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The world and its music in Swindon this summer Cafe shop and sw„DON
free parking
Old Town Bowl hosts the blues, bhangra, reggae, salsa with a Scottish blend www.swindon-cricklade-railway.org
Award winning sounds, one of the Saturday 15 July:
biggest stars of the Bhangra scene Freshly Ground . r DON'T BE PIPPED
and a fusion of musical styles hits provide a taste of AT THE POST
Swindon in June, July and August. township pop.
Call us to top off your Ascot outfit
The concerts are presented by They supported
Swindon Council and supported Robbie Williams
by the University of Bath in Swin- on his recent South
don. African tour fusing
traditional town-
Saturday 3 June: The Dragonfly as natter
ship sounds with Th e
Ball, an all day outdoor music and M
dance celebration of the town's contemporary. ur- in Haydon Wick for a large
nature reserves and natural envi- ban, funky and dis- selection of Hats to HIRE!
ronment, featuring local bands and tinctly African From South Africa to Swindon. Freshly Ground
artists: Buswell. Belarus. Captain rhythms. (01793) 704005 or
Mandate, Mynt and PRS, No More Saturday 29 July: the crown prince Centre, 445566, Oasis Ce ntre 07710 298790
Horses, Beatbullyz and Ektos. and of Bhangra Jazzy B takes the stage 445401. Make a personal appointment
DJ's Elwyn Lloyd. The Catman, with his 7 piece band to fuse tradi- All details, with timings and to find just the right hat for you
Para, Baila, Ben one, DJ Faydz. tional Punjabi rhythms with hip hop, prices, are available at:
www.hirehats.co.uk
Vinz M & Cybernetic. funk and R'n'B. www.bowlconcerts.co .uF
Organic refreshments, licenced
Saturday 12 August: Reggae is
bar, plus circus skills and willow
represented by Lion Train. Bob
workshop also feature. Marley's roots reggae is the inspi-
Saturday 17 June: Salsa Celtica ration for this 8 piece groove ma-
bring a high-energy fusion of big- chine, with the voice of T Carthy
band Cuban Salsa with a Scottish and the angelic harmonies of three
accent. This magical instrumental backing vocalists at its core pro-
mix of bagpipes, congas, brass viding positive vibrations.
and fiddles has made them one of
Tickets, refreshments, etc
the UK's most popular festival
Hot themed food and a bar will be
bands.
available at all concerts, but you
Saturday 1 July: The blues is can bring your own food and drink.
brought to Swindon by Otis Grand. There is some seating available,
Influenced by the great BB King, however most people take their
award winning guitarist. Otis Grand own rugs or deckchairs.
is a pioneer of the big band blues
Some events are preceded by
and has rocked venues and festi- dance workshops.
vals worldwide.
Tickets are on sale from the In-
Local blues man Bob Bowles formation Centre, tel. 530328,
kicks the evening off. Swindon Arts Centre. 614837, Link
Lion Train brings the spirit of Bob Mar/ey to Swindon