Roamer
At a glance
About this event
Roamer return to Dublin after a sell-out run at Arthurslast July for one night only atTivoli Backstage.
Roamer is an exciting new project that brings together four of Ireland’s most internationally active improvising musicians.
Vocalist Lauren Kinsella was recently announced as the 2016 Jazz FM UK Vocalist of the Year; saxophonist Matthew Halpin was the first Irish musician to receive the presidential scholarship to study at the prestigious Berklee College of Music; Simon Jermyn is one of the most in-demand creative music bassists in New York and drummer Matthew Jacobson tours Ireland and Europe frequently with many leading improvising musicians and ensembles.
Although based in Dublin, Cologne, New York and London, all four musicians came together in July 2016 for a two-night sold-out run at Arthurs in Dublin, presented jointly by the Improvised Music Company, Diatribe Records and BlueMoods.
Each “roamer” has represented Ireland extensively on stages around the world and this group provides a unique opportunity for Irish audiences to see what happens when they bring all this experience back home together.
Press:
“One of the brightest creative sparks to come out of the contemporary jazz vocal field in a long while.”
Selwyn Harris, Jazzwise on Lauren Kinsella
“A European jazz artist of growing charisma”
John Fordham, The Guardian on Matthew Jacobson
“... they represent the vanguard of American improvised music and, with records like this, Simon Jermyn is claiming a place among them.”
Cormac Larkin, Irish Times on Jermyn's Trot a Mouse album
Audio Playlist: http://bit.ly/roamer-audio
Video Playlist: http://bit.ly/
Location
18/19 Francis Street
Venue details
Two fully stocked bars on both levels, Lady K's gourmet restaurant on the 1st floor, a raised VIP section in Lady K's, performance stage on ground floor, projector screen, PA System, Car parking (Tivoli car park) and Security provisions on request. The skies the limit when it comes to creating an experience that is different from the norm and gives your guests a memorable event they will never forget- all under the one roof at Tivoli Backstage!
