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21 June: Al Swainger – Pointless Beauty

Al Swainger – Bass and Electronics, Gary Alesbrook – Flugel, Gary Bamford – Keyboards, Jon Clark – Drums and Electronics.

Al Swainger’s Pointless Beauty invites you to experience a world where sound knows no limits. With a genre-fluid approach that blends spacey atmospheres, head-bobbing grooves, and immersive soundscapes, this ground-breaking ensemble pushes the boundaries of traditional music to create a fresh, modern sound that captivates and inspires.

Originally launched as a studio project in 2014, the quartet has evolved into a live powerhouse, performing together since 2023. Described as ‘Cinematic Fusion for the Emotionally Curious,’ Al Swainger’s Pointless Beauty aims to do more than entertain—its mission is to gently restore mental health and emotional independence through the transformative power of music and art.

Feel the rhythms, get lost in the sound, and let Al Swainger’s Pointless Beauty lift your spirits.

Quotes :
• ‘Musically ambitious, adventurous and imaginative…played with style and panache’ – Theo Travis (Soft Machine, Steven Wilson)
• ‘Swainger has a knack for writing catchy melodies with great rhythmic hooks…blown away…highly recommended’ – Nick Lea (Jazz Views)
• ‘An eclectic range of jazz styles…musically adventurous…’ – London Jazz News
• ‘Inspiring, creative and masterful – one of the best gigs I’ve seen in a long time’ – Creative Innovation Centre, Taunton

Listen on Bandcamp : https://alswainger.bandcamp.com/
Listen on YouTube : Live at the Be-Bop Club

TICKETS

£16 in advance £19 on door £2 reduction for Friends of Calstock Arts

TICKETS

Doors: 1900

Performance: 2000

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