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
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Electro-Acoustic Ensemble
Thanks to our friend John Stead for inviting us to a special evening concert - the Electro-Acoustic Ensemble's acousmatic performance of music for cello, organ, piano and electronics in Hull's Charterhouse Chapel. Members of the EAE - Nigel Bartram (cello), John Stead (electronics), Stanislaw Hansel (organ, piano and sampler) - performed an adventurous and beautiful concert … Continue reading Electro-Acoustic Ensemble
Jackson D – Face
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
Loudhailer Acoustic March 2017
Thanks to everyone who came to listen to the music and to play at this month's Loudhailer Acoustic. It was a fab night as ever with a great mix of music and a super vibe. Lovely to see new people in the audience too. Smashing sets from Gifford Rolfe and Joan Foye, Dez Allenby, Roy Kibbler, … Continue reading Loudhailer Acoustic March 2017
Playing the Bridge
What a good day it was yesterday ‘Playing the Bridge’ for a cool collaboration which transforms Scale Lane Bridge into an interactive musical instrument as part of Hull 2017 City of Culture. Playing the Bridge is an artistic commission and performance devised by bridge architect Jonathan McDowell and composer Nye Parry who are both Gamelan players … Continue reading Playing the Bridge
Intimate Classics in the City #2
Last night's concert - Flute Fantasia - was the second Intimate Classics in the City concert at St Mary’s Church, Lowgate organised by cellist Thomas Bertolotti, whose vision is to make high quality classical music more accessible, bringing international artists into the city and showcasing new young musicians. Ivan Alekhin & Kate Bateman - from Russia and America - … Continue reading Intimate Classics in the City #2