The Daffodil, Cheltenham - 10 July 2013

[John]

Mary-Jess will be making an appearance as part of this year's Cheltenham Festival.

www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/music/whats-on/2013/music-and-dinner-at-the-daffodil/

MUSIC & DINNER AT THE DAFFODIL

WED 10 JUL 6:00PM - 10:15PM
THE DAFFODIL
£65 TICKET INCLUDES SET THREE-COURSE MEAL AND A GLASS OF TAITTINGER CHAMPAGNE ON ARRIVAL.

MARY-JESS LEAVERLAND
TENORS UNLIMITED
Bar open from 6pm. Diners will be seated in time for a performance by Mary-Jess at 7pm. Dinner served at 7.45pm. Tenors Unlimited perform at 9.30pm. Ends approx. 10.15pm.

A very special double-bill in the elegant art deco surroundings of this beautifully restored one-time cinema. Mary-Jess Leaverland—a former Gloucester Cathedral Chorister who shot to stardom after winning the Chinese version of X Factor—opens the evening with an intimate set alongside guitarist Greg Lake. Including some of the songs from her acclaimed debut album Shine, her pure voice and charming stage presence will set the evening off to a great start before a delicious three-course dinner. After coffee, Tenors Unlimited will take to the stage with their unique combination of popular opera, classical crossover and Rat Pack standards. Described as by The Stage as ‘tenors with attitude and a strong sense of fun’ their eclectic setlist and effortless charisma is sure to leave you with a smile on your face.

Supported by
The Notgrove Trust

Follow the artists on Twitter:
@maryjessmusic
@tenorsunlimited

[John]

Tickets for this event go on public sale next week.
Is anyone else planning to go?

[John]

I have now booked for this

I don't know how table allocations will be made but, as the ticket price includes a meal, I would be happy to join with any other forum members who may be going.

[Admin]

It looks like it will be a good night John, wish I could join you.

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[John]

Just received my ticket in today's post.

It says 'Unreserved' so I guess it's first come first served for places at tables. Either that, or it's an indication of the behaviour expected.

Is anybody joining me? (You can choose to sit at a different table if that's the way you feel )

[gra7890]

Hi John,
Sure you will have a great time

Looking forward to seeing your posts about it.


Best Wishes,

Graham C

[John]

Being billed as the pre-dinner entertainment, I had feared that Mary-Jess’s performance might be short and sweet. I needn’t have worried – with 11 songs, this was perhaps the longest set list Mary-Jess has ever performed at a public event.

A Case of You (Joni Mitchell)
Are You the Way Home?
My Own Sunrise
Higher Love (Steve Winwood)
Titanium
Mercy
Wo Yuan Yi
Good Day
Glorious
Rising From the Fire
Lighthouse of Mine

All the songs were performed with just guitar accompaniment from Greg Lake.
It was wonderful to hear Mary-Jess live again, after a wait of over 15 months since Southampton in March 2012.

There were two intensely sweet moments for me. ‘My Own Sunrise’ is one of my favourite tracks from Shine, and would have been my first suggestion if asked what I would like to hear Mary-Jess sing live – it was divine.
And anyone who knows me well through this forum will know about ‘Lighthouse of Mine’. Mary-Jess’s performance was intimate yet powerful, and predictably brought tears to my eyes.

After an excellent dinner, more music was provided by the highly entertaining ‘Tenors Unlimited’, with Mary-Jess joining them for their final encore – ‘Time to Say Goodbye’.

Photos later

[bobm]

Sounds like you had a memorable evening, John. Wish I could have been there.

[John]

Jul 11, 2013 20:13:00 GMT bobm said:

Sounds like you had a memorable evening, John. Wish I could have been there.

Oh Bob, there was a spare space at my table
Good to hear from you

[Graham]

Sounds like you had a lovely evening, John.
Looking forward to seeing your photos

Graham

[John]

Not sure when I will get around to posting photos here, but you can view my facebook album on this link.

www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153044632145121.1073741850.806075120&type=1&l=04f861faad

[susie]

Hi everyone,
This looks amazing, great set list - wish I could have been there.

Susie

[John]

Yes, it was wonderful to hear so much from Mary-Jess

Mary-Jess is so appreciative of fans coming to support her, but I think the price of this event put many of her regular fans off, as there was no choice but to pay for the inclusive dinner.

[Admin]

Absolutely amazing, thank you for sharing John.

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[John]

A few photos - first the venue

Outside....


.... and in


With guitarist Greg Lake







and finally with Tenors Unlimited