The fizzing JSM will be taking their high energy InterCeltic act across England and Wales from Saturday, November 12 – to arts centres, theatres and universities. Formerly known simply as Mabon (meaning autumn equinox), the prodigiously talented JSM are fast making their unique and vibrant mark on the roots scene, led by tunesmeister and accordionist extraordinaire Jamie Smith.
Exciting shifts in style and sound have seen songs, penned by Smith, enter the set – including the aptly named Yes We Sing Now(!) But it is Smith’s inspired, eclectic tunes that continue to dominate the material that delves into every Celtic corner – from their native Wales to Brittany, Scotland, Ireland, Galicia and beyond. His prolific and imaginative compositions take audiences on a magical whistle-stop Euro tour with jigs and reels jostling for space alongside other dance-related forms including Breton an dro, French mazurka, Galician muinera and even shades of klezmer in an exuberant, unstoppable, feelgood show.
Jamie Smith’s Mabon – Whiskey Burp Reels – Live at Celtic Connections 2011
2012 is already looking like a busy year for JSM as they work towards the release of a new studio album to be officially released in the autumn and take their stand-out live act to numerous festivals in the UK and across Europe.
In the meantime catch them on tour:
JAMIE SMITH’S MABON -2011 AUTUMN TOUR
NOVEMBER
Saturday 12 Plough Arts Centre, Great Torrington, Devon 01805 624624
Tuesday 15 The Forge, Basingstoke (01256) 844244
Thursday 17 Bridport Arts Centre (01308) 424204
Friday 18 The Grand, Clitheroe (01200) 421599
Saturday 19 Centenary Centre, Isle of Man Tickets available from: Celtic Gold, Peel; Shakti Man, Ramsey; Thompson Travel, Port Erin; Peter Norris Music, Douglas
Friday 25 Stiwt Theatre, Wrexham (01978 844053)
Tuesday 29 Mill Arts Centre, Banbury (01295)279002
Weds 30 The Magpie’s Nest, The Old Queen’s Head , London N1 www.themagpiesnest.co.uk/
DECEMBER
Thursday 1 Quay Theatre, Sudbury (01787)374745
Friday 2 Powis Hall, Bangor University 01248 382828
Saturday 3 Knighton Community Centre, Powys
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