Join Milap at the Tung Auditorium for an invigorating lunchtime concert of classical north Indian Hindustani music featuring the captivating vocals of Dr. Vijay Rajput.
In this meditative afternoon raga concert, Vijay will take audiences through a powerful and soulful blend of classical, folk and Bandish compositions (lyrical portions of a raga).
Dr. Vijay Rajput will be accompanied by an incredible line-up of musicians including Kousic Sen on tabla, Kirpal Singh Panesar on esraj and Professor David Clark on harmonium.
Presented in partnership with The Tung Auditorium as part of their Lunchtime Concert Series.
The soulful sounds of the sarod return to Liverpool in November with the world renowned Dr. Rajeeb Chakraborty. A celebrated musician, composer, and educator, Rajeeb’s mastery over the instrument is unparalleled.
His performances are renowned for their emotional depth and technical brilliance, effortlessly transporting listeners to the heart of Indian classical music.
Joining Rajeeb is highly acclaimed tabla maestro, Kousic Sen, whose intricate beats and dynamic range perfectly complement Chakraborty’s sarod, making their collaboration a true musical journey which leaves a lasting impression, celebrating the timeless beauty and rich traditions of Indian culture.
The second evening concert of the season features the world-renowned Indian classical musician Rajhesh Vaidhya. Rajhesh, a maestro of the veena – a traditional South Indian stringed instrument – is set to captivate audiences with a specially curated set of ragas chosen for the evening.
Rajhesh’s unique style, characterized by exhilarating speed and the use of electric and amplified strings, has earned him critical acclaim. He has collaborated with illustrious musicians and film composers, including Sir Elton John. Joining Rajhesh on stage are two powerhouse Indian percussionists: Sai Giridhar on mridangam and Kousic Sen on tabla, both known and admired for their ability to elevate any musical performance to new heights.
Milap collaborate with Future Yard for the first time, to present virtuoso British-Asian bass player Shez Raja. Voted one of the ‘Hottest Bass Players in the World’ by readers of Bass Player magazine, Shez Raja is renowned for his high energy live shows, unique Indo-jazz-funk sound and global star collaborations with Mike Stern, Randy Brecker, Trilok Gurtu and Wayne Krantz.
Shez will lead a stunning line-up that features sax sensation Vasilis Xenopoulos, Chris Jerome (Courtney Pine) on keys and rising drum star Jamie ‘Drumcat’ Murray. Expect exciting music that’s full of surprises – a sonic kaleidoscope of euphoric jazz, thundering funk, tuneful ragas and intoxicating grooves.
“Vivid and highly engaging” – BBC Music Magazine ★★★★★
Born and raised in Parkgate, Wirral, Raja was hugely active in the local music scene throughout the 1990s, before moving to London where he became a prominent session musician and later started his own band.
“I’m so excited to be performing in Liverpool, where my music career began. I have incredible memories from those early shows, the vibrant music scene and amazing audiences. It’s where I developed my passion for music and my unique voice as a musician. It’s where I drew my inspiration. I used to deliver the Wirral Globe as a boy and that’s how I earned the money to buy my first bass, so I can’t wait to return to Birkenhead for what will be a truly special and heartfelt performance”
“A tailor-made festival band with a unique identity” – The Guardian ★★★★
“The hip-shaking mix of Eastern song lines and funky Western dance-beats never wavers” – Evening Standard ★★★★
More about Shez Raja: https://shezraja.com/biog
Keeping the faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the nation.
This spectacular show includes an 11-piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits!
Expect to hear:
Dobie Gray Out On The Floor, R Dean Taylor There’s A Ghost In My House, Frank Wilson Do I love You – Indeed I Do, Gloria Jones Tainted Love, Al Wilson The Snake, Yvonne Baker You Didn’t Say A Word, Jimmy Radcliffe Long After Tonight Is Over, Garnet Mimms Looking For You, Dean Parrish I’m On My Way, and many, many more.
Chilean afrobeat pioneers Newen Afrobeat perform at Future Yard on Wednesday 7th August in a joint show with LUMA Creations, channelling the musical style born in the late 60s in Nigeria by the hand of Fela Kuti and Tony Allen.
With 15 years of sonic trajectory, they have been opening space within the world music, jazz and global afrobeat music scenes with outstanding appearances in important events such as Womad, Womex, Felabration Nigeria, Jazz Festival in Montreal and presentations in more than 20 countries in Latin America, North America, Africa and Europe.
Today, Newen Afrobeat proposes a unique sound, with a proposal of cultural integration between Latin America and Africa and an energetic and colourful staging without ever leaving aside the social message that characterizes each of its lyrics.
“Newen” translates from the indigenous Mapuche language as “strength”, and there is no doubt that this word characterises their message and immense, horn-fuelled, rhythmically irresistible sounds – KLOF Magazine
It’s that time of the year again! QUARRY are super excited to announce that they’ll be hosting their 3rd Birthday all-dayer on 7 September.
While it has been more than three years since they started this project, it feels like 3 years from when they were able to officially open their doors post-pandemic and welcome you all to the venue
To celebrate, they’ve curated a line-up with some of the best live music from the North-West and beyond, their biggest and most exciting lineup to date. FEATURING…
HOOTON TENNIS CLUB
MEMORIALS
PET SHIMMERS
A LESSER VERSION
HANK BEE
BRITISH BIRDS
BYE LOUIS
GAS KUNST
AUTOCAMPER
JERBOA
DAMWMSSNI
& MORE ARTISTS TBA
This Feeling present the excellent indie rock of Wigan’s Casino Club at Jacaranda Baltic.
“If you’re going to see the emergence of a new great band you’ll see them at This Feeling first.” Carl Barat, The Libertines
Spare Snare are a cult, lo-fi band from Dundee.
They were founded in 1991 consisting of Jan Burnett (vocals, guitar, electronics, melodica), Alan Cormack (bass, guitar, drums, synths), Barry Gibson (drums, bass, guitar), Graeme Ogston (guitar, bass, ukulele) and Adam Lockhart (guitar, synths, bass, voice) and One significant change in recent years has been the expansion of the Snare line-up to six with the addition of Michael Lambert.
The band are only playing two shows this year with QUARRY being their headline! this is one to not miss! The band have recorded four sessions with the legendary John Peel and in 1995 entered at number 32 with Bugs in the Festive Fifty.
In February 2018, Spare Snare recorded their 13th album, Sounds Recorded by Steve Albini with producer Steve Albini. They have a diverse range of hits that will be a pleasure to see live!
Get on down!
Check out all of their work here: https://sparesnare.bandcamp.com/music
