11/05/2014
**FREE FUNK AT THE BEACON HOTEL**
Mon 12th May - Capricorn 1
This Monday we welcome Capricorn 1 who will be appearing at our Monday night Live sessions for the first time. Capricorn 1 play 1970s Funk and a fusion of soul and rare latin grooves. If you like any of the following acts you'll love Capricorn 1 - Tower of Power, The Brecker Brothers, Seawind, MIke Stern, Stuff, Earth Wind & Fire, Lonnie Liston Smith, Charles Earland, James Taylor Quartet.
Capricorn 1 is led by bassist Paul Francis, an experienced and accomplished musician who has played with Midge Ure, Galliano, James Taylor Quartet & Paul Weller among others. Appearing with Paul will be Dave Mayne drums, Simon Mellish percussion, Ray Drury keyboards and Ian Ellis Saxophone and guests. As well as a full set from Capricorn 1 there will be a jam session at the end of the night featuring many other local musicians so an evening of quality music is guaranteed
It's free entry with doors opening at 7.30pm and live music from 8.30pm. Why not come early and have a meal from our restaurant, maybe sample one of our fabulous gourmet burgers. This is the place to be on a Monday night for anyone who likes Jazz/Funk/Blues.
Upcoming shows include :
Mon 19th May - Richie Preston
Mon 26th May - Richie Quain Quartet
**Free admission Every Monday night**
The Beacon Hotel and Bournemouth Rock Café are located on the corner of Priory Road and Beacon Road. Only five minutes walk from Bournemouth Square and the B.I.C. (BH2 5DB)