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Michael Chapman has got a big history, he's been making records since 1969 and used to play the scene with Mick Ronson when they both lived in Hull around then. He's had some very cool collaborations, travels and tributes by the likes of Lucinda Williams, Bert Jansch, Maddy Prior and Thurston Moore. His latest collaboration with platinum selling Israeli … Continue reading Michael Chapman and Ehud Banai
There's a track on our Loudhailer Electric Company studio album called Gypsey Race. In fact, the line from that song: "All roads lead to... the stone at the bend on the Gypsey Race..." is the reason we chose the title of the album, Cursus. Click below to listen... The map below is on the inner sleeve. So, what's … Continue reading The Story of the Gypsey Race
Playing the Bridge is an inventive collaboration which transforms Hull’s Scale Lane Bridge into an interactive musical instrument as part of Hull 2017 City of Culture. It’s the idea of bridge architect Jonathan McDowell who recognised that like the Gamelan, the bridge can be played by striking the metal work to make tuned sounds. The culmination … Continue reading Scale Lane Sound and Light
How lucky we were to have such a fantastic sunny day - and a great crowd - for the ‘Playing the Bridge’ concert yesterday. Playing the Bridge is a cool collaboration which transforms Hull's Scale Lane Bridge into an interactive musical instrument as part of Hull 2017 City of Culture. It's the idea of bridge architect Jonathan McDowell … Continue reading Playing the Bridge Concert
What a brilliant vibe in the BBC Introducing studio in Hull this week, for a very special show celebrating all things Ziggy Stardust. The show was a superb radio show tribute to David Bowie's band, Mick Ronson, Trevor Bolder and Woody Woodmansey in their home town. A host of fantastic musicians from round here - Chambers, … Continue reading Spiders from Mars night on BBC Introducing
It was our buddy Jackson D's album launch last night. With a cool cat sound, a huge voice and a bag full of the most catchy killer songs, Jackson D and ace percussionist Zachary Theodorou played a storming show to an invited audience at The Back Room. Joined by Sarah Shiels on bass for a couple of … Continue reading Jackson D – Face