'Rok Stars, Snooker Legends and Artistic Cream at Coffee Circus'.

Stephanie Lynne Thorburn's blog.  16th May 2013.

'Rok Stars, Snooker Legends & Artistic Cream @ Coffee Circus'.

I've enjoyed some wonderfully diverse social events over recent weeks.  Last Friday, I travelled to Bedworth to the launch dinner of the 'Rok Stars & Snooker Legends' cup on Eurosport, in the company of Cliff Thorburn, Ronnie O'Sullivan and Jimmy White.  The night was suffused with some great moments- my special gallery and report are now linked in on PR-Inside:

'Rok Stars & Snooker Legends Strategic Launch':

http://www.pr-inside.com/rok-stars-snooker-legends-strategic-r36646...

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Resume.

I originally covered Malcolm Bruce, Maya Sage & Jasmine Rodgers' gig at Coffee Circus, Crouch End on my Rock.com blog.  See 'A Family Affair @ Coffee Circus'.

http://community.rock.com/profiles/blogs/a-family-affair-coffee-circus

I also penned a short piece for the R.C. newsletter.  Many thanks to Tim Jones & friends for putting together such a great newsletter each week. 

The full, original version of my review on Malcolm, Maya & Jasmine @ Coffee Circus on Sunday 28th April 2013 can be read on my blog below for those who are not subscribers.  The review was included in Record Collector's weekly newsletter, dated 16th May 2013. 

Photo Gallery. 

A great team:  Maya, Malcolm & Jasmine!

Lovely photo:  Malcolm, Jasmine and Maya, (supported by Janet Bruce & Nettie Baker).

 Maya, Stephanie & Malcolm. (Thanks to:  Linda Thorburn for pics.)

Malcolm Bruce, Jasmine Rodgers & Maya Saga @ Coffee Circus, Crouch End.

28^th April 2013.

View:  Front of performing area.

Review by:  Stephanie Lynne Thorburn.

The arrival of Malcolm Bruce, Jasmine Rodgers and Maya Sage to Coffee Circus was synonymous with the first rays of sun this spring.  Fresh from the April UK ‘Sons of Cream’ tour, Malcolm Bruce had just concluded a series of tour dates with Kofi Baker. Malcolm opened the set at Coffee Circus, providing a strong musical resonance on acoustic guitar for his daughter Maya Sage.  The afternoon proved to be a true ‘family affair’ with Maya exploring her diverse vocal range, beginning on Contralto for Otis Redding’s soulful ‘Sitting on the Dock of the Bay’, supported by a proud Dad Malcolm Bruce and Janet Bruce, placed to the fore of the audience.  Maya’s set comprised a diverse selection of personal favourite songs and impromptu material.

Jasmine Rodgers performed a second set of original acoustic rock.  Her grassroots music reflected both quality composition and ease of delivery.  It was a pleasure to hear the song ‘Seamless’ from her eponymously titled 2010 solo album performed live. Jasmine offered a distinctive blend of touching melodic material, executed with ethereal musical beauty.  The notable set highlight was the melancholy ‘Drinking’, a song she has over time also performed with Dad Paul Rodgers and Brother Steve. 

The collective musical repertoire of these talented nascent singer-songwriters certainly set a precedent, promising a new generation of consummate musical artistry.

Links:  Malcolm Bruce  http://www.malcolmbruce.com

Jasmine Rodgers  http://www.jasminerodgers.com

Coffee Circus http://www.coffeecircus.com

And for more on the Snooker Legends circuit of events, see:  http://www.snookerlegends.co.uk

Stephanie Lynne Thorburn homepage:  http://www.stephaniethorburn.webs.com