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"Man what a beat!" -Baloo Bear
A musical juxtapostion of Swing-Latin-Hip-Hop-Alternative Rock-Lounge-
Blues-Exotica-
Rockabilly-Salsa- Movie Themes & more! Feverishly infectious original songs are skillfully
blended
with unexpected cover tunes to
make a voluptuous and alluringly colourful cocktail of sounds. |
The Violet Jive are available for private parties (Hula, Tea, Lingerie, Whatever) etc.
So if you're looking for something cool and different that really hits the spot,
like a cool mint julep on a summers day, then get in contact.
2010
June:
Sat.5th.June- | @Deco5 (art deco wine bar/restaurant/gallery)
15-17
Oxford Street,
Whitstable, Kent. CT5 1DB
tel: 01227 770 079.
9pm - 11:30pm. originals & covers. |
Tues.8th.June- | @Jazz After Dark (Soho)
9 Greek Street, London, W1D 4DQ . 8:30pm - 11:30pm. £5.
'The ever widening rays of violet sound hit Soho with a vibrant mix of
offbeat covers and toe tappin' original material!' |
Sun.27th.June- | @Pizza Express
15 High Street, Reigate, Surrey. RH2 9AA
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3-5pm.
'Dos Violetas' duo (Double Bass & Guitar/Vocals)
Originals & Covers, chilled out. |
July:
Thurs.1st.July- | THE CUBAN VIOLETS. @'Summer jazz' Pantiles bandstand.
Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells,
TN2 5TW. 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Free.
A hybrid mix of members from
THE VIOLET JIVE and latin outfit ARK CUBANOS.
None of them are cuban, none of them are violet! But their sound is exotic and they swing with a vengeance! |
Sat.3rd.July- | @Gazastock 2010.
Sevenoaks weald, Kent.
'Legendary local festy Gaza plays host to some brilliant bands over 3 days.
If you've been lucky enough to get some tickets (now sold out!) you can catch our set just before 6pm on the Sat.
www.gazastock.co.uk |
Fri.9th.July- | @Zagatos bar, The Spa Hotel. 8:30-10:30pm.
Mount Ephraim,
Royal Tunbridge Wells,
Kent, TN4 8XJ.
'Dos Violetas' duo (Double Bass & Guitar/Vocals).
Originals & Covers, chilled out. |
Fri.16th.July- | @The Chequers Inn
The Broadway,
Lamberhurst, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 8DB.
01892 890 260 .8:30pm - 11pm. Mix of originals & quirky covers. |
Fri.23rd.July- | THE CUBAN VIOLETS. @The Grey Lady Music Lounge.
Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells,
TN2 5TW. 9:30pm - 12:30. Entry £7
A hybrid mix of members from
THE VIOLET JIVE and latin outfit ARK CUBANOS.
This one's all about us having fun with some messed up covers and rhythmic mayhem! (booking advisable) 01892-544700. |
Sun.25th.July- | @The Bell Hotel. 1pm-3:30pm.
Church Street,
Bexhill Old Town, Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex. TN40 2HE.
'Hot originals & quirky cool covers. |
Aug:
Sun.1st.Aug- | @Pizza Express, Reigate.
(Duo)
(Double Bass & Guitar/Vocals). Originals & Covers, relaxed and chilled.
15 High Street, Reigate, Surrey. RH2 9AA.
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3-5pm.
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Sat.7th.Aug- | @Deco5 (art deco wine bar/restaurant/gallery) tel: 01227-770079.
15-17
Oxford Street,
Whitstable, Kent. CT5 1DB.
9pm - 11:30pm.
Sparkling originals & some weird and wonderful covers by the sea! |
Thurs.12th.
Aug- | @Pizza Express, Haslemere.
(Duo)
(Double Bass & Guitar/Vocals). Originals & Covers, relaxed and chilled.
1 High Street, Haslemere, Surrey. GU27 2JZ.
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7:30-9:30pm.
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Sat.28th.Aug- | @LOCAL & LIVE 2010.
Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
'Renowned Tunbridge Wells festival hosts a myriad of original music acts over the bank holiday weekend (Fri 27th - Mon 30th).
You can catch our set at 8pm on Sat 28th. For more info visit:
www.localandlive.org |
More coming soon!
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Debut originals album 'Far Flung' Available Here. £7 (including delivery)
A mellow yet darkly intoxicating introduction to The Violet Jive sound.
Includes 'Girl In Green'...'Far Flung'...'A Good Energy'...'Springtime Molecules'
... and other strange delights.
or
(for orders outside U.K).
Also available for digital download on
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