Tuesday 17th November

German born saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock is teaming up once again with acclaimed UK pianist Liam Noble and one of New York’s finest drummers, Tom Rainey for an exciting brand of new improvised music. Sleepthief play with a wide spectrum of sound, rhythm, space and colour whilst maintaining a strong feeling for form.

Those of you who were lucky enough to see them last year will definitely not want to miss out this year, and if you weren’t there, this is your second chance!

“(…) Laubrock’s open soundworld made a fascinating contrast. Now, characterised by remarkable tonal variation and great empathy with Noble’s gritty piano textures, the slightly loose sound of their duo came into sharp focus when joined by Rainey’s atmospheric drumming. Clinking tones from a half-filled bottle, scattering sticks like matchwood on his drumheads, or thrashing visually graceful arcs above his cymbals, he was a delight both to watch and to hear. A first night of this quality augurs well for the days to come.” The Times, January 2008 (Alyn Shipton)

Special guests…

Rodrigo Constanzo (piano) with Scott Hewitt (live sampling)
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An Anton Hunter Quartet
Anton Hunter – guitar, Ben Cottrell – clarinet, Rod Skipp – cello, Graham South – flugelhorn

Please note that, due to being in a church, there is a no food or drink policy. The gig is situated close to some very fine drinking establishments though, don’t worry…

CROSS STREET CHAPEL, Cross Street, M2 1NL
Tuesday 17th November. 7:30pm
£9/7adv from http://www.skiddle.com/events/11323011/ or in person at The Noise Upstairs jam night, Fuel, Withington, 12th Nov.

They will be performing live to celebrate this fact on Sunday 27th September in Fuel Cafe Bar, Withington at 8:00pm, as a special ‘The Noise Upstairs’ event.

Special guest performances from ‘inclusive improv’ – an ensemble hand-picked from the regular nights in Huddersfield. And ‘Token Otter’ – Josh Kopecek (laptop), Ben Cottrell (saxophone) and Anton Hunter (guitar).

Be there.

Wednesday 30th September, 7:30pm (prompt)
£5/4adv
Kro Bar, Oxford Rd.

Full info and advance tickets from here.

Freedom Principle & The Noise Upstairs are hosting a night at this years Chorlton Arts Festival. It definitely promises to be a unique experience with a variety of groups performing in the fantastic venue that is St Ninians Church. There will be a mix of contemporary performance drawing influence from jazz/classical/electronic & Jewish music. We will also be staging several spacial-sound-jams which audience members will be encouraged to take part in. Oh yeh, and we’ll be supplying the food, if you bring the booze!

All are welcome to join in via the traditional “name-in-a-hat” method.

Direct all questions to this page.

FUEL CAFE BAR – WITHINGTON – MANCHESTER – 9PM – FREE ENTRY