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The Tent (at the End of the Universe)

In a decade which has seen a wide ranging and fruitful revival of interest in folk music, Stephen Cracknell's The Memory Band has established itself in that fine English tradition of slightly schizophrenic projects pointing in several directions at once which manage to find their place in the ever exciting independent music scene, popping up at several influential moments and though the marvels of technology finding audiences all around the World.

From the outset The Memory Band has embraced change and for its third album, Oh My Days, the ever-fluid line-up of The Memory Band has shifted once more, with a fresh emphasis on rhythm courtesy of the powerhouse team of bassist Jon Thorne from Lamb and drummer Tom Page of Rocketnumbernine, as well as an all-new vocal frontline featuring Jess Roberts, Jenny McCormick, Hannah Caughlin and Liam Bailey. Sam Carter, winner of this year's Horizon award at the Radio 2 Folk Awards, plays and sings on a number of songs, while there are contributions from names new and old; Nancy Wallace, Dot Allison, Sam Genders on vocals, guitarists John Smith and Pete Greenwood, bassist Jonny Bridgwood, string players Quinta, Rob Spriggs, Jennymay Logan and Laura Moody, Sarah Scutt on accordion and recorder, and Serafina Steer on harp. Oh My Days is a warmly-textured, delicately-balanced blend of the best elements from its predecessors.

The Memory Band - Love Is The Law

Get The Blessing's new album 'Lope and Antilope' is out on 20th of January 2014 through Naim Jazz Records.
Check out exclusive cover feature in Jazzwise Magazine (Dec/Jan 2014) issue here www.jazzwisemagazine.com

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Get The Blessing - Quiet (NEW ALBUM 2014 TEASER)

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The Tent (at the End of The Universe) with François K

17 Little Portland Street presents ‘The Tent (at the End of the Universe)’, their new monthly show on OpenLab, where they will be sharing amazing mixes recorded live at their venue:

“For our first show, we are proud to present the one and only Francois K. Nuff said. Recorded live on New Year’s Day 2023 at 17 Little Portland Street, London.”

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The Tent (at the End of the Universe) 01 [with François K]

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The Tent at the End of the Universe second show is presented by Creative Director https://soundcloud.com/basibellini: 
“I’ve put together some of my favourite tracks from the past few months that have been played both in the Tent and in the Studio at Little Portland. It’s been a pleasure playing on both floors and showcasing my more eclectic collection of music. Whilst still keeping a bit of energy, I kept in mind the summer zing, whether chilling by the sea or driving along the coast somewhere special!’”

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The Tent (at the End of the Universe) 02 [with Bas Ibellini]

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The Tent at the End of the Universe returns to OpenLab, featuring an exclusive mix by London-based Lithuanian DJ, Maybe Laura. [https://soundcloud.com/lauraklo]
Recorded live at 17 Little Portland St, expect an hour of deep electronica and broken beats from this rising talent.

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The Tent (at the End of the Universe) 03 [with Maybe Laura]

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The Tent at the End of the Universe is back on Openlab, this time featuring a special live mix from their resident Harri Pepper (https://soundcloud.com/original-hp). Playing across the UK and Europe, Harri’s sound can take you anywhere. With many residencies across London and a regular on the festival circuit, Harri has certainly built up a reputation for his no-nonsense party starting and odd ball day dream selection.

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The Tent (at the End of the Universe) 04 [with Harri Pepper]

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A 2-hour mix recorded live in the Tent from their resident Paul Day. With many residencies across London and recent appearances alongside David Holmes in London and Belfast, and a monthly radio show at Loose FM this technicolour mix showcases the special and unique atmosphere of 17 Little Portland Street.

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The Tent (at the End of the Universe) 05 [with Paul Day]

Last week's episode is full of new and upcoming music. Very soulful, electronic and also jazzy. Enjoy!

Marian Tone from The Space In Between // 11-17-2023

Our TSIB-host with the most, Marian Tone, has spontaneously returned to The Space In Between for a two hours records-only DJ set. Blending soulful downtempo grooves, slow boogie to mid- and uptempo tunes out of his record box. A very timeless and good vibes bringing episode.

Marian Tone from The Space In Between // 07-26-2024

Acoustic fingerstyle is about creative expression by pushing the limits of what an acoustic guitar can do; be that with complex fingerpicking, tapping, playing percussively, or even by re-tuning the guitar mid-note, performances are often as good to watch as they are to listen to 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/your-specialist-subject/episodes/your-specialist-subject-intro-to-acoustic-fingerstyle---liam-27th-december-2024

Intro to Acoustic Fingerstyle W/ Liam 271224

Our lives sometimes lack something larger, more illustrious, grandiose even. This mix is for those seeking illusions of grandeur.

Brass ensembles as large as skyscrapers, harmonies elaborate enough to build kingdoms upon, and strings upon strings in majestic cacophony.

Effortlessly magic jazz takes it's time before manic fusion takes centre stage culminating in resplendent and regal ensembles provide the climactic ascendancy into the above, the beyond and the grandiose. 
Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/your-specialist-subject/episodes/your-specialist-subject-illusions-of-grandeur-w-mystery-season-29th-december-2024

Illusions of Grandeur w/ Mystery Season 291224

Childhood memories of polish jazz. From 60s till 00s, from Komeda classics to Pink Freud’s modern sound. Best served with a plate of hot pierogi. 
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POLISH JAZZ TO EAT PIEROGI TO W/ IGA DROBISZ 291224

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The Tent (at The End of The Universe) returns to OpenLab this time with a guest mix from Gaby D'Annunzio, a key figure in Berlin's music scene, both as the co-founder of Open Music Lab and community organiser at Refuge Worldwide. Now back in London, she continues to programme radio stations across Europe and has played at Gala Festival, Jumbi, Carpet Shop, M.O.T. while holding a residency at Little Portland Street.

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The Tent (at the End of the Universe) 25 [with Gaby D'Annunzio]

Claire Cross - Alpha

Dialect - Age & Rain

Bill Frisell - Throughout 

Kelly Moran - Butterfly Phase

Andrew Cyrille, Bill Frisell, Kit Downes - Proximity

Kalia Vandever - Stillness In Hand

Mary Halvorson - The Tower

Lucien Lacquement - La mélancolie des clowns 

Adam O’Farrill - Migration

Kit Downes - Ruth’s Song For The Sea

Marc Copeland - When We Met

RIPISYLVE #6 w Xuri Mae

Virgil Howe - Someday

Hediye Guven - Siyah Sandiklarim (Falso Remix)

Piero Umiliani - Lady Magnolia (Kid Loco Remix)

Tomorrow’s world...today. 
Playing forward thinking music via www.openlab.fm and 106.4 FM in Ibiza and Formentera.

The Tent (at the End of the Universe) 25 [with Gaby D'Annunzio]

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