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SUMMARY:Stealer │ The music of Free and bad co
DESCRIPTION:Relive the glory years of British blues rock as Stealer pay tribute to two iconic bands – Free and Bad Company. \nStealer’s two-hour show features not only the hits All Right Now\, Can’t Get Enough\, Wishing Well and Feel Like Makin’ Love – but concert favourites such as Mr Big\, Rock Steady\, Fire And Water and many more. \nStealer are a hard-hitting four-piece band whose members have played alongside classic rock legends including Cozy Powell\, ex-Wishbone Ash star Martin Turner\, Cream lyricist Pete Brown and others. \n \nTAC is pleased to host this event at our venue; however\, all event planning and coordination is being managed by an external organiser.
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/stealer-%e2%94%82-the-music-of-free-and-bad-co/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T200000
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SUMMARY:The Jive Aces: Feelin’ Happy | Boughton under Blean Village Hall
DESCRIPTION:Important Notice: Fire at the Alexander Centre\nDue to the fire at The Alex on New Year’s Eve\, this event will take place at Boughton under Blean Village Hall\, off Bull Lane\, Boughton Under Blean\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 9AH. \nFor a location map for Boughton under Blean Village Hall\, please click HERE \nWe apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding. \nTo read more about the fire and its effects\, please click HERE \n\nThe Jive Aces: Feelin’ Happy\nGot the blues? Cheer up — The Jive Aces are rolling into town with their “Feelin’ Happy” Tour to turn that frown upside down! Dressed in their trademark yellow suits\, these jive and swing masters bring 30 years of high-energy shows across 40 countries\, proving why they’re the UK’s No.1 jive band. From smooth ballads to rip-roaring rhythm & blues\, their music keeps crowds dancing non-stop. \nThey’ve played for the Queen\, sold out the Royal Albert Hall\, and wowed audiences on Britain’s Got Talent. With 250 gigs a year and viral hits like “Bring Me Sunshine” (over 4 million YouTube views)\, they’re guaranteed to lift your spirits. Their latest album\, “Keeping The Show On The Road\,” hit No.1 on Mike Read’s Heritage Chart — and they’re bringing those crowd-pleasers live! \nJoining them is the sensational Noelle Vaughn\, the jazz siren lighting up the UK scene. With a voice like velvet and the charm of Ella Fitzgerald meets Amy Winehouse\, she’s dazzled at Ronnie Scott’s and beyond. Together\, they promise a night of feel-good music\, swingin’ rhythm\, and pure joy. \nNew in 2026: Following customer feedback\, we’re creating an open dance area at the back of the hall — so you’ll have more room to strut your stuff! \nSeating options: \n\nUnreserved Theatre Seating: £22*\nVIP tables: £25*\n\n*plus booking fee
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/the-jive-aces-feelin-happy/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Dance,Jazz,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T170000
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SUMMARY:The Cassis Collective
DESCRIPTION:The Cassis Collective is a sophisticated jazz ensemble performing elegant classics from the golden age of jazz through to carefully selected contemporary favourites. Their sound blends style\, warmth and vibrant musicianship — perfect for creating an unforgettable atmosphere. \nLine-up:\n•    Elaine Purse – Vocals\n•    Mel Zebra – Saxophone\n•    Andy Goddard – Double Bass\n•    Ian Parkinson – Guitar \nThe band has performed regularly and recent gigs have included a successful residency at The Bar in Deal. Additional appearances include Folklore (Folkestone)\, Papa Bianco\, The Quay\, The Baltic Wine Bar\, The Faversham Hop Festival\, The Brogdale Cider Festival\, Margate art exhibitions\, Open Garden celebrations and a variety of private events.
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/the-cassis-collective/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:The Budapest Cafe Orchestra | The Faversham Assembly Rooms
DESCRIPTION:Important Notice: Fire at the Alexander Centre\nThis event was originally scheduled to take place at the Alexander Centre\, Faversham. Following a fire on New Year’s Eve\, this venue is currently out of action and the event has therefore been relocated to The Faversham Assembly Rooms\, Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8PG. \nFor venue-related enquiries (including access\, accessibility\, and parking)\, please contact The Faversham Assembly Rooms on 01795 503286. \nFor a location map for The Faversham Assembly Rooms\, please click HERE \nWe apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding. \nTo read more about the fire and its effects\, please click HERE \n\nReturning by popular demand after their previous sold-out performance!\nAn Eclectic group who play in amazing places; a 4-piece acoustically electrifying orchestra playing gypsy & folk-flavoured music from all around the world; the BCO deliver traditional Balkan\, Russian\, Hungarian and Romanian traditional gypsy and folk music in their own fresh and surprising way with jazz nuances and their own unique arrangements and established by award-winning British composer\, violinist and teacher Christian Garrick in 2009. \nBCO are specialists of the ‘distilled concerto’: e.g. the Rachmaninov\, Tchaikovsky and Greig Squeezebox Concertos and admired for their artful re-workings of masterpieces by the greats of the Romantic era. BCO has made a special bond with Scotlandia performing some 200 shows across the Highlands and Islands in touring extensively each year there since 2011 all crowned with the 2014 album The Gaelic Chronicles. \n“Not so much a band name as a whole genre of its own\, Budapest Cafe Orchestra embraces an encyclopaedia of music and mischief.” SCOTSMAN \n‘Back by popular demand\, the fiery vivacity and awe-inspiring musicianship of the finest purveyors of Eastern European gypsy music this side of a Lada scrap heap will leave you with a grin on your face and rhythm in your feet” TIMES \n 
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/the-budapest-cafe-orchestra/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:James Allsopp Quartet plays Stan Getz | The Faversham Assembly Rooms
DESCRIPTION:Important Notice: Fire at the Alexander Centre\nThis event was originally scheduled to take place at the Alexander Centre\, Faversham. Following a fire on New Year’s Eve\, this venue is currently out of action and the event has therefore been relocated to The Faversham Assembly Rooms\, Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8PG. \nFor venue-related enquiries (including access\, accessibility\, and parking)\, please contact The Faversham Assembly Rooms on 01795 503286. \nFor a location map for The Faversham Assembly Rooms\, please click HERE \nWe apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding. \nTo read more about the fire and its effects\, please click HERE \n\nJames Allsopp Quartet plays Stan Getz\n“Allsopp is an astonishingly fluent tenor sax soloist\, the ideas just seem to flow effortlessly” – The Jazz Mann \nA tribute to master saxophonist Stan Getz. The program will feature music from his rich back catalogue\, expect lush ballads\, lilting bossa novas\, swinging standards and motoring bop compositions played by some of London’s most in-demand musicians. \nFeaturing award-winning saxophonist James Allsopp with Colin Oxley on guitar\, Oli Hayhurst on double bass and Dave Storey on drums playing music from their brand new album “Ballads and Bossas”. \nLineup\nColin Oxley – guitar\nOli Hayhurst – double bass\nDave Storey – drums\nJames Allsopp – tenor saxophone \nPart of the outstanding Jazz@TheAlex programme.
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/james-allsopp-quartet-plays-stan-getz/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T200000
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SUMMARY:Rich Hall: Chin Music  | The Old Brewery Store
DESCRIPTION:Important Notice: Fire at the Alexander Centre\nThis event was originally scheduled to take place at the Alexander Centre\, Faversham. Following a fire on New Year’s Eve\, this space is currently out of action\, and the event has therefore been relocated to Shepherd Neame – The Old Brewery Store\, Conduit Street\, Mill Place\, Faversham\, ME13 7DY. \nFor venue-related enquiries (including access\, accessibility\, and parking)\, please contact Shepherd Neame staff on 01795 532206. \nFor a location map for the Old Brewery Store\, please click HERE \nWe apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding. \nTo read more about the fire and its effects\, please click HERE \n\nRich Hall: Chin Music\nChin Music” has two meanings. One is idle talk. The other is a brushback throw in baseball\nor cricket to intimidate the batter. Both describe Rich Hall’s comedy. Idle but intimidating.\nSharp\, quick\, splenetic\, and sublimely improvisational. \nIf you’ve never seen him\, you need to hustle down to your local venue and grab a seat because he never disappoints. Ever.
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/rich-hall-chin-music/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Music
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