Ríoghnach Connolly is a sean nos singer from Armagh, Ireland, based in Manchester. Here she brings together members of her Black Lung project, playing traditional Irish folk music.
Ríoghnach Connolly - Vocals / Flute
Joe Bardwell - Guitar
Angela Durcan - Banjo
Fiona Browne - Uillean Pipes / Flute
Feilimí Devin - Bodhran
EDWARD BARTON & THE BABYMEN
The first thing most people notice about Edward Barton and The Babymen is the band members' ages: singer, Edward Barton is 54 and the rest of band are 14, 15 and 16 years old. The second thing ~ which quickly makes you forget the first ~ is how they are bright, tight and make a right friendly racket!
Edward Barton is a cult figure within Manchester's creative underbelly. His career spans three decades as a filmmaker, artist, curator, performer, songwriter and poet.
He first grabbed people's attention, following a bizarre appearance on Channel 4's renowned music programme, The Tube in 1984, when he played guitar with a wooden spoon! Edward has worked with A Guy Called Gerald, 808 State, James and The Ministry of Sound's Lost Witness. In 1992 Barton's song It's a Fine Day was covered by Opus III and was a massive hit! He also composed the Kylie Minogue hit single Confide in Me amongst other musical gems.
The Babymen have musical connections of their own too. They are all sons of musicians and producers and DJs, namely Graham Massey, Greg Wilson and Mick Baker. The Babymen are: Joe Baker (bass), Jackson Massey (drums) and Che Wilson (keyboards).
CHRIS ILLINGWORTH & MIKE JACKSON
Manchester-based musicians Mike Jackson (Scintilla) and Chris Illingworth (GoGo Penguin) randomly met earlier this year over a few beers at the RNCM. Their inebriated conversation about contemporary music turned into a productive working relationship and several performances later they have arrived at this month's MIX-UP. Their programme will include Andy Scott's Three Letter Word, an emotional homage to Esbjorn Svensson, the heavily riff-driven and percussive Gate by Graham Fitkin and a selection of minimalist arrangements of Chick Corea's Children's Songs.
Mike Jackson - saxophone
Chris Illingworth - piano
ABOUT MIX-UP:
MIX-UP is a monthly night hosted by The Magic Hat Ensemble, which as the name suggests features three musical acts across different styles and forms.
Held on the first Thursday of the month at The Klondyke Club in Levenshulme (1 Burnage Range, third road on the left from Levenshulme Station off Albert Road, walking towards Burnage – call 0161 224 4122) the night promises to offer three quality bands, all for a nominal entry fee.
MIX-UP is a cracking night of live music featuring the cream of Manchester’s music scene. We will soon be confirming further acts for future nights.
You can keep up to date with who’s playing and when on our websitehttp://www.mixupmcr.com/
Please, please show your support for the night by joining our Mix-Up Facebook group. http://www.facebook.com/
It will be great to see some familiar faces and hopefully some unfamiliar ones on the night!
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