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Stet Lab May 11th 2009 (update)

Stet Lab featuring Bruce Coates and Jonny Marks with Han-earl Park and Owen Sutton, plus Paul Dowling, Vicky Langan and James O’Gorman on Monday, May 11th 2009, upstairs @ The Roundy, Castle Street, Cork, Ireland.

Stet Lab May 11th 2009

The next Stet Lab (featuring Bruce Coates and Jonny Marks) will be on Monday, May 11th 2009.

Stet Lab April 14th 2009 (update)

Stet Lab featuring Katie O’Looney plus OPKA on Tuesday, April 14th 2009, upstairs @ The Roundy, Castle Street, Cork, Ireland.

eartrip issue # 3

The latest issue of the online magazine eartrip includes, in its accompanying mp3 compilation, a sample from the December 2008 Stet Lab.

Lab report February 10th 2009: train wrecks and other fascinating disasters

Stet Lab, Cork, February 10, 2009 Before we go on stage, I joke with Jamie Smith that we’re the two guitarists who’re going to be tripping up each other (and that the drummer, Owen Sutton, will have to pick through the carnage). By ‘tripping up’ I’m not implying that the results weren’t going to be […]

Lab report 2007-2009: how to run an improvised music club

On the eve of our highest profile event, with 13 events behind us, this might be a good time to reflect on the stuff I’ve learned (and am learning) about running a space for improvised music. I’m indebted to those who have told stories of, and given advice on, running no- or low-budget ventures elsewhere. […]

Lab report December 9th 2008: when is a cliché a cliché

We rocked. I think I did some pretty damn good playing on December 9th. Nothing life changing perhaps, but I think it was a reasonable contrast my contribution to October and November’s Labs. But here’s the question: how do I know when I’m getting a little too… complacent is the wrong word—comfortable? Let me clarify […]

Stet Lab December 9th 2008: audio recordings

Audio recordings of the December 9th Stet Lab are now online.

Stop press: Stet Lab December 9th 2008 (new date!)

STOP PRESS: new date! Unfortunately, this month’s Stet Lab has had to be postponed by 24 hours. The Lab will now take place on Tuesday, December 9th 2008.

Stet Lab December 9th 2008 (reminder)

The final Stet Lab of 2008 takes place in one week (Tuesday, December 9th). The event will feature Birmingham based saxophonist Bruce Coates.