Upcoming events.
Homeboy Sandman (Brooklyn, New York) - HIP HOP ALL DAY ft guests: Jazzin The Park DJs + Big Things DJs + Marx + BLKY + DJ Mark Ski + DJ Alex FB + Bolts
Presented by The Ferret in association with Preston Jazz & Improvisation Festival
The Ferret + Big Things present: HIP HOP ALL DAY
ft. the legendary HOMEBOY SANDMAN (Brooklyn, NYC)
with special guests:
Marx
BLKY
DJ Mark Ski
DJ Alex FB
Bolts
+ All Day Outdoor DJ Session:
JAZZIN THE PARK DJs
BIG THINGS DJs
Sunday, 2nd June 2024
The Ferret | Preston
3pm - late!
(DJs in the beer garden 3pm til late
Live MCs on stage from 7pm)
HOMEBOY SANDMAN (Brooklyn NYC):
Renowned lyricist Homeboy Sandman delivers a rich tapestry of beats and rhymes that transcend the boundaries of conventional Hip-Hop.
Pitchfork commended the emcee saying, “When it comes to underground rap veterans who have remained both prolific and reliable, Homeboy Sandman doesn’t have much in the way of competition.”
New album Rich II promises to be a testament to Homeboy Sandman's unwavering commitment to authentic storytelling and musical innovation, showcasing his unique ability to craft rap anthems with a distinct flair.
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Meanwhile, outdoors, Jazzin’ The Park DJs bring the flavour, alongside your hosts the Big Things DJs. Special guest DJs include: DJ Mark Ski, DJ Alex FB & Bolts.
With special guest support MCs: Marx & BLKY, this promises to be a Super Sunday of beats, rhymes & vibes.
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Sunday 2nd June
3pm til late
The Ferret, Preston
DJs in the beer garden 3pm til late
Live MCs on stage from 7pm
Tickets: £9 earlybirds // more on the door
Tickets: skiddle.com/e/39036451
All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).
Accessible ground floor venue. Dog friendly.
Sunday Jazz at The Ferret: The Gary Boyle Band
SUNDAY JAZZ at The Ferret
ft THE GARY BOYLE BAND
70's jazz fusion legend Gary Boyle returns to The Ferret with his quartet, playing reworkings of his solo material + more from across his celebrated career.
SUNDAY 16TH OCTOBER
DOORS 7pm
£5 entry.
Advance tickets here:
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Sunday Jazz at The Ferret: The Gary Boyle Band tickets from Skiddle.
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‘Boyle’s guitar is a weightless marvel, so sharp, clean and delicate is his picking.’
MIKE BUTLER, MANCHESTER CITY LIFE
‘Boyle’s musicality and relaxed pacing is complemented by a sense of sonic space.’
JOHN WALTERS, THE GUARDIAN
‘He’s a talent worth rediscovering.’
JACK MASSARIK, LONDON EVENING STANDARD
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Gary Boyle History:
60s - First big gig with Dusty Springfield, Lulu. This was followed by stint with Brian Auger and Julie Driscoll and album OPEN.
Left for Leeds College Music. After college joined folk/ rock band. Eclection. Re-joined Brian Auger & recorded album BEFOUR.
70s - Gary began three years of studio work in London which included recording albums, radio and television jingles and film music. During this period Gary worked on albums with Mike Westbrook, Mike Gibbs, Soft Machine, Norma Winstone and Keith Tippett.
Other highlights include a season at Ronnie Scotts with American sax player Eddie Harris, four albums with Japanese percussionist Stomu Yamashta and an album with Bert Jansch.
In 1973 Gary formed jazz fusion band Isotope who recorded three albums and toured extensively in the UK, Europe and the USA. Albums - ISOTOPE, ILLUSION, DEEP END.
After Isotope disbanded in 1975 Gary recorded several solo albums, THE DANCER & ELECTRIC GLIDE. During this period Gary was voted New Star in the Melody Maker Poll and THE DANCER won the Pop/Jazz Award at Montreux Jazz Festival.
80 & 81- Gary lived in Copenhagen where he recorded two albums, STEPOUT & FRIDAY NIGHT AGAIN.
On returning from Denmark Gary formed the trio Triple Echo featuring the Roland Guitar Synth, and recorded album TRIPLE ECHO. Other artists Gary has toured the UK with include guitarists Jim Mullen, John Etheridge, German bass player Eberhard Weber and UK bass player Danny Thompson.
Since the mid 80s Gary has been heavily involved with teaching in the North West of England, including Nelson & Colne, Accrington & Rossendale, Wigan & Leigh College and the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts (known as the Paul McCartney school). Retired from teaching 2004.
In 2003 he released GAMES featuring pianist Zoe Rahman.
In 2011 Esoteric Records re-released Isotope’s ISOTOPE, ILLUSION and DEEP END. Then in 2012 re~released Gary’s solo CD’s THE DANCER and ELECTRIC GLIDE.
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The GARY BOYLE Band:
Gary Boyle - Guitar
Andrzej Baranek - Keys
Ed Harrison - Bass
Jonathan Hartley - Drums
Current band features re-workings of material from previous solo albums.
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YouTube:~
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFAxWRwGvSM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URH1PvqH-II
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUcxDj8myL0
http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIgPGNOmLrY
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