’Sullivan Live in Concert
19th-24th Dreamboats and Petticoats
25th Fireman Sam: Pontypandy Rocks!
26th Hormonal Housewives
28th The Solid Silver 60’s Show
30th La Traviata

additional info check the website www.princesstheatre.org.uk

BABBACOMBE THEATRE – TORQUAY – 01803 328385

FEBRUARY

From 14th Every Tues/Wed Stardust

MARCH

Every Tues/Wed Stardust
24th The Tim Vine Chat Show

additional info check the website www.babbacombe-theatre.com

PALACE THEATRE – PAIGNTON – 01803 665800

FEBRUARY

4th The Rocky Monster Show
8th-11th Table Manners by Alan Ayckbourn
15th-18th Footloose
22nd Colin Blunstone

MARCH

3rd The Lonnie Donegan Story
4th International Guitar Festival
9th The Jerry Lee Lewis Story
15th Martin Turner’s Wishbone Ash
16th Dancing Queen – Abba Tribute

For additional shows check the website www.creativetorbay.com and search the directory for Palace Theatre Paignton

CARLTON THEATRE – TEIGNMOUTH – 01626 778991

FEBRUARY

4th Teignmouth Players Coffee Morning
5th Viv Wilson’s 25th Anniversary Show
21st-25th The Teignmouth Players February Production – A Doll’s House

MARCH

3rd AJ’s Big Band
additional info check the website www.carltontheatre.co.uk