Music Improv since 2013
Welcome to Cold Bath Street! Music-Making Through the Interaction of People
Workshops, Concerts, Recordings, Publications & Collaborations - Music Improvisation Magic!
ORDER THE BOOK 'Music Improvisation Magic' HERE.
The response to the book has been fantastic. Thanks to all the shops who are stocking it and everyone who has bought a copy. For people who have not seen it, in short, its guidance for musicians on improvisation and band playing, coming out of everything we've done. Lots of colour, light on text and clear, accessible language. Read more about the book here.
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IOU Theatre Workshop. I'll be hosting a workshop as part of the IOU symposium 'A Curious Tapestry' on Thursday July 16th at the Birchcliffe Centre. This will explore creating in response to our audio surroundings. Ticket link to follow.
Improv@OnTour weaves across Calderdale and Beyond. This year we've been in Todmorden, Halifax, Hebden Bridge, Sowerby Bridge, Eastwood, Standedge... so far. More to come! Listen to workshop recordings here.
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Great Night at Chapel FM! - Absolute pleasure to play in the radio theatre in Seacroft - Live broadcast, small ensemble doing a new piece called 'Sapphires'. Very improvised but working off small cues to make changes between sections generated a real 'journey piece.' Featuring the demonic voice of Colin Robinson. Check it out here!
Sapphires also featured as part of Noise Upstairs, Golden Lion Todmorden, March 31st! Audio Recording Here.
The Standedge Improvisation - Workshop led by Dr Simon Partridge
On March 1st I led a workshop at the North of England Centre for Music & Arts in Marsden. Really well attended and
thoroughly enjoyable. Read more here:
https://www.coldbathstreet.com/single-post/the-standedge-improvisation-short-report
The Bridge Guitar Lessons - I'm now working 1 to 1 either in person or online with guitar students at varying stages in their musical journey. The guitar has always been a big part of my practice and its great to have the time to help others in any way I can. Get in touch whether you need one session or a long full course.
Improv@OnTour - Our monthly improvisation sessions gives everyone chance to join in. More on how the sessions work here. Supporting grassroots venues really matters to us evidenced in successful runs at the Puzzle Hall & Grayston Unity (Calderdale) and Ferret & New Continental (Preston). This year, to spread the love, the session will be 'On Tour' exploring different venues every month. After the Standedge session, the next one will be on April 12th hosted by the marvellous Culturedale, at Unit 4 Northgate House, Halifax. Music from 1pm. Players and audience very welcome!
More info on Facebook or contact coldbathstreet7@gmail.com
Here's One We Made Earlier... Going out with an (improvised) bang, in 2025 the Preston band took a reworked version of the 'Dream of Space' show to the Trades Club - Hebden Bridge , Sunbird Records - Darwen and Preston Jazz Festival. Thanks to all involved. Live recording below.
Sounds! - Studio recordings and live bootlegs
on Soundcloud and Bandcamp. Dive In!
Self-Isolating Clouds Film now on Youtube.
After three years we felt the time was right to release this material. We offer it as a place to reflect and remember all that was lost in the pandemic. Recorded under government restrictions in the Harris Institute in March 2021, it features one of the last times this longstanding lineup played together.