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The Living Room - Added: Thu August 12th, 2010
Cambridge’s premier acoustic music night marches on Announcing Autumn/Winter 2010 shows...This autumn, Hope Street Music celebrates six years of bringing the finest acoustic music to the city of Cambridge in the form of the acclaimed The Living Room.
Hope Street Music is a local non-profit organisation which was formed in 2004 by four people involved in the local music scene to promote gigs in Cambridge and surrounding area by supporting local musicians and bringing others from around the UK and the world to play in the city. Although Hope Street Music has evolved over the years, with changes in personnel and the development of an eclectic portfolio of music projects, the ethos remains the same and The Living Room concept continues as the foundation of the organisation.
The Living Room has evolved since 2004 and as well as attracting artists from all over the world, also provides an opportunity for talented local performers to reach a new audience. Despite its success The Living Room has over the years maintained the same objective, to provide quality acoustic music in a unique environment to ensure an entertaining and enjoyable evening. Famous for decorating the basement room in its CB2 venue with rugs, cushions, candles and subdued lighting to give an intimate atmosphere it is also an atmosphere conducive to listening to great music.
“Musicians love the night because the audience are attentive and listen to the music without talking and really show their appreciation of the performers. The audience love the night because the standard of performance is so high and the venue is unique and welcoming in the way it is presented” Hope Street Music
The Living Room has a national and international reputation and has become one of the best known nights on the national acoustic music circuit to the point where many artists from the UK and abroad try to ensure it is included in their touring calendar.
The Living Room has become more than just an acoustic music night, as the list of some of the highlights/achievements demonstrates. Whatever is in store for the country in these difficult economic times it can safely be said that the future for acoustic music in Cambridge looks rosy indeed...
The Living Room venue is now one of the main venues within The Secret Garden Party music and arts festival. This year saw probably the strongest line-up since debuting in 2006, including a performance by chart sensation Eliza Doolittle.
The Living Room Radio Radio Show was featured on 105fm (209Radio Cambridge Community Radio Station) each week from April 2007 until the station’s closure in February 2010
“The Living Room Live” compilation album was released featuring 18 tracks recorded live at The Living Room and is available on CD and on download from iTunes. An
iTunes Single of the Week by singer songwriter Jamie Woon was taken from the
album The Living Room hosted the VIP room at the UK festival awards in London at which
several outstanding artists played. The Living Room has further expanded and the music night will be launched in
Ipswich from September.
Forthcoming shows
All shows take place in the basement of CB2 Bistro, Norfolk Street, Cambridge CB1 2LD. Doors open 8:30pm and music starts at 8:45pm.
Entry is £4 or £3 for concessions. Tickets can be bought in advance from
www.wegottickets.com
Friday 3rd September
We kick off the autumn season with... Th’Parish www.myspace.com/thparish Aleister Kelman www.myspace.com/aleisterkelman Luke Ritchie www.lukeritchie.co.uk Buy tickets: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/89335 Friday 8th October
It’s here! Has it really been six years since we started? The 6th birthday of The Living Room has arrived and what a line-up we have to celebrate..Aaron Shanley Brooke Sharkey Takeda Buy tickets: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/90096 Friday 12th November
www.myspace.com/aaronshanley www.myspace.com/brookesharkiii www.myspace.com/takedasound
We’ve decided to avoid bonfire night and November’s show will be in the second week of the month instead of the first, although the line-up should still provide some fireworks.
Polly and the Billet Doux www.myspace.com/pollyandthebilletsdoux Gil Karpas www.myspace.com/gilkarpas Jay Leighton www.myspace.com/jayleighton Buy tickets: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/89405
Friday 3rd December
Christmas comes early to Cambridge with The Living Room providing a wonderful festive treat for everyone who ventures down the steps into the CB2 basement...
The Whybirds The Half Sisters Charlene Soraia Buy tickets: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/89336
www.myspace.com/thewhybirds www.myspace.com/thehalfsistersuk www.myspace.com/charlenesoraiajones
For more information about The Living Room see www.myspace.com/thelivingroomlive, www.myspace.com/hopestreetmusic or email Hope Street Music at hopestreetmusic @gmail.com READ MORE NEWS STORIES »
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