(Sun 9th Sept / 8pm / £6 advance, £7 on the door)

Amalgam brings together five local musicians of different backgrounds for a live collaboration/improvisation. In various combinations throughout the night the musicians may create sounds that cross through free jazz, noise, ambient electronics, musique concrete, electro-acoustic and more. Or they may not. Be a part of this unique experience.

Tony Orrell (Birdman of Alkijazz) plays drums/percussion and has been active in Bristol since 1973. He is a responsive and accomplished improviser who has played in a variety of contexts that have included Adrian Utley, Keith Tippett and Goldfrapp.http://soundcloud.com/birdman-of-alkijazz

Tom Bugs (Knowledge of bugs) is an instrument builder and the man behind Bugbrand. Using modular synths he creates wonderful analogue improvisations and has played live and run workshops all over Europe.
http://soundcloud.com/bugbrand

Andy Keep (Behaviour ensemble) is a multi-instrumentalist and lecturer at Bath Spa. He uses pedals/contact mic/feedback to shape and explore electronic sounds. During the last 20 years he has played alongside John Butcher, David Byrne and has been part of Bristol groups Code Red and Earthling.
Jake Wittlin (Lund Quartet) is a turntablist, composer and producer. He is part of the group Lund Quartet where he skilfully scratches and manipulates samples. http://www.lundquartet.com/

Stuart Chalmers (Skarabee, tusk) uses old cassette tape technology and pedals. Under various names he has released albums on ZamZam, Fbox and the Lows and the Highs records. http://soundcloud.com/skarabee