Ratcliffe Martin & Wood
28th November
Food served from 7:30pm
Music starts 8:30pm
Tickets £6 available in advance from the Cafe
R,M&W came together to recreate the cool sounds of the 1960s West coast lounge scene – seamlessly blending jazz, soul, funk and pop. All three members are accomplished musicians in their own right, and have performing with such jazz luminaries as Kenny Wheeler, Andy Sheppard, Dennis Rollins and Dave O’Higgins as well as soul stars Edwin Starr, Jimmy Hames, The Drifters and Clem Curtis.
Tickets available from the cafe or online at;
http://www.seetickets.com/event/ratcliffe-martin-wood/cafe-portico/811718
Quei Due
Friday 12th December
Food served from 7:30pm
Music starts 8:30pm
Tickets £5 available in advance from the Cafe
Quei Due are Caterina Comeglio-vocals and Adam Taylor-guitar. Together they play a mix of italian songs mixed with contemporary jazz influences and original music. Bringing a heartfelt blend of story-telling and emotion to their rhythmic and melodically engaging music, Quei Due take influence from many different sources; from the rhythms of Brazil to the poetry of Eugenio Montale and to the music of Allan Holdsworth. The group’s ethos is to create music which is simultaneously innovative and entertaining to any audience. “Quei Due left no one in any doubt as to their musical prowess and ability to engage with their audience.” – Samuel Moore, Musician in Residence, Arts at Trinity.
Tickets available from the cafe or online at;
http://www.seetickets.com/event/quei-due/cafe-portico/811719
Rodney Branigan
Saturday 13th December
Food served from 7:30pm
Music starts 8:30pm
Tickets £6 available in advance from the Cafe
Watching Rodney Branigan play is a mind-boggling experience. You look for the hard drive, because no musician could do what he’s doing. When no assistance is apparent, you wonder if he’s possessed. Playing three instruments at once –– two guitars (a 12-string and 6-string) and a tambourine –– his musical facility is so awe-inspiring that he kicks the “novelty” tag right to the curb. This is a real musician with extraordinary talent.
“Rodney Branigan is one of the most amazing artists you will ever see. Not simply because he’s unique, but rather because he’s impossibly talented.” – Bernard Baur, Music Connection Magazine
New Years Eve Party
Wednesday 31st December
Food available from 8.00pm Music Starts 8.30pm
Live music from the Fyreflies
Tickets £15 including a cocktail available in advance from the Cafe
Come support your local musicians at Cafe Portico and ring in the New Year with style. A cocktail on arrival for everyone and a choice of food and drink available from our extensive menu. The Fyreflies are a Lincoln based folk/rock duet performing original and lively material to suit a variety of tastes. Also perform ‘folky’ cover versions of well known songs by acts, such as: REM, The Kinks, Led Zeppelin, The Stranglers, The Doors, Donovan and more. Make the most of our informal atmosphere with singing and dancing into the early hours
Tickets available from the cafe or online at;
http://www.seetickets.com/event/new-years-eve-party/cafe-portico/811720
Secret Supper Club
Dates to be confirmed via text
Please text 07956653156 to join the Supper Club
Limited Availability
An exclusive evening where you can put a price on your meal
You will receive a text confirming your membership and invitations will be sent out at random prior to the event.
Please let me know if you have any specific dietary requirements.
Fully Licensed all drinks to be paid for.
Your mobile number will only be used for the purpose of the Supper Club
Ben Martin Quartet
Friday 7th November
Food served from 7:30pm
Music starts 8:30pm
Tickets £7.50 available in advance from the Cafe
Saxophonist and composer Ben Martin leads his dynamic young quartet featuring Matt Ratcliffe (piano), Martyn Spencer (double bass), and Andrew ‘Woody’ Wood (drums). They bring a programme of arranged standards from the likes of Rodgers & Hart and Sonny Rollins, original material inspired by Duke Ellington & Charles Mingus and even reworked pop songs from Michael Jackson and Billy Ray Cyrus. “A soloist of immaculate taste and lyricism” – John Fordham, The Guardian.
Tickets available from the cafe or online at;
http://www.seetickets.com/event/ben-martin-quartet/cafe-portico/811717
Matt Woods
Saturday 1st November
Food served from 7:30pm
Music starts 8:30pm
Tickets £6 available in advance from the Cafe
Matt Woods is a soul singer-songwriter from Cornwall. Since releasing his debut EP “Wash Me Clean” in 2013, Matt joined forces with Sticky Management/Studios (Ed Sheeran, Paloma Faith, Christina Perri, Mikill Pane). Matt has spent the last year honing his craft, working with established writers and producers such as Jake Gosling, James Earp, Dan Dare, and Amy Wadge, and has also made legions of new fans at high profile UK festival appearances.
His second EP “Give Yourself Away” was released in July 2014.
Sonophilia – Fyreflies
Saturday 25th October
Food served from 7:30pm
Music starts 8:30pm
Tickets £6 available in advance from the Cafe
Lincoln’s first festival of sound;
Performance from one of Lincoln’s best known bands. Powerful and energetic songs rooted in traditional folk styles, and the first opportunity to grab a copy of the bands brand new EP.
For full details + programme visit; www.sonophilia.co.uk
Cafe Portico Presents – Oxjam
Sunday 19th October
Food available
Tickets £3 on the door or online
The Party Continues at Cafe Portico with Fyreflies, Robinson O’dwyer and Kelly, Aidan Marshall, Emma Mersseman, Interpretation, Rainmaker and The Outskirts!
Tickets available in advance and online; http://www.wegottickets.com/event/291595
“Lucky Cups” raffle – a bit like Deal or No Deal, you get to pick a numbered cup and win whatever’s in the cup!
Shannon Reilly Trio
Friday 17th October
Food served from 7:30pm
Music starts 8:30pm
Tickets £6 available in advance from the Cafe
Taking the UK by storm, fabulous Lincolnshire based emerging vocalist Shannon Reilly is joined by guitar virtuoso Pat McCarthy and fine bassist Warren Jolly. “This is superb music that manages to pull off that difficult trick of having a broad appeal whilst still satisfying the jazz connoisseur” – Gill Wilde, Jazz Promoter of the Year. “The most talked about gig of the week” – John Holland, New Jazz 5.
Tickets available from the cafe or online at;
http://www.seetickets.com/event/shannon-reilly-trio/cafe-portico/811716
