“There is no festival like it on the planet, and believe me we have played at a lot of different festivals all over the world!”
WHO: Ian Clarkson (no relation to Jeremy..)
WHAT: “Together for over 25 years, The Jive Aces have been keeping the show on the road and are renowned worldwide for their high-energy live show in over 40 countries. The band spread smiles and cheer with their swingin’ music and classic vintage style, from crooning smooth swinging ballads to blasting the roots of rock’n’roll. Having played for Her Majesty the Queen, selling out the Royal Albert Hall and becoming the first band to reach the finals of Britain’s Got Talent, they continuously showcase why they are the UK’s No 1 jive and swing band!”
WHERE: Pleasance at EICC – Lomond (Venue 150)
WHEN: 20:00 (60 min)
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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?
No, we have been coming to the Ed Fringe for countless years! Who would miss the Fringe?!
From our first experiences when we drove up overnight and slept on the hills and used to just play a few dates in a club nearby and we gradually sleazed our way into the festival to becoming part the official Fringe and onwards.. We have played many different venues over the years, always with great creative teams, and we love it! There is no festival like it on the planet, and believe me we have played at a lot of different festivals all over the world!
The streets are paved with clowns and Shakespearian characters and the air is rife with tourists of all nationalities – an equalizer where the a novice juggler rubs shoulders with international celebs and all to entertain! This is what we it is all about!
We also promote the Fringe in any country/city we go – it is a unique experience! We also encourage other fellow artist to bring their show to the Fringe and experience it for themselves. And we are talking about Edinburgh, what a fascinating and beautiful town!
What are the big things you’ve learned since 2023 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?
Wow! So much! I’ve learned that as life goes on there is nothing I enjoy more than entertaining a crowd of people, anywhere, and playing good upbeat music! It sounds so obvious but nothing replaces it.
I’ve learned that it is as a team that we really create a show and that the team chemistry and getting on together is one of the most important aspects.
I’ve learned not to take things too seriously and that love really does make the world go round.
I have learnt that it is also important to support fellow artists, going to see their shows, encourage them with their creativity, with their careers. The artist has a major role in society, as we bring art into people’s lives which would be very dull otherwise, so it is important to me to really make sure that art thrives.
Tell us about your show.
The show is called “Keeping the Show on the Road” and it comes from a song I wrote about getting back out on tour after the pando (during which we kept going with a daily live stream for 500 consecutive nights/shows) and this is also the title of our new album which we are releasing on July 19th which ties in with the show as this features all the tracks featured in the show.
This is the first we bring the show to the Fringe and the first time we have had an accompanying album for our show! So, a big celebration!
The show features a mixture of swing, boogie, jazz and Rock n Roll, yellow suits and cheeky grins plus our secret weapon from Italy, Grazia on the accordion!
After the Fringe, this show will also be hitting the road as we take it to local and regional theatres around the UK later in the year and hope to bring it to the Adlwych Theatre in the West End, so fingers crossed! (Send us your prayers!)
What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?
After seeing our show – of course! – we recommend people also go and see other shows that do music from the same era (from 1920’s to 1950’s) like and also a short comment on why we recommend them:
– Swingology (Venue 67) – because It Don’t Mean a Thing If You Ain’t Got That Swing!
– Sundown Swing (Venue 111) – because the title says it all
– Django at the Fringe (Venue 293) – love a good gypsy jazz!
– In the Mood (Venue 111) – because it is a tribute to Glenn Miller and the music of the 40s, who doesn’t like the big bands era?
– 1954: Ella, Etta, Eartha (Venue 152) – because those ladies knew how to make your heat sing.
– Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of the Finge (Venue 33) – because he really picks great shows of the Fringe and if you don’t know what to pick, his show will help you decide.
But do explore MORE! The more the merrier! Recharge your batteries for the rest of the year! These are only a fraction of what you could see at the Fringe. Splurge on it! Go and explore, there is something for everyone!
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