Llandeilo Jazz now a 'sell-out'!
After just two-and-half weeks of tickets sales, the free download has ‘sold out’, with more than 2500 tickets allocated.
The festival is set to become a huge success, with the traders in the town rolling their sleeves up for a busy weekend.
Simon Buckley, Chief Executive of Evan-Evans, said:
“This is a fantastic response. We are delighted that all the hard work and marketing is set to bring a large crowd into the town from all over Wales.
“I am grateful to our fellow sponsors who have supported this first year of Jazz at Llandeilo.
“Sadly those that do not have tickets will not be able to get into the venues, although they will be able to access the street music which will add to the festival atmosphere.
“We now have the confidence to build on the event for next year and to build this festival into a worthy rival to the world famous Brecon Jazz.
“As soon as this year’s festival is completed, we will start planning next year and start the search for an all-Wales line-up.”
Paul Knox, owner of the Olive Branch Deli in Llandeilo, said:
“All we can now ask for is good weather and the opportunity for everyone to enjoy themselves.
“This is the beginning of something exciting for the town and I hope it becomes a major annual event.
“We are ready for a showery day and have plans for moving events in the case of rain, but we believe that the weather will be good and that we will be able give the crowd a good time and a fantastic party.
“The fact that it is a sell-out is unbelievable and just shows what can be done in Llandeilo.”
The Llandeilo Jazz shop opens to-day and the last few tickets will be kept back for senior citizens and people without computers.
The Jazz Festival runs from Friday evening (July 6) to 5 pm on Sunday (July 8).
Top acts
EDDIE MARTIN
Saturday, 7th July, 8pm in the White Horse
London’s What’s On Magazine said of Eddie Martin, “Easily the best blues guitarist this country has produced since Clapton.” With 12 rave-reviewed albums to his name, Eddie Martin has a reputation for updating blues traditions with wit, skill and energy. Whether playing as a one-man band, in a trio or a big band, he’s one of the UK’s most dynamic performers and a live act not to be missed. We are delighted he is headlining Llandeilo’s first ever Jazz Festival.
www.eddiemartin.com
WHISKY BUSINESS
Friday, 6 July, 8:30 pm in the Cawdor
Producing a fresh, new, and unique sound, Whisky Business are putting the feel good factor back into live music, with a bold vibrant brass section and creative guitars all held together by solid but subtle bass and drums. Overlay all this with vocals ranging from soulful to hard hitting and Whisky Business are laying down the best in blues, soul, and swing sounds that you will hear.
whisky-business.soundawesome.com
HIDEAWAY TRIO
Saturday, 7 July, 7:30pm in the Angel
Formed in 2008 by Gareth Price, Hideaway Trio are a power trio who blend blues, rock and soul/funk into a sound of their own. The Hideaway Trio is the band that sees Gareth stepping into the role of playing, singing, and writing. His love for the blues is what drives his music, but he’s influenced by other music such as rock, jazz, gospel, and soul. Gareth’s key influences as a guitarist are Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Otis Rush, BB King, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Doyle Bramhall II, Rory Gallagher, and Matt Schofield.
www.hideawaytrio.co.uk
Programmes and T-shirts will also be available at the Jazz at Llandeilo shop, located in the former Dylan's Wine Shop (99 Rhosmaen Street) from June 29 onwards.
There will be street music in Market Street and in the top of the Crescent Road car park on Saturday from 11-7 and on Sunday from 12-5.
The festival is still recruiting street musicians and volunteers. Anyone who can help, should contact Jessica Wecker at the Evan-Evans Brewery - 1 Rhosmaen Street, Llandeilo, SA19 6LU, tel: 01558 824 455
Websites -
http://www.jazzatllandeilo.co.uk/
http://www.evanevansbrewery.com/
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