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Saturday 23 March 2024, 8pm

John Martyn Project

John Martyn Project

Presented by Saffron Hall

Six multi-talented musically diverse artists come together to celebrate the music of Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist John Martyn, one of the most prolific, gifted, original and enigmatic talents in British music with a four-decade career spanning the 1960s to the early years of this century. He mixed an inimitable performance style with a revolutionary fusion of folk, roots, jazz and rock.

Each brings their own story and connection to John’s music, from some of his classic tracks from albums such as Bless The Weather, Solid Air and One World as well as turning over some lesser-thumbed pages of an extraordinary back-catalogue.

The John Martyn project comprises Blythe Pepino (former lead singer of Vault, latterly of Mesadorm), virtuoso guitarist Kit Hawes, singer and multi-instrumentalist Pete Josef, the seductive and distinctive vocal talents of alt-folk rising star Sam Brookes and an engaging and creative rhythm section comprised of John Blakeley & Jon Short.

Performance information

Running time

2 hours 30 minutes

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.

Booking information

Seating style

This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating

Discounts

Under 25s can purchase half price tickets for this show.

Ten for £10

This event is part of our Ten for £10 scheme. We will release ten £10 tickets for sale at 10am on the morning of this performance.

Transport

Shuttle bus

Pre-show shuttle bus will be operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance

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Programme and performers

Performers

  • Blythe Pepino vocals
  • Kit Hawes guitar
  • Pete Josef various
  • Sam Brookes vocals
  • John Blakeley drums
  • Jon Short bass

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Information for your visit

Saturday 23 March 2024, 8pm

Schedule

All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.

Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.

Pre-show shuttle bus

7pm - 8pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.

When to arrive

7pm - 7.45pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.

Foyer opens

7pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.

Auditorium opens

7.30pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.

Show starts

8pm

Interval

Interval (20 mins)

Show ends

10.30pm (approx)

Post-show shuttle bus

10.30pm – 11.30pm
Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.

Location

Saffron Hall

Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UH

Transport

Shuttle bus

Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
More info

Additional information

Drinks

For this event, you're welcome to bring drinks purchased from our bar into the event with you.

Cloakroom

We are unable to allow any bags into the performance space which are larger than a hand bag or small backpack. Unfortunately our cloakroom will not be in operation.

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