Showing posts with label oliver wakeman. Show all posts
Showing posts with label oliver wakeman. Show all posts

Friday, 22 March 2013

URGENT MESSAGE RE. GORDON GILTRAP/OLIVER WAKEMAN


URGENT
UPDATE 22nd March

Due to bad weather and heavy snow in the area the shows on 22nd and 23rd March at Hunter Hall School, Frenchfield, Penrith, Cumbria have been postponed.

Ticket holders should contact the school for further information.

Friday, 22 February 2013

GORDON GILTRAP/OLIVER WAKEMAN TOUR DATES


Gordon Giltrap and Oliver Wakeman: Ravens & Lullabies
Gordon Giltrap and Oliver Wakeman will play two rounds of UK shows in 2013 to support the release of their album Ravens & Lullabies.
They’ll hit the road in their own right at the end of this month, then in November they’ll play support to John Lees’ Barclay James Harvest.
Ravens & Lullabies is set for release on March 4 via Cherry Red. The 13-track work came to fruition after Giltrap originally asked Wakeman to provide keyboard input for a studio album, then they decided to engage in a full collaboration.
For Giltrap, it’s a return to his rock roots after a 30-year absence. He recently said: “I firmly believe that Ravens & Lullabies deserves major success. When I listen to it I get a little tingle of excitement, and I hope maybe this will be the one that moves the old career forward. Not only that: I hope it gives Oliver the break he so richly deserves.”

Giltrap & Wakeman tour

Feb 28: Cramphorn Theatre, Chelmsford
Mar 9: Theatre Royal, Margate
Mar 15: St John’s Church, Farncombe
Mar 22: Hunter Hall School, Frenchfield, Penrith
Mar 23: Hunter Hall School, Frenchfield, Penrith
Apr 13: St Michael’s Church, Bishops Itchington
Apr 19: Jersey Arts Centre, St Helier
Apr 26: St Mary’s Church, Lowdham
Apr 27: Plough Arts Centre, Great Torringdon
May 25: Joseph Whitworth Centre, Darley Dale

With John Lees’ Barclay James Harvest

Nov 7: Komedia, Bath
Nov 8: Islington Assembly, London
Nov 9: Stables, Milton Keynes
Nov 10: Robin 2, Bilston
Nov 16: Picturedrome, Holmfirth
Nov 21: Oxford, TBA
Nov 22: Brook, Southampton
Nov 23: Wharf, Tavistock
GORDON GILTRAP AT GONZO
Double Visions
CD - £5.99

As It Happens
DCD - £11.99

Secret Valentine 
CD - £9.99

Sym Hall 
CD - £7.99

A Testament Of Time 
CD - £7.99

Live At Ambergate 
CD - £7.99

Midnight Clear 
CD - £7.99

Remember This 
CD - £7.99

Band Live 81
CD - £7.99

The Peacock Party
CD - £7.99

Elegy 
CD - £7.99

Live At Oxford
CD - £7.99

Collection 
CD - £7.99

Janschology 
CD - £7.99

Acoustic Troubadour 
DCD - £11.99

Under This Blue Sky 
CD - £7.99

Shining Morn
CD - £7.99

Thursday, 25 October 2012

LINK: Gordon Giltrap and Oliver Wakeman - Brook Theatre Chatham

I had a fantastic night out last night, Mrs F and I went to a packed Brook Theatre in Chatham to see Gordon Giltrap and Oliver Wakeman in concert.  Right - yes Oliver, not Rick who Gordon has collaborated in the past with but Oliver is now working with Gordon on a new album "Ravens and Lullabies" due out in a couple of months.

Any regular readers of this blog will know that Mr Giltrap is one of my heroes having seen him in many concerts, bought a load of his albums, struggled over learning his pieces, bought one of his signature guitars and had the privilege of meeting him at a workshop some years back in Margate.  So this review will be biased! :-)

Brilliant night - a couple of pieces off the new CD, one played in a "unique arrangement", i.e. I think Gordon went wrong somewhere but frankly I don't think anyone in the audience noticed at all - I certainly didn't.  Some of Gordon's famous pieces worked with brilliant accompaniment from Oliver - Isabella's Wedding shone out in this regard for me.  Oliver introduced several pieces of his from his back solo catalogue again with Gordon adding some great additional guitar parts.  One thing it was interesting to watch Gordon on these pieces and the Bach one they did as well.  Gordon was "out of his comfort zone" I think, these aren't pieces he had years and years to nail and as any musician  will know once you are playing with someone else there is a higher degree of rigour in how and what you play, if you are solo you can be freer with your timing etc. as there is no-one else needing to be understanding of it.  Also Gordon was studying his "music" carefully at many points - but I don't believe he actually can read music - I'd love to know what he uses, some form of tabulature no doubt, but with rhythmic symbols or not etc. Whatever the performance was still flawless on both sides of the stage.


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Monday, 10 September 2012

The Playhouse Weston: Gordon Giltrap and Oliver Wakeman

Gordon Giltrap really is an extraordinary guitarist. I have seen him live on about half a dozen occasions, and am always awestruck by his prowess. I am really pleased to be in a position where I can promote the stuff that he does, by - for example - reposting this story about his forthcoming tour with Oliver Wakeman...

Guitar legend Gordon Giltrap and keyboardist Oliver Wakeman have joined forces and are setting off on the UK leg of their 'Ravens & Lullabies' tour.


Fresh from four years of touring with the classic progressive rock band YES, Oliver was contacted by Gordon with a request for his keyboards services for an album idea he had.

Within 24 hours the initial idea had changed beyond recognition and a full blown collaborative project was in the works.

Oliver and Gordon have now embarked upon this new chapter in their careers and are currently touring with their debut album 'Ravens & Lullabies'.

Featuring a variety of guitars and keyboards, these shows will be the first public performances of a selection of pieces from the new album, as well as new arrangements of classic material from both of their retrospective careers.

One of the most innovative acoustic guitarists in the UK today, Gordon Giltrap has developed his own unique style, much copied, but never bettered.

It is impossible not to be awestruck as he coaxes incredible melodies from his instruments.

He is well known for his varied musical output and 'Heartsong' (a hit single from the album 'Perilous Journey' in 1977), the theme for the BBC TV's long running 'Holiday' programme.

Gordon said: "Working with Oliver is like a breath of fresh air.

"I knew of his reputation as a fine musician and it made perfect sense for me to tap into his creative energy, not only to bring out certain elements of my musical gifts but to create something new and exciting, at the same time giving a nod in the direction of our respective Progressive Rock roots."

Following ten solo albums in a variety of styles, Oliver Wakeman, joined the legendary band 'YES' in 2008, touring with them up until mid-2011.

Appearing in venues across North and South America, Europe and the UK as a solo artist, with YES and folk rock band 'The Strawbs', Oliver has become a well-respected live performing musician to add to his other talents as composer, songwriter, lyricist, arranger and producer.

Oliver said: "After working with YES, the chance of working with another legendary artist was an opportunity too good to miss.

"I am having a wonderfully productive time working with Gordon and feel we are creating something genuinely unique in our 'Raven's & Lullabies' project."

With their collective histories and talents to draw inspiration from, be prepared for an evening of beautiful compositions, wit and charm from these two virtuosos.

Gordon Giltrap and Oliver Wakeman will be at the Playhouse, Weston-super-Mare, on Thursday 27 September at 7.30pm. Tickets, priced at £15, £13.50 concessions are available on 01934 645 544 or online at http://tinyurl.com/677l7bh

Date: Thursday, September 27, 2012

http://www.clevedonpeople.co.uk/event/Playhouse-Weston-Gordon-Giltrap-Oliver-Wakeman/event-16860374-detail/event.html

And check out Gordon at Gonzo:
http://www.gonzomultimedia.co.uk/artists/6066/Gordon%20Giltrap

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