ICR Romanian Cultural Institute London

Hai la drum back in town

Following their successful UK tour in April this year, we are happy to support the Hai la drum's concerts in Shaftesbury, Brighton and London.

Romanian violinist Vasile Stanescu leads this multinational group which plays traditional Romanian folk themes mixed with improvisation, in an overall gypsy jazz interpretation. Stanescu is relatively unknown in the UK, but has received remarkable reviews on the British press before, owing to his unique violin style which successfully combines elements of swing and conservatoire technique.

"Plays left-hand pizzicato with a panache I have only ever seen matched by Maxim Wengerov"
London Evening Standard

"Better than Grapelli in places"
Manchester evening News

Vasile Stanescu is joined by Jonny Hepbir (guitar), Pete Watson (accordion) and Dan Sheppard (bass).

Sat, December 1st, The Bell Street Cafe, Shaftesburt, Dorset. 17 Bell Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8AR 01747 850022 www.bellstreetcafe.co.uk Tickets £8.50 Dining from 7.30 pm, live music from 8pm. Early booking advisable from bookings@bellstreetcafe.co.uk

Sun, December 2nd, The Joogleberry Playhouse, Brighton 14-17 Manchester Street, Brighton, BN2 1TF 01273 687171 www.joogleberry.com Tickets £10 Doors open 8pm , live music from 9pm. Advance booking recommended info@joogleberry.com

Mon, December 3rd, The Quecumbar, Battersea, London 42-44 Battersea High ST, London SW11 3HX 020 7787 2227 www.quecumbar.co.uk Tickets £10 adv from wegottickets.com (Enter "Baz Stanescu", "London", and "december 2007 " from menu) or Quecumbar online shop, £12 on the door. Doors open 6pm, live music from 8pm.