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jan-mar 2019
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WELCOME TO PIZZAEXPRESS LIVE JANUARY / FEBRUARY / MARCH 2020
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Enjoy world class live music in the heart of
Birmingham. The top floor of our Brindley january listings 6
Place restaurant has been transformed into
the perfect environment for a truly memorable february listings 8
evening. Experience our famous range of pizzas
as you relax and enjoy live music from some of
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the world’s most renowned artists. Among those
who have appeared since the venue opened in
December 2016 are Will Young, Shakatak, pizzaexpress jazz club soho 12
Harriet, Mari Wilson, Beverley Craven and
Liane Carroll pizzaexpress live holborn 14
the pheasantry chelsea 16
pizzaexpress live maidstone 18
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JANUARY 2020 FEBRUARY 2020 MARCH 2020
BIRMINGHAM
The top f l o o r o f FRIDAY 10TH SATURDAY 1ST SATURDAY 7TH
our Brindley P l ace Adrian Cox The Snake Davis Trio Raxstar
restaura n t has be e n
transform e d i n to t h e SATURDAY 18TH SATURDAY 8TH FRIDAY 13TH
per fec t e nviro n m e n t Some Kinda Wonderful Katie Birtill Guy Chambers
for a tru ly m e m o rab l e
evening. Ex pe r ie n ce THURSDAY 23RD FRIDAY 14TH SATURDAY 14TH
our famous range o f Crow Black Chicken Imaani Jahméne Live
pizzas as yo u re lax a n d SATURDAY 15TH
enjoy live m usi c fro m FRIDAY 24TH THURSDAY 19TH
some of t he wo r ld’s Shakatak Gareth Gates Merrill Osmond
most renow n e d ar t i st s . SATURDAY 22ND FRIDAY 20TH
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Shakatak Bella & the Bourbon Boys Leddra Chapman
THURSDAY 30TH SATURDAY 21ST
Aubrey Logan Vula Viel
FRIDAY 31ST FRIDAY 27TH
The Down for the Count John Fisher
PIZZAEXPRESS LIVE BIRMINGHAM
Motown Collective SATURDAY 28TH
The Water’s Edge, Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2HL
John Fisher & IDMC Gospel
DOOR TIMES: Soul Choir
THU - SAT 6.30pm
SUNDAY 6pm
SUNDAY 29TH (LUNCH)
020 7439 4962
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PIZZAEXPRESS LIVE BIRMINGHAM january 2020
FRI 10TH JANUARY THU 30TH JANUARY
ADRIAN COX NOW IS SPRING AUBREY LOGAN
ALBUM LAUNCH Jazz singing, trombone-slinging chanteuse Aubrey Logan
World-renowned jazz clarinettist Adrian Cox defines jazz with her own notes at PizzaExpress. After
and his quartet present music from their brand touring with Scott Bradlee’s famed music collective,
new album ‘Now Is Spring’. The music on this Postmodern Jukebox last year “in between a packed
album tour is written by Adrian and longtime schedule of solo gigs”, US artist Aubrey Logan, is
collaborator, pianist Joe Webb. ‘Now Is Spring’ returning to PizzaExpress Live by popular demand. £20
draws on Cox’s influences of New Orleans,
blues and swing music. The tunes are written with the soul and passion of those beyond FRI 31ST JANUARY
their years, and they have created a timeless set of beautiful melodies. £10
THE DOWN FOR THE COUNT
SAT 18 JANUARY
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MOTOWN COLLECTIVE
JBGB EVENTS PRESENT Join The Down for the Count Motown
Collective for a sensational night of soul and
SOME KINDA WONDERFUL Motown music at PizzaExpress - it’s going to be
THE MUSIC OF STEVIE WONDER a soul party like no other! One of the UK’s most
This ‘Master Blaster’ of a Show, arrives at PizzaExpress popular bands, the Down for the Count Motown
Live Birmingham, ready to explode on the Midlands music Collective bring the music of Stevie Wonder,
scene after a series of sell out shows across London’s top Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding and
venues and across the South East. £25 many more back to life with unrivalled passion and energy. £18
THU 23RD JANUARY SAT 1ST FEBRUARY
CROW BLACK CHICKEN THE SNAKE DAVIS TRIO
IN ASSOCIATION WITH SHADES OF SOUL LTD WITH JOHNNY THIRKELL AND MARK CRESWELL
Crow Black Chicken have earned a reputation as one of The legendary Snake Davis and Johnny Thirkell team
Ireland’s top blues acts. Their sound combines elements of up with mutual friend Mark Creswell for an evening of
blues and folk. An extremely hard working band, they have gorgeous mellow music, infused with jazz, soul and pop.
built up a strong underground following throughout Ireland, Snake played the solos on Take That’s ‘Million Love Songs’
the US, and Europe with multiple well received tours and and M-People’s ‘Search For a Hero’ and has recorded
one off gigs, including a slot at Glastonbury. £15 with everyone from James Brown to Amy Winehouse
while Johnny has played on 22 No.1 records including Bruno Mars’ ‘Uptown Funk’ and
Katrina & the Waves’ ‘Walking On Sunshine’. £15
FRI 24TH – SAT 25TH JANUARY
SHAKATAK SAT 8TH FEBRUARY
JOIN US FOR OUR 40TH KATIE BIRTILL
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS!
SOMETHING’S COMING
In 2020 Shakatak will be celebrating the 40th year
of their illustrious career! To mark this milestone the Start the new decade right with jazz singer and West End
band will be releasing various commemorative items actress Katie Birtill for a night of jazz and musical theatre
including a special CD and book and they will be that aims to both entertain and inspire. Performing with
making world-wide appearances at clubs and festivals her stunning jazz quartet plus some special West End
plus live radio & TV performances. £27 guests, the evening will be full of your favourite classic and
6 contemporary show tunes with a jazz twist. £15 7
PIZZAEXPRESS LIVE BIRMINGHAM march 2020
FRI 14TH FEBRUARY VALENTINES SPECIAL SAT 7TH MARCH
IMAANI RAXSTAR
ECLECTIC Raxstar is a British Asian rapper who first
ACOUSTIC SOUL came to prominence in 2005 with Keep
Imaani brings her exclusive It Undercover. Drawing from his influences
stripped back show to of Bollywood and R&B, he accelerated his
the PizzaExpress Live. A popularity worldwide with Jaaneman - described
selection of original songs as ‘the ultimate rap ballad’. Since then, Raxstar
that showcase the raw, has collaborated with Arjun, Zack Knight, Mickey Singh, The PropheC, PavDharia, Kanika
soulful emotions that life Kapoor and many more. £25
can bring sprinkled with
a few classic covers. It FRI 13TH MARCH
promises soulful melodies,
and a distinctly British GUY CHAMBERS GO GENTLE INTO THE LIGHT
sound. £25 Guy Chambers is one of the most successful British
songwriters of his generation, having had hit songs
SAT 15TH FEBRUARY with Robbie Williams (Angels, Rock DJ, Millennium),
Kylie Minogue, James Blunt, Katie Melua, Caro
GARETH GATES Emerald, Mark Ronson, Katy B etc. May has seen
In 2002 Gareth was famously runner up the release of his first solo album, entitled ‘Go
to Will Young in the UK’s first Pop Idol. Gentle Into The Light’, a selection of piano solo
Instead of disappearing into ‘Pop Oblivion’ interpretations of some of his many hits. £25
he carved out a very successful career for
himself, having hits and travelling worldwide. SAT 14TH MARCH
In the UK alone Gareth sold 3.5 million
records, released 3 albums and had 4 UK JAHMÉNE LIVE
number 1 singles. £30 Jahméne rose to prominence through 2012’s
X Factor mentored by Nicole Scherzinger. He
SAT 22ND FEBRUARY went on to release two studio albums; with his
debut entering the UK charts at Number One.
BELLA AND THE BOURBON BOYS His voice possesses a unique blend of soul, gospel
FEATURING and RnB. Jahméne’s powerhouse vocal talent
AMY CAT WALTON is one that brings you to your feet in applause; a
voice never forgotten once heard! £15/VIP£40
Bella and the Bourbon Boys are
a classy jazz band with a beautiful
sound. Performing jazz standards, THU 19TH MARCH
modern hits in a vintage style, and
original songs written by the band, MERRILL OSMOND
their show takes you on a journey Merrill will be performing all the big hits
through 100 years of popular from The Osmond’s plus talking about his
music. Fronted by the beautiful and experiences of growing up within one of the
charismatic Bella, the band are sure worlds biggest bands, the famous people he
to surprise and entertain you! £16 has met and how he wrote so many of the world
famous hits. Merrill Osmond is the lead singer
for the world famous Osmond family. £40
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BECOME A MEMBER OF FIVE
FRI 20TH MARCH PIZZAEXPRESS LIVE VENUES
LEDDRA CHAPMAN
Leddra Chapman is happy to return to PizzaExpress Live
with a very special show. In the past Leddra has played with
the likes of Sir Tom Jones, Katie Melua, Gabrielle and of
course Ed Sheeran (if you bought Eds early EP then you will
know Leddra is the second vocal on those). She has had a great relationship with BBC
Radio 2 on her other releases in the past with 5 of the single being playlisted and both
Chris Evans and the great Sir Terry Wogan choosing Leddra as single of the week.
Leddra also had the honour of paying live for Sir Terry’s program. £10
SAT 21ST MARCH
VULA VIEL WHAT’S NOT ENOUGH ABOUT THAT
2020 UK TOUR
Centred on the Ghanaian gyil xylophone, Vula Viel’s
newer pieces have stripped down traditional structures
to find a more spacious freedom. With Ruth Goller’s Become a PizzaExpress Live member to receive free tickets and
punk-edged bass a notable foil to Bex Burch’s flailing discounts at the award-winning PizzaExpress Jazz Club in Soho,
gyil and Jim Hart’s polyrhythmic drumming feeding Chelsea’s intimate cabaret room The Pheasantry, and the PizzaExpress
both, the results were often thrilling. £15 Live venues in Maidstone, Birmingham and Holborn. PizzaExpress
Live presents more than a thousand shows each year across our venues.
SAT 28TH MARCH Here are some of the benefits of becoming a member:
JOHN FISHER & IDMC • 20% OFF ALL SHOWS AT PIZZAEXPRESS JAZZ CLUB,
THE PHEASANTRY, PIZZAEXPRESS LIVE IN MAIDSTONE,
GOSPEL SOUL CHOIR BIRMINGHAM AND OUR NEW HOLBORN RESTAURANT
GOSPEL MUSIC TAKEOVER
• 10% OFF FOOD IN THE MUSIC VENUES
This multiple Award Winning Choir brings to us an
afternoon of Gospel music spanning over their 25 years all in one show. As Premier • 2 FREE TICKETS FOR A STANDARD SHOW*
Radio 2018 Gospel choir of the year, finalist of the 2018 BBC Songs of Praise Choir • EXCLUSIVE FREE TICKET OFFERS ACROSS ALL
of the Year Competition and Mobo Award nominees, they promise to bring a Gospel OUR VENUES
Show like no other to PizzaExpress Live in Birmingham this coming March. £15
• OUR PIZZAEXPRESS LIVE PROGRAMME MAILED
TO YOU FREE EACH MONTH
SUN 29TH MARCH (LUNCH)
• PRIORITY BOOKING ON SHOWS
POWERHOUSE GOSPEL CHOIR PRESENTS
PIZZAEXPRESS LIVE MEMBERSHIP – JUST £120
SOUL SPIRIT
FOR FURTHER DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT THE MUSIC OFFICE ON 020 7439 4962
The unique sound of Powerhouse Gospel Choir is found in
the magical blend of their voices producing a sound that is
soulful, passionate, uplifting and utterly captivating. Most of
these seasoned singers and musicians have worked with some
of the world’s top artists and music legends, and have been
singing together in various formations for many years. £14
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pizzaexpress jazz club soho
PIZZAEXPRESS JA Z Z C L U B highlights
SOHO
WED 1 - TUE 7 JANUARY THU 13 - FRI 14 FEBRUARY
Scott Silje
Hamilton Nergaard
SAT 15 FEBRUARY
TUE 14 - WED 15 JANUARY
Jorge Rossy Tim Garland
Vibes Quintet + Joe Locke +
Gwilym Simock
Now in its 40th year, the Dean Street venue is rightly considered one
THU 27 - SAT 29 FEBRUARY
of Britain’s finest jazz clubs with an international reputation that has SUN 19 - SUN 27 JANUARY
seen mesmerising performances from Grammy winning soul-jazz giant
Gregory Porter, Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, vocal icon
Amy Winehouse, violin virtuoso Nigel Kennedy, bass star Richard Bona
and revered jazz singer Kurt Elling alongside its many acclaimed mini-
festivals, special events and knock-out one-off performances. Today,
PizzaExpress Jazz Club is part of the very heart, and soul, of Soho.
PIZZAEXPRESS JAZZ CLUB SOHO Ian Shaw Chris
10 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D 3RW
& Friends Standring
DOOR TIMES:
MON - THU eve 6.30pm
FRI - SAT eve 7pm THU 6 - FRI 7 FEBRUARY FRI 13 - SUN 22 MARCH
SUN eve 6.30pm
LUNCH SHOWS midday
FRI - SAT double shows 6pm/10pm
BOOKINGS: 020 7439 4962
Steinway
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12 Serrano 13
pizzaexpress live holborn highlights
WED 1 - TUE 7 JANUARY WED 12 - THU 13 FEBRUARY
HOLBORN
Edwin Starr
Ray Lewis Band
FRI 14 FEBRUARY
THU 23 - SAT 25 JANUARY
Selected Julian Clary
Julie Felix & Ian Shaw
SAT 1 FEBRUARY THU 27 - SAT 29 FEBRUARY
the newest live venue in London THU 5 - SAT 7 MARCH
With top quality entertainment presented every night of
the week, join us for the biggest names, in music, comedy
and musical cabaret. PizzaExpress Live Holborn will also
introduce special appearances with great names from the arts,
entertainment and sport in ‘audience with’ Q&A sessions.
Set in the intimate basement of our newly designed
restaurant, get closer to the acts you love. Mungo Steve
Jerry Harley
PIZZAEXPRESS HOLBORN
99 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6LF FRI 7 FEBRUARY SAT 20 - SUN 21 MARCH
DOOR TIMES:
MON - SUN 6.30pm
BOOKINGS: 020 7439 4962
Merrill
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THE PHEASANTRY CHELSEA highlights
THE P H E A SA N T RY FRI 10 - SAT 11 JANUARY FRI 28 FEB - SUN 1 MARCH
CHELSEA
Katie
Birtill
Rex Reed
WED 15 - THU 16 JANUARY
WED 4 - THU 5 MARCH
The
Blue Hour
This historic music venue was reopened in 2009 and has already FRI 17 - SUN 19 JANUARY Blake
established itself as one of London’s premier venues for jazz and cabaret.
SAT 7 MARCH
In its new incarnation, The Pheasantry has played host to some of
the finest musicians and singers in the UK, including Beverly Craven,
Fascinating Aida, Julia Fordham, Lee Mead, Clare Teal and Ian Shaw.
In 2012, this beautiful and atmospheric room was nominated for Best
Live Music Venue in the London Lifestyle Awards, coming second only to
the Royal Albert Hall.
Jeff Harnar
THE PHEASANTRY CHELSEA sings Sondheim Liane
152 Kings Road, Chelsea, London SW3 4UT Carroll
FRI 31 JAN - SAT 1 FEBRUARY
DOOR TIMES: THU 19 - SAT 21 MARCH
MON - SAT 7pm
SUNDAY 6.30pm
BOOKINGS: 020 7439 4962
Maria Christine
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PIZZAEXPRESS LIVE BIRMINGHAM highlights
THU 16 JANUARY FRI 14 FEBRUARY
M A I D S TO N E
Scott Hamilton Gareth
Quartet Gates
THU 20 - SAT 22 FEBRUARY
WED 22 JANUARY
Crow Black
Chicken Shakatak
Our PizzaExpress Live venue in Maidstone is an elegant and
intimate setting in which to enjoy live music and great food. WED 29 JANUARY FRI 28 FEBRUARY
Serving customers for over 25 years it has played host to well-
established stars such as Ruby Turner, Humphrey Lyttleton,
George Melly, Ray Gelato, Guy Barker and Stacey Kent,
but also to local and up-and-coming talent. There are regular
open-mic evenings showcasing vocal talent and these are always
immensely popular with both singers and listeners. Not only
high quality, you will find a very varied programme: from jazz,
Latin and blues to pop, soul and even opera. Guy
Aubrey Chambers
PIZZAEXPRESS LIVE MAIDSTONE
32-34 Earl Street, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1PF Logan
SAT 7 MARCH
DOOR TIMES: SAT 1 FEBRUARY
MON - SAT 7pm
SUNDAY 6.30pm
BOOKINGS: 020 7439 4962
pizzaexpresslive.com Julie Felix Dr Feelgood
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BIRMINGHAM
SAT 11 APRIL
The Blow Monkeys
SAT 25 APRIL
Dean Friedman
THU 14 MAY
Nell Bryden
coming soon
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