Alan Tomlinson and the River Seven.
Alan Tomlinson and the River Seven. Art event copyright © Simon Thackray
Venue: River Seven, Dale Head Farm, Rosedale
Saturday 24 March 2012 12 noon. FREE EVENT
‘The Danny DeVito of free improvisation’, improvising trombonist Alan Tomlinson blows into North Yorkshire to perform one of the most extraordinary musical duets ever – with, and in, the River Seven in the beautiful valley of Rosedale. Alan will paint a sound-scape of a primordial world, inspired and accompanied by the music of the river.
Art event conceived and produced by Simon Thackray.
“He can make the trombone sound like frustrated elephants courting or like the finish at Brands Hatch.” Melody Maker
The performance will last approximately 30 minutes.
IMPORTANT: We recommend outdoor clothing with wellies or boots. The ground can be wet and boggy. This is a working farm with sheep. NO DOGS ALLOWED. You attend this event entirely at your own risk.
DIRECTIONS: from Rosedale village, follow sign for Castleton and then after about 1 mile take left lane to Dale Head Only. Continue slowly up lane until you arrive at Dale Head Farm which is the last farm at the very end of the lane. The river venue is 10 minutes walk across a field from the farm – please allow plenty of time for your journey and parking – the performance will start at 12 noon prompt and last for 30 minutes.
Alan Tomlinson and the River Seven is being filmed for a new feature length documentary about British improvised music, directed by Antoine Prum and narrated by Stewart Lee. See news:
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Mark Sanders - drums, Oren Marshall - tuba, John Edwards - bass, Alan Tomlinson - trombone
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