Concerts 

"Brilliant... such a class act... fabulous.” Frank Hennessy, BBC Radio Wales 

'Sheer Musical Brilliance’ BBC World Service Recording of the Week "Left you feelin' like you were floatin' on a pierie cloud somwhar. Lovely stuff" The Shetland Times 

‘Just fantastic to go and see live.’ Fiona Talkington, BBC Radio 3 

"A witty and captivating mix of folk, swing, blues and classical showstoppers". The Guardian

Virtuoso mandolin, sensational songs, hot swing fiddle and huge lashings of fun from ‘one of the world’s great mandolin virtuosos’ and 'one of Britain's finest voices'. It’s probably the diversity of their repertoire that surprises people most: from folk songs to Berlioz, blues, classical mandolin show-stoppers, swing fiddle, and a couple of their own infamous comic songs.

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Swing from Paris

10th July 2027, 7pm (doors 6.30pm). Tickets £15 each including a welcome drink.

THIS EVENT IS BACKED BY THE ARTS COUNCIL OF WALES THROUGH NIGHTOUT

An evening of Parisian-flavoured jazz and gypsy swing. Swing from Paris are a quartet inspired by the great swing bands of the 1930s, ’40s and '50s: Benny Goodman and Charlie Christian meets Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli and the Hot Club of France. Their Parisian-flavoured jazz and gypsy swing has been delighting audiences for over 15 years: from major jazz festivals including the Django Reinhardt Festival at Samois sur Seine, to the BBC’s Hairy Bikers and the opening of the award-winning Gloucester Services. Expect stylish jazz and vintage swing. Audience comments: "A truly spectacular and accomplished group” “Fabulous musicians, fabulous arrangements. Can't recommend enough!”

★ ★ ★ ★ THE JAZZ MANN “Excellent band ... diverse numbers, smart arrangements” – Jazz Journal

Will Barnes Quartet

10th October 2027, 7pm (doors 6.30pm). Tickets £15 each including a welcome drink.

Will Barnes Quartet

In this quartet, Will is joined by gifted musicians Aidan Thorne, Jack Gonsalez and James Batten; a tight collective of highly-experienced jazz instrumentalists. Their sets typically consist of timeless laid-back swing tunes, punctuated by sharply-focused fiery passages.

★★★★★

“I’m thrilled to say I’m left hungry for more”

HiFi Choice ‘Hot Pick’

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“Barnes’ writing is evocative, intelligent & varied, rooted in the bebop tradition but still sounding very contemporary ”

Ian Mann (The JazzMann)

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“Springy deftness… Cool precision… Serious chops…”

Andy Cowan, Mojo

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“Playfulness and invention throughout”

Soweto Kinch, BBC Radio 3

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“Immaculately conceived and performed a superb album”

Nick Lea, Jazz Views

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“They are superlative musicians!”

Adam Walton, BBC Radio Wales

Previous Concerts

2026

We Kicked off 2026 in grand style with a very well-attended concert given by Elinor Bennett. The event was thoroughly enjoyed by all and it was a privilege to see this great artist in our little church!

July saw the inimitable Iago Banet performing his own material. What a treat to see a master at work. We have already booked a return visit for 2028!

2025

On March 15th 2025, St Garmon's welcomed PIVA. The concert was very well attended and we got a lot of great feedback!

June 7th 2025 saw the return of the Ceiriog Chamber group and The Hour and was again very well attended and a lovely evening of quite a mixture of music from 16th to 20th century.

October 9th Salt House performed a brilliant show to a very appreciative audience. 

We finished off 2025 with a rousing carols and candles evening with The Llansilin Choir.