LIVE AT THE BEDFORD PRESENTS: DAVE BAINBRIDGE & SALLY MINNEAR PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS WHIMSICAL CREATURE

Join us for a phenomenal evening evening with DAVE BAINBRIDGE & SALLY MINNEAR PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS WHIMSICAL CREATURE!

Award winning multi-instrumentalist Dave Bainbridge joins forces with Lord of The Dance vocalist, instrumentalist Sally Minnear to bring a spellbinding evening of music that will, in equal measure have you jigging in (or out of!) your seat or bring a tear to your eye. A compelling mix of powerful and ethereal vocal songs (including the occasional emotive Gaelic ballad), instrumental tracks (jigs/reels/slow airs/evolving soundscapes) and virtuoso improvisation on keyboards, electric guitar, bouzouki and cowbell!

Such were the incredible reactions to Dave and Sally’s first duo tour in 2015, that they continue to work together whenever their busy schedules allow, bringing their magic to audiences far and wide. ‘Live in the Studio’ (2018) received amazing reviews. The duo now have an enthusiastic following on both sides of the Atlantic following several tours in the UK, Germany and appearances at ProgStock Festival in New Jersey (2023 and 2024) and a ‘by public demand’ late night set on the iconic ‘Cruise to the Edge’ in the Caribbean in March 2024, which had the packed atrium (including many famous musicians) transfixed.

DAVID BAINBRIDGE

Best known as co-founder of pioneering Celtic folk/rock band IONA and more recently with Lifesigns, Celestial Fire, DBA (with Geoff Downes of Yes), Strawbs, The Colin Blunstone Band and as a solo artist, Dave’s multi-faceted career has led him into many musical genres and work with numerous artists including; Chris Braide, Jack Bruce, Troy Donockley, Buddy Guy, Gloria Gaynor, Mae McKenna, Moya Brennan, Paul Jones, Phil Keaggy, Robert Fripp, Nick Beggs, Damian Wilson and many others.

Dave gained several performance awards during his time at Leeds College of Music (including BBC Radio 2 Best Jazz Soloist Award). He has been in the top 4 in Prog Magazine’s Reader’s Poll Best Guitarist category several times. As well as recording 13 albums with IONA and numerous collaborative albums, Dave’s 5th solo album ‘On
the Edge (of what could be)’, will be released in April 2024. Special guests include Sally, Simon Phillips (Toto/The Who/Mike Old eld), Randy McStine (Porcupine Tree), Troy Donockley (Nightwish), Iain Hornal (10CC/ELO), Rachel Walker, Ebony Buckle and more.

SALLY MINNEAR

Daughter of multi instrumentalist Kerry Minnear of the hugely respected and in uential ’70’s progressive band Gentle Giant, Sally has been steeped in music throughout her life, having a minor hit with the song “For You” aged just 18. After completing a music degree, during which time she played ddle and sang in a popular traditional Irish band, Sally secured the featured vocalist role in Michael Flatley’s hugely successful dance spectacular ‘Lord of the Dance’. Sally toured for two years with the production, performing in concert halls, theatres and arenas all around the world.

Since then Sally has kept busy contributing vocals to projects and live performances with artists such as Pendragon, Dave Brons, Lifesigns, Dave Kerzner, John Holden, I Am the Manic Whale, Pablo Ortiz, Dan Avidan, Peter Gee, Zopp, Misty’s Big Adventure
and many others. Sally has also featured on 4 of Dave Bainbridge’s solo albums and as lead vocalist, multi instrumentalist in Dave’s band Celestial Fire.

Ticket £19.80 (Inc £1.80 booking fee)

Doors open at 7:00pm, Performance begins at 7:30pm, Full Bar & Menu Available

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