The Preservation Hall Jazz Band of New Orleans

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band of New Orleans















The band will be playing on:

June 1st 2007 at 19.45 hrs

at

The Queen's Theatre

Boutport Street

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 1SY

Box office 01271324242

All tickets £17.50

Party bookings: one ticket in ten free.

‘Preservation Hall, now that’s where you’ll find all the greats’ – Louis Armstrong.

From New Orleans, the birthplace of Jazz comes the world renowned Preservation Hall Jazz Band, their only South West date on a brief UK tour.

This legendary ensemble from their iconic venue home, will launch the North Devon Festival with the glorious sounds and styles of the Big Easy. For over fifty years the band has kept alive the traditions and history of this uniquely American sound.  Masters of their craft and with an age range of 31 – 88 years, the band represents the industry’s élite. This rare appearance in the UK is a unique opportunity to experience the authentic sound of New Orleans. ‘Shake that thing!’

www.preservationhall.com

www.northdevontheatres.org.uk