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Cowshed Beginnings

Cowshed Jazz – “The Ronnie Scotts* in the Country”

The eccentric owners “Field of Dreams” in his own backyard.

Tucked away, just off the A505 near Ashwell is one of North Herts best kept secrets – the surprising but very exclusive and intimate Cowshed Jazz Club.

Operating just one evening per month, with a remit to raise funds for 3 important local charities, all profits from tickets will go to Mind, HelptheYoungHomeless and North Herts Samaritans charities.

With advice from Industry leading Sound and Lighting Engineers, the venue - which was originally part of a 17th Century Dairy – boasts one of the best Sound Stages in the Home Counties in its architecturally soundproofed exterior.

Host Lawrie Alderman in association with local Jazz impresario - Marco Marconi presents an exciting programme of just 9 exclusive events in 2025, on the last Friday of the month featuring big names in the World of Jazz. Booking is imperative as the venue is only licensed for a limited number of people and no one will be allowed on the property without a ticket.

For those travelling from afar, we have local hotels to which we can recommend transport after the event, or to Ashwell & Morden train station with links to Kings Cross(50 mins) or Cambridge (20mins).


*Please note there is no affiliation between Ronnie Scotts and Cowshed Jazz aside from musicians who play at both clubs.

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The Next Live Event at Cowshed Jazz Club 2025

Robert Castelli and 'BOOM' Quartet

Friday 27th June


"Party at One World Plaza" represents Castelli’s most satisfying album thus far. After seeing this band live, I can honestly say, "Prepare to be spellbound!"

Parliamentary Jazz Award winning Journalist Ian Mann-England


"You feel carried away into the world of Afro-Cuban music, West African rhythms, jazz rock of the 70s and 80s with rhythm par excellence. It is your own fault if you do not move with such a rhythmic design!"

 Ferdinand Dupius-Panther, Jazz Halo, Belgium


"As a drummer, Castelli is dominant while ironically not appearing to dominate the tunes. His drumming fades in and out, and when he comes out from the shadows, you realize you’re listening to a guy who is in the same league as Tony Williams, Billy Cobham, and Art Blakey."

George R Glasser, Jazz Syndicate, England


"This CD presents Jazz as an ever evolving art form, in its cultural references. It's a great canvas for a quartet that pulls all its talent & power. It's a really enjoyable album."

Gary Haywood-Everett, Hot Biscuits Radio England


“Castelli demonstrates many of the different aspects to being a great jazz drummer as he leads his live ensemble through his own compositions in this energetic, bouncy, and thoroughly lively Party.” Allaboutjazz


"The opening and the closing tracks on this album point to greatness—a vision of the future of jazz. Soulful, provocative forums for improvisation that exceed the usual standards fare."

T Bruce Wittet, drummer, music industry journalist and copywriter for Downbeat, Modern Drummer USA, Musik, etc & Drums Etc Canada


"He's been a regular on European stages since 2003. His band "BOOM!" has performed at some of the most well-known, prestigious festivals and clubs including The Brecon Jazz Festival, EFG London Jazz Festival, I.G. Jazz & Blues Festival, Vienna, Ronnie Scott's, London, Porgy & Bess Vienna, and Clarence Jazz Club, Jimmy Glass and Jamboree in Spain.

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