Strange Fruit
Jazz Club
@
Annie Jones
10 Lavant Street
Petersfield
Hampshire
GU32 3EW
ABOUT
WE'VE MOVED TO A NEW VENUE
ANNIE JONES
Strange Fruit is an exclusive jazz club run by musicians, located in Petersfield now at the wonderful Annie Jones. Held every month, it brings you the best jazz around from experienced, established artists and up and coming stars.
Annie Jones provides an unique setting with a bar and excellent food, it's the perfect environment for a relaxed evening of high quality jazz.
Please note - we can't give refunds or swop events if you are unable to make the gig, we have musicians to pay who need to earn a living. Refunds can only be given if the gig is cancelled (i.e. COVID-19), if it is postponed your tickets will still be valid for the re-scheduled event.
N.B. Before buying tickets, the club has a quiet policy during performances in respect of the musicians and other audience members.
Tuesday 4th November
Nicolas Meier World Group
Featuring Demi Garcia and Tom Mason
Nicolas Meier - Guitar
Demi Garcia - Percussion
Tom Mason - Acoustic bass
UK-based guitarist Nicolas Meier has carved out a reputation as one of the world’s most original and uniquely talented guitarists. Drawing from a love of Turkish, Eastern & Middle Eastern music, Flamenco, Tango and more – all mixed with jazz – Meier’s versatility and musical fluency extends well beyond even that (so much so that his considerable talents drew the attention of rock guitar legend Jeff Beck who made Nicolas a mainstay in The Jeff Beck Group — carrying him on two world tours over the course of the last several years).
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During the course of his unfolding career and global sojourns, Nicolas has been the recipient of numerous awards. A truly dedicated student of the instrument, he pursued advanced studies at Switzerland's prestigious Conservatoire de Fribourg, and subsequently earned a scholarship to Boston's illustrious Berklee College of Music. His burning passion for both rock and jazz persists to this day, something he partly credits to his teacher, Francis Coletta (at the Conservatoire de Fribourg), who, while inspiring a profound love of jazz and world music, encouraged the young man to transcribe rock solos, as well!
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If you wish to have a table with fiends, please let us know so we can accommodate this a put you all together.
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Jon Walsh
Jon Walsh is the vocalist and lead guitarist in his own band – The Jon Walsh Blues Dogs, which enjoys a reputation as being one of the most talented real blues bands on the UK Blues circuit. But Jon is also an exceptional solo acoustic/slide guitarist and singer.
Jon’s style covers a broad spectrum of acoustic blues ranging from delta slide on Dobro and National guitars and Atlanta slide on twelve-string guitar, through to folk, country, Piedmont, Gospel and contemporary blues picked on six string flat tops. Jon’s singing style can be passionate, emotive and aggressive at times but can also be soul-searching and introspective.
Jon feels that it is a bluesman’s obligation to keep the blues alive by performing the classics of days gone by and also to keep adding to the blues by contributing new songs to the genre. So, his set will include a number of self-penned songs, which are in many ways personal in that they often tell of his own feelings and experiences.
When asked about his influences Jon sited Mississippi John Hurt, Blind Willie Johnson, Robert Johnson, Blind Willie McTell, Tampa Red and Son House .… an awesome combination!
Perfect setting for an evening of food, drink & Jazz
Check out food and drinks tab above for menu.