Cooler Festivals

Cooler Festival 2012! The new direction

Doug Eason — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:17:34 +0000

Hi Everyone

Let me start by introducing myself. I’m Doug Eason, I run a music facilitation company in Bath called Lost Legion Records.

Recently I had a chat with Dave Baldock, the brains behind Cooler Festivals for the last 4 years. David has very kindly passed the Cooler Festival on to my team and I, but is remaining on-board in an advisory capacity, which we are very grateful for.

Together, my team and I have worked with some of the best up-and-coming acts in the UK and are looking forward to taking the festival in a new direction that will see greater focus being put on the amazing musical talents we have here in Bath, but also bringing notable acts from the national circuit to Bath. Already, some of the best talent of 2012 have signed up to be part of The Cooler Festival 2012, but I’m not giving away any secrets just yet.

In The News

Dave Baldock — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:13:29 +0000

Another news item in The Bath Chronicle in advance of the last day of the Festival at Green Park Station.

Take a look for yourself

Innes Sibun at The Farmhouse

Dave Baldock — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:17:41 +0000

A change of pace for Innes and his bass player Steve, yet no loss of quality or excitement. Some great versions of his classics then a few friends joined in the playing to the delight of the audience. More pics from Alan Jones.

The Duval Project at the Bell

Dave Baldock — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:13:54 +0000

Fronted by Gary Alesbrook this was one for the real fans. A couple of sets to get the feet moving.

Take a look at these shots from Alan Jones

Welcome to The Farmhouse

Dave Baldock — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 19:30:53 +0000

It’s great news that The Old Farmhouse on Lansdown Hill has joined the Festival and is putting on 2 gigs during Festival week.

Innes Sibun is playing on Tuesday 11th of October. It’s a rare acoustic outing and he will be joined by special guests to make it a memorable night.

On Thursday 13th ‘Lost Legion Records’ will be organising a special open mic night featuring the best of local talent.

It’s a great pub and the landlord Rob is really working hard to ensure that the music thrives. So, make sure you support your local venue.

The Bell joins the Festival

Dave Baldock — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:28:44 +0000

Top Shelf Jazz Band

One of Bath’s foremost music venues, The Bell in Walcot Street, is getting involved with the Festival this year.

Music programmer Steve Henwood is supporting the Festival and is putting on 3 events during the week long programme.
Featuring ‘Phil King’, the ‘Duval Project’ and ‘Top Shelf Jazz’, the events add to the breadth of talent featuring in October Festival.

Alan Barnes confirmed

Dave Baldock — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:56:38 +0000

A giant of British jazz has been confirmed for the Cooler Festival in October.

Alan Barnes has played with them all…the Pasadena Roof Orchestra. Tommy Chase, The Jazz Renegades, Humphrey Lyttleton, Pizza Express Modern Jazz Sextet, the BBC Big Band, Dick Walter, Kenny Baker, Bob Wilber, Don Weller, Stan Tracey, Mike Westbrook and John Dankworth. He has appeared on sessions with Selina Jones, Bjork, Van Morrison, Bryan Ferry, Clare Teal, Jamie Cullum and Westlife. Come to the St James wine Vaults on Thursday 13th of October.

Iain Ballamy comes to Bath

Dave Baldock — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:30:08 +0000

It’s now confirmed that leading sax player and composer Iain Ballamy will be playing at the Festival this October.

The “Fantastic Englishman” will be ably supported at the Festival finale by the Wade Edwards trio.
Have a look at this Youtube Vid where Iain is playing with Bill Bruford. Skip the intro…

Joan Davis and Friends

Dave Baldock — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:32:04 +0000

Joan Davis and Friends in Charity fundraiser

Thursday, October 13, 2011

7:00pm At Komedia - View map

Jazz concert to benefit the Rice Charity featuring Joan Davis and friends. All money raised goes to supporting Alzheimers research in Bath.
Sure to be a great night with lots of surprises.

Joan will be supported by the irrepressible Tony Kofi.

Tickets direct from info@rice.org.uk

Innes Sibun Confirmed

Dave Baldock — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:10:35 +0000

Innes in action

The Innes Sibun band are now confirmed for the Festival finale on Sunday 16th of October. This is a great addition for all fans of virtuoso blues playing. What do people say of him;

His playing isn’t indulgent and he has the perfect wracked and aching wail of a voice with which to deliver his stories of love gone wrong …………..this is superior stuff. Sibun lives and breathes the blues… – Jeremy Searle – ROCK’n'REEL MAY/JUNE

Don’t take his and my word for the fact that Innes is such a brilliant performer. Have a look at this and all the other videos on YouTube etc.