Now we are five
COLD FLAME ACOUSTIC - available for gigs...
Following the success of recent festival and corporate shows, the band are pleased to announce that the current acoustic line up is being expanded as of September 2010.Joining the nucleus of Patrick [ bass, vox, Paul[violins,mandolin,vox] and Rob [guitars,vox] are Glossop percussionist Vince Walton and Joanne Atherton on violin and backing vocals.With the band now becoming a five piece, the acoustic line up will vary in format dependant on the type of performance though primarily the acoustic line up will be looking to play more festivals and corporate shows.More info at www.myspace.com/cfauk Now to introduce the new players.Please put your hands together for....
Vince Walton - percussion
Vince needs no introduction to fans of the Flame having been the band's drummer from 1991 - 1994.Additionally Vince can be heard on both Pat's solo albums - Tinker Tailor Worker Whaler and The Sands of Time. Vince's background is varied having played with several Derbyshire bands over the years most noticeably Landing Party [folk rock] and The Mambos [jazz/blues]In addition he has guested with many north west bands playing in a variety of genres.For some time punters have advocated the use of percussion within the acoustic line up.Vince being local,available, interested and sharing similar musical influences seemed the obvious candidate.Rather than allow Vince's drum kit to gather dust he has during the last few months been dragged back to Flame HQ guesting with the band on several electric and acoustic gigs and with his experience and versatility was the ideal choice as percussionist for the acoustic line up.As yet Vince has still rejected any suggestions that he might sing live...maybe he is just a little shy.
Joanne Atherton - violin,backing vocals.
Joanne Atherton is a freelance violinist performing around the UK , including performances with the British Philharmonic Orchestra, the Lancashire Sinfonietta and Elemental Opera. She was resident this year at Dartington Summer School, playing in their Festival Orchestra under Diego Masson and Sir Charles Mackerras and has led the Hallé Youth Orchestra and Young Musician’s Symphony Orchestra. She has also had masterclasses with Ernst Kovacic and Malcolm Layfield in addition to working with Steven Isserlis, Ed Gardner, Emma Bell, Peter Donahoe, Alexander Polianichko and Felix Schmidt amongst others.Joanne began studying the violin at the age of eleven, and quickly joined the local youth orchestra, working her way up to orchestra leader. She then went on to learn with Ian Flower and joined the Hallé Youth Orchestra in 2002. She took on the role of orchestra leader in 2004, culminating in a joint performance of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring at the Bridgewater Hall with the Hallé proper. After completing an honours degree in music at the University of Manchester she was accepted to the RNCM, graduating in 2009 with a Post Graduate Diploma in performance with distinction, studying with Steve Wilkie. During her time there she was involved with the Baroque Ensemble under Pauline Nobes, and took lead roles in New Music projects as well as playing jazz and classical repertory. She has also had masterclasses with Ernst Kovacic and Malcolm Layfield in addition to working with Steven Isserlis (cellist), Ed Gardner (conductor), Emma Bell, Alexander Polianichko (conductor) and Felix Schmidt (cellist) amongst others.Joanne first came to the attention of Flame guitarist Rob when he worked with her on some Indian orchestral shows earlier this year.The link was cemented when Joanne guested with the band in June 2010 at the Middlewich Folk Festival teaming up with Paul to give the acoustic line up a rather unique two violin sound blending folk rock and classical styles together.