The Marrs Bar

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The Portobello, 139 Bransford Road, Worcester, WR2 4EZ

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Music Spoken Here presents Alex Hitchcock Quartet
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Music Spoken Here presents Alex Hitchcock Quartet

Tumbling with ideas, impulsive improvisations and swinging, left-field energy” - MOJO Magazine We are delighted to welcome Alex Hitchcock back to the Marr’s Bar for the third time on our program. He first appeared with Resolution 88 in November 2022 and, as a mentor for Dan Lockheart on the Jazz Central Mentoring Scheme, he performed with Dan’s quintet in September the following year. This time, following sold-out album launches in New York and London, he’s back with his own cutting edge quartet performing music from his new album, Letters From Afar, a sonic correspondence across emotional, geographic, and artistic distances. Described as “leading the charge of new jazz music being created in the UK” (BBC Jazz World), “an astonishingly quick thinking virtuoso” (Jazzwise magazine) and “tumbling with ideas, impulsive improvisations and swinging, left-field energy” (MOJO Magazine), saxophonist and Ivor Novello-nominated composer Hitchcock is a leading voice on the international jazz stage. Emerging from London’s fertile jazz scene and shaped by inventive collaborations across Europe, the US, and further afield, he has built an international reputation for music that balances real-world urgency with formal and stylistic exploration. The group’s sound draws as much from film and visual art as from music itself: shimmering bitonal harmonies that bloom and fracture; layered textures of colour, density, and rhythmic asymmetry; loops and motifs that build, collide, and dissolve.

Thu 25 Jun20:30The Marrs Bar
Moving Pictures (Rush tribute)
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Moving Pictures (Rush tribute)

This will be a 2112 50th anniversary show featuring the full 2112 suite and songs from every RUSH era. MOVING PICTURES – RUSH TRIBUTE play for over two hours covering all the classics such as Tom Sawyer, The Spirit of Radio and Xanadu (with doubleneck guitars) plus some deeper cuts such as Far Cry, Driven and Lakeside Park. 2025 will be dominated by sets themed on RUSH’s last ever tour, R40, which was never brought to Europe. Drummer Jamie Dunleavey — this young lady from St Andrews is scarily on point, her drum solos bring the house down - loved by Neil Peart’s sisters and mum. ‘When I close my eyes I hear my brother” - Judy Peart. It takes a unique set of skills to sing AND play bass AND play keys like Geddy Lee — Eòin de Paor is incredibly accurate, right down to the beard! AND he plays 5 string violin - LOSING IT is in the set. Guitarist Steve Brown is a lifelong Rush fan and pro-player with over 5000 gigs under his belt, playing Alex Lifeson signature guitars and bringing a wicked sense of humour, on stage and off. MOVING PICTURES are regularly on the bill at Rush fan conventions in the UK, Europe and Brazil. They have recordings on all 6 Songs For Neil albums and have performed for and recorded with Rush producer Terry Brown and art director / keys player Hugh Syme. "If you missed seeing RUSH live, MOVING PICTURES is as close as you’ll ever get to the real thing.” Moshville Times

Fri 10 Jul21:00The Marrs Bar
Young Blood Blues Night
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Young Blood Blues Night

The Pete Mann Trio is a dynamic UK-based band known for their electrifying blend of blues, rock, jazz, and pop. Led by multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter Pete Mann, the trio delivers performances characterized by raw energy, improvisational flair, and a commitment to creating a unique experience at every show. Their sets feature a mix of original compositions and inventive covers, highlighted by wailing guitar solos, powerhouse drum and bass grooves, and spontaneous improvisations that make each performance distinct. The Pete Mann Trio continues to captivate audiences with their passionate performances and genre-defying sound, solidifying their reputation as a must-see act on the UK music scene. The Hall Brothers Band have been described as “Two of the best guitarists in the Midlands.” the pair have blues in their roots, and the HBB is no exception. A hard-hitting blues rock band with fiery guitar solos, gravelly vocals and a passion for vintage tone and guitars. Fair Weather Riders are a West Midlands-based country blues-rock band formed in 2023, blending rock, blues, americana and country influences into a sound that is both rooted and contemporary. Featuring soaring slide guitar, driving rhythms and commanding lead vocals, the band have quickly built a reputation as a compelling live act. They've performed extensively across the UK, including the Cavern Club in Liverpool and many festivals all over the country.

Sat 25 Jul21:00The Marrs Bar

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