St Albans MusicCity - Sat 6 March to Sun 14 March 2010

St Albans has a rich musical history and continues to foster a vibrant live music scene. St Albans MusicCity celebrates this by encompassing everything from swinging samba to psychedelic space rock; from classic blues and jazz to hardcore metal and alt-rock; from folk and acoustic balladeers to volume pumping DJs and even karaoke. MusicCity hopes to remind you of the variety and quality of local music venues and promoters who make St Albans such an amazing Music City all year round! You can join in too, learning didgeridoo, junk percussion or even step up to the mic yourself. Immerse yourself in the twilight leafy metropolis that is St Albans MusicCity!

Please check event details with the venue before you go. Download the MusicCity brochure. (pdf file).

Events programme (gigs are free unless stated)

Saturday 6 March

• The Old Town Hall - Didgeridoo Workshop from 2pm - 3.30pm. Come and learn from the amazing Jonny Cope. Free (didgeridoos provided or bring your own). Beginners welcome. Turn up or book a place by emailing grae.wall@leisureconnection.co.uk. Age 12+
• The Clocktower - MusicCity Opening: The Sounds of the Rat Pack (Swing/Crooner) 2pm - 3.30pm
• The Robin Hood - Deaf Shepherd (Rock covers and originals) 9 - 11pm
• The Portland Arms - Dirty Dog Band (Rock covers) 9 - 11pm
• The Blues Room at Harry Smith's - Dale Storr plus Elephant Shelf (New Orleans style Rock & Roll piano party) 9pm - midnight
• The Blacksmith's Arms - Fat Walters Band (Rhythm and Blues) 9pm - midnight
• The Garibaldi - Right as Rain (Country) 9 - 11pm
• The Golden Lion, London Colney - Brian's Disco (60s and 70s) 8.30pm
• Inn on the Green, Harpenden - Lou's Sextet (Swing and Jazz), 9 - 11pm
• The Alban Arena - Dennis Locorriere (Dr Hook) with his band and guests (Soulful Rock) 7.30pm, £22/£20
• The Horn - ColdPlace (Coldplay tribute band) 8pm - 2am, £7 door / £6 adv
• St Albans Cathedral - Bach: St Matthew Passion (Orchestral and Choral) 7.30 - 10pm. £8 to £25.
• The Goat Inn - The Runaway Boys (Rock & Roll) 8.30 - 11pm
• The Pear and Partridge, London Colney - Rocky Formation (Rock covers) 9pm - midnight

Sunday 7 March

• The Boot - The Faith Stealers (Mod covers) 5 - 7pm
• The Portland Arms - Ellie Smith and the Sock (acoustic covers) 8.30 - 10.30pm
• The Alban Arena - Jethro Tull (SOLD OUT)
• The Horn - Blue Angel Acoustic Cafe (acoustic - floor spots welcome) 8 - 11.30pm
• The Bull - Number Seven (Pop covers) 7.30 - 11pm

Monday 8 March

• The Pear and Partridge, London Colney - New band night 8.30 - 11pm
• The Rose and Crown - Special Guests 9 - 11pm
• The Horn - The Monday Club (local DJ talent) 8.30pm - midnight, £5

Tuesday 9 March

• The Horn - Battle Of The Bands Heat 10 featuring Selahdore, Golden Tanks and Broken Jaws (indie) 8.30pm – midnight. £4
• The White Lion - Fat Walter's Band (Rhythm and Blues) 9 - 11pm

Wednesday 10 March

• The White Lion - Traditional music session, 9 - 11pm
• The Goat Inn - Stevie K (acoustic jam session) 8.30 - 11.30pm
• The Peahen - The Graham Pike Jazz Trio (Jazz) 8.30 - 11pm
• The Camp - The Camp Factor (karaoke competition - new entries welcome) 8.30 - 11.30
• The Horn - DTA Presents Pay No Respect, Drowned at Sea, The 40Seven and Isolated (Metal/Emo) 8.30pm - midnight, £5

Thursday 11 March

• The Alban Arena - Who's Bad (Michael Jackson tribute) 7.30pm £23.50/£21.50
• The Horn - Dart in the Hart (local metal talent) 8.30pm - midnight, £5
• The Maltings Arts Theatre - The Acoustic Lounge: Mac MacLeod, Nick Stephenson and guests 8.30 - 11pm (collection for Grove House)
• The Portland Arms - Jazz Jam (Jazz session) 8.30 - 11pm
• The Rose and Crown Traditional music 9 - 11pm
• The Holly Bush - Redbourn Folk Club (Open Stage Folk) 8.30 - 11.15pm
• The Farmer's Boy - The Runaway Boys (Rock & Roll) 8.30 - 11.30pm
• The Pear and Partridge, London Colney - Elephant Shelf (Rhythm & Blues) 9 - 11pm

Friday 12 March

• The Blacksmith's Arms - Event Horizon (acoustic pop) 9pm - midnight
• The Garibaldi - Resident DJ and Karaoke 8.30 - 11pm
• The Horn - On a Level: Shimon, T-Phonic, NSP/Kushti, Chaz D, Jeperdee, S7evin (Drum n Bass / Dubstep) 8pm - 2am, £8/ £5 adv
• The Rat's Castle - The Graduates (Pop & Rock covers) 9 - 11pm
• The Rose and Crown, Sandridge - Agenda (covers) 9 - 11pm
• The Golden Lion, London Colney - Paul David (60s to 90s covers) 9pm - midnight
• Marlborough Road Methodist Church Hall - Friday Folk Social Dance (Ceilidh dance) 7.45 - 10pm

Saturday 13 March

• The Old Town Hall - Junk Percussion with Drum Unlimited from 2pm - 4pm. Develop Samba rhythms on old bins, barrels and other waste materials. Free. Beginners welcome. Turn up or book a place by emailing grae.wall@leisureconnection.co.uk. Age8+
• The Horn - Bill & Hansi's Birthday Bash (covers and funky sounds) 8.30pm - 2am. £7 door or £6 advance
• The Blacksmith's Arms - The Informers (Punky pop) 9pm - midnight
• The Garibaldi - Caution Horses (original acoustic and covers) 8.30 - 11.30pm
• The Farmer's Boy - The Natalies (covers, 80s to present) 8.30 - 11.30pm
• The Goat Inn - The 60s Allstars (60s covers) 8.30 - 11pm
• The Golden Lion, London Colney - Brian's Disco (60s and 70s) 8.30pm - midnight
• The Blues Room at Harry Smith's - National Steel plus the Delta Ladies (Blues and Bluegrass) 9pm - midnight
• The Mermaid - The J45s (Funk Rock) 9 - 11pm
• The Queen's Head, Sandridge - Deaf Shepherd (Rock covers & original) 9 - 11pm
• The Robin Hood - Delayed Reaction (Rock covers) 9 - 11.25pm

Sunday 14 March

• The Boot - Traditional Music Session 12.30 - 3pm
• The Lower Red Lion - Faultline Jazz (African, Latin, Modern and Jazz Fusion) 5 - 7pm
• The Horn - MusicCity closing party with Ground Dust, Katie Masson and special guests (acoustic, floorspots welcome) 8 - 11pm
• The Portland Arms - Kaleidoscope (covers) 8.30 - 10.30pm

MusicCity is funded by St Albans City and District Council and managed by the Arts, Sport & Health Development Team at Leisure Connection.