Snake Davis Band
+ pre-show meal served cabaret style in the AUDITORIUM from 6pm. £20 for 2 courses. Tables to suit the size of your group. PLEASE ARRIVE BETWEEN 6-6.30pm if you are dining with us.
To reserve a table call 01805 625925 or email cafe@theploughartscentre.org.uk
SO very excited to be properly on the road again, Snake Davis brings his 4 piece band, with guitar, bass guitar and drums. Something for everybody, from floaty to dance-able, from soul, northern soul, through pop to jazz and world, original material and classic sax pieces such as ‘Baker Street’ and ‘Night Train’
He is one of the most in-demand saxophone players in the world, widely known for his solos on tracks such as Lisa Stansfield’s “Change”, M-People’s “Search For A Hero” and “Moving On Up”, Klingande’s ‘Jubel’ and Take That’s “A Million Love Songs”. He has played and recorded with artists ranging from James Brown to Tina Turner to Paul McCartney, The Eurythmics to Amy Winehouse.
As a session player to the stars he plays arenas and stadiums, but his greatest love is to play intimate venues as himself, his own music choice with his favourite musicians.
Playing the saxophone family as well as flutes, whistles and the ancient Japanese wind instrument, the Shakuhachi, and vocals, it is his total passion and commitment to every note that draws people in.
Please note: If you wish to book for the cabaret style meal you will need to book auditorium seating - NOT the balcony. To do so, please select CHOOSE SEATS FOR ME when placing your booking.
Plus saxophone workshop with Snake Davis
Sat 6 April 3-5pm
Snake is a gentle patient teacher, the workshop will be relaxed and non-scary! Good sight-reading is not essential
It may include Breathing and posture, Tone development, Expressive stylistic techniques such as bends and falls and swoops, Vibrato, Approaches to solo-ing, including jamming along with DJs. The two Devon workshops will be a little different to each other so come to both!
‘Learning with Snake Davis as tutor is totally inspirational’ Julie P
£35 £25 Supporters
- “A virtuoso saxophonist” DAILY TELEGRAPH
- “Snake Davis has one of the most passionate sax styles and simple bluesy approaches a-la-Sanborn heard in these isles for a while” TIME OUT
- “Snake is a joy to work alongside. His musical skills have no limit, in fact he is as free as a bird” DAVE STEWART (Eurythmics)
- “Snake has been friend and inspiration for many years because of his exceptional talent, dedication and sheer joy of making music. Long may it continue.” HEATHER SMALL
- “He doesn’t mess about” THE GUARDIAN