After moving to Cardiff in February 2022, I was looking for something new. I ‘d always romanticised the idea of creating an exciting local jazz event, but it always felt out of reach when I was living in London. Two years of playing very little music due to the Coronavirus pandemic had got my imagination going, and I was very keen to to get back out there and rediscover my love for jazz and playing with other musicians.Once in Cardiff, and having got to know some locals, I was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to put on a night of music, so I called it Yardbird! Named after the great Charlie 'Yardbird' Parker, and the beautiful location where the event takes place, the Kings Road Yard in Pontcanna.
The aim for Yardbird is to showcase amazing original jazz music, and to create the best environment for both the artist and audience. What started out as an excuse to meet other local jazz musicians quickly turned into a cherished event in the local community.
Yardbird thrives not only on being able to have the best up & coming original jazz, but thanks to an incredible local audience, and the kindness of friends & volunteers that give their skills and time to make Yardbird even better.
-Finlay O’Hara
For more information, please contact: yardbirdcardiff@gmail.com
Yardbird is the name of the night, named after it’s regular location in the dance hall space in the Kings Road Yard in Pontcanna. (Also named after Charlie 'Yardbird' Parker!)The dance hall venue is available to hire for events at https://www.kingsroadyard.co.uk
Yardbird is usually on the last Friday or Saturday of the month, however this can sometimes change due to any number of reasons. Take a look at our events page to see all forthcoming nights!
Yes! Unless the event has already sold out online. (Most events do, so make sure to get your tickets in plenty of time!)
As Yardbird is only a monthly event, and due to the number of messages we get for slots, we're unable to book people by request. However, if you wish to put on an event in the dance hall venue at Kings Road Yard, you can book via their channels - https://www.kingsroadyard.co.uk
