LIVE Thursdays

Wild Women of Wylam – Thursday 6th August

The Black Swan Bar
Doors open 6pm / Live music from 7:30pm
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Come on down this Thursday evening for the all female jazz quintet, The Wild Women of Wylam. Blending diverse musical influences across a range of genres, from smoky blues and RnB, to high-energy Latin rhythms, to bouncy swing. Expect a rich infusion of soul-stirring vocals, silky harmonies, blazing trumpet and groove-heavy beats. With Andrea Harris on vocals, Jude Murphy on double bass and vocals, Helen Walker on trumpet and flugelhorn, Barbara Wilcox on keysand vocals and Alison Paton on drums.

For their Website click HERE

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Eva Fox and the Sound Hounds – Thursday 13th August

The Black Swan Bar
Doors open 6pm / Live music from 7:30pm
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Our live music this Tuesday comes from local quartet Eva Fox & the Sound Hounds. Jazz vocalist Eva Fox is joined by seasoned musicians on the local jazz scene: the multi-tasking, musical stylings of Jude Murphy on bass, organ and piano aficionado Steve Chambers and all-rounder drummer Sid White.

New to the Sound Hounds, we welcome guitarist Steve Glendinning. Steve has had a successful career as a recording artist, session player and educator, performing globally. He began studying classical guitar aged 8, and now specialises in jazz, flamenco and world musics, including South American and Afro-Cuban styles. With over 40 years guitar playing experience, spanning jazz, fusion, metal, funk, rock and blues.

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The Edson Angus Trio – Thursday 20th August

The Black Swan Bar
Doors open 6pm / Live music from 7:30pm
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Introducing the Edson Angus Trio, a fresh jazz outfit delivering original swinging music as well as their own arrangements of classic jazz standards. Regulars of The Black Swan’s Tuesday Jazz Jam, Edson and his crew will treat audiences to an exclusive gig this Thursday evening.

Jazz Café Presents… at The Black Swan

Michael Young Trio – Tuesday 25th August

The Black Swan Bar
Doors open 6pm / Live music from 7:30pm
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Presenting Michael Young on piano, Paul Grainger on bass and Abbie Finn on drums – this hot new trio takes songs you know and pulls them into new shapes. They move freely between jazz standards and unexpected reworkings of artists including Hendrix, The Beatles and Sting.

The result is melodic, inventive and hard to pin down: sometimes laid-back, sometimes intense, always driven by the chemistry between these three musicians. Expect familiar tunes from unfamiliar angles.

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Gypsi Gitane – Thursday 27th August

The Black Swan Bar
Doors open 6pm / Live music from 7:30pm
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Born a Geordie and raised in the woods of rural Normandy, Molly (Gypsi) is a self-taught singer-songwriter whose musical journey began with her mum’s old guitar, discovered tucked away in a cupboard in the family home. She named the guitar Gitane, a reflection of her free-spirited, travelling nature, her Celtic roots, and the deep connection she shares with the instrument.

Molly often describes Gitane as her soul sister, a lifelong companion that has travelled with her through every chapter of her musical journey. Finding her voice through busking on the streets, Molly developed a distinctive style rooted in honesty, emotion, and storytelling.

Writing raw, heartfelt acoustic songs in both French and English, she draws inspiration from artists such as Amy Winehouse, The Cranberries, and Renaud. Her music blends influences of jazz, rock, soul, and blues with poetic lyricism and worldly inspiration, creating a sound that is both intimate and powerful. Soft in delivery yet deeply moving, her songs reflect a love of freedom, travel, nature, and human connection, leaving a lasting impression long after the final note.

For her Instagram click HERE

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Classics with Carmen – Thursday 3rd September

The Black Swan Bar
Doors open 6pm / Live music from 7:30pm
FREE ENTRY

This evening we are delighted to be joined by classically trained singer Carmen Silk, a phenomenal local vocalist who will be treating us to an evening of Classics With Carmen. Delivering an intimate mix of jazz, swing, blues and showtunes, Carmen will take inspiration from artists such as Liza Minelli, Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee and much more. A connoisseur of musical numbers, showtunes and classic cabaret, Carmen has been performing all over the North East for years with a voice that is both silky smooth and beltingly powerful.

For her Facebook click HERE

For her Instagram click HERE

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Jacenaite All Crew: From Ella to Ozzy – Thursday 10th September

The Black Swan Bar
Doors open 6pm / Live music from 7:30pm
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Get ready for a musical carousel ride with charismatic Lithuanian singer Julija Jacenaite. Celebrating 35 years on stage, and 15 years in the North East of England, Julija is preparing two exciting sets of her favourite songs. Known for her curiosity to explore and infuse her distinctive jazzy singing to various genres, Julija has collaborated with Latin and hip-hop music artists, led a rock band, opened the concerts of jazz legends Joe Zawinul and Kurt Elling, recorded albums of French chansons and her own compositions.

Jacenaite All Crew unites Newcastle’s jazz heroes Stephen Glendinning (guitar), Paul Grainger (double/electric bass) and emerging performers Murray Oak (keys) and Joe Deans (drums), who together will keep the beat, heat, and groove. It’s the gig you don’t want to miss, as Julija will be performing it all: songs of Ella Fitzgerald, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Diana Krall, Amy Winehouse, Jamiroquai, Erykah Badu, Patricia Kaas, Gil Scott-Heron, Norah Jones, Jill Scott, Mac Miller, Ozzy Osbourne, and more!

For her Wesbite click HERE

For her Insta click HERE

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Front Porch Blues – Thursday 17th September

The Black Swan Bar
Doors open 6pm / Live music from 7:30pm
FREE ENTRY

Join the band on the front porch for a laid back, rootsy, acoustic take on classic blues, jazz country and soul. Relaxed and soulful, but always looking to connect these varied styles back to their roots on the dance floor.

Front Porch Blues are a Blues and Swing band made up of dancers, often found playing dances around Newcastle. So come on down and join Anders, Alec, Owen and Jon on guitar, banjo, bass, drums and vocals.

Jazz Café Presents… at The Black Swan

The Red Kites – Tuesday 29th September

The Black Swan Bar
Doors open 6pm / Live music from 7:30pm
FREE ENTRY

Presenting a hot new jazz ensemble from here in the North East, The Red Kites. This versatile quintet’s repertoire ranges from Great American Songbook standards through Bossa Nova to numbers by the likes of Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane. So join Terry, David, Greg, Martyn and Gerry as they treat you to an evening of live jazz on guitar, keys, drums, bass and sax.

The Red Kites will be joined by guest vocaliust Kathryn Burchett, a regular supporter and singer at our famous Tuesday Jazz Jam

For their Facebook click HERE