Kim, who is based in Cheltenham and leads the band on vocals and sax, was joined by a stellar line up of nationally known musicians including husband Mike on drums, Chris Cobson on guitar and Mike Green on bass. The rain stopped just before the concert started and the sun even shone during two great sets from the band. Kim Cypher and her band played cool tunes, smooth jazz and dance numbers that got everyone on their feet dancing around the mole hills. Mary Seldon, Herefordshire Fundraising Executive, said, “I am absolutely staggered at the amount raised – it has got to be a record for the size of place and what was involved.’ĭespite an apocalyptic weather forecast and the ever changing demands of Covid regulations, on Sunday 4th October people in Pudleston came together under socially distanced gazebos to celebrate and support live music. Altogether, with a silent auction and other donations, the event raised around £500 for MAAC. The hamper was won by Sarah Jarrett of Whyle Lane. These included Paul’s Fresh Fish Ltd., Cherries and Berries, and Lee with his cheese. The second prize was a fabulous hamper with all items donated by the Leominster stall holders who had delivered to the community during lockdown. First prize was a visit to the Midlands Air Ambulance (MAAC) base at Strensham, with afternoon tea for six. All entrants to the competition were given a wild flower to plant, and the winners took away pots of honey. 70 people turned out to enjoy games including skittles, beat the goalie and quoits, and to enter a creative competition on the theme of ‘Pudleston loves Bees and Trees’. After Covid lockdowns, and with a number of local residents also having had to shield, the picnic brought the rural community together again. Sunshine, sunshades and sunhats were the order of the day for the Family Picnic at the Village Hall last Sunday. Thanks, guys, for coming out to a small village hall in the middle of rural Herefordshire and wowing us with your musicianship. Sometimes, mid tune, we recognised hints to other well known favourites cleverly woven into the music, and even, once, ‘Happy Birthday’! Remi also played two of his own tunes, 'Don't let them get you down', and 'Embers' a wonderful late-night, sleepy, fire-flickering piece.
Themes on guitar and double bass interwove, complementing and answering each other as if in conversation. We heard their take on an eclectic selection of classics including 'Can't Buy Me Love, 'Someday My Prince Will Come' and the second movement of Beethoven's Pathéthique Sonata. What a privilege it was to hear such talent! With a mix of imaginative takes on old favourites, jazz standards and new compositions, Remi and Tom took us on a journey through nostalgia, humour, excitement and simple amazement. And when they started to play we realised we were in for a very special evening. Their relaxed, conversational patter made us feel immediately at home, as though we’d been invited to witness a private jamming session.
The scene was set: A stage empty of people, a line of guitars of different shapes and sizes, a double bass, dramatic lighting, a buzzing, expectant audience … Then Remi and Tom walked on.
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