Friday
10 September
This 3-piece professional outfit have built a very strong reputation in a very short time with us The Jazz. Now a regular feature here, their accurate and energetic rendition of modern classics are sure to get you on the dance floor. Each member brings a very impressive resume to the stage, and their eclectic music is testament to that.
Saturday
11 September
No keeping this band back - awesome 14 piece line up, 5 piece brass line up, three great vocalists, Loads of noise and plenty to keep the dance floor packed - you will not be disappointed!
16 September
Clark Tracey brings his exciting Jazz Groove quintet to Reading’s Jazz Café, for what promises to be an electric performance. Clark has led and composed for most of the leading lights in British jazz.
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Friday
17 September
If you love the sound of The Jam or The Police and Two Tones (not the Blues & Twos kind) then you're going to love what these guys do, as they pay tribute to iconic bands from the 60s, 70s and 80s and bring you bang up to date with the likes of Kings of Leon and The Killers.
18 September
6 piece band. A versatile and energetic live act with a great set from down-tempo jazz to dance-floor shaking disco, funk and soul....
19 September
The hottest new salsa club night in Berkshire at this atmospheric venue. At The Jazz Café, you can dance the night away to the coolest, salsa, mambo, cha cha and latin jazz and take classes in salsa and cha cha for all levels.
23 September
The Comedy Night is coming to The Jazz Café! Fill your belly with fun, laughs and a tasty chilli too! Chilli and comedy are included in the main ticket price (£15.50), although optional comedy-only tickets are available (£9). Four talented comedians, Mike Wozniak, Ali Cook, Ray Peacock and Jim Tavare will offer a great blend of comedy for newcomers and comedy fans alike so there's fun to be had by all. We suggest you book early to enjoy our premium service with candlelit tables and waitress service.
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Friday
24 September
From Bryan Ferry, U2, the Stones this band will mix up all your favourites both now and yesterday to give you a night to remember.
Saturday
25 September
"Soulside are a well established 9 piece professional entertainment outfit with over 20 years of combined experience. They consist of a 3 piece funky horn section, 2 high energy vocalists and the tightest of rhythm sections. If you want to hear Soul, Motown, disco and funk played at its best then "Soulside" is for you, you won't be disappointed!"
26 September
£7.00 entrance fee. If you have always fancied taking a Belly Dance class but have never gotten around to it then here's your chance! Hipnotic offers the opportunity to take a class in a great venue and bar, so bring your friends and take a Beginners class, enjoy some quality entertainment and dance to some great Arabic music. Equally, if you are a Belly Dancer already, come along with your friends and class-mates and enjoy a great evening out. You could use the classes as a warm-up for the evening, or as a way of adding to your skills!
Friday
1 October
This 3-piece professional outfit have built a very strong reputation in a very short time with us The Jazz. Now a regular feature here, their accurate and energetic rendition of modern classics are sure to get you on the dance floor. Each member brings a very impressive resume to the stage, and their eclectic music is testament to that.
2 October
HEADRUSH is an energetic 8 piece band performing various disco and funk classics. Stemming from diverse and experienced musical backgrounds, the members of HeadRush bring about their own unique feel to favourite disco and funk hits.
Friday
8 October
Teenager ‘Lee Aaron’ Browning is ranked in the top 10 best young drummers in the UK. Focusing on solid, classic rock anthems from AC/DC to Queen, Lee Aaron and his band are the masters of good, solid classic rock anthems.
9 October
Soul, Disco, Funk, Jazz and Pop classics. It is all about harmony and rhythm. We take a well-loved song and then cook it in our Soul kitchen with infectious rhythms and lush harmonies to create a sound that you will never want to stop. Band members have played with: Gabrielle, Eternal, Mark Morrison, Shola Ama, Omar and Mica Paris to name a few, plus they even played for “Sting”
12 October
At thebestofReading we only work with the very best Reading businesses, helping them to develop and grow by the most powerful of sales techniques – word of mouth. For more info on the event or about thebestofReading in general, call 07825 292998 or e-mail reading@thebestof.co.uk
14 October
The Comedy Night is coming to The Jazz Café! Fill your belly with fun, laughs and a tasty chilli too! Chilli and comedy are included in the main ticket price (£15.50), although optional comedy-only tickets are available (£9). Four talented comedians Joe Rowntree, Andrew Ryan, Paul F Taylor and Steve Hall will offer a great blend of comedy for newcomers and comedy fans alike so there's fun to be had by all. We suggest you book early to enjoy our premium service with candlelit tables and waitress service.
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Friday
15 October
Lively, exciting, entertaining and electrifying" - With a repertoire larger than most people's CD collections this 4 piece band are the masters of major set lists and mind popping performances. David Gray, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Robbie Williams – you name and these guys can play it. It’s always bound to be a lively night when ‘Band Substance’ are in town!
Saturday
16 October
Funkline play a great range of classic dance floor fillers and modern club anthems including tunes by Earth Wind and Fire, Jamiroquai, Kool & The Gang, James Brown, KC & The Sunshine Band, Wham, Neyo, Mojo, Chaka Khan, Amy Winehouse, Luther Van Dross, McFadden & Whitehead, and Shalimar. Get down on the funk with Funkline!
17 October
The hottest new salsa club night in Berkshire at this atmospheric venue. At The Jazz Café, you can dance the night away to the coolest, salsa, mambo, cha cha and latin jazz and take classes in salsa and cha cha for all levels.
21 October
We’re proud to be hosting the incredible Tammy Weis and her band. Bringing a mix of classic jazz standards and beautifully crafted original songs with her, Time Out London says: “She’s the real deal.
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Friday
22 October
With what band are you likely to hear Britney Spears, Jimi Hendrix and Andy Williams on the same setllist? ‘Smiley’s Heroes’ quite literally cover the whole spectrum of popular music, and have played with a lot of the artists themselves! Varied, unique….but most importantly a hugely fun-filled and lively evening in store!
23 October
6 piece band perform the ultimate tribute to live music. Fronted by the extremely talented vocalist Liz Williams with five dynamic and experienced musicians who will entertain you musically and keep you on the dance floor to there set of lively soul classics mixed with some hot funky rhythms"
Friday
29 October
Honey Honey is an Abba tribute like no other, with a stunning show full of entertaining dance routines, live harmonies and most importantly a whole lot of fun! Hits such as Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Mamma Mia and SOS are only a few amongst the set, in fact their set list stretches far beyond these tracks to include well loved numbers such as Angel Eyes and Honey Honey (well they couldn't not do that one could they!).
30 October
6 piece band. A versatile and energetic live act with a great set from down-tempo jazz to dance-floor shaking disco, funk and soul....
Friday
5 November
Their sets and gigs are designed to be fun, enthusiastic and crammed with recognisable anthemic tracks from artists including Queen, Guns N' Roses, The Killers, The Fratellis, Green Day, Elvis, Bon Jovi, Madness, Kaiser Chiefs, Oasis, Michael Jackson... even ABBA and Take That, plus many more legendary groups.
6 November
HEADRUSH is an energetic 8 piece band performing various disco and funk classics. Stemming from diverse and experienced musical backgrounds, the members of HeadRush bring about their own unique feel to favourite disco and funk hits.
11 November
The Comedy Night is coming to The Jazz Café! Fill your belly with fun, laughs and a tasty chilli too! Chilli and comedy are included in the main ticket price (£15.50), although optional comedy-only tickets are available (£9). Three talented comedians will offer a great blend of comedy for newcomers and comedy fans alike so there's fun to be had by all. We suggest you book early to enjoy our premium service with candlelit tables and waitress service.
Friday
12 November
‘Mirrorball’ pride themselves in playing covers with a difference….possessing a mixed repertoire of classic covers but also play popular songs that many other cover bands do not attempt this band have a unique offering. They are proud of their 'Dancey Set' comprising popular tunes by Moloko, Modjo and Supermen Lovers but equally at home with Snow Patrol and The Feeling. Turn up to see which songs they play from their large and varied selection!
Saturday
13 November
6 piece band who guarantee to get the party funking. Rare grooves, Funk Jazz and soul. With their enormous repertoire there is something for everyone guaranteeing to keep the dance floor packed all night. With a 2 piece brass line up and Female lead vocal.
14 November
The hottest new salsa club night in Berkshire at this atmospheric venue. At The Jazz Café, you can dance the night away to the coolest, salsa, mambo, cha cha and latin jazz and take classes in salsa and cha cha for all levels.
18 November
More details to follow...
Friday
19 November
Peach are lucky enough to have an amazing female vocalists - Gloria reached the last 50 in X Factor 2009 and Nadia has trained at the Academy of Contemporary Music at Guildford. ‘Peach’s powerful, raunchy style has attracted quite a following on the London circuit, and they will be bringing their repertoire from The Temptations to The Scissor Sisters direct to us here at The Jazz.
Saturday
20 November
A 9 piece authentic soul band, which delivers an energetic and exciting performance of classic songs by the legends of soul including Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, James Brown, Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner.
21 November
£7.00 entrance fee. If you have always fancied taking a Belly Dance class but have never gotten around to it then here's your chance! Hipnotic offers the opportunity to take a class in a great venue and bar, so bring your friends and take a Beginners class, enjoy some quality entertainment and dance to some great Arabic music. Equally, if you are a Belly Dancer already, come along with your friends and class-mates and enjoy a great evening out. You could use the classes as a warm-up for the evening, or as a way of adding to your skills!
Friday
26 November
This eclectic band comprise of Rich Austin on vocals and guitar (finalist in MTV’s ‘Get Seen, Get Heard’), Rory Davidson on bass (winner of Outstanding Bass Player of the Year) and Dan Weston on drums (tutored by the legendary Bob Armstrong). Playing music from the 70s through to today’s hits such as Amy Winehouse and Kings of Leon, Rich Austin and the Maestros have something for everyone!
27 November
No keeping this band back - awesome 14 piece line up, 5 piece brass line up, three great vocalists, Loads of noise and plenty to keep the dance floor packed - you will not be disappointed!
1 December
2 December
6 piece band who guarantee to get the party funking. Rare grooves, Funk Jazz and soul. With their enormous repertoire there is something for everyone guaranteeing to keep the dance floor packed all night. With a 2 piece brass line up and Female lead vocal.
3 December
A 9 piece authentic soul band, which delivers an energetic and exciting performance of classic songs by the legends of soul including Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, James Brown, Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner.
4 December
6 piece band perform the ultimate tribute to live music. Fronted by the extremely talented vocalist Liz Williams with five dynamic and experienced musicians who will entertain you musically and keep you on the dance floor to there set of lively soul classics mixed with some hot funky rhythms"
6 December
7 December
This eclectic band comprise of Rich Austin on vocals and guitar (finalist in MTV’s ‘Get Seen, Get Heard’), Rory Davidson on bass (winner of Outstanding Bass Player of the Year) and Dan Weston on drums (tutored by the legendary Bob Armstrong). Playing music from the 70s through to today’s hits such as Amy Winehouse and Kings of Leon, Rich Austin and the Maestros have something for everyone!
8 December
Club Soul is a highly talented 6-piece funk and soul band. Consummate performers, the vocalists and musicians happily slip from Funk to Soul to Jazz and onto Samba! Every aspect of Club Soul's performance conveys style and quality.
9 December
6 piece band who guarantee to get the party funking. Rare grooves, Funk Jazz and soul. With their enormous repertoire there is something for everyone guaranteeing to keep the dance floor packed all night. With a 2 piece brass line up and Female lead vocal.
10 December
Soul, Disco, Funk, Jazz and Pop classics. It is all about harmony and rhythm. We take a well-loved song and then cook it in our Soul kitchen with infectious rhythms and lush harmonies to create a sound that you will never want to stop. Band members have played with: Gabrielle, Eternal, Mark Morrison, Shola Ama, Omar and Mica Paris to name a few, plus they even played for “Sting”
11 December
HEADRUSH is an energetic 8 piece band performing various disco and funk classics. Stemming from diverse and experienced musical backgrounds, the members of HeadRush bring about their own unique feel to favourite disco and funk hits.
12 December
The hottest new salsa club night in Berkshire at this atmospheric venue. At The Jazz Café, you can dance the night away to the coolest, salsa, mambo, cha cha and latin jazz and take classes in salsa and cha cha for all levels.
13 December
14 December
This eclectic band comprise of Rich Austin on vocals and guitar (finalist in MTV’s ‘Get Seen, Get Heard’), Rory Davidson on bass (winner of Outstanding Bass Player of the Year) and Dan Weston on drums (tutored by the legendary Bob Armstrong). Playing music from the 70s through to today’s hits such as Amy Winehouse and Kings of Leon, Rich Austin and the Maestros have something for everyone!
15 December
This eclectic band comprise of Rich Austin on vocals and guitar (finalist in MTV’s ‘Get Seen, Get Heard’), Rory Davidson on bass (winner of Outstanding Bass Player of the Year) and Dan Weston on drums (tutored by the legendary Bob Armstrong). Playing music from the 70s through to today’s hits such as Amy Winehouse and Kings of Leon, Rich Austin and the Maestros have something for everyone!
16 December
17 December
Funkline play a great range of classic dance floor fillers and modern club anthems including tunes by Earth Wind and Fire, Jamiroquai, Kool & The Gang, James Brown, KC & The Sunshine Band, Wham, Neyo, Mojo, Chaka Khan, Amy Winehouse, Luther Van Dross, McFadden & Whitehead, and Shalimar. Get down on the funk with Funkline!
18 December
The Groove are a high energy six piece soul, pop, and funk party band, playing the best dance grooves from the 60’s to the present date. With a pure soulful sound and dazzling front vocals we bring the best in music and entertainment, guaranteed to get your party started!
20 December
No keeping this band back - awesome 14 piece line up, 5 piece brass line up, three great vocalists, Loads of noise and plenty to keep the dance floor packed - you will not be disappointed!
21 December
This eclectic band comprise of Rich Austin on vocals and guitar (finalist in MTV’s ‘Get Seen, Get Heard’), Rory Davidson on bass (winner of Outstanding Bass Player of the Year) and Dan Weston on drums (tutored by the legendary Bob Armstrong). Playing music from the 70s through to today’s hits such as Amy Winehouse and Kings of Leon, Rich Austin and the Maestros have something for everyone!
22 December
6 piece band who guarantee to get the party funking. Rare grooves, Funk Jazz and soul. With their enormous repertoire there is something for everyone guaranteeing to keep the dance floor packed all night. With a 2 piece brass line up and Female lead vocal.
23 December
Friday
14 January
Versatility is the key to ‘Busin Loose’s success; they have a huge catalogue of modern day pop and indie hits but in the pluck of a string can bring out many of the more classic rock n roll tracks too. From The Jam to Green Day – these guys are the tightest, punchiest bands out there with an awesome live sound.
15 January
Club Soul is a highly talented 6-piece funk and soul band. Consummate performers, the vocalists and musicians happily slip from Funk to Soul to Jazz and onto Samba! Every aspect of Club Soul's performance conveys style and quality.
Friday
21 January
Peach are lucky enough to have an amazing female vocalists - Gloria reached the last 50 in X Factor 2009 and Nadia has trained at the Academy of Contemporary Music at Guildford. ‘Peach’s powerful, raunchy style has attracted quite a following on the London circuit, and they will be bringing their repertoire from The Temptations to The Scissor Sisters direct to us here at The Jazz.
Saturday
22 January
A 9 piece authentic soul band, which delivers an energetic and exciting performance of classic songs by the legends of soul including Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, James Brown, Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner.
Friday
28 January
Performing blistering sets of 70s, 80s and early 90s rock whilst combining all of your favourites from the greatest periods of rock history, DeLorean promise you a night to remember! A motley crew (no pun intended) of 5 professional standard rock musicians, DeLorean offer the full package of hi-octane rock n’ roll coupled with an exhilarating stage performance.
29 January
6 piece band perform the ultimate tribute to live music. Fronted by the extremely talented vocalist Liz Williams with five dynamic and experienced musicians who will entertain you musically and keep you on the dance floor to there set of lively soul classics mixed with some hot funky rhythms"
In exceptional circumstances bands may change, please check with venue