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Thursday, 01 July 2010
Summer Night Concerts at the Oxford Castle
This July (21st July until 1st August) Oxford Castle will host a series of open air Summer Night Concerts in its beautiful gardens. Crossing musical genres, the Summer Night Concerts feature a range of internationally adored names and celebrated local bands, with performances from the kings of swing King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys, rock ‘n’ roll legends Chris Beck and the Valentine Vagabonds and ska heroes TooT N’Skamen to name but a few.
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The Pasadena Roof Orchestra
Wednesday 21st July 2010
Tickets: £12 advance
For the past 40 years there has hardly been a great hall or theatre the world over that hasn’t had its spirits lifted by the toe tapping swing laced tunes of the infectious beat of the 20’s and 30’s infused Pasadena Roof Orchestra.
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Chris Beck and the Valentine Vagabonds
Thursday 22nd July 2010
Tickets: £12 advance
'Chris Beck and the Valentine Vagabonds' will perform classic hit songs of the 50s / early 60s as well as Chris' own, hugely popular original material. This highly experienced and talented 5-piece band of musicians have, between them, graced stages and studios worldwide with legendary artists Chuck Berry, Gene Pitney, Paul McCartney – and that’s not half of them!
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TooT N’Skamen
Friday 23rd July 2010
Tickets: £12 advance
They look the part, they sound the part, and their stage performance is second to none – expect to hear the classic hits from Bad Manners, Madness and the rest of the two tone ear, TooT N’Skamen are guaranteed to please each and every Modrapheniacs!
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ABBA Revival
Saturday 24th July 2010
Tickets: £12 advance
For years the members of Abba Revival have been leading a double life: by day mild mannered musicians - by night the hottest Abba tribute band this side of Sweden! Let this stunning act take you on a wild ride back to the party decade where Abba ruled the dance floor, so that you can too!
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King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys
Sunday 25th July 2010
Tickets: £15 advance
More than just the world's greatest swing band, these guys are an institution! Dazzling musicianship, riveting stage performances and more than fifty TV appearances have established King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys firmly as the Kings of Swing.
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Frank Sinatra Tribute Night - feat: Atila Huseyin & The Colors Big Band
Wednesday 28th July 2010
Tickets: £15 advance
Featuring a wide selection of Frank Sinatra's classic songs, Oxford Castle invites you to sit back, relax and enjoy authentic sounding renditions of some of the finest and most memorable big band and swing songs from the last century.
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Take That 2
Thursday 29th July 2010
Tickets: £15 advance
Take That 2 are without doubt the closest that many of us will ever get to the dream that is Take That. Under the same management as Take That, Take That 2’s show features all of the dance routines that we know and love, as well as live band pyrotechnics and several fabulous costume changes – a night not to be missed!
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Three Bonzo’s and a Piano and Very Special Guests
Friday 30th July 2010
Tickets: £18 advance
Catch them while you can! The brilliant Bonzos originally broke up in 1969, in 2006 they reformed for a series of London shows and a UK tour; however a tour planned for late 2008 was cancelled when the band split yet again. As each went their separate ways, Rodney, Roger and Sam decided to get together with Dave to continue the fun... in the form of Three Bonzos and a Piano!
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For more information about the castle and it's series of summer concerts, please visit thier website.
