art, dance, music, events, therapies, workshops
JANUARY 2015
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Welcome to the first edition of 2015
It’s always a little quieter in January for the building, which gives us time to reflect on the last 12 months. Here’s a few of our successes from the year gone by... We’ve created a wonderful reading room (available to rent - see back cover), had two wonderfully successful month long pop-up shops, expanded our events team, hired a chef in residence and now have CoResist creating wonderful in-house events! In this edition we have a list of courses / classes / events / workshops and exhibitions - highlights include: Our Nuclear Future (pg8) and the ‘Aluna’ film screening (pg9). We’re celebrating over a year of ‘Artist of the Month’ and pleased to say the exhibitions thus far have been a roaring success. The artist for this month is Jonothan Byles (images below).
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Bristol Biennial Help! We need your votes now! As part of an exciting collaboration with the Bristol Biennial, Hamilton House have been offered the chance to host a fantastic artwork by Shaun Badham, but we need your votes to make it happen! The 4 meter long, neon artwork is touring various venues across the city for the next two years and we’d really like to have it installed on the top of the building during the dark days of winter to help brighten our spirits. The artwork spells out the message “I’m staying” in huge neon lights - a message that means many things to many people but we feel is a wonderful, positive statement of intent for the community of Stokes Croft as well as anyone who uses and supports projects like Hamilton House that occupy the city’s empty and un-used spaces. However in order to get the artwork installed we really need your help to win an on-line vote against other venues across the city . . . so can you spare 2 minutes to help? Every vote counts but we need your votes as soon as possible, to vote for Hamilton House we need you to log on to the Bristol Biennial website at:
bristolbiennial.co.uk/imstaying.html Click on the ‘Cast your vote now!’ link on the right hand side. Thanks for your votes and remember the more votes we get the more chance we have of winning so why not ask your friends and family to vote as well.
A Bike Shop With A Difference We offer repairs, refurbished used bikes and quality accessories We also run award-winning community programmes aimed at getting people from all walks of life out on two wheels.
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thebristolbikeproject.org 7 City Road, St Pauls, BS2 8TH Mon-Fri 9am-6pm
The Bristol Bike Project is a registered Community Interest Company 07579755
If you love bikes, check out our Volunteer Programme, Earn a Bike, Women’s Night, Bike Kitchen, Maintenance Courses, Bike Hire, Mobile Mechanic and Young People’s Programme. Open Mon-Fri 9am-6pm plus evening workshop sessions.
Donate Your Unwanted Bicycle Have you got a bike collecting dust in your shed? Then why not bring it along to the project where we will find it a good home!
Low Cost Wednesdays For all those who are on a low income and need some healing help. the Wellbeing Therapy centre has the answer. Come & see one of our experienced therapists £20-£30 per hour dependent upon income. Book early to avoid disappointment!
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12-8pm every week @ Wellbeing
is a collective of complementary therapists in the heart of Stokes Croft. Please ring reception for more information: 0117 924 9599 (or check out our website)
JANUARY MUSIC A 2
5000 AD - Ace crew of groove mechanics looking to the future of funk via the illustrious past of Bootsy Collins, George Clinton and the whole cosmic psychedelia.
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Flash Harry - With fiddle, sax and accordion out front plus rocking guitar, bass and drums
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behind, the Flash Harry sound is capable of jumping from the Louisiana bayou to the Mississippi delta.
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Nuala Honan & Kit Hawes - She's no mean guitarist herself, so when powerful
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songstress Nuala Honan hooks up with dazzling fretmeister Kit Hawes you can bet there'll be plenty to listen out for.
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Canteen Jazz Sessions - An open jazz jam session for seasoned players to join the
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house trio and others in exploring classic jazz & Latin tunes.
Twelve Months of Summer - Monthly showcase of the best acts from the acoustic scene pulled together by the sparkling Miss Rosina Buck (who is one such herself).
Empyreal Quartet - Led by French sax player Julien Alenda and featuring a couple of Italians - Pasquale Votino (bass) and Paolo Adamo (drums) - as well as English guitarist Dan Waldman this quartet truly speaks the international language of jazz, with a surprisingly American accent as it goes. Latin Descarga - When a classy house band welcomes tasty guest musicians up to jam on their favourite Latin tunes it's called a Descarga. It's a quality crew and the vibe will be muito fantástico! The Inexplicables - This almost uncategorisable fusion of folk, soul, jazz, reggae and beatbox hip-hoppery should be filed under 'fresh', 'catchy' or just plain 'groovy'.
The Rumble-O’s
- Their punctuation might be rubbish but their influences (including twangbar legends Hank Marvin and Dick Dale) are impeccable and their aim is certainly true.
Al Fresco Trio - Another quirky offshoot from the sizzling musical cauldron that is Sheelanagig, Catlow (violin), Hawes (guitar) and Suitton (bass) pick'n'mix their way through a riotous grab bag of jazz and swing standards. Canteen Hip Hop Sessions - Guest MCs and musicians join the rhythm section of the ultra-funky DeCyphers collective for a monthly exploration of all things hip (and, indeed, hop).
Two Man Ting - The rich flavours of Sierra Leone conjured up as Jah-Man Aggrey's voice and djembe weave around the jangling guitar loops of Jon Lewis in Jah-man's original songs.
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Madilan (Loop Set)- Another new alias for restlessly creative drummer Barney Sage showing off his multi-instrumental talents on a new album of electro-dance meets ‘real‘ drums numbers.
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Chirimoya - Showing off the equally great percussion and vocal talents of Tammy Payne this
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new project grabs the midsummer sweat of New Yorican Latin-jazz heroes.
Ilu Axe - Say it 'Ee-loo-ash-ay' - the rhythm of life - and this tightly choreographed troupe of singers, percussionists and drummers will lift up yours with traditional samba-reggae grooves. MON – THU LIVE MUSIC FROM 9.30PM
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Wormwood Presents… Gnawa Blues All-Stars - Gnawa is a driving
trance music from North Africa & Simo Lagnawi has pulled together his All Stars in a rolling, masterful fusion.
Fish & Bird - Like Tom Waits (whose enigmatic song gave them their name) British Columbian quintet Fish & Bird use the toolbox of Americana roots to build a new acoustic folk-rock world, their dreamlike songs embellished with fiddle and banjo from a timeless future. Canteen Jazz Sessions - An open jazz jam session for seasoned players to join the house trio and others in exploring classic jazz & Latin tunes.
Just 3 Harmony - It's amazing how much music this trio can conjure from Everton Hartley's guitar, the occasional bit of snappy hand-clapping and three finely tuned voices.
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Blue Funk Trio - Take the 60s blues-groovers Hasmond organ jazz style, team with a fat keyboard sound, crisp guitar & a smart drummer and you get this winning combination.
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Medicine Creek - Medicine Creek is a stomping celebration of that old time Americana stuff, featuring the flailing fiddle, rock-solid bass and the excellent Nuala Honan on guitar and vocals.
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Crinkle Cuts - Lively 8-piece combo making a fine mix of old-school chops and modern
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musical ideas shaking up ska, funk and reggae into a snappy and satisfying ridge-cut snack feast.
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- Fuelled by an eight-handed percussion line-up, K'Chevere's full 9-person ensemble make rippling Cuban rhythms that will bring the salseros and salseras onto the dance floor. and whiskey galore!
- We'll be giving a nod to the Scottish poet with some great traditional tunes
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Slimline Henry Blues Session - Blues harmonica doyen Henry Slim is a wellconnected man on the local scene so expect some tasty friends to pop into his blues session.
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Schmoozenbergs - They got their music from gypsy campfires and Paris cafes where the name Django has everything to do with swinging beats and fancy finger work.
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Ruth Royall - Svelte-voiced and soulful singer Ruth Royall has an old-school jazz wisdom at the heart of her songwriting and performance so the acquisition of a new 7-piece (count ‘em!) band should give her the canvas to paint some pretty big and jazzy pictures.
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Schoolboy’s Death Trio - Saxophonist and rhymester Andrew ‘Schoolboy‘ Neil Hayes
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and his three chums make a fabulous jazz-hop cocktail out of his boiling indignation at the wicked ways of the world.
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Vamos - One of Bristol's best mestizo bands, conjuring a smile-inducing Eurobeat from their
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mix of Spanish, French and English roots and then stirring in a healthy pinch of Caribbean spices.
Mankala Band - With a strong grounding in upbeat African dance rhythms from Soukous to Afrobeat, The Mankala Band's refreshed line-up always catch that rolling instrumental good-time sound.
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What’s on this month A list of January’s events / workshops & exhibitions at Hamilton House. For more information visit our website (links at bottom of page) or phone:
0117 924 9599
15th Jan
15th-28th Jan
Aluna - Film Screening + Q&A
Behind Perception
The Kogi, a genuine lost Colombian civilization with an inspiring message for humanity.
A photographic exhibition portraying hidden disability.
6.30-9.30pm, £5
More Info: coresist.org
22nd Jan
Let’s Make Bristol Fossil Free A public launch meeting for Bristol’s Fossil Free Divestment campaign. 7-10pm, £donations
More Info: coresist.org
9am-9pm, FREE
More Info:
hamiltonhouse.org/ behind-perception
29th Jan
31st Jan
How To Be A Happy Eater
Conscious Communication Skills Workshop
Tired of eating and exercising to try to change the size and shape of your body? Yes? then this FREE workshop is definitely for you! 7.30-9pm, FREE More Info: amycohen.co.uk
Improve your interactions at home and at work, with these effective communication skills 10am-5pm, £40-60
More Info:
choiceconflictresolution.com
hamiltonhouse.org/category/events-workshops
Events / Workshops
26th Jan – 15th Feb (various times & prices) Our Nuclear Future is series of events as part of CoResist’s ‘Our Nuclear Heritage’ Project. CoResist are curating a collection of talks, workshops, performances, installations, happenings and research, specifically looking at Our Nuclear Future. There will be collaborations between artists, scientists, public and professionals; lots of opportunities to find out more about the future we’re creating and the role of our nuclear heritage within it; and an opportunity to express how you feel, and to take action to shape the future you want.
More Info: hamiltonhouse.org/nuclear-future-events | coresist.org
hamiltonhouse.org/category/exhibitions
Courses / Classes
The Morning Chorus Weekly bristol Choir led by Isolde FreethHale. Singing world, folk, blues, soul, jazz and pop. Book the 12 week course or simply drop-in. Every Tuesday 5.45-7.15pm (January 13th - March 31st)
Tai Chi For Beginners Improve your posture, your energy levels, your general health and calm your mind with this ancient Chinese art. Mondays 8.15-9.15pm Fridays 11.45am-12.45pm
Ballates Ballates is a NEW matt floor exercise class that combines Ballet, Pilates, Yoga and Qi Gong. Designed to strengthen, stretch and relax your body. Thursdays 6-7pm
monday
12-4pm 1-2pm ** sports/deep tissue massage 1.30-4.30pm ** counselling (starts 13th Jan) 2.15-4.15pm ** counselling 5.30-9.30pm * morning chorus 5.45-7.15pm * hatha Yoga with lioba 5.45-7.15pm acupuncture & holistic therapy 6-9pm ** 6.30-8pm * intermediate african dance * hatha yoga 7.30-9pm * spanish class 7.30-9pm 7.45-10.15 pm ** five rhythms dance (ongoing group)
(listings correct at time of print)
** hypnotherapy & past life regression * learn to meditate effectively
course/class therapy workshop booking required
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** nlp, eft & life coaching 12-3pm * hatha flow yoga 1.15-2.15pm ** bengali massage 2-5pm * kid’s capoeira 4.30-5.30pm ** counselling 4.30-8.30pm * energy healing 5.15-8.15pm bellyfit 5.45-6.45pm * * womens bike night 6-9pm 6.30-8pm * beginners african dance * chakra meditation (every other mon) 7-8pm * lgbt fitness class 7-8pm 8.15-9.15pm * tai chi for beginners * capoeira 8.15–10.15pm
** counselling 10-1 / 3-6pm ** bengali massage 2-9.30pm * french lessons 6-8pm
* ballates 6-7pm * afrobics 6-7pm ** counselling 6-9pm 6-9pm ** massage & aromatherapy adult ballet 7-8pm * * spanish with marta 7-8.30pm fitness pilates 7.30-8.30pm * * bike kitchen 7.30-10.30pm * capoeira 8.15-10.15pm
friday
* nia dance 9.15-10.15am * qi-gong 10.30-11.30am * counselling 10.30-1.30pm * tai chi for beginners 11.45-12.45 3-6pm ** acupuncture, massage, reflexology
after school bikes 3.30-6.30pm flamenco dance class 6-7pm street/jazz/hip hop dance 6.15-7.15pm spanish with alberto 7-8.30pm five rhythms dance (drop-in class) 8-10.30pm
saturday
** bike project cycle maintenance
* samba de roda dance classes
10am 11am-12.30pm
sunday
** sunday club screenprinting
10am-4pm * balanced view 11.30am-12.30pm 5-8.30pm * contact improvisation dance
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at www.hamiltonhouse.org/calendar you’ll find the latest up-to-date
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information including descriptions, prices and contact details - or call
** low cost healing 12-8pm * fitsteps 5.45-6.45pm * spanish with marta 6-7.30pm * drumming 6-8pm * beginners tango 7-8pm * spanish with marta 7.30-9pm * new lines poetry (fortnightly) 8-9pm * salsa 8-10pm /hoopdance 8.15-9.15pm * hula hooping
our reception at: 0117 924 9599
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Space for Hire Hamilton House has a variety of creative, educational, event, exhibition, meeting & studio spaces to hire throughout the year, for more information see below:
Creative Spaces
On the 3rd floor at Hamilton House we have several ideal spaces for getting creative. If you’re running an event, cookery course, arts and craft workshop, or language course why not give them a try? With a capacity range from 5 - 120 people and a budget to fit all our creative spaces are a perfect place to hold your event. Call our bookings team now to get a quote... CALL: 0117 924 9599 bookings@coexistuk.org
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