Musical Roots in Richmond Park - Holly Lodge Centre's annual extravaganza

Musical Roots – An evening of live music in Richmond Park

Live music, a stunning setting… and supper to boot!

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Musical Roots, set in the beautiful surroundings of Richmond Park. After the sell-out success of our previous events, we’re back with another magical night of music, fun, and fantastic food.

Expect an exclusive showcase of spectacular jazz, blues, and boogie-woogie, performed by a brilliant lineup of musicians. We’re thrilled to welcome back the dynamic Dino Baptiste, headlining the night with his signature energy and style.

What to Expect:

• Top-tier live performances
• Delicious food and drink
• A relaxed, intimate and fun atmosphere

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unique musical celebration!

World Class Performers...

...plus a special guest appearance by the ever-charismatic DANA GILLESPIE to lead a spectacular finale!

Dino Baptiste is a highly energetic pianist, vocalist and entertainer with strong links to Blues, Boogie Woogie and Rock & Roll as well as performing mainstream classics and current cover songs. His influences revolve around three idols: Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis and Ray Charles, each performing with such showmanship and charm that is reflected in Dino's own performances. Demonstrating a wealth of professional experience covering 26 years, Dino showcases 100s of live shows per year including specialised Blues and Boogie Woogie concerts and residency gigs at various venues throughout the UK and abroad.

Kate Daniels will be leading her Quartet of accomplished musicians.

Kate is a versatile jazz singer and artiste. She has a long and diverse career, spanning acting, writing, and singing in various styles, including jazz - along with Alex Dankworth and Tony Coe amongst many more - punk and new wave. With an extensive repertoire Kate performs in various settings, from background music to full-fledged concerts. Kate has released multiple albums as a jazz singer, including "Atmospherics" in 2014, and is known for her ability to engage audiences with her performances. The Scotsman described Kate's vocals as "compelling".

Nils Solberg was Bryan Ferry's guitarist on his award-winning album As Time Goes By. Nils is a jazz guitarist, born in South Africa of Norwegian descent and brought up in England, starting his career on the thriving folk scene of the late 1960s. As a teenager he was influenced by the acoustic style of Django Reinhardt. He is now accomplished in a variety of styles and has performed around the world with many artists including Bryan Ferry, David Bowie, Ralph McTell and Nigel Kennedy.

Peter Morgan is a renowned British double bass player known for his extensive experience in the jazz world, particularly in traditional and swing styles. Peter has spent a lifetime playing jazz in all styles, and has played for most of the leading British bandleaders, such as Humphrey Lyttelton, Chris Barber, Acker Bilk, Alan Elsdon, Keith Nicholls and so on, playing in virtually all London jazz venues and major concert halls.

Julian Stringle was voted Best Clarinettist at the British Jazz Awards 2006/7 and 2019 and was described by Sir John Dankworth as ''an immense talent. Probably the best clarinettist to emerge in British jazz for several decades’’. Julian has played with a wide variety of musical stars from Kenny Ball, Cleo Laine and Paul Jones to Chas and Dave, The Spice Girls and Meatloaf. As a composer he has written many TV jingles and documentary film scores and in Paris he arranged and conducted a Bigband album for Charles Aznavour.

Supper and wine

The evening kicks off with welcome drinks on Pembroke Lodge’s Belvedere Terrace, with its sweeping views over the Thames Valley to Windsor. This will be followed by almost two hours of thrilling live music performances, starting and ending with a bang.

During the interval, you can enjoy an excellent buffet supper (which is, of course, included in your ticket price) plus a complimentary glass of wine.

Super Raffle Draw

In addition, the evening will include a RAFFLE DRAW with high-end prizes donated by local establishments.

Parking

Parking at Pembroke Lodge is free of charge and Richmond Park’s main gate will be kept open later than usual specifically for this event.

Event details and payment

• Date: Thursday, 25 September 2025
• Time: 7 pm – 10:30 pm
• Location: Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park, TW10 5HX
• Ticket Price: £75.00 per person

Please note: payment can only be made upon registration and only by Credit Card.

We very much hope to see you there.

The Holly Lodge Centre

We're a small local charity, hidden away in the heart of Richmond Park. Whilst small we are mighty, with over 8000 local children, adults and elderly visiting each year to learn about the wildlife and heritage of Richmond Park. The centre specialises in working with children and adults with disabilities, providing bespoke sessions devised to meet their needs and allowing them to get up close to nature.

https://www.thehollylodgecentre.org.uk/

All proceeds to the Holly Lodge Centre

As usual, all proceeds go towards the annual running costs of The Holly Lodge Centre. We do not receive any Government funding. Therefore, it is only through your kind generosity, plus donations from community groups, trusts and these fund-raising events, that keep us up and running.

The Holly Lodge Centre Events Team

The Holly Lodge Centre, Richmond Park, Richmond TW10 5HS

Charity No 1076741

Please note: performance line-up may be subject to change.