About this session
Herbie Hopkins is a songwriter from Leeds. Renowned improviser and drummer, Mark Sanders, described his work as ‘adventurous and daring’.
His new single, ‘What Am I Doing Here? (lie)’, is about anatomy, nocturnal landscapes, and supernatural self-discovery.
Recorded by Chris Sharkey (engineer), accompanied by Matthew Bourne (piano) and Harry Souter (guitar, percussion); ‘What Am I Doing Here? (lie)’ combines vivid songwriting, haunting improvisation, and raw found-sound-samples.
Shimmering with an evocative, hand-made quality, ‘What Am I Doing Here? (lie)’ is sparklingly immediate and uniquely expressive.
After a year of innovative live performances across England; Herbie, Chris, Matthew, and Harry, have made a song of rare imagination! ‘What Am I Doing Here? (lie)’ is fantastic!
New Single, ‘What Am I Doing Here? (lie)’, will be released March 21st, 2025.
New Album, ‘Alex’, will be released April 25th, 2025.
When
Thursday, March 13, 2025
8:00pm – All Ages
Where
Fuel Cafe (map)
448 Wilmslow Road
Manchester, England M20 3BW
DATE: 13.03.2025
DOORS: 20.00
START TIME (jam): 20.30
START TIME (FEATURED ARTISTS): 21.30, this is a guess
START TIME (jam reprise) after 22.00
ADMISSION, free or by donation.
Fuel Café Bar
448 Wilmslow Road
Manchester, England M20 3BW
about NUS
The Noise Upstairs: Session description.
- Small groups. 20.30
- Main act. Ensemble 50:50 Manchester
- Small groups. TBC
The cornerstone of The Noise Upstairs has always been its monthly held improv nights. During these events the audience is invited to participate as performers. By pulling names randomly (literally out of a hat) trios are formed and are given the stage to explore and exhaust their impromptu work. This encourages an open dialogue among musicians and artists, building dynamics that may not have formed organically otherwise. Currently, these nights are run
MANCHESTER at Fuel Cafe on the second Thursday of every month, from 8:30pm to 11:00pm
Venue: Fuel Cafe Bar, 448 Wilmslow Rd, Manchester M20 3BW
The noise upstairs open facebook group is here
https://www.facebook.com/groups/thenoiseupstairs/
Website. www.thenoiseupstairs.com
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Venue: Fuel Cafe Bar, 448 Wilmslow Rd, Manchester M20 3BW
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