Talking Spirits

Schedule

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Ashburton Arts Centre | Newton Abbot, EN

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Talking Spirits is a unique group of musicians with diverse backgrounds and influences. They blend world music, folk music, jazz and Anglo-Caribbean rhythms, inspired by different musical traditions.
James Lascelles, keys, dulcimer, melodica and assorted percussion
Richard Bailey, drums
Tim Herniman, sax and violin
Michael Bailey, bass
The band's 2023 album Hands is here on Bandcamp.
https://talkingspirits.bandcamp.com/album/hands
Reviews of it have said:
” A record that mixes folk, world music, jazz and Anglo-Caribbean music and which makes life sing.” Le Soir
“Each song flows quietly on tribal beats and a theme that Lascelles then fills with special sounds from his keyboard.” Luminous Dash
“You’re dealing with a group of very talented musicians who, seasoned as they are, know almost perfect music to make.” Rootstime
“Talking spirits, hands that are ready for a levitation with sometimes a South American rhythmic touch and you have a few defining ingredients of this very melodic disc, which still surprises with the sparkling elaboration of the themes.” Jazz & Mo
Doors and bar open at 7pm
Tickets £15 full price, £10 or £7 if you prefer. Please pay what you can. Book at wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts (+10% fee) or email [email protected] to reserve and pay on the door.
Ashburton Arts Centre: always three prices – please pay what you can.
See Access, Tickets & Finding Us for more about why there are three ticket prices, plus other useful info about coming to events at Ashburton Arts Centre:
https://ashburtonarts.org.uk/access-booking-tickets-parking-finding-us/
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Ashburton Arts Centre, 15 West Street,Newton Abbot, United Kingdom

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