Chiller Cabinet (Edition 11: Airports)

Now in its seventh triumphant year, the Chiller Cabinet continues to deliver a first class mix of ambience, movies and minimalism. Originally started on Classic FM, the show had one mission. That mission was to boldly go where no radio programme had gone before. It’s crew took on the almighty task of bridging the gap between classical music and all other genres. A task they not only completed, but continues to excel at. Exploring themes and music from the fringe labels and artists the show is a ‘must listen’ on the digital station Chill. The Chiller Cabinet is out there…..

Vashti Bunyan with David Kitt

Vashti Bunyan with David Kitt  / Sunday 11 April @ Union Chapel

Now based in Edinburgh, Vashti’s story tells of the thwarted promise of early fame, disenchantment, long-term exile and eventual rediscovery. In the mid-‘60s, after quitting art school to concentrate on music, she was discovered by The Rolling Stones’ guru, Andrew Loog Oldham, signed to Decca and recorded a single written by Jagger / Richards. Reviews touted her as ‘the new Marianne Faithful’ or the ‘female Bob Dylan’ (though Vashti claimed to be neither), yet further singles remained unreleased, leading to a sense of despair and a rejection of the music industry. Fast forward to recent times and a host of young, new admirers emerged citing her influence, and Vashti has since recorded with Piano Magic, The Cocteau Twins’ Simon Raymonde, Devendra Banhart, and with Animal Collective on the ‘Prospect Hummer’ EP that FatCat instigated in 2003 and released in May 2005. Following our contact with Vashti, we began chatting and offering advice on some new songs she was writing and looking for a home for. After a while, it occurred to us that instead of advising her on other labels, maybe FatCat could be that home. Vashti happily agreed and the result was her album, the truly beautiful ‘Lookaftering’ released in October 2005

David Kitt (born in Dublin, Ireland) grew up surrounded by music, as his father and uncles formed a successful touring folk group when he was young. He began performing live sets while studying at Trinity College, Dublin, where he completed a postgraduate course in music technology. He then recorded and mixed the eight tracks of his debut release in his bedroom. This debut LP ‘Small Moments’ was followed by ‘The Big Romance’, his biggest selling record, ‘Square One’ and ‘The Black & Red Notebook’, a cover LP. His most recent album is The Nightsaver which will be released in the UK in 2010.

hear: http://www.myspace.com/vashtibunyan / http://www.myspace.com/davidkitt

buy tickets: http://www.unionchapel.org.uk/events.php/276/vashti_bunyan_and_david_kitt

The Bubbly Blue and Green

Day 3 Podcast: Interviews with The Sleeping Years and the Samphire Band

Day 2 Podcast: Interviews with ISAN and Hauschka

Day 1 Podcast: Interviews with Philip Jeck and Janek Schaefer

Housed in the halls of Kings Place, the festival runs from the 24th to 27th February 2010 and features Philip Jeck, Janek Schaefer, Hauschka, Hildur Gudnadottir, ISAN, Samphire Band, The Sleeping Years, Iarla O’Lionaird, The London Snorkelling Team, Paper Cinema and The Willkommen Orchestra.

Tickets are on sale from  very limited SAVER SEATS available online at £9.50 for all concerts. Prices (unless stated otherwise): £24.50, £19.50, £15.50 Premium seats available.

Tickets & more info: http://www.kingsplace.co.uk/music/weekly-themes?theme=102

Chiller Cabinet (Edition 8: Trunk Records)

Now in its seventh triumphant year, the Chiller Cabinet continues to deliver a first class mix of ambience, movies and minimalism. Originally started on Classic FM, the show had one mission. That mission was to boldly go where no radio programme had gone before. It’s crew took on the almighty task of bridging the gap between classical music and all other genres. A task they not only completed, but continues to excel at. Exploring themes and music from the fringe labels and artists the show is a ‘must listen’ on the digital station Chill. The Chiller Cabinet is out there…..

Chiller Cabinet (Edition 7: Cocteau Twins – Harold Budd)

Now in its seventh triumphant year, the Chiller Cabinet continues to deliver a first class mix of ambience, movies and minimalism. Originally started on Classic FM, the show had one mission. That mission was to boldly go where no radio programme had gone before. It’s crew took on the almighty task of bridging the gap between classical music and all other genres. A task they not only completed, but continues to excel at. Exploring themes and music from the fringe labels and artists the show is a ‘must listen’ on the digital station Chill. The Chiller Cabinet is out there…..

Chiller Cabinet (Edition 6: Moondog)

Now in its seventh triumphant year, the Chiller Cabinet continues to deliver a first class mix of ambience, movies and minimalism. Originally started on Classic FM, the show had one mission. That mission was to boldly go where no radio programme had gone before. It’s crew took on the almighty task of bridging the gap between classical music and all other genres. A task they not only completed, but continues to excel at. Exploring themes and music from the fringe labels and artists the show is a ‘must listen’ on the digital station Chill. The Chiller Cabinet is out there…..

Chiller Cabinet (Edition 5: Biosphere)

Now in its seventh triumphant year, the Chiller Cabinet continues to deliver a first class mix of ambience, movies and minimalism. Originally started on Classic FM, the show had one mission. That mission was to boldly go where no radio programme had gone before. It’s crew took on the almighty task of bridging the gap between classical music and all other genres. A task they not only completed, but continues to excel at. Exploring themes and music from the fringe labels and artists the show is a ‘must listen’ on the digital station Chill. The Chiller Cabinet is out there…..

Chiller Cabinet (Edition 4: Johann Johannsson)

Now in its seventh triumphant year, the Chiller Cabinet continues to deliver a first class mix of ambience, movies and minimalism. Originally started on Classic FM, the show had one mission. That mission was to boldly go where no radio programme had gone before. It’s crew took on the almighty task of bridging the gap between classical music and all other genres. A task they not only completed, but continues to excel at. Exploring themes and music from the fringe labels and artists the show is a ‘must listen’ on the digital station Chill. The Chiller Cabinet is out there…..

Chiller Cabinet (Edition 3: Chants, Hymns and Dances)

Now in its seventh triumphant year, the Chiller Cabinet continues to deliver a first class mix of ambience, movies and minimalism. Originally started on Classic FM, the show had one mission. That mission was to boldly go where no radio programme had gone before. It’s crew took on the almighty task of bridging the gap between classical music and all other genres. A task they not only completed, but continues to excel at. Exploring themes and music from the fringe labels and artists the show is a ‘must listen’ on the digital station Chill. The Chiller Cabinet is out there…..

Chiller Cabinet (Edition 2: Philip Glass)

Now in its seventh triumphant year, the Chiller Cabinet continues to deliver a first class mix of ambience, movies and minimalism. Originally started on Classic FM, the show had one mission. That mission was to boldly go where no radio programme had gone before. It’s crew took on the almighty task of bridging the gap between classical music and all other genres. A task they not only completed, but continues to excel at. Exploring themes and music from the fringe labels and artists the show is a ‘must listen’ on the digital station Chill. The Chiller Cabinet is out there…..