The 'Brolly Parade'.

Sunday 9th December saw something new for the Monty Jazz Club in Newtown, Powys when we staged our first Brolly Parade competition. To the accompaniment of 'The Southern Sounds Jazzmen' playing 'The Saints' our Brolly holders came 'Marching in'. Various designs were paraded and eventually a prize was awarded. But all competitors deserved first prize for getting involved, having fun and providing entertainment for the audience of 50 loyal jazzers. Congratulations!

Sunday 2nd December and here we are on the 'Howlta' Train heading south from Shrewsbury to Llandrindod Wells. It was Jazz all the way! If you fancy a train trip into the heart of Wales, accompanied by live music, this is the train to catch. Left to right: Jeff Matthews: Clarinet, Dave Margaroni: Trombone, Michael Morris: Bass, Matt Saunders: Banjo. We called ourselves, 'The Dixie Jazz Four' - portable jazz fun!

The Howlta Train website link posted below:

http://howlta.ruralwales.org/english/default.htm

We're Back!

After a busy summer, we are back at the Monty Club, Broad Street, Newtown, Powys for our regular 2nd Sunday of the month sessions. - 12.30 - 3.00. Our October session featured David Sherwood on Cornet and our November session Pete Ainge on trumpet. Both of these guys are wonderful musicians and we enjoyed their playing very much.

Stan's back! Our trumpet player, Stan Williams, has not been able to play at our last two Newtown sessions because of previous commitments, but we welcome him back for our December 9th gig in Newtown.

I have formed a quartet playing Dixieland numbers for smaller gatherings. On December 2nd we are playing on a Train trip through Mid Wales, leaving from Shrewsbury and winding its way down to Llandovery before returning to Shrewsbury. The line up is myself, Jeff - clarinet, Dave Margaroni-trombone, Matt Sanders - banjo, Mike Morris - double bass.

On December 21st the quartet will be entertaining customers at the Coed Y Dinas County store (Charlies) in Welshpool.

We are having a break during July and August from our monthly Monty Club Jazz sessions in Newtown, Powys. We will start again on 9th September. Please note this is the second Sunday of the month.



We have a busy summer schedule of gigs which include a Jazz Wedding reception, Vintage Jaguar Club Barbecue, 60th Birthday Party, plus other events. We also have to have holidays.



Our Llangollen Jazz Festival gig went well and we were very pleased to be involved. Thank you to The Hand Hotel for hosting our session.

Llangollen Music Festival

The Southern Sounds Jazzmen are playing at The Hand Hotel, LLangollen, on Sunday 13th May. Start time 12.30 - 3.00. Good carvery meals and snacks are available.

The Monty Club - Sunday Jazz

Hi Everyone,

We will be playing on the 6th May, 2007 at the now established 'Monty Club' in Newtown Powys. We start at 12.30 and play until 2.30 ish - normally 3.00pm.

The drinks are club prices and very reasonable as are the delicious buffet style lunches.

This session we have:

Stan Williams - Trumpet

Dave Margaroni - Trombone

Jeff Matthews - Clarinet/Saxes

Ken Bins - Guesting on Piano

Matt Sanders - Banjo/Guitar

Dave Boxold - Double Bass

Len Davies - Drums

Admission on the door is £3.00. Under 12's no charge. Group rates for 8+ people by prior arrangement. Charities - contact me by email - we may be able to help you with special deals to raise your funds. Sponsors always welcome. We also play at private parties and weddings. Email for details. Jeff Matthews