Routes South West 2015 Showcase

Venue:

Foyer
Time:

19:00-22:00
Date:

Fri 30 Jan 2015

Eight brilliant, up-and-coming artists will all perform at a one-off free showcase concert

Including:

Drew Allen
Ben Cipolla
Alphonse Daudet & Helele
Darren Hodge
Michael Padron & Cuba Jazz Brotherhood
Quiescent
Durga Ramakrishnan
Isobel Thatcher

These groups and musicians come from as far afield as Cameroon, Cuba, India, Bournemouth, Salisbury, Taunton…and Bristol!

All of these young musicians and bands have been taking part in a mentorship programme called Routes South West funded by the Arts Council of England.

Routes South West is led by Bristol Music Trust at the Colston Hall and it also operates a touring consortium for regional South West music tours.

The eight acts performing at January’s Showcase offer an incredible diversity of music and a very high level of creativity.

The Showcase will run from 7.00-10.00pm on Friday 30 January with a non-stop evening of great music…including a prize raffle. And it’s all for free!

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Drew Allen

Drew Allen gave up his day job as a Formula One technician with McLaren Cars in order to devote his life to music. Armed with his guitar and harmonica, Drew has been writing and performing since 2013, continuing to establish himself with gigs throughout the UK. Drew will be releasing a live CD this year, recorded when Drew supported James Blunt at Bournemouth International Centre.

Ben Cipolla

Ben Cipolla is a young singer and songwriter from Cheltenham. His laid-back, feel-good style is inspired by the likes of Jack Johnson, Nick Drake and Patrick Duff.

Alphonse Daudet Touna

Alphonse Daudet Touna is from Cameroon and he leads his band Helele with superb balafon playing. The band’s Afro-jazz music takes its roots from the traditional rhythms of the Bantu forests of Cameroon.

Darren Hodge

Darren Hodge is a young man who is regarded by his peers as one of the top young guitarists in the country. After picking up his first guitar at the age of twelve, he has since been astounding audiences with the complexity of his playing. Completely self taught, it was clear to those around him very early on that he had a unique gift.

After five years of hard work and dedication he has now completed his first solo album, ‘The Road To Nashville’ which includes seven self-penned tracks. Darren’s repertoire includes jazz, blues, classical and modern pieces.

Michel Padron

Michel Padron is a highly experienced band leader and trumpet player from Havana in Cuba. Now living in Bristol, Michel is a key member of Reggae collective AMJ and he also leads his own exceptional four-piece band, the Cuba Jazz Brotherhood.

Quiescent

Quiescent combine intricate acoustic melodies with contrasting vocal harmonies in a delicate but rich acoustic sound. Josh and Dan are close friends and their music communicates the sympathy and bond between them.

Durga Ramakrishnan

Durga Ramakrishnan hails from the city of Chennai in India and her music reflects the traditions and cultures of the southern state. Primarily, Durga sings Carnatic music, a classical style with a legacy that dates back thousands of years. She also plays the string instrument called the Saraswathi Veena. Durga learned the artform from her Grandmother and started to perform when she was just seven years old.

Isobel Thatcher

Isobel Thatcher is a singer-songwriter originally from Salisbury whose voice has been compared to artists such as KT Tunstall and Bonnie Raitt. Isobel accompanies her singing with tuneful acoustic guitar and strong chord patterns incorporating blues, soul, indie and pop styles.

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