Hejira

“Hejira’ is an outstanding 7-piece band set up to celebrate and honour the masterpiece works of Joni Mitchell, mostly from the late ‘70s. Having released the albums ‘The Hissing of Summer Lawns’, ‘Hejira’, ‘Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter ’ and ‘Mingus’, Joni then toured briefly with a band formed from the crème de la crème of contemporaneous musicians (Metheny, Mays, Brecker, Pastorius and Alias). 

The tour was recorded, producing the much-lauded live album, ‘Shadows And Light’; it is from this album that the band Hejira is drawing the body of its repertoire. Comprising highly experienced, world class musicians, this band is fronted by the brilliant Hattie Whitehead who not only has – in her own way – assimilated the poise, power and beauty of Joni’s vocals, but also plays guitar with Joni’s stylistic mannerisms. 

Expect an evening of the ‘great’ songs from Mitchell’s back catalogue, such as ‘Amelia’, ‘Woodstock’, 'A Case Of You’, ’Song For Sharon’, 'Free Man in Paris’ etc.! 

Hattie Whitehead ~ vocals & guitar 
Ollie Weston ~ tenor & soprano saxophones 
Chris Eldred ~ keyboards 
Pete Oxley ~ guitar 
Dave Jones ~ bass 
Rick Finlay ~ drums 
Marc Cecil ~ percussion 

“They came to listen because they love Joni Mitchell, but they went away loving Hejira.” ~ Jazzwise, August 2024 

“Whitehead is one of the greatest singers I have ever heard” ~ Jazzwise, March 2024 

“Honestly, one of the most perfect voices I’ve heard in ages…this lady’s voice is stunning” ~ Adam Dowling, BBC Radio Kent, 4th April 2024 

- +44 161 834 1764
- General Enquiries: +44 161 835 2660

- Located at main entrance
- Valid photo ID required
- Tickets can be collected 1 hour before event start time
- Must match name on original booking

- Limited street parking on Swan Street
- Nearby public car parks within 5-10 minute walk
- NCP Car Park on Port Street recommended
- Some metered parking available

- Ground floor wheelchair accessible
- Designated wheelchair spaces
- Companion seats available
- Step-free access to main performance area

- No outside food or drinks
- Valid ID required (18+ events)
- No smoking inside venue
- Photography/recording may be restricted

- Age restrictions vary by event
- Most shows 18+
- Some all-ages performances available
- Children under 14 must be accompanied by adult