Anyone doing a job they enjoy is lucky. I’m super-double-lucky to not only survive and thrive as a musician but as a musician doing what they dreamt of.. Many and varied live shows to wonderful appreciative audiences, (yes, you guys!) with fantastic players. Sigh. Couldn’t wish for more. So many musicians don’t end up doing what they really want. So many thanks y’all. Keep spreading the word.. please.. Snake
The Snake Davis Trio album is out now. We’ll be bringing it on the road with us (cash only please). It’s available directly through our website www.snakedavis.rocks or www.johnnythirkell.com or by post. Cheques payable to Skin Records Ltd £12 each includes p&p to the UK. Address as below. Please include your return address. If you’re outside the UK, drop us a note for postage costs.
Please Note :- Some performances might not be on sale yet. Further dates constantly being added. We’ve listed as many performances as we can, to allow all of the busy people out there, a chance to plan ahead. All information is correct to the best of our knowledge but is subject to change so please check with venues prior to booking. We aim to keep the website www.snakedavis.rocks as up to date as possible too. It’s always a good place to check to see if additional dates or details have been added.
Our contact details:-email [email protected] www.snakedavis.rocks
Snake Davis Skin Records Ltd, 53 High Street, Wootton, Ulceby, DN39 6RP HELMSLEY - Friday 24th January The Snake Davis Band with the 4 piece line up; Snake on his various instruments and a great selection of tunes. At the Helmsley Arts Centre, Meeting House Court, Helmsley, YO62 5DW. 7.30pm £20 Tel: 01439 771700 www.helmsleyarts.co.uk
HAWORTH - Saturday 25th January BoP3 returning to perform at the lovely Cobbles and Clay, 70 Main Street, Haworth, BD22 8DP. Tickets £20 starts at 8pm. Food available pre-show (optional) from 6.15pm. Booking essential. Tel: 01535 958961 www.cobblesandclay.co.uk or call in.
BARTON UPON HUMBER - Sunday 26th January Sax on Sunday with Helen Watson Snake and Helen met in the 80s. She was a star with a big recording contract, Snake played on her albums, did the TVs and joined her touring band, including memorable European shows sharing the bill with Joe Cocker. The record deal ended but the pair stayed in touch, eventually forming Burden of Paradise in 2007. The warm intimate Ropery Hall affords the perfect opportunity for a duo show, Helen singing and playing guitar. A diverse range of material from jazz to folk to pop classics, banter and stories plus Q+A if you want it. At Ropery Hall, Maltkiln Road, DN18 5JT Doors 6.30pm on stage at 7.30pm Tickets £14 in advance, £16 on the door. Tel: 01652 660380 www.roperyhall.co.uk
MAIDSTONE - Friday 31st January Snake Davis Trio with John Thirkell and Mark Creswell at Pizza Express Live. Snake with long time friends John Thirkell and Mark Creswell. John is one of Britain’s top trumpet and flugelhorn players. Since the 1980s, he has played on hundreds of pop, rock, and jazz recordings appearing on 22 No.1 records; on at least one album in the UK charts continuously for more than 13 years - in 2009 he had two consecutive UK No.1 singles with Pixie Lott. Bruno Mars ‘Uptown Funk’ was his 22nd UK no.1 His tours include Swing Out Sister, Lisa Stansfield, Jamiroqui & Buddy Rich. The 3 met at Music College & have been friends ever since. Mark Creswell, virtuoso guitarist makes a welcome return to the Snake family for this tour, playing guitar. Together they play beautiful tunes, jazzy, emotional, moving, The choice of material reflects a collective love of strong and moving melodies. Expect brazilian jazz, Miles Davis, and some well loved tunes such as “Time after Time” & “Witchita Lineman” Pizza Express, 32 Earl Street, Maidstone, ME14 1PS Doors 7pm for 8.30pm show £15 www.pizzaexpresslive.com Tel: 020 7439 4962
BIRMINGHAM - Saturday 1st February Snake Davis Trio with John Thirkell and Mark Creswell The exciting new trio (see previous entry) performing at Pizza Express Live, Brindley Place, The Water’s Edge, Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2HL Doors 6.30pm on stage at 8.30pm Tickets £15 Tel: 0121 643 2500 www.pizzaexpresslive.com
LONDON SOHO - Sunday 2nd February Snake Davis Trio with John Thirkell and Mark Creswell (see Maidstone entry) at Pizza Express Jazz Club, 10 Dean Street, W1D 3RW (Just off Oxford Street). Doors 6pm on stage at 8pm Tickets £22 Tel: 020 7439 4962 www.pizzaexpresslive.com ANDOVER - Friday 7th February The Snake Davis Band make a welcome return to The Lights, West Street, Andover, SP10 1AH. The 4 piece line up with Snake on various instruments and a great selection of tunes. Tel: 01264 368368 www.thelights.org.uk
TORRINGTON - Saturday 8th February Workshop with Snake from 6pm to 8pm in the dance studio and limited participants. £35 full/£25 supporters. Tel: 01805 624624 further details www.theploughartscentre.org.uk
TORRINGTON - Saturday 8th February The Snake Davis Band at The Plough Arts Centre. The 4 piece band with Snake on various instruments and a great choice of tunes. 9-11 Fore St, Great Torrington, EX38 8HQ Tel: 01805 624624 www.theploughartscentre.org.uk Tickets £15 There will be an optional Cabaret seated pre-show meal in the theatre at 6pm (£15 for a two course meal). The band are due on stage at approximately 8.30pm. TERRINGTON - Thursday 20th February The Snake Davis Trio with Johnny Thirkell and Mark Creswell returning to Terrington Village Hall, YO60 6PZ. [email protected] Bar. Doors 7pm on stage at 8pm Tel: 01653 648394
BARTON UPON HUMBER Sunday 23rd February - Sax on Sunday with Simon Goulding Bassist Simon Goulding is many folks favourite member of the Snake Davis Band. He is a true virtuoso, playing fast, high, intricate and harmonically advanced riffs, seemingly effortlessly, yet always musical, lyrical, joyful and passionate. A long time resident of Cuba, we’ll hear evidence of his love for and skill in playing Latin music, plus pop soul and jazz of course. His credits include the Bee Gees, Robbie Williams and Ronan Keating. At Ropery Hall, Maltkiln Road, DN18 5JT doors 6.30pm on stage at 7.30pm Tickets £14 advance £16 on the door. Tel: 01652 660380 www.roperyhall.co.uk
HALIFAX - Friday 28th February Classic Sax Solos with The Snake Davis Band A mix of classic sax solos with the 5 piece band at the Square Chapel Arts Centre, Square Road, Halifax, HX1 1QG. Tickets £15 Tel: 01422 349422 www.squarechapel.co.uk
CLITHEROE - Saturday 29th February The Snake Davis Band at The Grand, 18 York Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DL. The 4 piece line with Snake on a multitude of instruments and some fabulous tunes. Tel: 01200 421599 www.thegrandvenue.co.uk Doors 7pm Advance tickets £15
CARLISLE - Saturday 7th March Classic Sax Solos 5 piece line up bring you a host of big songs and instrumentals all justifying the label ‘Classic Sax Solos’, spanning 5 decades and including some of Snakes biggest ones.. Musically superb, fun and informative. At The Old Fire Station, Peter Street, CA3 8QP. Doors 7pm on stage at 8pm. Tickets £15 from the venue, old Town Hall online or Tel: 01228 598596 www.oldfirestation.carlisle.city
ENNERDALE BRIDGE - Sunday 8th March Please note this is an AFTERNOON PERFORMANCE The Duo Snake Davis & Gareth Moulton Gareth is lead guitarist with Cutting Crew & Wang Chung and currently touring with Gary Lagden, providing the original music and songs for the play “Fly Half ” Gareth also spends a lot of time being vocalist and guitarist with The Snake Davis Band. He has recorded and toured with many other headline acts, including Heather Small, Jim Diamond, Paul Young and Go West. Together, Snake and Gareth have the power to convey true emotion, something their audiences really feel. “A performance that makes your heart sing” “Fabulous” At The Gather, Forest Houses, Ennerdale Bridge, Cleator, CA23 3AR. Doors open from 1pm at this delightful rural arts venue, but do come early and enjoy the delights of The Gather community owned and run shop and café. Music starts at 2pm until 4pm approx. Tickets £15 from www.gatherennerdale.co.uk (fill in the form and make payment as requested) or pay at the Gather in cash or by cheque www.thegatherennerdale.com
SOUTHEND - Wednesday 11th March The Snake Davis Band in association with the Jazz Mix 8.30pm in the Maritime Room at Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS0 7RA. Tel: 01702 351135 Tickets £18 On stage at 8.30pm www.southendtheatres.org.uk
RICHMOND - Friday 13th March Snake Davis and Chris Bannister Duo Chris is one of the two singers that tour with Classic Sax Solos. An accomplished singer songwriter in his own right, he also tours with “The Music of John Denver”. www.chrisbannistermusic.com Their repertoire includes Lean on Me, Mr BoJangles and Stand by Me. At the Georgian Theatre Royal, Victoria Road, Richmond, DL10 4DW Tel: 01748 825252 www.georgiantheatreroyal.co.uk
SNODS EDGE - Thursday 19th March BoP3 perform at St. Johns Church Hall, Snods Edge, Shotley Bridge, DH8 9TJ. 7.30pm Licensed Bar, Free Parking. Tickets £16.50 Tel Colin on 07766 037893 [email protected] or Tom 0777 648373 [email protected]
LOFTUS - Friday 20th March BoP3 with Snake, Helen Watson and Dave Bowie at Loftus Town Hall, High Street, TS13 4HG. On stage approx. 7pm. Bottled beers & wine bar. Tel: 01287 640100 for tickets or call in at Wold Pottery at 79 High Street. Lovely venue with seats around tables.
RASKELF - Saturday 21st March BoP3 at the Village Hall, W Moor Road, Raskelf, YO61 3UY Tickets £16 Free Parking. Bar open from 7pm, on stage at 8pm approx. Admission by ticket only available from Jenny Barker Tel: 07762 345432 E: [email protected]
HAVANT - Saturday 28th March Classic Sax Solos returning to the lovely Spring Arts & Heritage Centre with more of those amazing saxy solos; 56 East Street, PO9 1BS. 8pm Tickets £19/£20 Tel: 023 9247 2700 www.thespring.co.uk
WIMBORNE - Sunday 29th March Classic Sax Solos with The Snake Davis Band at the Tivoli Theatre, West Borough, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1LT. Tel 01202 885566
BARTON UPON HUMBER - Saturday 11th April Classic Sax Solos with The Snake Davis Band the five piece band return to perform those tunes that have amazing sax solos within them such as Baker Street, Million Love Songs, Night Train and lots more. A special celebration of 20 years bringing arts and entertainment to the town; Ropery Hall, Maltkiln Road, DN18 5JT Tel: 01652 660380 www.roperyhall.co.uk
GLUSBURN - Saturday 18th April Classic Sax Solos at the Glusburn Community and Arts Centre, Colne Rd, Keighley BD20 8PJ Tel: 01525 630223 www.gicac.org.uk
BARTON UPON HUMBER Sunday 19th April - Sax on Sunday Tonight is a special event with the launch of the long awaited relaxation album - Frog on a Lily Pad For over a decade folks have been asking Snake for an album of gentle, relaxing pieces. Music to chill out to, stretch to, fall asleep to. Tonight Snake plays pieces from the album live and explains the history of their composition and recording. Featuring the Japanese Shakuhachi, Chinese Dizi, the beautiful Handpan drum, whistles, and the saxes at their most mellow. Ropery Hall. Maltkiln Road, DN18 5JT doors 6.30pm on stage at 7.30pm Tickets £14 advance £16 on the door. Tel: 01652 660380 www.roperyhall.co.uk
YEOVIL - Thursday 23rd April The Snake Davis Band return to the Quicksilver Mail with a set that mixes in some Classic Sax Solo tunes such as Baker Street along with Snakes variety of instruments and of course, fabulous tunes. 168 Hendford Hill, Yeovil BA20 2RG. Tel: 01935 424721 www.quicksilvermail.com
ST. AUSTELL - Friday 24th April The Snake Davis Band have finally reached Cornwall, bringing the 4 piece band into town for an evening of music including some of the classics such as Baker Street and Million Love Songs as well as Snake’s fabulous music on his variety of instruments. At a new venue for us; St. Austell Arts Centre, 87 Truro Road, PL25 5HJ. 7.30pm Tickets £17.50/£15 Tel: 01726 72685 or online at www.staustellartstheatre.org.uk
IVYBRIDGE - Saturday 25th April The Snake Davis Band Another exciting new venue for us, please help spread the word. An evening of music including some of the classics such as Baker Street and Million Love Songs as well as Snake’s fabulous music on his variety of instruments. The Watermark, Leonards Road, Ivybridge, PL21 0SZ. 8pm Tickets £17.50 Tel: 01752 892220 and online at www.ivybridgewatermark.co.uk
BUXTON - Friday 18th May Classic Sax Solos with the five piece Snake Davis Band returning with this hugely popular show. Playing those tunes that include a sax break in them that we all know and love such as Baker Street, Million Love Songs and Night Train. At The Pavilion Arts Centre, St. Johns Road, Buxton, SK17 6BE 7.30pm Tel: 01298 72190 www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
BOSTON SPA - Friday 5th June The Snake Davis Band Mixing it up a bit this year, but including sax solos such as 'Just the way you are' and 'Walk in the night’ as well as other Snakey tunes. The five piece band perform at Boston Spa Village Hall, 199 High Street Boston Spa West Yorkshire LS23 6AA Tickets on sale from 25th April further details TBA - keep an eye on the website for further details. DRAUGHTON - Sunday 7th June Solo Snake Davis Performance & Workshop To be confirmed. An evening with Snake on various instruments, some stories about life as a musician all interspersed with tunes including some from the new relaxation album. At the Village Hall, Low Lane, Draughton, Skipton, BD23 6EG [email protected]
BLACKPOOL - 12th-13th June Backing the Northern Soulsters at the International Soul festival 4. More details at www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk
GAINSBOROUGH - Friday 19th June Snake Davis Band at All Saints Church, Church Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2JR. 7.30pm Tickets will be available from the church cafe and online at www.wegottickets.com.
LOUTH - Saturday 20th June Special event with Louth Male Voice Choir after the huge success of the Steeton MVC in Halifax last year, Snake will be joining the choir in Louth. This promises to be an exciting evening and something completely different. At the beautiful St. James Church, Westgate, Louth, LN11 9YD. 7.30pm Tickets will be available locally. Unallocated seating in church pews.
HELMSLEY - Friday 26th June Snake Davis & Gareth Moulton Duo Gareth is lead guitarist with Cutting Crew & Wang Chung and tours with Gary Lagden, providing the original music and songs for the play “Fly Half ” he also spends a lot of time being vocalist and guitarist with The Snake Davis Band. He has recorded and toured with Heather Small, Jim Diamond, Paul Young and Go West. Together, Snake and Gareth have the power to convey real emotion, something their audiences really feel. “A performance that makes your heart sing” “Fabulous” At the Helmsley Arts Centre, Meeting House Court, Helmsley, YO62 5DW. Tel: 01439 771700 www.helmsleyarts.co.uk BARTON UPON HUMBER Tuesday 30th June A special collaboration as part of the Barton Arts Week with Barton Community Band. Watch out for details at www.snakedavis.rocks www.roperyhall.co.uk & Barton Community Band Facebook page
RIPLEY - Saturday 25th July The Snake Davis Band at Ripley Blues - Details tbc. at the Town Hall, Ripley, North Yorkshire, HG3 3AX Ticket information at www.ripleylive.com Tel: 01423 860340 or email [email protected].
KNARESBOROUGH - Friday 21st August Snake Davis and his Alligator Shoes Save the date for the FEVA Festival - details tbc www.feva.info
COTTINGHAM - Saturday 29th August BoP3 performing at Cottingham Folk Festival. 7.30pm in the Back Room, 175a Hallgate, Cottingham, HU16 4BB. An intimate seated event with limited numbers. Advance tickets £18 www.cottinghamfolkfestival.co.uk
BARTON UPON HUMBER - Friday 18th September Details to be confirmed At Ropery Hall, Maltkiln Road, DN18 5JT doors 6.30pm on stage at 7.30pm Tickets £14 advance £16 on the door. Tel: 01652 660380 www.roperyhall.co.uk
HELMSLEY - Saturday 25th September Details tbc - Save the date. At the Helmsley Arts Centre, Meeting House Court, Helmsley, YO62 5DW. Tel: 01439 771700 www.helmsleyarts.co.uk
BARTON UPON HUMBER - Sunday 27th September Sax on Sunday tbc At Ropery Hall, Maltkiln Road, DN18 5JT doors 6.30pm on stage at 7.30pm Tickets £14 advance £16 on the door. Tel: 01652 660380 www.roperyhall.co.uk
KEIGHLEY - Friday 2nd October Classic Sax Solos at Studio 5 Live, Jam on Top, Melbourne House, Chesham St, Keighley. 2 minute walk from train station. Facebook or Tel: 01535 600133 YEALAND - Saturday 3rd October Classic Sax Solos returning to Yealnd Village Hall with the 5 piece band. Footeran Lane, Yealand Redmayne LA5 9SU. Contact Gerry on 07769 335107 or email [email protected] for tickets. Bar available.
GOOSTREY - Friday 9th October The Snake Davis Band will be performing at Goosfest Save the date. www.goosfest.com
BOROUGHBRIDGE - Saturday 10th October Classic Sax Solos returning to the Coronation Hall, a community run venue Old Station Yard, Milby Lane, Milby, Boroughbridge, YO51 9BL [email protected] www.coronationhall.org
GAINSBOROUGH - Friday 16th October Classic Sax Solos To be Confirmed. Returning to this lovely venue with the 5 piece band and a mix of Classic Sax Solos. Further details tbc. at Trinity Arts Centre, Trinity Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2AL. Tel: 01427 676655
ULVERSTON - Saturday 17th October - Snake Davis and his Alligator Shoes with special guests Jess and Patsy Gillam a fabulous night to dance away in this beautiful part of the Lake District tbc
BARTON UPON HUMBER - Sunday 25th October Sax on Sunday tbc - Save the date. At Ropery Hall, Maltkiln Road, DN18 5JT doors 6.30pm on stage at 7.30pm Tickets £14 advance £16 on the door. Tel: 01652 660380 www.roperyhall.co.uk
BARTON UPON HUMBER - Sunday 29th November Sax on Sunday tbc - Save the date. The Latest News page at www.snakedavis.rocks includes information about what is happening behind the scenes with Snake and his music. You can also follow him on Twitter @SnakeDavis and Instagram @SnakeDavisSax
www.snakedavis.rocks PLEASE NOTE Some performances may not yet be on sale
Further Dates constantly being added. All information is correct to the best of our knowledge but is subject to change so please check with venues prior to booking.
Contact Us:-email [email protected] www.snakedavis.rocks
Snake Davis 53 High Street, Wootton, Ulceby, DN39 6RP