Playlist: Cobbett Road Library at Cobbett Hub & Library, Southampton on Monday 1st April 2019

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Playlist: Cobbett Road Library

Part of the Playlist 2019 Series

Add to my Calendar 01-04-2019 19:30 01-04-2019 21:30 36 Playlist: Cobbett Road Library Headline act Vula Viel will perform as part of their UK tour promoting their album 'Do Not Be Afraid' (25 January 2019), which continues their unique musical journey centred around the Gyil (Ghanaian xylophone).The band’s new set confidently weaves sparse polyrhythms and intricate rhythm structures around bandleader Bex Burch’s Gyil lines and take the instrument’s sound into new territory, with bassist Ruth Goller (Acoustic Ladyland, Melt Yourself Down, Rokia Traore) and drummer Jim Hart (Cloudmakers, Ralph Alessi, Electric Biddle) introducing a rough, post-punk edge to the band’s sound.Kitty O'Neal is an artist from the U.K, currently based in Southampton. In 2018 Kitty released debut album “Giving in to You”, receiving critical acclaim from BBC Introducing South & Solent and attracting highly esteemed venues in the UK where she has supported Band of Skulls and Meadowlark. Mixing her folk influences with a love of alternative/pop and electronic sound, her performance encapsulates both moods in a unique and ever-evolving sound. Kitty's poignant songwriting, catchy melodies and distinct emotive performance makes for a captivating and vibrant live experience, filled with both soulful melancholy and groove. At PLAYLIST Kitty will perform an intimate solo set of versions of her favourite tracks from Giving in to You, and a couple of new unheard tunes, giving audience members a chance to hear her songs old and new in their first stages of life!Last Light is the solo project of viola player, composer and music educator Neil Valentine. Taking inspiration from Nils Frahm, Ólafur Arnalds and Winged Victory for the Sullen, Neil crafts beautiful string textures, rhythmic loops and electronic soundscapes. This event marks the launch of Last Light ahead of his debut EP - BLACK SUN EP, and the release of Reflections, a classical cross over album with with Voces8, Apollo5 and composer Paul Smith realised on VCM Records this July.Come and hear music we want to hear! Cobbett Hub & Library, Southampton DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Cobbett Hub & Library
Cobbett Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO18 1HL
England

Monday 1st April 2019
7:30 PM

Programme

Various – music from album 'Do Not Be Afraid', 'Giving in to You' and project 'Last Night'

Performers

Kitty O'Neal – singer / songwriter
Neil Valentine – viola

Vula Viel

Programme Note

Headline act Vula Viel will perform as part of their UK tour promoting their album 'Do Not Be Afraid' (25 January 2019), which continues their unique musical journey centred around the Gyil (Ghanaian xylophone).
The band’s new set confidently weaves sparse polyrhythms and intricate rhythm structures around bandleader Bex Burch’s Gyil lines and take the instrument’s sound into new territory, with bassist Ruth Goller (Acoustic Ladyland, Melt Yourself Down, Rokia Traore) and drummer Jim Hart (Cloudmakers, Ralph Alessi, Electric Biddle) introducing a rough, post-punk edge to the band’s sound.

Kitty O'Neal is an artist from the U.K, currently based in Southampton. In 2018 Kitty released debut album “Giving in to You”, receiving critical acclaim from BBC Introducing South & Solent and attracting highly esteemed venues in the UK where she has supported Band of Skulls and Meadowlark. Mixing her folk influences with a love of alternative/pop and electronic sound, her performance encapsulates both moods in a unique and ever-evolving sound. Kitty's poignant songwriting, catchy melodies and distinct emotive performance makes for a captivating and vibrant live experience, filled with both soulful melancholy and groove. At PLAYLIST Kitty will perform an intimate solo set of versions of her favourite tracks from Giving in to You, and a couple of new unheard tunes, giving audience members a chance to hear her songs old and new in their first stages of life!

Last Light is the solo project of viola player, composer and music educator Neil Valentine. Taking inspiration from Nils Frahm, Ólafur Arnalds and Winged Victory for the Sullen, Neil crafts beautiful string textures, rhythmic loops and electronic soundscapes. This event marks the launch of Last Light ahead of his debut EP - BLACK SUN EP, and the release of Reflections, a classical cross over album with with Voces8, Apollo5 and composer Paul Smith realised on VCM Records this July.

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