An evening celebrating the iconic sixties British Pop sound of Shirley Bassey and Dusty Springfield, featuring the vocal talents of David McAlmont and Gwyneth Herbert, backed by a stellar band and led by our Musical Director Janette Mason. Come and enjoy a special night out at Hideaway!

 

David McAlmont - Vocals
Gwyneth Herbert - Vocals
Janette Mason - MD
Jack Pollitt - Drums
Jules Jackson - Bass
Ross Ewart - Guitar
Dave Mian - Trumpet
Richard Beesley - Sax

 

David McAlmont

Possibly one of the greatest singers this country has ever produced, David McAlmont has collaborated with everyone from Bond composer David Arnold to Michael Nyman, Paul Weller and most famously with Bernard Butler producing the classic hit single Yes. McAlmont's music is pure emotion, drawing unique, soulful portraits from his own life and philosophies, all beautifully framed by the finest soul.

 

 

 

Gwyneth Herbert

One of the most creative and striking performers currently working on the UK scene, Gwyneth’s soulful, seductive voice is something quite special, bringing sophistication to the singer/songwriter material, and a wonderful “edge” to the occasional Jazz number.

Her first CD “Bittersweet and Blue” on Universal received enormous acclaim and her second CD “Between me & the Wardrobe” was released to universal praise and excitement. Tonight she will be featuring original material from her recently released magnificent third CD - “All The Ghosts”. And just to prove the point, this enormously talented vocalist with the sultry voice and stylish delivery already includes Sir Paul McCartney, Kevin Costner and Michael Parkinson among her fan base! Quite brilliant.

"One of the country’s most exciting talents" Sunday Times

“remarkably gifted performer” Guardian

“majestic-voiced” Jazz UK

 

 

Janette Mason - Musical Director & Piano

If there's an explosion of curly red hair buzzing around at the business end of our beautiful Yamaha grand piano, and a room bursting with musically induced grins, then you can be sure it's Janette Mason at the ivories.

Appointed as Hideaway's first Musical Director in 2012, Janette's talents as a producer, arranger and band leader have left a distinctive and extremely popular mark on Hideaway's in-house productions, a series of sell-out shows that include Showtime Presents Bond and Wall to Wall: Bowie.

Also a talented composer, her Trio's 2010 CD, Alien Left Hand, was nominated for a Parliamentary Jazz Award and her work also features on the soundtrack of award-winning independent film Ruby Blue, starring Bob Hoskins.

Her credits as an elite keyboard player include Oasis, Seal, Pulp and Robert Wyatt, as well as the cream of the UK's jazz talent including Clare Martin and Ian Shaw.

Jack Pollitt

As one fifth of the UK soul sensation Mamas Gun the London born and bred drummer, Jack Pollitt, divides his time between being ‘in a band’ and working as a session musician. A tough balancing act if you can manage it, and so far Jack has enjoyed an illustrious career performing and recording with artists such as Beyonce Knowles, Pharrell Williams, Beverly Knight, Ed Sheeran, Lee Ryan, Shapeshifters, Fran Healy, David McAlmont, Zarif, Dennis Rollins, David Arnold, Sam Brown, Barefoot, Katrina & The Waves, and Ola Onabule to name but a few.