We emerge from the blows and blowouts of winter with new ventures afoot, including a mumble on radio.
The autumn brought a spectacular UK tour with Snowboy & The Latin Section, featuring Jen Kearney, who was so taken with our crumbling country that she has moved here. Look out for some amazing gigs: @LostOnion.
In November, in beloved Hull, we staged the first performance of Other Ranks, at Kardomah94. This is John Robinson’s epic poem about The Hull Pals in World War One, with music by some trombonist. It got the project off to a flying start, and we will be developing the work for more performances later in the year. Any patrons of the arts reading this are welcome to discuss further opportunities for this unique project, which has ACE funding.
February events:
Saturday 3 February, 19:30
Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra
SWINGING AT THE COTTON CLUB
Civic Theatre
Fairfield Rd
Chelmsford
CM1 1JG
Sunday 4 February, doors, 12:00, show 14:00
HOT ORANGE BIG BAND LATIN SPECIAL
featuring Roberto Pla
Hideaway Jazz Club
2 Empire Mews
Stanthorpe Road
Streatham
London
SW16 2BF
Monday 5 February, 19:30
Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra
SWINGING AT THE COTTON CLUB
The Orchard Theatre
Home Gardens
Dartford
DA1 1ED
Saturday 17 February, 19:30 doors, 20:00 acts
trombone poetry + The Static Memories + Jeff Hilson + Dave Draper / Bob Peachey duo
Sussex Arms, October 2005
No.W.Here
1st Floor
316-318 Bethnal Green Road
London
E2 OAG
admission: £7 / £4 concs
Tuesday 27 February, 15:00 to 15:45
trombone poetry
SOUND OUT
Carole Finer presents live music guests, drawing on her interests in bluegrass, post-Cagean composition and field recordings
broadcast on Resonance FM
104.4 FM in London or online