Dave Kane, Alex Neilson, Chris Sharkey & Alex Ward: Contra Pop, 4 August 2018

APR 29, 201940 MIN
Whitstable Biennale Radio

Dave Kane, Alex Neilson, Chris Sharkey & Alex Ward: Contra Pop, 4 August 2018

APR 29, 201940 MIN

Description

On the afternoon of 4 August 2018, Dave Kane (double bass, Leeds), Alex Neilson (drums, Glasgow), Chris Sharkey (electric guitar, Leeds) and Alex Ward (clarinet/electric guitar, London) performed as an improvisational quartet for the first time. Their 45-minute set took place in a marquee on Ramsgate beach in front of a captivated audience of around 250 people. Recorded by Adam Ellis and Dynamic Production Solutions. Post Production for this recording was by Adam Coney for Contra Pop and Whitstable Biennale. Coney also interviewed the musicians - read the transcript here: www.whitstablebiennale.com/journal The performance took place at Contra Pop Festival as part of a partnership with Whitstable Biennale. With thanks to Kyle McCallum