What's On Menu
The Matthew Herbert Big Band
28 AUGUST 2008
8pm: Eska (40 mins)
9pm: The Matthew Herbert Big Band (1hr 15)
11pm: Curfew
Please note stage times are subject to change.
The Matthew Herbert Big Band returns for the London debut of material from their new album, There's Me And There's You. Fans of Goodbye Swingtime, the last MHBB outing, won't be disappointed: it's another explicitly political album that combines the cream of London's session musicians with Herbert's beautifully infectious songwriting, all underpinned by his deft sampledelica. Expect to hear everything from the sounds of landfill sites, to a body being cremated and even a cheeky visit to the Houses Of Parliament. Who else would have Tony Benn, John Major and Ken Livingstone in the liner notes?
Underground soul hero Eska (who's worked with everyone from Ty to Lewis Taylor and David Sylvian) fronts the latest incarnation of the 18-piece band, with Herbert himself sampling the whole affair back on itself live.
http://www.matthewherbert.com/
Please note: For 'Colour Your Summer' the Roundhouse Main Space will be transformed into an intimate space within the pillars for live music with cabaret-style tables to seat 6 in front of the stage and tiered seating further back. To guarantee a table book now for your group.