Experience Beck + The Ryk Mead Band
Thu, 02 Jan
|The Beaverwood
A tribute to iconic guitarist Jeff Beck
Time & Location
02 Jan 2025, 19:30 – 23:00
The Beaverwood, Beaverwood Rd, Chislehurst BR7 6HF, UK
About The Event
A tribute to iconic, legendary guitarist Jeff Beck featuring music from the significant albums “Wired” and “Blow by Blow.”
Drummer and bandleader, Ollie Usiskin, presents music from Beck's 1975 ‘Blow by Blow’ and 1976 ‘Wired’ albums, considered important contributions to the jazz-rock genre that also featured in the 2007 ‘Jeff Beck performing this week at Ronnie Scott’s’ live album and DVD (featuring Jason Rebello, Vinnie Colaiuta and the 21-year-old Tal Wilkenfeld).
Guy D'angelo, Rob Statham, Ollie Usiskin O J Jennings and Aurelius Sciuka have many accolades between them including being highly demanded session musicians, and even working with Sir Christopher Lee, Keith Emerson, members of Judas Priest and much more!
Check out the band's Facebook page here.
The Ryk Mead Band is a stunning Power Blues, Jazz, Rock Trio.
Ryk Mead, Dubbed Fretmiester by Jazz London Radios Richard Carabine, singer/guitarist, songwriter, Musical Director; Heart and soul of the band. A confirmed guitar virtuoso, started a gigging career on stage, touring in Germany, he has built a reputation on solid experience gained alongside some of the worlds famous names, such as: Dave Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Annie Lennox, Alison Moyet, The Pretty Things, Steve Waller (Manfred Man's Earth Band), Paul Fox and Dave Ruffy (The Ruts), Elmer Gantry (Stretch / Alan Parsons Project) Beverley Martyn (partner of former icon John Martyn) and a host supporting musicians from the professional arena. Working through many styles and genres, as professionals often do, Ryk has paid his dues and now has a world of experience to draw on. But if you listen you will hear in all these styles the heart of the blues.
Check out the band's website.
Tickets online: £19.50 (includes £1.50 booking fee) / £22 on the door (as long as we are not sold out!).
Doors open at 7.30pm (please do not arrive earlier)
The band usually goes on stage at around 8.15/8.30 pm.
Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or rescheduled, in which case you will be offered an exchange to another date, or a refund. By purchasing tickets, you agree to these terms.
Attending events
Our Band Nights are standing events. There is bookable seating (Impaired/Priority Seating) available around the room at the rear, which is for those unable to stand/have difficulty standing for any length of time, or who are physically disabled. There is also unreserved seating available on the night on a first come, first served basis.