Django Café Duo: JC & Hugo bring swinging guitar jazz to Goddards Brewery in Branstone. JC Grimshaw and Hugo Boswell draw on Django Reinhardt’s music, with nimble guitar lines and rhythms that give the tunes their lift. This is a Friday-night invitation to listen to two musicians working together, whether you know the repertoire or want an evening with a different sound from your usual pub outing.
The duo combine traditional jazz influences with their own playing style. Listen for the conversation between the guitars: a phrase answered, a rhythm picked up, a melody taking another turn. Reinhardt’s music gives them a shared starting point, while the small line-up leaves space to hear the detail. Goddards’ brewery setting also gives beer lovers a chance to choose something made on the Island while the music fills the evening. Drinks are separate from the free performance.
Entry costs nothing, which helps when you want to suggest a night out without asking friends to commit to an expensive ticket. The two-hour evening slot leaves you with a straightforward plan: meet in Branstone, settle in and hear some live music. You do not need a specialist knowledge of jazz to enjoy the interplay. Take someone who notices a good guitar player, or use the date as the nudge to try a local act you have not heard before.
Organised by Goddards Brewery