Next Gig - Dusty In Words and Music -Jan 27th
DUSTY IN WORDS & MUSIC
A celebration of the life and music of Dusty Springfield, the iconic 60s pop starled by world class pianist and arranger Janette Mason featuring
Dusty’s biographer Lucy O’Brien and singer-songwriter Jo Harrop.
An evening of classic songs beautifully re-arranged, and an informative book reading/Q&A giving fans the opportunity to ask questions about Dusty’s life and music.
Janette Mason – Musical Director
Janette has garnered a reputation for her stunning arrangements and has produced a hugely successful series of shows including, Wall To Wall George Michael and Aretha Queen Of Soul.She has a long list of credits including performing with Oasis and Pulp to writing music for film and television. She is currently keyboard player for Tony Visconti’s Best of Bowie project alongside being Artist In Residence at The Exchange Theatre Twickenham.
Lucy O’Brien - WordsLucy is a writer/academic and broadcaster. She is author of Dusty: The Classic Biography, She Bop: The Definitive History of Women in Popular Music and Madonna: Like An Icon. She played in all-girl band The Catholic Girls and is currently working on a memoir about punk and feminism.
Jo Harrop – VocalsBorn in Durham and raised on a heady musical diet of Nina Simone, Billie Holiday and Aretha Franklin, Jo Harrop cut her teeth as a session singer, working with a host of iconic artists including Neil Diamond, Rod Stewart, Gloria Gaynor and Enrique Iglesias. Her current release The Hear Wants is receiving huge praise from Jo Whiley BBC2.
“an extraordinary talent – delicious”
Simon Little - BassSimon is a session bassist from London. A graduate of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Simon joined The Divine Comedy whilst still at college and is still a regular member of the band. He has also been a performed with Clare Teal’s band since 2004, as well as touring and recording with The Duckworth Lewis Method, Maggie Reilly and Duke Special amongst many others.
