Join us on 2nd July for small room session #13!
Happy summer everybody!! Now that the long, sunny days are here, we are so excited to announce our line-up for our 13th small room session! This one brings back the Standback Duo (our first-ever platformed group), as well as the brand new band Kind Jenny, and a solo(ish) set from harpist Chris Clarke.
All of this will be taking place at our fav, Little Nan's 2.0 in Deptford.
Timings (important)
- Doors at 18:30
- Music 19:00
Please note: Little Nan's 2.0 is a small venue, so if you wish to secure seating, please arrive early to avoid disappointment. If you have access needs and wish to reserve seating or block out a space, please do get in touch at smallroomarts@gmail.com and we will be happy to help.
PROGRAMME (subject to change)
Kind Jenny
Omri Kochavi (He/Him) - guitars, banjo, voice
Louisa Rosi (She/Her) - banjo, concertina, voice
Heather Mease (She/Her) - fiddle, voice
Kind Jenny is a London-based trio of friends, focused on playful interpretations of early European music from the Middle Ages and Renaissance through the sounds and instruments of various American folk traditions.
The group consists of Heather Mease, Louisa Rosi and Omri Kochavi, all living up to good ol’ folk traditions by playing multiple instruments and singing along.
Tied together by historically and traditionally informed practices of fun and humorous music-making, their set takes quick turns between instruments, eras, and levels of seriousness.
Set-list:
- To be revealed in concert! 👀
Standback Duo | website
Jo Frazer (He/Him)
Chris Clarke (He/Him, They/Them)
Standback duo is a collaboration between acclaimed professional harpist Chris Clarke and a sentient skid mark who happens to play theremin.
Set-list:
- A set of original works by Jo Frazer, and featuring some familiar tunes.
Chris Clarke ft. Richard Floch
Chris Clarke - harp, electronics
Richard Floch - spoken word, librettist
Christopher is a Canadian harpist and collaborative artist originally from Windsor, Ontario. A graduate of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Christopher has built a career centered on contemporary music, interdisciplinary performance, and the creation of new work.
Recent highlights include performances with Sinfonia Smith Square, Brixton Chamber Orchestra, Her Ensemble, and the Dorset Opera Festival, as well as touring with The Chateau's reimagining of Bronski Beat's album The Age of Consent. Christopher was a featured artist in the BBC Radio 3 Total Immersion series celebrating Kaija Saariaho and premiered Hannah Kendall’s Tuxedo: Diving Bell 2 at Milton Court Concert Hall. They have collaborated with artists such as Tom Rasmussen, Blossom Calderone, DONT MAKE THIS WEIRD, and Billie Marten.
Passionate about collaboration and new music, Christopher regularly works with composers and artists to develop and premiere original repertoire, including projects for electric harp. They were recognized by CBC Music as one of its 30 Under 30 musicians to watch, and are looking forward to giving the UK premiere of Charles Uzor's Qualia at Milton Court this October as part of the Always Already There Festival.
Richard is a graduate from the University of West London with a Bachelors of Science in Human Genetics. Richard does not consider himself an artist, but is gay, and therefore can do anything (right?). Richard is excited to be beginning his MA in Medical Ethics, Law, and Humanities at City St. George University this autumn.
Set-list:
- A set of works for electroacoustic harp, including the premieres of Omri Kochavi's gizumim and Carla Ng's The Myth of Alkonost and Sirin with words by Richard Floch.