The Samson and Delilah Show are Christopher 'Samson' Lench and Anna Katerina 'Delilah' Zweck, with the great Crazy Man Michael and the beautiful Tammy Hermann.
The Waverton Collective are Sam Lench, Salty DoGGG, Tammy Hermann, Crazy Man Michael, Paulie Dixon and Anna Zweck.
Influences
Bach, Handel, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Vaughan Williams, Percy Grainger, Aaron Copland, Arvo Part, Oscar Peterson, Dave Brubeck, Jacques Loussier, George Winston, Paul Manz, Peter, Paul & Mary, Mary Hopkins, the Beatles, Dorothy Kelly, Louise Dellit, Michael Scott, Fiona Corston, Leigh Harrold, Anna Webb, Vashti Bunyan, Joanna Newsom, Nick Drake, Keith Jarrett, Elliott Smith, Ben Folds, Joni Mitchell, the Buckleys, the Wainwrights......and members of the lovely Waverton Collective.
Anna was born in Papua New Guinea, grew up in Australia and currently resides in the UK. Her classical background has had a pronounced effect on her songwriting, as have the folk songs, ballads and hymns she learnt in her youth. She co-writes and performs with Sam Lench in 'Samson and Delilah', plays with other members of The Waverton Collective, and also freelances as a fluteplayer with other artists and ensembles including the new music ensemble 'Expatrio', and pianist Russell Lomas.
Samson and Delilah are currently recording their first album due for release in 2008.
The Waverton Collective's debut EP "Welcome To Wavertonia" is now available to buy from Piccadilly Records, Big Pink & King Bee Records in Manchester and Norman Records in Leeds.
my lovely anna! i miss you!! how was the weekend in oxford? did you guys have lots of fun? write soon my dear, i feel like i haven't heard from you in eons!! love you! xo
Monday 20th October 7.30pm Matt and Phred's, Tib St, Manchester
Your queer vegan poet host DOMINIC BERRY presents brand spanking new Poetry Performance from some of Manchester's rising poetry stars
SHIRLEY MAY ... the legendary star of Manchester's stunning speakeasy night, Shirley May was winner of the North West Poetry Slam in October '99 and then part of the successful North West poetry tour SISTA TALK. As a performer, mentor, poet and spokesperson, Shirley is a true inspiration.
RACHAEL K ... an intensely moving and deep artist, Rachael K has become known as a multi instrumentalist, singer, actress and skilled crafter of words, however this set will be focusing on her exceptionally stirring spoken word works. An exploration of trans identity in the city, this provocative and emotional performance is not to be missed.
MIA DARLONE ... hilarious comic performer coming to POETS AND MASH fresh from her successful show 'Below the Belt', creator of such characters as Cockney Rhyming Slag and the flirty therapist, Mia's work is very funny and very insightful. Quickly building a strong reputation across both the comedy and poetry circuits, a show from Mia will always entertain.
Proving Art and Entertainment can be one, POETS AND MASH is an evening of love, laughter and lyrical language. Artists already established on Manchester's thriving poetry circuit take new work to a new night that examines and explores the depths of city lives. Expect a stimulating yet accessible marrying of page and theatre.
POETS AND MASH presents to you some of the most exciting spoken word artists in Manchester today. Not to be missed!
Hey Anna! i just wanted to say hello - its Ashley Renner and you used to teach me the flute when i was at St. Johns Primary School, Highgate. Do you remember me? I was surprised when i came across your myspace page! It was only the other day when i asked Mary Morgan about you and how you were doing. Now i can see for myself :) Hope you're doing well.
New Yorks Beans (aka Mr. Ballbeam) made his name as part of the Mythic Soup / Boom Poetic collective, and then as one third of legendary NYC progressive rap crew Anti Pop Consortium. His recent solo offerings on Warp Records, and Thirsty Ear, as well as shows with everyone from Radiohead, Tortoise, Battles, and Prefuse 73, to DJ Shadow, Kool Keith, Pharoahe Monch and Aesop Rock, have given Beans one of the most diverse and exciting live hip hop shows around.
PARKERTRON (Fingathing) The debut Manchester show from Parkertron, a solo electro MPC set from Fingathings Peter Parker.
ABSENT MINDS Sadly the last ever show from this much loved local hip hop duo, but theyre sure to go out with a bang.
SE7EN + BIOME (Subsonik Records) Soon to be released by Subsonik, these Manchester dubstep producers showcase some exclusive cuts. Featuring Subliminal on the mic.
WOLIWOLS + SOME OTHER GUY (Mind on Fire)
Hosted by CHUNKY
CYCLOPTIC Visuals
Tuesday 16th October 2007 Music Box (Oxford Rd, Manchester) 9pm 2am £6 advance / MOTD Tickets available from Piccadilly Records. Vox Pop Records, and Ticketline.co.uk
anna! hope all's well in manch. no worries about molly, send her my love when you see her (assuming you will some point). how's the rest of the summer going? missin ya X
hi anna! how's all in manchester and 8th day? hope you're getting some rays at last (of the sun kind). just wondering if you have Molly's contact details (email, myspace, etc.). i'm gonna be passing thro chicago, would love to see her if poss, not sure if she's even there... take care hon X
Hey Anna! I just into the UK two days ago-currently at edinburgh living in a flat with some other young people should be fun! You going to be here for th festival by any chance!?
you, your grace wanders each subtle life-note each word each gentle phrase in rise and fall as morning song windows open your soul each breathless call reaches higher praise your life emerges as starlit diamonds from fiery coal anvil struck forged in trials with faith and hope you spark you soar
Thanks hon. I am feeling better today - my head felt like it was going to explode yesterday. I got upset when Niall came in as he is just SO nice, it tipped me over the edge! Have a great weekend, see you on tuesday. xxx
Thank you so much for adding me to your list of friends, i really do appreciate it. I am such a fan of the whole folk scene, here in the states and abroad. To me, it seems as if the soul of humanity is embodied within the natural style of voice and instrument when sung with the kind of passion as you so skillfully do. I love your song “Crystallised Sand” – the gentle beginning which builds powerfully upon lyric and instrumentation , very evocative as is Starlight. But i am really drawn to your demo “weep with me” which feels like a hymn of the heart, softly reaching for peace. You have a wonderful sound, peacefully powerful and a lovely singing voice as well.
Anna!! How lovely to hear from you. It would be great to make it to Manchester when we're over yonder. I would love to meet Sam and maybe even hear your band play! We'll be in the UK sometime next year (maybe around April-ish), so I'll keep you posted. Yay.
