Steve Lawson Posted February 7, 2008 Posted February 7, 2008 (edited) Hi all, I've just booked a really amazing gig for March 4th at [url="http://www.darbucka.com"]Darbucka World Music Bar[/url] in Clerkenwell (the venue home of the [url="http://www.recyclecollective.com"]Recycle Collective[/url]). The line up will feature a really diverse range of solo bassists - [b][url="http://www.toddjohnsonmusic.com"]TODD JOHNSON[/url][/b] - on his first visit to the UK, Todd is one of the finest electric jazz bassists on the planet, and is known to many via his amazing DVD tuitional series, his loads of [url="http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=toddjohnsonmusic"]youtube clips[/url] and his amazing playing with the Ron Eschete Trio. Not to be missed! [b][url="http://www.myspace.com/yolandacharles"]YOLANDA CHARLES[/url][/b] - playing her [b]first ever all solo show[/b] (!!) Yolanda is one of the most instantly recognisable bassists in the country, thanks to her work with Robbie Williams and Paul Weller. She's also front woman for her own amazing funk band, MamaYo, who some of you will have seen at Bass Day 2006. [EDIT]from her myspace page it looks like MamaYo is no more, so I guess she's focusing on playing under her own name for now...[/EDIT] Her songs are great, her bass playing's funky, and this is one debut you really don't want to miss! and [b][url="http://www.stevelawson.net"]STEVE LAWSON (ME)[/url][/b] - this'll be my first solo gig in London for MONTHS, and hopefully there'll be some new material on display... There'll also be time for some Q and A with all three performers. Tickets will be £6 in advance or £7 on the door - advance tickets will be available ASAP from the online shop at www.stevelawson.net I'm really excited about this gig - it's always great to get to play alongside musicians you really respect! See you there! Steve www.stevelawson.net Edited February 13, 2008 by Steve Lawson Quote
Steve Lawson Posted February 12, 2008 Author Posted February 12, 2008 Update - you can now order tickets online... [url="http://www.stevelawson.net/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5&products_id=19"]just click here[/url] - it's through my online shop... cheers! Steve www.stevelawson.net Quote
Steve Lawson Posted March 2, 2008 Author Posted March 2, 2008 Bump! just giving this a bump as it's on Tuesday... Apparently Todd's masterclass weekend went really well. I'm looking forward to hearing him play on Tuesday too...! cheers Steve www.stevelawson.net Quote
Alun Posted March 2, 2008 Posted March 2, 2008 Having just got back from Todd's masterclass ( and having seen Steve and Yolanda several times), all I can say is, if you can, - GO TO THIS GIG! Quote
Mike Posted March 2, 2008 Posted March 2, 2008 I heard Yolanda had pulled out, is this not true? I tried booking a table to eat then tickets to the gig through the venue, but the chap on the phone said I needed to book neither. Does this sound correct? Quote
Steve Lawson Posted March 2, 2008 Author Posted March 2, 2008 Yolanda hasn't cancelled - it's listed on her myspace page - [url="http://www.myspace.com/yolandacharles"]http://www.myspace.com/yolandacharles[/url] If you want to buy tickets ahead of time ( £6 ) you can do that here - [url="http://www.stevelawson.net/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5&products_id=19"]http://www.stevelawson.net/zencart/index.p...;products_id=19[/url] or pay on the door ( £7 ). see you there! steve www.stevelawson.net Quote
Moody Posted March 4, 2008 Posted March 4, 2008 Looks like I'm down in that there London tonight so I think I'll take a wander down! Quote
Moody Posted March 4, 2008 Posted March 4, 2008 (edited) Just a thought, what time is kick off and what time is it expected to finish? [EDIT] Ah yes... 8pm, finishes at 11pm [/EDIT] Edited March 4, 2008 by Moody Quote
Moody Posted March 4, 2008 Posted March 4, 2008 Cool! loads of people going then!!! I will be wearing my brown bass hat and a pink carnation, well probably not the pink carnation!!! Best go get me train! Quote
BigBeefChief Posted March 4, 2008 Posted March 4, 2008 I might go along and ask him what's with the nail varnish? Anyone else noticed that? Quote
Steve Lawson Posted March 5, 2008 Author Posted March 5, 2008 Lovely to see those of you I met at the gig last night - hope y'all had a good time. I was amazed by Yolanda's set. She's without doubt one of the finest funk bassists I've ever heard anywhere. To groove like that with no drummer, and sing, is pretty amazing. I've seen Todd quite a few times, but I'm always amazed by his knowledge of jazz harmony and the beautiful way he employs it, particularly the stuff where he's playing bass, chords and melody at the same time! That hurts my brain... hope to see you all again soon somewhere in the country - Yolanda and I will be doing some more gigs together, the first one of which is in Milton Keynes on March 16th.... cheers Steve [url="http://www.stevelawson.net"]http://www.stevelawson.net[/url] Quote
silverfoxnik Posted March 5, 2008 Posted March 5, 2008 [quote name='Steve Lawson' post='151777' date='Mar 5 2008, 02:54 PM']Lovely to see those of you I met at the gig last night - hope y'all had a good time. I was amazed by Yolanda's set. She's without doubt one of the finest funk bassists I've ever heard anywhere. To groove like that with no drummer, and sing, is pretty amazing. I've seen Todd quite a few times, but I'm always amazed by his knowledge of jazz harmony and the beautiful way he employs it, particularly the stuff where he's playing bass, chords and melody at the same time! That hurts my brain... hope to see you all again soon somewhere in the country - Yolanda and I will be doing some more gigs together, the first one of which is in Milton Keynes on March 16th.... cheers Steve [url="http://www.stevelawson.net"]http://www.stevelawson.net[/url][/quote] Hi Steve Sounds like it was a great night! Where are the other gigs and are there any in Brighton or around that neck of the woods for us seasiders to get along to? Nik Quote
Pris- Posted March 6, 2008 Posted March 6, 2008 Ah bums, missed it! Sorry Steve! Would have loved to see Yolanda again, we had her on Bass Day 2006. She's wikkid! Quote
Moody Posted March 6, 2008 Posted March 6, 2008 [quote name='Pris-' post='152255' date='Mar 6 2008, 10:55 AM']Ah bums, missed it! Sorry Steve! Would have loved to see Yolanda again, we had her on Bass Day 2006. She's wikkid![/quote] Oh yeah, she was just incredible my gob was on the floor! Quote
Bassworm Posted March 6, 2008 Posted March 6, 2008 Great night, I thoroughly enjoyed the whole event. Funky, ambient and jazzy all in one set. Thanks for organising that Steve. Quote
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