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Overview
Booking Information

John Etheridge’s Blue Spirits are returning to light up our Tea Lawn this summer, once again joined by the sensational vocals of Vimala Rowe.

Led by internationally renowned guitar legend and recent recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Company of Musicians John Etheridge, Blue Spirits is completed by Pete Whittaker (organ) and Ian Thomas (drums).

Drawing on a vast reservoir of musical experience spanning over 50 years, Etheridge distils the bluesier side of his musical world into a repertoire where intensity and emotion sit alongside subtlety, fluidity and interaction. Pete Whittaker is a superb accompanist and soloist, while special guest on drums, the great Ian Thomas, has been first call for Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler and Gary Moore.

The trio will once again be joined by special guest vocalist Vimala Rowe, known for her soulful and passionate delivery. Vimala Rowe is renowned not only for her powerful voice, but also for her ability to transcend traditional genres. Together, they bring a unique jazz sound with nods to flamenco, Hindustani and African timbres, making this an unmissable evening.

‘No doubting his awesome authority whenever he touches the guitar’ The Guardian

‘I never wanted to be a star, just a highly respected musician like John Etheridge’ Sting - The Guardian, 1980

‘Vimala Rowe got the second half off to an electrifying start’ Financial Times

Booking Information

This performance will take place on the Tea Lawn at the back of Lauderdale House. 

If you would like to sit together, please book together, as this allows us to assign each booking a socially distanced space.

Chairs will not be provided so please bring either a picnic blanket or a chair to make yourself comfortable. Audience members with chairs will be seated behind those on the ground to make sure that everyone has a good view. If you are booking as a group, the whole group will need to be on chairs or on blankets, rather than a mixture of the two.

We have a limited number of picnic tables and benches (see map below) available as group tickets – book these early to avoid disappointment. 

If you have a disability or any special requirements please get in touch with us so that we can best accommodate you.

We would generally discourage bringing dogs. However if you are bringing a dog, you will need to let us know that you are doing so when booking your tickets, it must be on a lead and well-behaved, and we reserve the right to move you to a different spot if needed to accommodate allergies or phobias.

 

diagram of Tea Lawn Benches & Tables

 

Weather

The performance will continue regardless of the weather unless unsafe. Please plan for all eventualities and remember to bring a waterproof layer and a warm jumper. We prefer waterproofs to umbrellas because umbrellas can obstruct views. Don’t forget that if you are on a blanket the ground may be wet so make sure you have a blanket with a waterproof side or bring a plastic sheet. There are no refunds for bad weather, unless it is deemed to be dangerous, in which case we will cancel the show and refund tickets. Patrons will be notified as soon as possible.

We are situated quite high on the hill, so we recommend bringing a jumper or extra blankets to stay warm as the sun sets.

Food and Drink

The café / bar will be open selling light snacks and drinks before the performance starts and during the interval.

You are also welcome to bring your own picnic to enjoy on the Tea Lawn as you watch the performance.