Waterway Wonder – Coming up soon- Tuesday 27th August 2024, 6.30pm at Little Lever Library
Author and musician Tom Kitching will be talking about his new book and accompanying album ‘Where There’s Brass’. As a renowned fiddler, we hope Tom might sneak in a tune or two. This is an event not to be missed.
Documenting six months living in the London waterways community, making the long journey across England from Manchester on a traditional narrowboat built in 1937, ‘Where There’s Brass’ tells the story of the contemporary waterways; a floating slum at worst, a bohemian, alternative, vibrant community at best.
“It is a love letter to the waterways, and a rallying cry for what they can be in the future.”
Tom also participated as a sound artist in the recent Hidden Canal sound walk project with Walk the Plank, and will share a few insights into the creative process. Tom’s book has received great reviews:
“I’m devouring the book, not just reading it. The lad is one of the best fiddlers I’ve ever heard – he breathes life into the tunes. I didn’t know he was also a very fine writer indeed. I’ve been a sucker for these books about these islands. Busking for his keep, with his feet on the pavement of the high streets and his hand sending music into the air, Tom is a wise and witty guide to England pre-Covid19.” – Mike Harding, on Seasons of Change.
Tom’s debut solo album ‘Interloper’ was listed at #6 in the Sunday Express albums of the year 2015. “There are dozens of folk violinists, but few with the attack, passion, and ingenuity of Tom Kitching. The most beautiful instrumental playing of the year.“
