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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, The 'Herts Young Homeless' Charity and North Herts Samaritans.

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

AMP Trio

Friday 29^th August

Forged from the talents of Italian pianist Marco Marconi, drummer Alex Goodyear and bassist Paul Jefferies this classic format jazz trio present a smorgasbord of their favourite musical pieces with an accent on verve, excitement and above all delicious melody. Expect jazz of the highest order from the pens of George Gershwin, Billy Joel, Henry Mancini, Vincent Yeomans and many more!

Mr Marconi started his musical career in the classical genre but was tempted to the ‘dark side’ and now predominantly plays jazz in various ensembles throughout the UK and Europe. Alex Goodyear is a drummer who’s career has captured the imagination and accolades of many a reviewer with his brilliant rhythm section drumming and exciting solos which feature imaginative dynamics and powerful technique. Bassist Jefferies has classical melodic sensibilities to his playing, a prodigious rhythmic feel and a sense of lyricism that gives essential cohesion to this exciting trio of musicians.

What people are saying...

“This is just like Ronnie Scotts – in the Country”

James Pearson – Music Director Ronnie Scotts
“A real Class Venue – and Great Music- Well Done Lawrie”

Anthony F - Cottered
"Fabulous! Fabulous! – How lucky are we to have this on our doorstep"

Jacquie – Sandon
"Last night was fantastic….thank you and great to see The Ronnie Scotts All Stars Playing in Sandon!"

Tanya C – Barkway
Apparently - James Pearson said this already – but I agree this is like Ronnie Scotts in the Country!

Alan Barnes – Saxophonist
"Thanks for “having” us for the inaugural performance last Friday. A wonderful Venue and I was very impressed with it, the sound was fabulous. I wish you much success for the future and look forward to visiting as an audience member If I’m not playing! "

James Pearson
"So great tobe able to have a fun evening at the same time as raise some money for a good cause"

Cathy - Hitchin
"Thank you, and great News that you were able to send such a generous donation to Help Young Homeless"

Sarah C
''Lawrie, Good evening as always. Thank you for all your efforts - and pleased that you were able to send such a good sum (£1100) to Samaritans.''

Clive G
"Fabulous evening of music last night. To score your eight questions from 1 to 10 on Music, Sound Quality, Service, Food etc - All 10’s!"

Julia B
"Lawrie, We feel extremely privileged that you have opened your doors in your personal space and established such a fantastic jazz club. We came to the opening night and then again on Friday, the only reason we don’t attend is due to diary constraints. We have never been to live jazz before but we are both totally bowled over by the diversity of styles within Jazz. Frankly, you have made a superb job of the end to end of the club; the staff are all extremely friendly and welcoming. The very generous donation to the Samaritans added a level of kindness and humanity. My only concern is I don’t feel like the audience give much back to the band in terms of toe tapping, and head bobbing! 😊 Thank you so much. We are busy for the next couple of months but will be back again after the summer. Have a wonderful summer Kind regards Carolyn GS Sandon"

Carolyn GS

V I D E O S

G A L L E R Y

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A large room with a lot of people sitting at tables

A crowd of people are dancing in a dark room with red lights

Food and Drink Menu

10 inch Italian Wood Fired Pizzas

Spicy Salami Sourdough with Pepperoni Pizza

£12.95

Fiorentina with Mushroom and Creamy Garlic Pizza

£12.95

NEW! Rustica with Mushrooms,
Pancetta & Mascarpone

£12.95

Selection of 4 Cheeses and Biscuits (incl Butter)

£12.95

Charcuterie Board of Meats and Biscuits

(incl Butter)

£12.95

Gluten Free options

White Wine

Jackson Estate ‘Green Lip’ Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough, New Zealand

(Bottle) £26
(Glass 250ml) £9.50

Ricossa Gavi DOCG, Piemonte, Italy

(Bottle) £27

Luzada Albarino 2024 Rias Baixas,
Bodegas Arousana

(Bottle) £28
Perfect summer white, zippy but with body.
Albarino is very popular right now.

Chablis 2021 Domaine Fournillo
(Bottle) £36

Prosecco Canti DOC Millesimato
(Bottle) £25

Individual Prosecco 200ml Bottles £9.90

Rosé Wine

Cal y Canto Bobal Rosé

(Bottle) £25 (Glass 250ml) £9.50

Red Wine

El Supremo Malbec, Argentina
(Bottle) £2 (Glass 250ml) £9.50

Bodega Catena Vista Flores Malbec,
Mendoza Argentina

(Bottle) £29.50
Top quality malbec from an incredible producer.

Il Palazzone, Rosso del Palazzone,
Italy (Bottle) £29.50
This is essentially Brunello di Montalcino at a fraction of the price. Medium bodied, huge depth of flavour, very classy.

Boekenhoutskloof Chocolate Block
Franschhoek Cape Town

(Bottle) £39.50
A full bodied red full of flavour.

Beer & Cider

IPA £4
Peroni £4
Guinness £4

Cider £4

Alcohol Free

Peroni Zero £4
Guinness Zero £4

J20 Mango & Orange £2.75
Sparkling Water San Pellegrino £2.50

Appletiser £3.50

Future Dates for your Diary

List of Services

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Cowshed Beginnings

AMP Trio

“This is just like Ronnie Scotts – in the Country”

“A real Class Venue – and Great Music- Well Done Lawrie”

"Fabulous! Fabulous! – How lucky are we to have this on our doorstep"

"Last night was fantastic….thank you and great to see The Ronnie Scotts All Stars Playing in Sandon!"

Apparently - James Pearson said this already – but I agree this is like Ronnie Scotts in the Country!

"Thanks for “having” us for the inaugural performance last Friday. A wonderful Venue and I was very impressed with it, the sound was fabulous. I wish you much success for the future and look forward to visiting as an audience member If I’m not playing! "

"So great tobe able to have a fun evening at the same time as raise some money for a good cause"

"Thank you, and great News that you were able to send such a generous donation to Help Young Homeless"

''Lawrie, Good evening as always. Thank you for all your efforts - and pleased that you were able to send such a good sum (£1100) to Samaritans.''

"Fabulous evening of music last night. To score your eight questions from 1 to 10 on Music, Sound Quality, Service, Food etc - All 10’s!"

V I D E O S

G A L L E R Y

10 inch Italian Wood Fired Pizzas

White Wine

Rosé Wine

Red Wine

Beer & Cider

Alcohol Free

Future Dates for your Diary

List of Services

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