Author Archives: davidmbirchall

Birds in Manchester Springtime

Have seen a much larger selection of birds in Manchester this Spring than I ever remember seeing before. Possibly to do with now living nearer to trees but possibly not, as the more interesting ones (the wagtail and chaffinches) were spotted near a dirty bit of the Medlock and a carpark behind the Palace hotelContinue reading “Birds in Manchester Springtime”

This weekend…

We’re doing a couple of LBO gigs. First one is on Friday 30th April at Greenroom as part of “BIG VAUDEVILLE” in the mighty theatre space. Then on Sunday 2nd May we play at The Kings Arms near Salford Central station (please note this is a change of venue from The Salvation Army) of asContinue reading “This weekend…”

Union Chapel

Splendid times on Saturday at the Little Red Rabbit showcase with Last Harbour and Samson & Delilah, incredible acoustics in the space as well lead to some pretty interesting moments in our set; sound cascading back towards us and spreading harmonics through the roof. Olie Brice added some glorious low end to the band forContinue reading “Union Chapel”

LBO Album launch photos and Reviews!

Some splendid photos of the Levenshulme Bicycle Orchestra album gig @ The Greenroom taken by Jonathan Purcell. Glad to say we all look demented in everyone. Full set here. First load of  Nine Doors reviews have rolled in too: “a Faust-like mixture of ritualised musical theatre and collective improvisation.. a scrapyard gamelan conjuring a post-industrial-Continue reading “LBO Album launch photos and Reviews!”

Kalbakken in Union Chapel

We’re playing as part of a Little Red Rabbit curated performance at the Union Chapel in London on Saturday 3rd April along with labelmates Last Harbour and Samson and Delilah. Gig runs early afternoon 12-2pm. Kalbakken will be joined by double bassist Olie Brice for a special one off set. Probably be one of ourContinue reading “Kalbakken in Union Chapel”

sonic warfare

Picked up this book in a fine hard back edition from the ever wonderful Tiger in Oslo when I was there on familial business recently.  Fascinating read, Goodman synthesis’ early 20 Century Futurism, Deconstructionism, Sun Ra and current digital trends in music (dubstep and other innercity digital music across the global). The book is writtenContinue reading “sonic warfare”

Levenshulme Bicycle Orchestra CD “nine doors” now out!

Out as of today 22nd of february! 9 tracks of splendor available from http://www.concretemoniker.co.uk for a bargain price of £6. Covers are handscreened on to heavy weight recycled cardpackaging, insert contains a super savage collage from Zeke and lyric sheet. CD release show is this Thursday 25th February @ The Greenroom on Whitworth Street inContinue reading “Levenshulme Bicycle Orchestra CD “nine doors” now out!”