…the jazz community. Trumpet player David Weiss, who was responsible for bringing together the band which eventually morphed into the current Cookers line-up, tells us how he did it, as…
…northern coast, they began entering competitions in a newly independent Jamaica as early as 1962. They hustled for recording opportunities, meeting with the producers who ran the island’s big studios,…
…of examples of this within the Band on the Wall. One aspect was the carpet; this was best quality Axminster, manufactured by Brintons and was a unique 3 dimensional design….
…supportive nature and acts of altruism. We saw it first hand at Band on the Wall, where up-and-coming DJs became Soul:ution regulars, but it was also felt amongst the artists…
…Russell, but his work with Adrian Sherwood has proven to be some of the finest among his recent output. 2008’s The Mighty Upsetter and it’s companion record Dub Setter on…
…most conceptual record. I feel it shows YMO at their most inventive and bold. In both their arrangement and production, the songs feel more free-form and daring than their earlier…
…a second night showcasing some of Manchester’s premiere young rap artists, in the form a free entry show. Taking place on Friday 11th August, the night will feature a headline…
…and bass rework by Lenzman.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UORYYaNTBks Skittles – Problematic “We love this track particularly as it features live musicians including Jack Tinker who used to play trumpet with us.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QphbZrqlc6Y…
…other music through recording, producing, composing or being that session guy is always rewarding. It’s all practice. It helps to have new tools in your tool belt. At the moment…
…FREE* hire (worth over £1000!) of our venue for their big celebration. To enter, send an email to info@bandonthewall.org with the subject ‘Party Competition’ outlining in no more than 100…
As Christmas approaches, we’ve given the final Free Vibes of the calendar year a festive flavour. While the music remains some of the finest underground indie and rock around, curated…
…classical fusion, jazz-rock and more. Entry is completely free, so even if you’ve gone slightly overboard on your Christmas spending, there’s no reason for you not to venture out and…
…mitzvah, for that matter – any excuse for a party. If you’re planning a big celebration this Summer, we’re offering a lucky winner our venue for FREE*, worth over £1,000!…
…concert click here now Bandwidth – Be Part of the Community Band on the Wall’s pioneering new website is based around Bandwidth – a user community of music lovers like you. By joining…
Free Vibes returns next week, with a fantastic bill co-curated by Amazing Radio DJ Shell Zenner. As always, entry is free and the live music comes courtesy of four exciting…
…theatre company Tara Arts, India and Me, featuring Aref Durversh on tabla and vocalist Eva Stone. Whitworth Young Creatives The Whitworth / 22nd Feb / Free Whitworth Young Creatives is…