Free Music

1 - 24 July 2009

 

More London Free Festival - Free Music 

Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday lunchtime and evening throughout July enjoy the Music as part of the More London Free Festival.   Showcasing a huge variety of musical talent, in the open-air amphitheatre there is something to suit everyone's taste.  No need to book, no tickets required just turn up and take your seat. 

Timings:
Lunchtimes: 12.30pm – 2.00pm
Evenings: 6.30pm – 9.30pm 

Wednesday 1 July

Lunchtime: MT Hedz
Original Compositions from London-based Fusion outfit led by legendary keyboard player and arranger Mike Tauben
http://www.myspace.com/mthedz  

Evening: Sally Night
Following the successful launch of her new album at MIDEM in Cannes this year, we are delighted to welcome internationally renowned vocalist Sally Night whose mix of catchy lyrics and smooth melodies had garnered praise from critics in both the Jazz and Pop worlds across Europe and the USA.
www.sallynight.com

Thursday 2 July

Lunchtime: AllStars Jazz
Each Thursday lunchtime, we will be showcasing some of London's brightest Jazz talents from the ranks of The AllStars Collective
www.theallstars.co.uk

Evening: Protect the Beat
Legendary underground funk bank, Protect the Beat, re-form each festival season to delight crowds around the world.
www.myspace.com/pacificoblues

Friday 3 July

Lunchtime: The London Fusion Orchestra
A group of the finest up and coming musicians in the Capital hailing from the Weekend Arts College advanced Jazz course – previous alumni include Julian Joseph, Jason Rubello and Mark Mondesir.
www.wac.co.uk

Evening: The AllStars Collective
It's Friday Evening, It's July, It's the Scoop at More London – it has to be The AllStars Collective! After 3 months in the top 10 of the UK Soul chart last year, some of the world's finest musicians get together to party and celebrate. 
www.theallstars.co.uk

Wednesday 8 July

Lunchtime: Smile
Organic acoustic project led by RDA, featuring many guests including Skinny Lister, Daniel Maitland and Gaucho's Gold Teeth, which fuses the sounds of contemporary London – perfect lunchtime music.

Evening: The Chantelle Duncan Quintet
Scottish Chanteuse Chantelle Duncan has been described as a 'Celtic Eva Cassidy'.  A Previous winner of the Blackfriars Young Jazz Soloist of the Year title, Chantelle has performed all over the world in a vast range of genres, most recently with renowned world music band Berakah.  Enjoy an eclectic mix of wonderful songs chosen and performed by a sublime vocalist.
www.myspace.com/chantelleduncan

 
Thursday 9 July                                                                         

Lunchtime: EMI Music Sound Foundation: Say What You See. EMI Music Sound Foundation present a great young band who come together from all over the UK to create a funk/soul/blues feast for the ears - definitely one to watch.
www.theallstars.co.uk

Evening: Baluji Shrivastav
Baluji is one of the greatest sitarists from India.  He is also the only musician with solo album releases of Diruba (fretted fiddle) and Surbhar (bass sitar). Baluji's playing has been described as "lush and utterly fresh" (Scotsman 2007).  His live performances are infused with a warmth and humour that help connect audiences (new and old alike) with Indian Classical Music.  Baluji has worked across genres with a wide range of artists like Massive Attack, Jah Wobble. www.baluji.com
PHOTO MUST HAVE CREDIT TO Simon Richardson

Friday 10 July

Lunchtime: Recommended Daily Allowance
RDA return to present their fantastic live show.  The strings and horns will send shivers down the spine.  A cross between Steely Dan and the Cinematic Orchestra
www.myspace.com/recommendeddailyallowance

Evening: The AllStars Collective
The AllStars Collective returns as part of their summer residency in The Scoop at More London. Each Friday presents a great chance to see some of the music industry's elite musicians perform in London for free!
www.theallstars.co.uk

Wednesday 15 July

Lunchtime: Other Things
Trip Hop ambient meets folk – an enthralling combination of the edgy and the laid back
www.myspace.com/theotherthings

Evening: Stuart Curtis' K-Groove Quartet
K-Groove is at the cutting edge of Klezmer. Their two albums to date 'Too Loud For Dinner' and 'Smoked Salmon Salsa' brought them very much to the forefront of the scene, winning Klezmer Idol in 2007. 
www.stewartcurtis.co.uk

Thursday 16 July

Lunchtime: Pacifico Blues
Harmonica-led classic accoustic blues grooves featuring the superb Chris Newland on guitar and British blues-harp maestro Paul Pacifico.
www.theallstars.co.uk

Evening: The London Jazz Collective
Contemporary Big Band at the forefront of the London Jazz Scene which if you listen to the LJC you will hear is very much alive and kicking.  "Great original modern day jazz big band music - makes me want to listen to it more than twice" - Courtney Pine
www.myspace.com/theljc

Friday 17 July

Lunchtime: The Greg Heath Quartet
Classic sax-led Jazz from this Kiwi-born tenor master – who releases his new album, Fact & Fiction this year
www.myspace.com/gregheathsax

Evening: The AllStars Collective
The third instalment of this summer's residency in the Scoop at More London is an event not to be missed.  Watch out for some amazing music, a lot of dancing and some very special guests....
www.theallstars.co.uk

 

Wednesday 22 July

Ola Latina presents Latina American Showcase of Music and Dance

Ola Latina brings to the Scoop a colourful, vibrant and energetic display of authentic Latin American magic with Live Music and Dance to dazzle.  Enjoy a slice of carnival and come and party with Ola Latina in the way that only Latin Americans know how!

Performances will be at lunchtime and evening – during normal Free Music Show Times
www.olalatina.co.uk

Thursday 23 July

Lunchtime: AllStars Jazz
A taste of musical sunshine with mellow acoustic Jazz from some of the UK's finest.
www.theallstars.co.uk

Evening: Montana Four
Following the release of their debut album, Diamond Wheel, Montana Four have gone from strength to strength and are coming back to The Scoop at More London again this year. www.myspace.com/montanafour

Friday 24 July

Lunchtime: Jimmie Bone
A favourite, Jimmie Bone returns to play a lunchtime acoustic set of mellow originals and cool covers with his regular line-up of guests from the Subs Bench.
 www.jimmibone.com

Evening: The AllStars Collective
Come and join The AllStars Collective for the final Friday finale and celebrate with some of the best musicians in the world today playing the music they love to party to themselves.
www.theallstars.co.uk

                                                

The Boring but Important Stuff
In the event of rain the show may have to be cancelled.  A cancellation decision will be made 30 minutes before the performance is due to start.

Seats will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.  Once capacity is reached, admission will be on a one out, one in basis.  The Scoop at More London reserves the right to refuse entry.  The organiser reserves the right to make last minute changes to the programme for reason beyond its control