Dynamite Dream with Maggie Nicols

Vocalist Maggie Nicols appears with her new band Dynamite Dream at the Memorial Hall, Newport, Pembrokshire, on Thursday 28 June.

Expect some original arrangements of jazz, rock, pop and soul standards along with their own compositons and some sensitive and exciting free improvisation.

The material ranges from Rodgers & Hart, Miles, Monk, Bill Evans, Hendrix and Joni Mitchell through to Lila Downs and the Aphex Twin.

Maggie describes the music as "...more universal than world, as explosive and ambient as a dynamite dream. It's music that comes from a deep place, moving, mesmerising, whether you're listening intently or up on your feet ... we are groovy, funky, edgy, smooth ... sensuous dissidence is a good description."

The band features Maggie Nicols on vocals and keyboards, Steve Howlett guitar, Ajijo bass and Sam Christie on drums, percussion, turntables.

Support comes from the raga and folk influenced Mirage, and there'll be world cuisine food available.

Doors open at 7.30pm - tickets cost £8 or £6 concessions, available on the door or in advance from Wholefoods of Newport.

Phone 01239 820673 for further details, or visit the gigs page at www.maggienicols.com to hear two tracks by Dynamite Dream for a taste of what to expect.