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In Our Own Space: A conversation with PHILIP WATSON and BILL FRISELL

22 May 2022 @ 8:00 pm - 9:45 pm

£8.00

The very first interview version of In Our Own Space – our interactive online series, and what an amazing evening we have for you. PHILIP WATSON the acclaimed writer and author has just published his book Bill Frisell, Beautiful Dreamer: The Guitarist Who Changed the Sound of American Music and we are delighted to be able to hear Philip explain why such a bold statement about the iconic guitarist, is not an exaggeration!  Using one or two key examples as illustrations during the interview, Philip will give us just a hint of why this master of his instrument is held in such high regard by peers and audiences alike, throughout the globe.

 Ticket link below

We are then extremely privileged and excited to be able to announce that a little later in the evening, the book’s superstar subject himself, BILL FRISELL, will join us to talk about…whatever you the audience decide to ask him via the Zoom chat box!  Our own man Rob will run the interviews and I’m sure he and SoundCellar’s John will have one or two of their own questions for Bill too!

We hardly need to explain to our SoundCellar audience, but with a career spanning more than 40 years, Bill Frisell has established himself as one of the most innovative musicians in the world. A revolutionary guitar player and composer, his performances represent playing at its most sublime. His most recent recording, Valentine released on Blue Note, is hailed as ‘a masterpiece’ by Downbeat.

Through unprecedented access, and interviews with his close family, friends and collaborators, including some very famous names, Philip Watson tells the story through his book of the guitarist who changed the sound of American music. Philip was deputy editor at GQ and editor-at-large at Esquire, and has appeared on radio and television in the UK and Ireland. His in-depth features have appeared in the Telegraph Magazine, Guardian, Sunday Times, Observer, Irish Times, Evening Standard and The Wire, and he has interviewed icons such as Nick Cave, Gil Scott-Heron, Elvis Costello, D’Angelo and many others. Bill Frisell, Beautiful Dreamer is his first book.

This In Our Own Space evening coincides with the spring 2022 release of Philip’s book, published by Faber and we are delighted to add as a wonderful ‘bonus’ that thanks to Faber’s generosity, we will be offering all UK ticket buyers a special 20% discount off the price of the book, via a code redeemable through Faber’s website.  Details will be provided at the end of the evening.

We’re sure you’ll agree this is going to be a wonderful SoundCellar presents: In Our Own Space event, when through the wonders of Zoom, you can all get to hear first-hand, the thoughts of the maestro Bill Frisell himself and of his biographer Philip Watson. It’s going to be a very special Sunday evening (or whatever time of the day it will be in your part of the world) and we really hope you will join us.

Tickets are only £8 (+booking fee) through the link below

Photos by Bríd O’Donovan (Philip) & Carole D’Inverno (Bill)

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Details

Date:
22 May 2022
Time:
8:00 pm - 9:45 pm
Cost:
£8.00
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Website:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-conversation-with-philip-watson-and-bill-frisell-tickets-280324828107

Venue

SoundCellar presents: In Our Own Space – Music and Conversation direct to your ‘own space’ via Zoom

AMAZING OFFERS

15% pre-show food discount at The Grasshopper. Our regular host The Grasshopper, is kindly offering a 15% discount on food from their restaurant prior to every SoundCellar gig! Just show your ticket for that evening’s performance (the ticket QR code on your phone, or a printout). A table must be booked here or tel: 01202 741463 and food orders placed at least 60 minutes prior to the start time of the gig (eg by 7pm for a 8pm start).

(2) For young people: (i) U18s – FREE entry when accompanied by an adult; (ii) Age 18 to 25 – entry £10 (with NUS / TOTUM card). Simply select the relevant ticket option when booking. The offers are available for most of our gigs – please check individual listings for details. They are subject to seat availability, so for some gigs, it’s best to book early to avoid disappointment.

Parking is free at The Grasshopper but you must register your vehicle at the bar.

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