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.
Saturday 30th May
Petersfield Jazz & Blues Festival
In the grounds of Bedales School, Steep GU32 2JD
Petersfield Jazz & Blues Festival is a celebration of the vibrant and diverse world of jazz & blues music. Our goal is to bring together jazz & blues enthusiasts from all over the south to enjoy a day of incredible music, great food and drink, in a lovely setting with a wonderful community atmosphere.
We have three stages set under three marquees, to protect from whatever the weather, a large bar with the proceeds going to The Rosemary Foundation and plenty of diverse food stalls.
There are 15 bands with many award winning, international artists who are at the top of their profession. We also have an Open Mic stage and encourage both experienced players and young stars of the future to perform. There is also a chance to learn to dance Lindy Hop, with an exhibition followed by audience participation.
Well behaved dogs are welcome.
Gates open at 11:00 and close at 23:00.
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.