Girl Talk: I Am Woman!

Barb Jungr, Mari Wilson, and Gwyneth Herbert are all well-known names in the music industry, particularly great when performing live.

Following the long running success of the original Girl Talk, acclaimed British vocalists Barb (the High Priestess of song styling), Mari (the Neasden Queen of Soul) and Gwyneth (the Princess of Cool), will be joined in harmony, hairdos and heavenly voices for a residency in February 2011 at one of London's premier cabaret venue.

This brand new programme will feature a typically diverse range of material from Bacharach to the B52's, Bowie to Rodgers and Hammerstein, Dolly Parton, Mad Pop to Sublime Ballads and more.

Barb, referred to as 'The British Edith Piaf' is one of the very best nightclub singers in the world, is renowned for her unique vocal style, approach to arrangements and interpretation of songs. With rave reviews internationally and two New York awards, (2008 Nightlife Award for Outstanding Cabaret Vocalist and 2003 Backstage Award for Best International Artist) and her many acclaimed international releases on Linn and Naim Label and performances have brought her to the world stage and revealed her to be one of Europe's most exciting voices.

She collaborated with composer Mark Anthony Turnage on the premier of 'About Water' for the 2007 re-opening of the Southbank Centre where she sang with the London Sinfonietta and jazz soloists, and is becoming rapidly acknowledged as one of the most important interpreters of contemporary songs and in particular the repertoire of Bob Dylan.

Arriving on the scene in the early eighties with her skyscraper beehive hairdo, bizarre sense of fashion and fully choreographed twelve piece band The Wilsations Mari Wilson began entering the charts in 1982and she soon had six hit singles, the biggest being 'Just What I've Always Wanted and Cry Me A River, both taken from her album 'Showpeople'.

Playing venues such as Ronnie Scotts and The Royal Festival Hall (supporting the legendary Stan Getz), jazz festivals alongside BB King and Ray Charles, Mari has continued to build her reputation as a great live performer.

A singer-songwriter with one foot in the jazz world and one somewhere in the future, Gwyneth Herbert is an artist who defies simple boundaries. With pierrot-dotted eyes, polka-spotted shoes and swanny whistle in hand she may appear as whimsical as a member of Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, whilst writing beautiful melodies with a poet's grasp of the modern world.

Her song-writing has been compared to Lennon and McCartney, Ray Davies and Janis Ian, while her musical influences range from the junk yard clunk of Tom Waits to the Brechtian punk of the Dresden Dolls - from the minimalism of Steve Reich to the banging drum 'n' bass of Hackney's pirate stations. Her latest single, Perfect Fit is currently on release.

Accompanied by Adrian York (Piano) Hairspray and Mascara, Sex and Seduction, Love and Kitchen equipment all combine in this hysterical, fabulously sung show performed by Britain's best dressed divas.

Sat 17 Dec
FROM THE JAM
Bruce Foxton is a part of the English Rock and Roll establishment. A musician (born 1/9/1955 in Woking, Surrey) who is most commonly recognised as the bass player in legendary bands The Jam and Stiff Little Fingers. In The Jam, he and drummer Rick Buckler were the driving force, power and rhythm section behind singer, guitarist, and songwriter Paul Weller.
http://www.thejam.info/
Venue: Under The Bridge, Stamford Bridge, Fulham Road, London, SW6 1HS.
Door 7pm
Adm: £22.50
https://agmp.ticketabc.com/events/jam/

Please check later for updated events.

Every Monday
FAVOURITE THINGS
Live: Jazz jam from the in-house band - The Show & Prove Jazz Trio - whilst budding musicians are invited to join in for a jam. Bringing together jazz buffs, jazz virgins, jazz musicians and DJ's to celebrate this most maligned and misunderstood of genres. Wannabe selectors can send in their top ten jazz cuts for the chance to drop 30 minutes of fame behind the decks, plus superstar DJ's will drop by to lay down a few of their favourite tracks too.  Venue: Proud, Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8AH. Adm: Free. 7pm - 12.30am.Info: If you want a chance at stardom on the decks then mail Dom at info@wahwah45s.com with your top ten all time jazz cuts – include ‘Favourite Things’ in the subject header.

Mondays
FREE BALKAN GYPSY JAM MADNESS WITH ZEST AND FIRE
Led by the eclectic Viktor Obsust and friends.Suitable for any instrument, level, creed etc but you must possess enthusiasm to enjoy music and try something new! See and hear the Balkan beat live as its made - learn a few tunes and have fun with irregular rhythms. Fine food, fine drinks, fine music, fine crowd, what else one can wish for!!! A must see for party crowds, bring your dancing shoes and your instrument!.(unless there is a scheduled Prestige Performance Concert/Special event) Venue: Quecumbar.42-44 Battersea High Street, London SW11 3HX. 7pm-12am Adm: Free all night. Info: info@quecumbar.co.uk

Tuesdays
SIZZLING GYPSY SWING JAM
QuecumBar & Jam, the UKs best sizzling Gypsy Jam session. You saw Johnny Depp in Chocolate play Django's Minor Swing. Now see and hear it live. Bring your instrument and join the hot club sound Venue: Quecumbar.42-44 Battersea High Street, London SW11 3HX. 7pm-12am Adm: Free all night. Info: info@quecumbar.co.uk

Every Tuesday
ACOUSTIC TUESDAY: CAN YOU GIG IT?
"Can YOU gig it?" This is one to watch, listen and... play. Lead by acoustic duo Dan Olney and Steve Osaer, two singer/song writers, who will be playing a mixture of acoustic covers from Hendrix to Seal, Guns 'n' Roses to Crowded House, Bee-Gees to Soul Asylum, Radiohead to U2, as well as some of Dan & Steve's very own tracks. This night is also an opportunity for other artists to come down and flex their talent as the night will be run on an "open mic" theme. Other artists who join in will naturally be awarded with free drink tokens. This is an opportunity for other artists to show off their versions of various tunes or even showcase music of their own. So whatever style of music you have up your sleeve, come down and let it be known! The White Lion, 232 Streatham High Road, London SW16 2BB. 9pm-1am. Adm: Free. Info: 020 7274 5537

Wednesdays
7.00-12.00
MIKE HEAD
Piano Bar with Mike Head "Left Bank Blues" Swing piano vocals. Venue: Quecumbar.42-44 Battersea High Street, London SW11 3HX. 7.pm-12.am. Adm: Free 4 members & b4 8pm. .For non members after 8pm £5. Info: info@quecumbar.co.uk

Thursday
SWINGING CATS
Led by Australian guitarist Dave Blenkhorn one of the most sought after guitar players in the traditional and gypsy jazz scene since his arrival in the UK in 2005. He has played and recorded with some of Australia's best known jazz musicians James Morrison, Bob Barnard and Graham Bell and performed at numerous festivals on the European festival circuit with U.S players Leroy Jones, Evan Christopher and Dan Barrett.It's swinging guitar inspired by the music from the 30's and 40's and the playing of jazz greats Django Reinhardt and Charlie Christian. Venue: Quecumbar.42-44 Battersea High Street, London SW11 3HX. 7.pm-12.am. Adm: Free 4 members & b4 8pm. .For non members after 8pm £5. Info: info@quecumbar.co.uk

Every Thursday
ANOTHER MUSIC=ANOTHER KITCHEN
Showcasing the finest in emerging talent from Britain's fastest rising independent labels. Venue:  Proud, Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, London NW1 8AH. 8.30pm-1am. Adm: £5 on the door.

Fridays
SWINGING CATS
Swing Time with various artists including vocals and instrumentals. Swinging guitar inspired by the music from the 30's and 40's and the playing of jazz greats Django Reinhardt and Charlie Venue: Quecumbar.42-44 Battersea High Street, London SW11 3HX. Info: 6pm-12am . Adm: Free 4 members & b4 8pm. .For non members after 8pm £5 info@quecumbar.co.uk

Saturdays
SWINGING CATS
Jazzmatazz various vocalists & instrumentalists with Swing/Jazz/Hot Club. Swinging guitar inspired by the music from the 30's and 40's and the playing of jazz greats Django Reinhardt and Charlie Venue: Quecumbar.42-44 Battersea High Street, London SW11 3HX. 6pm-12am . Adm: Free 4 members & b4 8pm. For non members after 8pm £5Info: info@quecumbar.co.uk

Every Saturday
SATURDAY AFTERNOONS AT PROUD
Acoustic and down-tempo acts all the way - look out for celebrity secret guests!> The Be-Team will be hosting summer afternoons out on the terrace. Providing weekly musical entertainment amidst the ‘Alice on Acid’ themed surroundings! Venue: Proud, Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, London NW1 8AH. 8pm (doors open). Adm: Free.

Every Sunday
THE CHURCH
Still rocking since 1979 - where all are welcome & revelry is the order of the day. Venue: The Forum: 9 - 17 Highgate Road, Kentish Town, London NW5 1JY. 12noon- 3.30pm. Info: 0208 963 0940.