More than a decade after their formation, the Hot Club of Cowtown has grown to become one of the hardest working trios on the planet, wowing audiences with an astounding mix of flaming hot cowboy jazz and scorching swing and touring alongside musical legends such as Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and The Mavericks. Featuring Elana James on violin/vocals, Whit Smith on guitar/vocals and Jake Erwin on upright bass/vocals, The Hot Club of Cowtown wagon got rolling in the mid-nineties when Elana James placed an advertisement looking for a “gigging band” in the music section of New York City's ‘Village Voice’. When Whit Smith answered the ad, even though he had no shows on his books, he somehow convinced Elana to come to his apartment and rock out for an evening just to see what would happen and the rest is history! From early days busking for tips in San Diego's Balboa Park, the Hot Club of Cowtown has developed into a formidable global sensation. The Hot Club’s ever growing presence on the international festival scene is testament to years of relentless touring and the release of five critically acclaimed albums. Despite a two year hiatus, 2008 has seen the trio back touring and recording stronger than ever, as the Hot Club continues to develop its unique and ever-changing sound, which began with the roots of the hot jazz era, Americana music, vintage pop and folk music and continues to unfold into the new sound of the group's original songs.

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Entry price (public): £12 (full price) / £8 (concession)
Entry price (members/NUS): £12 (full price) / £8 (concession)
Doors open: 8.00pm til 11.00pm

40s Swing, Blues, Jazz

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