On Thurs 17 Sept, Cuculi presents Troyka Mala & JOW in a double bill of locally grown musical excellence upstairs at The Greenbank.

Troyka Mala is a chamber-folk/post-classical trio with Sophie Wilsdon (clarinet & vocals), Naomi Hill (violin & vocals) and Liam O'Connell (double bass & vocals), initially born as an offshoot of Balkan band Troyka but now firmly established as a distinctive experimental voice on their own terms in the Bristol music scene. JOW is the highly original duo of Pete Judge (trumpet) & James Gow (cello), whose playful compositions find the two expert players swapping roles as their intertwining melodies create a constant element of surprise.

TICKETS:

General - £13
Community suporter - £16
Low income - £10

This is a seated gig upstairs in the Greenbank, BS5 6DP . Unfortunately there is no wheelchair access to the venue - we're really sorry about that. Please email us at [email protected] if you have any other access requirements.

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TROYKA MALA

Troyka Mala is a chamber-folk/post-classical trio with Sophie Wilsdon (clarinet & vocals), Naomi Hill (violin & vocals) and Liam O'Connell (double bass & vocals), The trio have an infectious chemistry, having played together for years as part of Troyka, the long-standing Bristol Balkan band. They take this connection into a decidedly more intimate, intricate and experimental format aimed at sit-down audiences rather than rowdy dancefloors. Together they indulge their love of intricate three-part chamber style arrangements, showcasing a selection of soulful Balkan, Eastern European and Middle Eastern heart music, alongside an expanding collection of Liam’s (My Octopus Mind, Leeem) original compositions, which take a playful approach to these influences.

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JOW

“somehow doing so much with so little” (Jazz Stroud)

JOW is an acoustic instrumental duo with a distinctive blend of jazz, folk and classical chamber music, composed & performed by Bristol-based artists Pete Judge (trumpet) and James Gow (cello).

"stately trumpet lines of lament & renewal soar gently above earthy cello sounds and together weave an English landscape" (Music at the World Junction)

"there is no ego to this, just musicians playing organic music. They musically lean into each other and then give the other space to find their way. The audience love them" (Bristol 24/7)