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Eurobusk 08; Episode VI (Series 2 FINALE!!)

Matt — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:00:57 +0000

Episode VI

The Series 2 Finale!!
See our voyage back to Britain, say good-bye to the flash and hello to more antics in Covent Garden. A Golden Man, a Magician & President and a look back over this series… plus a little something extra...

Watch this and more in the finale of Eurobusk ’08

We hope you enjoyed watching this series as much as we enjoyed making it. Please continue to leave your comments as we appreciate your thoughts and feedback and if you’d like to learn bore about Eurobusk go to our page on this site or click on the video category to bring up the entire Eurobusk Collection.

Last night whilst preparing for this years journey I came across a missing disc from 08, so keep your eye out for a directors cut of episode IV next year!!

Merry Christmas, from The Quart Tones and mattrobertsmusic.com

Eurobusk 08 Episode IV of VI

Matt — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:00:09 +0000

Our day in Prague.

Behold the birth of the ULTIMATE BUSKCAM, we play Good King Wenceslas in the best place on the planet.
As we play in old town we run into some trouble with the POLICE yet are supported by the PEOPLE. Birch finds his replacement in the Quarter Tones but not for another Birchy Busking Challenge!! Rob takes us round the shot locations of MISSION IMPOSSIBLE and we find out that Salzburg hates the Flash.

Watch this and more in Episode IV of Eurobusk ‘08

Eurobusk 08 Episode III of VI

Matt — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:00:04 +0000

Our second day in Berlin. Rob’s in a good mood, Matt wants a hotdog, Lydon looks like a pirate and Birchy leaves the stool behind. Day 2 proves to be much more successful as we find several places to busk (for the first time in Europe this year). Rob and Matt have yet more fun with petrol stations whilst Birch and Lydon suffer a mild on camera freak-out in the back of the flash.

Watch this and more in Episode III of Eurobusk ’08

Release Dates:

EPIDODE IV out THIS SUNDAY (6th) !!!

EPIDODE V – WEDNESDAY 9th

and the Finale

EPIDODE VI – Sunday 13th

Eurobusk 08 Episode II of VI

Matt — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:00:02 +0000

Our first day in Berlin. The Quarter Tones search for a place to play whilst Matt searches for coffee and a smile, Lydon reviews this years flash, Rob tries something new and Birchy takes on his second Birchy Busking Challenge. All whilst getting lost in Berlin and ending up on a bus to nowhere.

Watch this and more in Episode II of Eurobusk ’08

Please leave us a comment!!

Eurobusk 08 Episode I of VI

Matt — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:03:06 +0000

This is the first episode of the second Series of The Eurobusk Saga.

Watch how 4 young musicians navigate their way through Europe armed with 2 video cameras, the instruments on their back, a pad full of Christmas tunes and their trusty steed; The Flash.

This years tour route sees the young Quarter Tones Brass Quartet travel to Berlin, Prague, Slazburg, Luxembourg and London.

Episode 1 Begins with controversy in London’s Covent Garden, the Flash’s race against time to the ferry, the first of a BRAND NEW FEATURE and an interesting journey to Berlin. All in all not a great start to the trip for us but an entertaining first Episode for you.

So enjoy Episode I of Series II

If you enjoyed this episode please leave me a comment, we love to hear what you think!

Episode II – Released Next Week (27/11/09)

Eurobusk 08 Podcast

Matt — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:52:33 +0000

Here is my final live post for a few days. I won’t lie to you and say I’ll be sneaking into internet cafe’s to post everyday from Europe. Who would?

Instead I’ve left you with a good week of pre made posts whilst I’m tearing up Europe with the Quarter Tones.

AND if that wasn’t enough. Despite having two long and full days of busking the streets of London we have recorded a one-off podcast all about ourselves and our up and coming adventure. Generous hey??
I hope you enjoy the podcast and have all the usual fun on the lead up to christmas.

[podcast]http://mattrobertsmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/Eurobusk08Podcastfinal.mp3[/podcast]

Matt Roberts Official London Resident

Matt — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:35:09 +0000

15 gigs, a broken down car, 25 hours of driving and a very tired musician later and I’m finally in London. I’ve spent today unpacking and strolling round my new city (and drafting a letter to the other flats in my block warning them of my social practicing hours).

I’ve covered a fair few miles of walking today and have a feeling that it’ll be keeping me fit. As for tomorrow I’m going to see Jonny and work on our Duo project. I’ll be seeing Rob Turner (from the Quarter Tones) in the evening. He’ll be having the first screening of the near completed documentary. I’m sure he’ll love it. At least until I give it him on DVD and tell hime to make notes on it for me.

I’m sure that I’ll end up loving or hating London. I don’t think you can be ambivalent towards the city. Lets hope for a good time though!

New Origins – Live at LIPA

Matt — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:08:32 +0000

Neil Yates played at LIPA yesterday with his group New Origins.

New Origins is made up of Neil Yates (trumpet/ flugelhorn/low whistles and vocal) Stuart McCallum (guitar), Les Chisnall (piano), Gavin Barras (double bass) Rob Turner (drums/ percussion and vocal) Martin O’Neill (bodhran).

Let me start by saying what a refreshing change this group was. A tight, sensative and unobtrusive rhythm section held the group through thoroughly interesting and enjoyable original charts. The mix of the standard jazz format injected with folk influences gave this group its refreshing sound.

Neil’s style of playing and improvising was cleverly mixed with live sound sampling making it possible for him to play over himself with great effect. This was perhaps only matched by Martin O’Neil on Bodhran who demonstrated the full depths of this instrument at the end of their performance.

For those who don’t know what a Bodhran is you should look it up on the internet and then look into seeing New Origins live to get a grasp of how this unusual instrument is played by a pro.

The set that Neil Yates’ New Origin created for this taster event was very enjoyable and I recommend seeing them live to get a feel for what these guys are about. Talented, relaxed, interesting and thoroughly enjoyable.

So much so I bought their album. (Album Review to follow)