21/08/2026
Swamptalk & Open Mic
19/9/26 - 7.30pm until late
📍Small World Byd Bach
£11
Swamptalk return to west Wales from the US and across the UK performing their blend of jazzy, funky blues.
Swamptalk first came together in West Wales in the late ’70s and’80s. They performed locally and further afield, releasing a single, ‘Positive Movement’ in November 1979 (to a glowing review in the Tivyside Advertiser!)
Decades after their first gigs at The Shed in Dolwilym, original members Bruce Knapp - guitar, Paul Bennett - bass, and Consi Handelsman – vocals, will be travelling from New York, London and elsewhere to perform at Small World Theatre. They'll be joined by drummer Geoff Nicholls, percussionist Phil Layton, singer Carolyn Burnett, and perhaps a surprise guest or two.
The band has deep musical connections with the Preseli landscape, and made lifelong friendships. This night of performance and dancing will explore those roots and refresh the connections that are tattooed on their hearts and minds.
Open Mic invitation
We’re extending the entertainment by offering three 10-min Open Mic slotsat the beginning of the evening. Please get in touch with Helene to register your interest and book the stage!
Contact: [email protected]
BOOK / ARCHEBU
🎟️ https://www.smallworld.org.uk/events/swamptalk-open-mic
Swamptalk a Meic Agored
19/9/26 - 7.30pm hyd nes yn hwyr
📍Theatr Byd bach
£11
Mae Swamptalk yn dychwelyd i orllewin Cymru o’r Unol Daleithiau ac ar draws y Deyrnas Unedig yn perfformio’u cyfuniad o flŵs jazz ffynci.
Daeth Swamptalk ynghyd gyntaf yng ngorllewin Cymru yn y 70au hwyr a’r 80au. Fe berfformion nhw’n lleol ac ymhellach i ffwrdd, gan ryddhau sengl, ‘Positive Movement’ ym mis Tachwedd 1979 (fe dderbyniodd adolygiad gwresog yn y Teifiseid!)
Ddegawdau ar ôl eu gigs yn y Sied yn Nolwilym, bydd yr aelodau gwreiddiol Bruce Knapp – gitâr, Paul Bennett – bas, a Consi Handelsman – llais, yn teithio o Efrog Newydd, Llundain a mannau eraill i berfformio yn Theatr Byd bach. Cânt gwmni’r drymiwr Geoff Nicholls, yr offerynwr taro Phil Layton, y canwr Carolyn Burnett, ac ambell i westai annisgwyl hefyd.
Mae gan y band gysylltiadau cerddorol dwfn â thirwedd y Preselau, ac fe wnaethon nhw gyfeillion oes. Bydd y noson hon o berfformio a dawnsio yn archwilio’r gwreiddiau hynny ac yn adfywio’r cysylltiadau hynny a ysgrifennwyd ar eu calonnau a’u meddyliau.
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Gwahoddiad Meic Agored
Rydyn ni’n ymestyn yr adloniant drwy gynnig tri slot Meic Agored o 10 munud ar gychwyn y noson. Cysylltwch â Hélène erbyn 14 Medi i gofrestru’ch diddordeb ac i archebu’ch lle ar y llwyfan!
Cyswllt: [email protected]
