Comedy @ High Barn
Thursday 7th January
£12.00

Tonight features three comedians, each doing a 30minute set. The evening will be compared by John Mann who's sharp observation and wry wit mingled effortlessly with a gentle and confident rapport ensure that he is unfailingly funny.

Carl Donnelly; this confident, conversational style and silly sense of humour has seen him win a host of awards and become a regular act and MC at clubs all over the country.

Simon Bligh One of the most sought after performers in this country, and beyond. With a Time Out Comedy Award and Perrier Award nomination under his belt, Simon is in great demand. Aside from being a top compere at the world famous Comedy Store, he regularly delights audiences nation-wide at comedy clubs.

Chris Martin He is one of the newest and most exciting acts to hit the comedy circuit. His wholly original social commentary, observations and anecdotes are his trade mark. He brings intelligent material as well as simple immature jokes to any room. He enjoys gigging all over the country to any audience, whether he is MC or doing a set.

www.myspace.com/underlinethesky

www.myspace.com/thelibrarysuits

Replugged

Fri 8th January
£8.00

Replugged is a hugely popular, mainly standing ‘must see’ live event. The night features sought-after bands wielding an array of electric instruments. High Barn presents Replugged! No Holds Barred.

This evening features:
Underline The Sky - Energetic five piece from Ipswich with a talent for crafting short, sharp pop-punk nuggets. The band won the 2009 Road to V Festival competition and opened proceedings on the 4music stages in Chelmsford and Staffordshire.

The Library Suits - "...are without doubt, one of the most exciting bands to come out of Essex in a long time. Their rock and roll anthems are simply irresistable" - Music.co.uk

Swivel Men is the love child of The Secret Project and Angry vs The Bear. Jam based alternative / instrumental. (Dan Blowers-bass, Jonny Gardiner-drums and Darren Barker-guitar).
Listen if you like - the Mars Volta, Led Bib, Gotsa.

This will be a mainly standing gig with unallocated seating.

Click below to visit our Replugged myspace

Folk @ High Barn
Featuring: Al Lindsay, Megan Moralee and 'All Things Considered'
Thursday 14th January
£6.00

Urged by the late great virtuoso guitarist Eric Roche to get out there and play, Al Lindsay has gone on to gig intensively throughout 2006/2007 playing support slots with artists including Martin Carthy and Tina Dico.

More details to follow.

www.myspace.com/greatbardfieldfolkclub

Ben Waters
Postponed to Friday 9th April
To book tickets please visit the 'April' page
of this website.
£15.00

For those of you that missed this amazing boogie-woogie pianist when he performed here with Rolling Stones legend Charlie Watts, here is your chance to see him grace the stage of High Barn again!

Due to unforeseen circumstances the Ben Waters concert arranged for Friday 15th January has been re-scheduled to Friday 9th April 2010. Both Ben and High Barn seriously apologise for any inconvenience caused by the deferring of the concert and hope that you will be able to come to the re-scheduled date. We will re-issue your ticket confirmation with the revised date. However, should you require a refund please contact the box office between, 9.30 - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday.

www.benwaters.com

All remaining tickets are now for standing only.

Navaro &
Little Johnny England
Thursday 21st January
£12.00

The defining characteristics of Navaro's sound is the harmony blend. All three members take on lead vocals and draw on different traditions for their influeces. "Strong contemporary songs with a dash of country roots... damnably catchy... Navaro have got something here." - Dai Jeffries, Rock N ReelMagazine

www.navaromusic.com

Little Johnny England, a groundbreaking Folk Rock Band has toured all over the world and recorded three critically acclaimed albums. Frontman, Gareth Turner is still a highly sort after session musician and Navaro who's debut album is due to be released at the end of this month. In addition to this LJE are working on their next new album and plans to promote it include a tenth anniversary tour both in the UK and the USA.

www.littlejohnnyengland.co.uk

Shakatak
Friday 22nd January
£20.00

Shakatak celebrate the 30th Anniversary of their formation with two special concerts at High Barn. Their performance here earlier in '09 sold out quickly, so book early! The band will perform all their hits plus more recent material.

Shakatak have enjoyed a level of success and career longevity rarely paralleled in contemporary music - but then Shakatak is a particularly unusual group. Because of the nature of their music, they fan base is one that is far reaching while always retaining an ‘underground’ element. This paradow sees the band, who are known primarily as serious jazz/funk musicians, enjoying both high ‘cult’ status and instant recognition as a household name.

All remaining tickets for 22nd are now for STANDING ONLY

www.shakatak.com

Shakatak
Saturday 23rd January
£20.00

Shakatak celebrate the 30th Anniversary of their formation with two special concerts at High Barn. Their performance here earlier in '09 sold out quickly, so book early! The band will perform all their hits plus more recent material.

Shakatak have enjoyed a level of success and career longevity rarely paralleled in contemporary music - but then Shakatak is a particularly unusual group. Because of the nature of their music, they fan base is one that is far reaching while always retaining an ‘underground’ element. This paradow sees the band, who are known primarily as serious jazz/funk musicians, enjoying both high ‘cult’ status and instant recognition as a household name.

All remaining tickets for 23rd are now for STANDING ONLY

www.shakatak.com

Born in Seattle, USA and raised in the UK, Allison began playing by ear at an early stage and soon fell under the spell of the Dave Brubeck Quartet's Paul Desmond. The alto-saxophonist Art Pepper also became a major influence but now Allison is very much "her own woman" leading her quartet and quintet.

Katy Lied
Supported by Vandeville Falls
Thursday 28th January
£10.00

The Katy Lied signature sound is roots and rock, slide and jangle and classic songwriting values. If you’re partial to roots-infused rock with high’n’mighty chorus hooks then you’re in for a treat with their second album, the recently released 'Echo Games'. New vocalist Katie Harnett adds a good deal of class to the proceedings, as do guest appearances by Thea Gilmore and the rightly-lauded pedal steel player Al Perkins. An uplifting record that’s perfect for humming and air-strumming along.

www.myspace.com/katyliedband
www.myspace.com/vandevillefalls

Our popular monthly ‘Unplugged’ nights offer the chance to hear new bands and singers showcasing their music alongside more experienced performers. Tonight features performances from:

Sefton - www.seftonmusic.com
Emma Rice - www.myspace.com/emmariceacoustics
Hannah Beighton - www.hannahbmusic.com
Eddy Johns - www.myspace.com/eddyjohnsmusic

Stealer 'Free' Tribute Night
Saturday 30th January
£15.00

Stealer are a five piece band from East Anglia whose aim is to capture the sound and feel of the great Rock/Blues band 'Free'. Along with bands such as Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix and Cream, Free were one of the most influential bands to come out of the 1960's, playing their mixture of rock and blues styles, they were at the forefront of the British Blues boom in the mid to late sixties. Stealer recreate the sound and vibe of that pioneering decade with visual effects and an authentic sound, as well as a look that harks back to the Woodstock era. Stealer contains experienced musicians who have worked with some of the countries top session players from groups such as Jools Holland, Ian Gillan and includes ex Status Quo/ Climax Blues band drummer Jeff Rich.

www.myspace.com/stealer1