Rufus Reader Quartet - August 18th 2026
Rufus Reader Quartet - August 18th 2026
Rufus Reader Quartet – Live at Sounds & Grounds
Tuesday 18th August 2026
We're delighted to welcome the Rufus Reader Quartet for the first live performance in the shop for well over a year.
Formed in summer 2026, this exciting new jazz quartet brings together George Farrell (trombone), Jon Thorne (bass), Tom Hendy (keys) and Rufus Reader (drums) for an evening inspired by the music of legendary trombonist and composer J.J. Johnson.
Drawing on the rich tradition of post-bop jazz, the quartet will perform arrangements of Johnson's work alongside original interpretations and material developed by the band. Expect melodic improvisation, dynamic interplay and a fresh take on some of the finest music in the modern jazz canon.
Spaces are limited to 30 and advance booking is HIGHLY recommended.
Date: Tuesday 18th August 2026
Venue: Sounds & Grounds
Doors: 6:15 PM
Performance: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Please bring your order confirmation as your ticket.
Details
All gigs are currently limited to 30 tickets.
Seating is available, and we have a ramp for wheelchair access. If you have any specific accessibility requirements, please get in touch in advance so we can assist you.
Please note these are not BYO events, and alcoholic drinks are not available in-store. Our regular menu and a selection of non-alcoholic drinks will be available throughout the event.
Returns & Ticket Policy
We are committed to ensuring a positive experience for all guests attending events at Sounds & Grounds.
As our gigs are held in a small, intimate space with a maximum capacity of 30 people, all ticket sales are limited and carefully managed.
If we need to cancel or reschedule an event due to unforeseen circumstances, or if the event becomes unviable due to ticket sales, all tickets will be fully refunded via the original payment method.
We operate a 7-day cooling-off period from the date of purchase, during which tickets may be refunded. After this period, and within 14 days of the event date, tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or rescheduled by us.
Cancellations due to change of mind or personal unavailability cannot be accepted due to the limited nature of these events.