More Music events programme Spring 2015

A season of gigs, events and workshops Jan – Mar 2015

Bafta and Ivor Novello award winning singer-songwriter Emily Barker

01524 831997

info@moremusic.org.uk

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Hello!

What gets you out of the house? Is it a walk, shopping, eating or drinking out, going to films – or gigs and concerts?

We are now into our third year of brilliant nights of music at The Hothouse. The room looks good, it feels good to play in and the sound is fantastic for the audience.

I’m delighted that we are bringing back the brilliant musicians from Tarang. I have worked with them over many years and the sound and beauty of the music alongside the free vegetarian buffet will make this a great night.

I danced for three hours at the last ceilidh and this time we have local band folky pranksters Wierdstring Band, who are fantastic, and sure to bring you out onto the floor.

We are also proud to present international touring artists from Jazz, Indie and Folk scenes: Troyka; This is the Kit and Emily Barker Duo.

Artistic Director, More Music

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Hothouse Ceilidh

with The Wierdstring Band Saturday 31 January 7.30pm The Wierdstring Band return with traditional tunes, modern tunes and dances from the depths of history - as well as the depths of their own imagination! They have their very own brand of Cumbrian inspired fun and frolics – sense of humour essential.

Tickets

Pie and peas supper £4

£7/£5 in advance £8/£6 on the door moremusic.org.uk/wierdstring

Flaunt It Cabaret

Flaunt It Cabaret is suitable for people with a learning disability and designed to be interactive and inclusive. Everyone is welcome.

Hosted by Boogie Bill Roberts, each event features different guest performers presenting a range of live music and entertainment for you to sing and play along to. Free tea, coffee and cake are provided.

Tickets £6/Support workers free

1.30pm-3.30pm Tuesday 10 February Striding Edge Ceilidh Band Tuesday 10 March The Manakin Birds Pete Moser The Fastest One Man Band in the World

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Tarang

Plus support Long Walk Chinese Orchestra

Off Stage with Tarang

Tarang is the UK’s National Ensemble

Workshop Sunday 8 February 10.30am - 4.30pm

for Indian Music, comprised of musicians

Uncover the mystery of Indian music

performing Hindustani (north Indian)

with the brilliant young musicians from

and Carnatic (South Indian) music.

Tarang working alongside More Music’s

The ensemble is completed by classically

Pete Moser. Explore ragas, konnakol,

trained Western musicians to create

and gain a deeper knowledge of the

powerful music that represents Indian

roles and interplay of the different

culture in Britain. An Indian vegetarian

instruments in Indian classical music –

buffet is included in the price of

sitar, veena, violin, voice and percussion.

Saturday 7 February 8pm

your ticket. £25 (includes food)

Tickets £12/£9 on the door £10/£7 advance moremusic.org.uk/tarang

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Book for both Off Stage workshops for £40 moremusic.org.uk/offstage-tarang

Lancaster Jazz Festival and More Music present

Troyka

Off Stage with Troyka

Plus support Yesa Sikyi

Workshop Sunday 1 March 11am - 4pm

Saturday 28 February 8pm

“This workshop will focus on how to

An experimental British trio who make enthralling instrumental music featuring Mercury nominated Kit Downes on hammond/synths, Chris Montague on guitar/loops and Josh Blackmore on drums, Troyka is definitely not your usual Hammond organ trio, with influences from Jimi Hendrix to Bernard Herrmann and Mogwai to Lalo Schifrin.

pursue your own voice on your chosen instrument, and how to improve core skills all musicians need at any level.

We will look at developing strong practice routines which improve our time feel, improvisational capability, aural awareness and ensemble playing skills. Please bring your instruments and any composition ideas you have” Chris Montague Troyka guitarist.

Tickets

£25 (includes food)

£12/£9 in advance £10/£7 on the door moremusic.org.uk/troyka

Book for both Off Stage workshops for £40 moremusic.org.uk/offstage-troyka

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This is the Kit

Saturday 7 March 8pm This Is the Kit is the much beloved musical project of Kate Stables who sings, plays guitar, banjo, trumpet and percussion, while a cast of carefully hand-plucked friends deliver guitar strums, banjo plucks, hushed horns and electronic textures that sit beneath Stables’ easy, earnest lilt.

Tickets £12/£9 on the door £10/£7 advance moremusic.org.uk/thisisthekit

Just one of the best things I’ve heard all year…wonderful” Guy Garvey (Elbow lead singer and BBC 6 Music DJ)

Emily Barker Duo

Plus support Joe McCorriston Saturday 28 March 8pm Emily Barker is the BAFTA awardwinning writer of the theme to BBC TV crime drama Wallander starring Kenneth Branagh. Emily is currently busy writing songs for her next solo album. Alongside some old favourites, this gig will showcase some of these new songs for the first time. She will be accompanied by Gill Sandell.

Tickets “Emily Barker has a gift for great melodies and Americana-influenced songs” The Guardian

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£12/£9 on the door £10/£7 advance moremusic.org.uk/emily-barker

Stages Live Valentines Day Gig Friday 13 February 7pm What better way to celebrate Saint Valentines than our annual Stages Live Valentines Day Gig? A night of live music organised and run by More Music’s Young Leaders, showcasing some of the most talented, up and

Tickets

coming bands, singers and songwriters

£4 (£3) All Ages Welcome moremusic.org.uk/stages

from the North West.

Stages Live Goes for Gold Friday 27 March 7pm

Stages Live Goes for Gold is a celebration of new, original live music and art created by young people from Stages and The Friday Night Project.

Brought to you by the More Music Young Leaders, the night will feature performances by some of the greatest talent in the area as well some brand new collaborations between young

Tickets £4 (£3) All Ages Welcome moremusic.org.uk/stages

artists, film makers and musicians.

This is More Music’s first Gold Arts Award showcase.

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With One Voice

Saturday 21 March 10am - 4pm A day of inspiring vocal harmony led by Anni Tracy. Take some time out of ordinary life to come and learn an eclectic mix of songs from South Africa, New Zealand, Georgia, Brazil and Scotland, in a joyous day of glorious harmony Anni has been leading singing workshops for over 15 years, working with the premise that everyone can sing, and that “it’s a feel good way to spend a day” She creates a safe, informal space in which to learn and share beautiful songs, and experience the fun and power of singing with others.

All welcome from bathroom warblers to seasoned performers.

No experience necessary; we will be learning by ear and singing from the soles of our feet.

Just bring an open mind and a delight in singing.

Tickets £15, please book in advance

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moremusic.org.uk/with-one-voice

Holocaust Memorial Day Tuesday 27 January 6.30pm

The annual memorial event will commence at Lancaster Castle and then move inside The Storey for reflections and performances, including music written and performed by young people from More Music.

FREE

COMING SOON....

Smaller Rooms presents Monsieur Doumani, a Songlines Encounters tour Friday 5 June A dynamic trio playing original and traditional Cypriot music with a twist, combining impressive musicianship with humour and panache.

Catch The Wind Kite Festival Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June

The skies above Morecambe Promenade will once again be filled with spectacular kites while fantastic live music and fun activities for all ages will keep you entertained in front of the Platform.

Smaller Rooms presents Chris Wood Sunday 21 June Chris Wood returns to the Hothouse after a fantastic performance here in 2013. He’s an award winning folk singersongwriter whose recent album ‘None The Wiser’ received glowing reviews across the national press.

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Hot Tickets!

You can buy tickets for gigs at The Hothouse in the following ways...

Online Via our official ticket agents breweryarts.co.uk or follow the links to individual gigs from moremusic.org.uk Phone More Music on 01524 831997 Brewery Arts Centre on 01539 725133 Morecambe Visitor Information Centre 01524 582808 In person At The Hothouse, Brewery Arts Centre or Morecambe Visitor Information Centre.

Want to know what’s on?

Download the free Arts City listings app, search your app store for Lancaster Arts City An easier way to discover arts, film, music, drama and literature events plus more in the Lancaster and Morecambe district.

www.artscity.co.uk LancsArtsCity Lancaster Arts City

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Visiting Us

Hire The Hothouse for your event, gig or party The Hothouse is a fully accessible building with a 220 capacity venue space, available to book (including PA equipment) for events, parties and gigs. There are rooms available downstairs to use for band rehearsals, meetings and spaces for teaching, including one with an interactive multimedia whiteboard. We also have a recording studio .

For more information call us on 01524 831997.

How to find us Public Transport: The last train from Morecambe is 22:55.

Buses run throughout the evening with the last one to Lancaster being the 2A at 00:38. Ample on street parking. Directions available on the website. Satnav: LA3 1QT

We are here

To plan your journey why not use www.traveline.info and use our postcode LA3 1QT as your end destination.

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Events: Spring 2015 JANUARY 27

Holocaust Memorial Day

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The Hothouse Ceilidh with The Wierdstring Band

FEBRUARY 7 Tarang 8

Off Stage with Tarang

10

Flaunt It Cabaret

13

Stages Live Valentines Day Gig

28

Troyka

MARCH 1

Off Stage with Troyka

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This is the Kit

10

Flaunt It Cabaret

21

With One Voice

27

Stages Live Goes for Gold

28

Emily Barker Duo

Half Price tickets for all gigs 20 tickets are available for people with an LA3 and LA4 postcode.

First come first served.

Proof of address required when purchasing tickets.

Make Music We run a varied weekly programme of music sessions for all ages and abilities during termtime.

Pick up a leaflet or visit moremusic.org.uk for details

More Music is a community music and education charity based at The Hothouse in Morecambe, with over 20 years experience delivering workshops, training, performances and festivals across the district, region and beyond!

More Music seeks to build confidence and spirit in individuals and communities through the arts, especially music. facebook.com/More.Music1 @MoreMusic1

More Music The Hothouse 13-17 Devonshire Road, Morecambe, LA3 1QT Call: 01524 831997 Email: info@moremusic.org.uk

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More Music is an accredited Arts Award Centre. Company Reg. 4189582 | Charity Reg. 1097929 All events are held at More Music unless otherwise stated. All information is correct at time of going to print.