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ZOO Live: Gigs and Events
11-Jul-2010
Stamford RiverCare, on The Meadows, Stamford, Lincs. 11am - 3pm, Free.
16-May-2010
Y-Theatre, Leicester - details to follow.
21-Mar-2010
Private party at Norman Cross Gallery, Cambs
12-Nov-2009
Spice Jazz, "London's Hottest Jazz Venue" 8pm, 2 sets, £8 - 10 entry
The Spice of Life pub, 6 Moor Street, Cambridge Circus, London W1 (map)
1-Nov-2009
Viva Viva, Bar & Restaurant. 18 High Street, Hornsey, London. N8 7PB (map) 2 sets Cancelled - sorry
25-Oct-2009
The Hockley Hustle, Escucha, Fletcher Gate, Nottingham. 9:45 - 10:30pm Map
(part of the Hockey Hustle Jazz Event, 1pm - late, raising money for NSPCC and Oxfam)
6-Sep-2009
The Yardbird Jazz Club, Birmingham. 8 - 11pm
Paradise Square, Birmingham B3 3HJ (map)
13-Aug-2009

The Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 7EE (map) with special guest, top trumpeter Guy Barker.
Tickets £10 (concessions £8) from the Box Office on 0115 956 0733. Presented in association with JAZZ STEPS Pics: setting up; Pics by Simon Mackney; Review

12-Jul-2009
Stamford RiverCare, on The Meadows, Stamford, Lincs. 11am - 3pm, Free. Pics
5-Jul-2009
Private party at Norman Cross Gallery, Cambs Pics
27-Jun-2009
20th Lichfield Real Ale Jazz & Blues Festival: 2 sets, at Noon and 4pm. Pics
£16 all-day festival ticket. Read a ZOO review by TheJazzMann.com
23-Jun-2009
Dexter's Jazz Club, Fiveways, Edwards Lane, Nottingham, NG5 3HU (map)
Kick-off 8:30pm; 2 x 1 hour sets (NB - date changed from 30th) Pics
17-May-2009
The Yardbird Jazz Club, Birmingham. 2 sets, 8 - 11pm. Free. With special guest Nick Smart (second collaboration gig as part of the EMJAZZ 'Rhythm-a-ning' project).
Paradise Square, Birmingham B3 3HJ (map)
4-May-2009
Sleaford Live Festival - The Hub Arts Centre, Sleaford, 2 sets, 6pm to 8pm. With special guest acclaimed trumpter Nick Smart (first collaboration gig as part of the EMJAZZ 'Rhythm-a-ning' project).
Tickets £8, from Debbie Scott at Sleaford Town Council on 01529 301854 or at the venue. Flyer
2-May-2009
Cheltenham Jazz Festival - Fringe Festival, The Strand Winebar, 2 sets 9 - 11pm.
Free entry. Support from local duo John Madden and Tom Mitchell
24-Feb-2009
A short performance for BalconyTV at Camden Lock, London.
9-Dec-2008
Dexter's Jazz Club, Nottingham. Special guests John Sanderson (saxes & flute), Ian Beestin (drums) and David Ives (flute & Ewi).
Dexter's Jazz Club, Fiveways, Edwards Lane, Nottingham, NG5 3HU (map) Pics
Kick-off 8:30pm; 2 x 1 hour sets
7-Dec-2008
The Yardbird Jazz Club, Birmingham, with Ian Beestin and John Sanderson.
Special launch event for the new album "End of the Telegraph Wires". Free entry. 8pm.
Paradise Square, Birmingham B3 3HJ (map) Pics
20-Nov-2008
The Hubb, Hucknall Rd, Nottingham. 2 sets, starting 9:15. £4 entry. Map
Special guests John Sanderson (saxes & flute) and David Ives (flute & Ewi).
9-Oct-2008
The Hubb, Hucknall Rd, Nottingham. 2 sets, starting 9:15. £4 entry. Map | pics
Special guests John Sanderson (saxes & flute) and Ian Beestin (drums).
5-Oct-2008
The Hockley Hustle, Escucha, Fletcher Gate, Nottingham. 1 set from 6 to 6:45pm. Map | Video
Special guests John Sanderson (saxes & flute) and Ian Beestin (drums).
(part of the Hockey Hustle Jazz Event, 3pm - late, £7 for the whole event, raising £15,000 for NSPCC and Oxfam)
28-Jul-2008
The Yardbird Jazz Club, Birmingham. 2 sets, 8 - 9pm and 9.30 - 10.30pm
Paradise Square, Birmingham B3 3HJ (map)
With John Sanderson on saxes & flute and Ian Beestin on drums & percussion. Pics here. Video here.
24-Jul-2008
ZOO on the radio, performing "Mutual" live on BBC WM and chatting with presenter Lee Stone. Pics | Video
25-May-2008

Whitwick Live Trek, to raise money for Andrew Satchwell's trek across Mount Kilimanjaro which is raising money for the Alzheimer's Society. Lots of bands, kicking off at 1pm; ZOO are on last from 9:00pm to 9:40pm. The Oak, Talbott Street, Whitwick, nr Leicester. LE67 5AX: (map). Pics here.
** Latest: the event raised more than £3,000 **

20-May-2008
Dexter's Jazz Club, Nottingham. Special guest David Ives.
Dexter's Jazz Club, Fiveways, Edwards Lane, Nottingham, NG5 3HU (map)
Kick-off 8:30pm; 2 x 1 hour sets, plus launch of the new single "Dirty". Pics here.
26-Apr-2008
Norman Cross Gallery near Peterborough. 2 x 40 minute sets. Invitation only. Pics here
21-Apr-2008
The Little Theatre, Dover Street, Leicester LE1 6PW (map)
2 sets, starting 8pm til 11pm £2 entry. Pics here
9-Feb-2008
Boomerang Returns in Stamford, Lincs, with David Ives. Map
Doors open 8pm; we're on at 9:45pm. Also performing are Vikki Clayton and Andy Whittle.
Tickets £5 in advance (from the band) or £6 on the door. Pics on Photobox
5-Feb-2008
Dexter's Jazz Club, Nottingham, with David Ives
Dexter's Jazz Club, Fiveways, Edwards Lane, Nottingham, NG5 3HU (map)
Kick-off 8:30pm; 2 x 1hour sets. Pics on Photobox
17-Nov-2007
ZOO at the Glasswerk Music Awards, AKA London | Pictures
6-Oct-2007
"Suddenly", ZOO's soon-to-be-released single, will get some airplay on Rutland Radio during their chart / new releases show between 6pm and 7pm.
21-Jul-2007
ZOO performing with CascadeDance in Tunbridge Wells, Kent - 6pm start
Map (Lava Bar, St John's Road, TN4 9PE) | Pics
17-Jun-2007
Envirofest, Rufford Country Park, Nr Ollerton, Notts. Featuring David Ives on flute.
Map | Pics here
3-Jun-2007
Stamford Rivercare Event, Stamford Meadows.
Featuring ZOO, David Ives on flute and piano, and Scott and Sebrena Riley (acoustic soul).
www.stamfordrivercare.org | Pics
18-May-2007
Fowler's Yard, Durham: 2 sets, 6 to 8pm, as part of the 'Taste' event; no charge. Pics here
Fowler's Yard Website
8-May-2007
Normanton Acoustic Club, The Soar Boating Club, Main Street, Normanton On Soar, Nr Loughborough. £5
Pics
2-May-2007
Rutland Radio Interview and Greenhouse tracks - 3.20pm on Graham Wright's show. Pics in the Gallery. Listen to the interview (mp3, 4Mb)
21-Apr-2007
Private party, Mansfield
17-Mar-2007
ZOO perform as special guests of the Grand Central Chorus at a Charity Show in aid of 'Coping with Cancer', at the delightful 'Y Theatre' in Leicester city centre (East Street). Pics
11-Nov-2006
Private party at the YHA's Barrow House, near Keswick. 2 sets to celebrate Rachel's birthday! Pics here
27-Aug-2006

Envirofest, Rufford Country Park, Nr Ollerton, Notts. 12 noon - 5pm
Map | Pics

13-Aug-2006
Acoustic Lounge Summer Sessions, Clapham, London. 4pm-late
Map | Pics
30-Jul-2006
The Ufford Ales Beer Festival, The White Hart, Ufford, Stamford, 2.00 - 5.30pm
Info | Map | Pics
11-Jun-2006
Deepdale Food and Drink Festival, North Norfolk, 2.30 - 6.00pm
Deepdale web site | Map (gif, 10k) | Pics
04-Jun-2006
Stamford Rivercare Event, Stamford Meadows. 11am-5pm.
www.stamfordrivercare.org | Pics
18-Dec-2005
Vida Café Bar, 53-55 Queen Street, Derby | Pic
18-Oct-2005
Vida Café Bar, 53-55 Queen Street, Derby | Pics
20-Jul-2005
Derby Beer Festival, Ye Olde Dolphin Inn | Pics
2-Jul-2005
Stamford Riverside Festival, Acoustic Tent | Festival web site | Pics
22-May-2005
Vida Café Bar, 53-55 Queen Street, Derby | Pics
15-Aug-2004
Kilsyth International Carnival (KIC), Glasgow | Carnival web site | Pics
3-Jul-2004
Stamford Riverside Festival | Festival web site | Pics
2-Mar-2003
The Marrs Bar, Worcester | Marrs Bar web site | Pics
1-Dec-2002
The Marrs Bar, Worcester | Marrs Bar web site
27-Oct-2002
Junction 7, Nottingham (BBC Music Live)
26-Oct-2002
Oldknows Studio, Nottingham
20-Jul-2002
Oldknows Studio, Nottingham
21-Jan-2002
The Maze, Nottingham
2-Aug-2001
The Monastery, Nottingham
08-Jul-2001
The Maze, Nottingham
08-Jun-2001
Oldknows Studio, Nottingham