Spanner Big Band - back at The Gunners on 26th June!!

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New venue for Spanner Big Band!

The Spanner Big Band will play this Wednesday 10th November as advertised but in a new venue. The Gunners has closed down once more and the pub no

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The Spanner Big Band’s 15th Birthday!

Today, ***17th October is the Spanner Big Band’s Birthday!!*** Today in 2021 the band has reached the ripe age of 15!!! It all started at

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New YouTube Short

Check out the 16 second Short – Alto at 280

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SpannerHQ still under construction!

I am still trying to catch up with my digital skills (lack of!) and re-constructing this last site after the last one crashed into the sea and

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Spanner Big Band gig at The Gunners!

Yes, it is really happening! Wednesday 20th October. The big band’s last gig in front of an audience at The Gunners was in March 2020. The band

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Punk Jazz Spanner post

This is the page for Dan’s groove, improvisational small group… trio/quartet… or even a duo like the collaboration with

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Spannerman post

New album on its

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first post – website is under construction!

New website: SpannerHQ.com being constructed now. Hopefully it will be a functioning website very soon. Meanwhile, the ‘Under

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The Spanner Big Band returns to The Gunners for a one-off evening of big band entertainment, celebrating the upcoming victory of the Independent candidates for Islington North, Holborn & St Pancras and Chingford & Woodford Green…. 8 days later on Indepentent’s Day. The wonderfully eccentric Spanner Big Band treats audiences with an electrifying performance of classic numbers, originals and pop renditions. Directed by the charismatic Dan Spanner, this 16 piece ensemble offers an explosive combination of jazz virtuosity and rock’n’roll attitude!
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