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ZOO Live: gigs and events
8-Feb-2013	Matt & Phred's Jazz Club 64 Tib St, Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1LW 9.30pm - 1.00am. Tickets £5 ZOO perform again at this premier jazz venue, promoting their latest album "Millions". Details here
2-Aug-2012	Chesterfield Jazz Club The Jet Collective will be playing the Derbyshire Suite at Chesterfield Jazz Club: Club Chesterfield, Chester Street S40 1DL, 8pm. Tickets £7.50 in advance from www.chesterfieldjazz.com or call 07764 587258 / 07980 491048; Door price Adults £9; under 18s £5.
18-Jul-2012	Buxton Festival Fringe The Jet Collective will be playing the Derbyshire Suite at Buxton Fringe Festival: Buxton Methodist Church, SK17 6HX 8pm. Adults £7; Concessions £5; under 16s £4.
9-Oct-2011	Derbyshire Suite The second 2-day JET workshop, culminating in a gig at Winster, Derbyshire. Flier (jpg, 592kb) \| Map Eight musicians from the JET Collective will spend another weekend further developing the new suite of music inspired by Derbyshire Landscapes and then performing it on the Sunday evening. 8pm; £5. Generously supported by the Winster Entertainment Group.
26-Jun-2011	Derbyshire Suite A 2-day JET workshop, culminating in a gig at Stanton in Peak, Derbyshire. Flier (jpg, 700kb) \| Map Eight musicians from the JET Collective will spend a weekend inventing a new suite of music inspired by Derbyshire Landscapes and then performing it on the Sunday evening - who knows what will happen? 8pm; £5.
29-May-2011	Stamford Feast: The Meadows, Stamford, Lincs. ZOO close this food & music festival with 2 x 50 min sets from 6.30pm
27-May-2011	JET Collective - Minus One, Escucha, Fletcher Gate, Nottingham, NG1 2FZ. Web \| Map Continuing the JET Collective nights at Minus One with a cool late-night vibe at the groovy Minus One plus guest DJ Andy Cale. 9:30pm til late; free entry.
21-May-2011	Matt & Phreds Jazz Club 64 Tib St, Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1LW . Web \| Map ZOO make their debut appearance at the acclaimed Matt & Phred's playing 3 x 45min sets. 9pm; £5 entry
15-Dec-2010	JET Collective in partnership with the Nottingham Contemporary Cafe CafeBar Contemporary, Nottingham Contemporary, Weekday Cross, Nottingham NG1 2GB. With Stuart McCallum, from 8pm.
7-Nov-2010	JET Collective in partnership with the Y Theatre, 7 East Street, Leicester LE1 6EY ZOO, with Beats and Pieces Big Band, and Stuart McCallum, starts 6:50pm. Featuring the JET Jazz Clinic in association with the Musicians' Union, from 2:30pm Promo front (pdf, 1.5Mb) \| Promo back (pdf, 1.4Mb)
24-Oct-2010	The Hockley Hustle Escucha, Fletcher Gate, Nottingham. ~~10pm~~ 11pm! Web \| Map (part of the Hockey Hustle Jazz Event, 1pm - very late, raising money for NSPCC and Oxfam)
24-Jul-2010	Nottingham Cafe Bar Contemporary CafeBar Contemporary, Nottingham Contemporary, Weekday Cross, Nottingham NG1 2GB. Two sets, 8pm till late, free entry \| Pictures in the Gallery
16-May-2010	Jazz Times Three, the Y-Theatre, 7 East Street, Leicester LE1 6EY. 6pm. Tickets £12 (£10 concessions) 1. Martin Taylor Solo. Award winning guitarist Martin Taylor has established a unique musical career as an internationally acclaimed musician, and his inimitable style has seen him recognised as the world's foremost exponent of solo jazz guitar playing. www.martintaylor.com 2. ZOO. Best Jazz Artist at the 2007 UK New Music Awards, this acclaimed quintet showcase material from their new album "Psychodrama", original contemporary jazz-fusion featuring and following a successful collaboration with top UK trumpeter Guy Barker. 3. If Destroyed Still True. Jazz Services "Promoters' Choice" Award Winners in 2008, IDST have developed a truly orchestral style whilst retaining a focus on improvisation and musical communication. This has resulted in a coming-together of jazz and folk in an idiosyncratically English fashion. www.myspace.com/IDSTmusic JET Collective in partnership with the Y Theatre
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)
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