BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//bandonthewall.org//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT TZ:+00 DTSTART:20130201T193000 DTEND:20130201T230000 DTSTAMP:20260614T182446Z LOCATION:Band on the wall Live Room DESCRIPTION:Band on the Wall is delighted to welcome back Snarky Puppy to work alongside some of the UK's most exciting new musicians to create a special one off concert as part of the Wall of Sounds Artistic Director Series. The concert is the culmination of a project which has seen 3 members of the Texas / New York ensemble \; - \; bass player and band leader Michael League\, drummer Robert 'Sput' Searight and keyboard player Bill Laurance - leading a 5 day intensive residency to create new material with the specially selected artists. For those who don't know this incredible band - Snarky Puppy have in recent years gone from an underground secret to one of the most internationally respected names in instrumental music. The 3-time Dallas Observer Music Award winning group (DQUOTEBest Jazz ActDQUOTE 2008\, 2009\, 2010) fuses a deep knowledge and respect for musical tradition with sonic and conceptual innovation in a way that is able to reach the most critical- or most carefree- audience. DQUOTESnarky Puppy is one of the most inventive in sound and funk since Maynard Ferguson's fusion years.DQUOTE The New Face of Jazz Snarky Puppy Artististic Residency Participants Artistic Directors"\:" Michael League"\:" BassRobert &lsquo\;Sput&rsquo\; Searight"\:" DrumsBill Laurance"\:" KeyboardsResidency Participants Esco Williams"\:" VocalsFranchesqua Evans"\:" VocalsElizabeth Corney"\:" Vocals & KeyboardAlan Taylor"\:" DrumsFelix Higginbottom"\:" PercussionAndrae-Jude Hepbrun"\:" BassDavid Austin Grey"\:" KeyboardKaleb Rose"\:" GuitarsIvan Melo"\:" GuitarsBethan Morgan-Williams"\:" Violin/ViolaJack Davis"\:" Trumpet/FlugelhornSam Lewis"\:" ReedsKieran Stickle McLeod"\:" Trombone This unique residency programme is delivered by Brighter Sound with Band on the Wall to offer emerging and mid-career musicians the chance to work with professional artists who are creatively and professionally exciting\, and who have a depth of experience to share. The series previously saw 12 UK musicians working with The Unthanks in 2012 and more events are planned for the future. £\;10 Early Bird Tickets! Save £\;5 on full price tickets by booking early! Numbers strictly limited so first come first served. This concert will begin at 8pm but our Picturehouse Cafe Bar is open from 5.30pm for delicious food and drinks. Special Offer! \;Book your meal in advance and get free 'lucky dip' tickets for a future concert - \;click here now for details SUMMARY:Band on the Wall is delighted to welcome back Snarky Puppy to work alongside 12 of the UK's most exciting new musicians to create a special one off concert to launch our new Wall of Sound series. URL: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR