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The String Contingent

When
Fri Oct 16th, 2015
Where

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Doors open
7:00pm
Gig starts
8:00pm
Entry
All Ages
Cover charge*
$20.00 pres
*Guide only - booking fees may apply
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Renowned acoustic chamber-folk trio The String Contingent combine their diverse musical backgrounds in Celtic folk, classical, jazz and contemporary into melodic, evocative, exciting and poignant musical discussions, or ‘trialogues’. Over the past five years and four albums, Australians Chris Stone (violin) and Holly Downes (double bass), with Scotsman Graham McLeod (guitar) have consistently challenged the traditional roles of their instruments to reach ‘the upper echelon of instrumental exploration, arrangement, composition and performance’ (Tony Hillier, Rhythms Magazine). This approach has resulted in a musical ethos that showcases the individuality of each musician and eclipses genre, featuring bowed bass melodies, percussive violin and tight guitar grooves.

Their latest album, Facets received a 4-star review in The Weekend Australian and showcases the skills and stylistic flexibility of The String Contingent, seamlessly shifting through baroque, classical, jazz, Indian, Celtic and Balkan elements. Fresh from an extensive tour of Finland, Sweden, England and Scotland, The String Contingent are bringing their live performance to New Zealand; a joyful combination of precision, refinement and beauty, balanced with visceral energy and drive that is not to be missed.

Links
thestringcontingent.com
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Tags
acoustic/solo, classical

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