(Review by Russell)
Thursdays, term time, is the time
students take to the stage to do their thing in front of their peers and the
public. Young musicians – classical, folk, rock, jazz, experimental, other –
perform in familiar surroundings, to a supportive audience. This week, of
interest to Bebop Spoken Here, were Taupe.
Three musicians keen to experiment, with a CD about to hit the streets,
presented one original piece – Mammatus
– and the barometer of success (audience response) registered high on the
scale.
Drummer Adam Stapleford
inserted ear plugs knowing that the trio would gradually crank it up. Alto
saxophonist Jamie Stockbridge acted
as storm chaser, seeking the thrill of being swept away by the developing
squall. Mike Parr-Burman’s portentous
riffs threatened to do damage but he kept things in check in King’s Hall. As a
taster for the trio’s CD launch, this vignette augured well. The launch night
is at the Head of Steam (opposite Newcastle Central Station), Wednesday 26
March. 7:30 pm, £5.00. on the door. Support from Yeah You and Hannabiell
and Yilis. Hip hop and funk djs will
fill the void(s) ‘til late. Russell.
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