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Functions
The Vic is one of the most popular venues in the area for all kinds of functions
from christenings, anniversaries or birthday parties to live music gigs or performances of all kinds.
Our function rooms and bars can cater for all your needs be they
afternon tea for a small group
or a 60's and 70's fancy dress disco.
From jazz to rock via folk music and even folk dancing the Vic is a
regular venue for live events.
The traditional Boxing Night Bop at the Vic is a long standing event
and is by now a much loved fixture
in the calendar.
Details of
some upcoming events in 2013 below:
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May 9th
VERA van HEERINGEN
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The more astute of you may have spotted Vera van Heeringen on stage locally many times over the years, lending her considerable instrumental and vocal talents to the likes of Cajun Company, the Flatville Aces, Sheryl Cormier, Sharon King, The Magnolia Sisters and the New Rope String Band. At last Vera has released her debut solo album "Standing Tall" and it's a gem, packed with great songs and great picking as the many glowing reviews have testified. It's a pleasure therefore to welcome Vera van Heeringen and her talented trio to the Vic for the first time.
'She can play anything with strings, write fine songs and sing them too’ - Tim O’Brien
‘The songs and tunes she writes are first class.’ - John Atkins, fRoots
Tickets £10 available from Palas Print Bangor and Caernarfon
www.veravanheeringen.com
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June 14th
ETRAN FINATAWA
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Hailing from Niger, nomadic desert blues supergroup Etran Finatawa's sound clearly distinguishes them from other desert bluemen. The Touareg members might brandish Fender Stratocasters with all the rebel cool of their compatriots Tinariwen but, thanks to the Wodaabe input, the Etran Finatawa sound is more percussive and acoustic than that of their hugely celebrated peers.
'Wailing, twisting songs as gritty as the desert wind'.
- Robin Denselow SONGLINES
Tickets £12 available from Pontio on 01248 382828, visit the Pontio Shop, or buy online at: www.pontio.co.uk
www.etranfinatawa.com
Big voice, big heart and big talent...and he can play the guitar a bit too !! In 2010 Canada's Matt Andersen won the 26th edition of the International Blues Challenge in the birthplace of Rock N' Roll and home of the blues, Memphis, Tennessee.
Hot on the heels of the release of his fabulous "Coal Mining Blues" album, recorded at Levon Helm's studio, Matt makes his third and very welcome appearance at the Vic.
"Canada's greatest guitarist made one acoustic guitar sound like a fully staffed band. Outrageous skill and contagious joy" - The Times
Tickets £10 available from Palas Print Bangor and Caernarfon
www.stubbyfingers.ca
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July 23rd
STEVE RILEY AND THE MAMOU PLAYBOYS
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One of the biggest names on the Roots scene, Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys began over twenty years ago. Matching a respect for tradition with a forward-looking vision, this band have set the standard for modern Cajun music. Rapidly earning a reputation for excellence, they have gone from strength to strength, constantly evolving and sounding as fresh and creative now as the day they were born. With a 2012 Grammy award and four Grammy nominations under his belt, Steve brings what is undoubtedly the hottest live band in Southwest Louisiana to Menai Bridge !
Tickets £12 available from Palas Print Bangor and Caernarfon
www.mamouplayboys.com
One of America’s most honest and affecting singer-songwriters.
"Her voice is perhaps the most searingly beautiful thing you'll ever hear" - Daily Express
"Anyone unaffected should check their pulse" - Mojo
Tickets £10 available from Palas Print Bangor and Caernarfon
www.katymoffatt.com
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