Rik Warren - Songs & Stories Of Sacred Places

Name: Rik Warren - Songs & Stories Of Sacred Places
Start: 2024-11-17T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2024-11-17T22:00:00+01:00
Location: OT creative space

Schedule

Sun Nov 17 2024 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

OT creative space | Manchester, EN

An evening of live music with Rik Warren and support from Damien Mahoney.
Rik Warren is a trailblazing musician known for his electrifying fusion of blues, folk, and cutting-edge electronic sounds. Hailing from the hills beside Manchester, Rik crafts immersive, sonic landscapes with his guitar and voice. His raw, soulful vocals and and genre-defying lyrics have made him a staple in the city’s music scene, having also been a founding member of eclectic band Honeyfeet and synthesiser blues band, Walk.
For a number of years, Rik has also immersed himself in the fascinating world of stone circles and archeoacoustics (the study of archaeological sites through their sound and acoustic characteristics) visiting and studying sites around the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. This exploration has not only deepened Rik’s understanding of the past but also influenced his own musical compositions, searching for the secrets and sagas that these incredible sites hold within their ancient stones.
Through a combination of meticulous research and musical expression, Rik will share songs and stories of the profound connection between sound and these ancient structures. He will share theories of the intentional placement of stones to create specific acoustic environments, enhancing the spiritual and ceremonial experiences of those who once gathered within these sacred spaces.
Rik Warren’s contemporary, multifaceted roots music is imbued with a unique, authentic spirit, yet it is also a gateway to the past: a sonic exploration of the sacred, and an invitation to connect with the ancient vibrations that still resonate within us all.
Join Rik on his musical journey, and prepare to be transported to a realm where music, history and spirituality intertwine in a truly unique and enchanting way.

The support act is Damien Mahoney, composer, producer and vocalist with the band Caulbearers and the founder of Music As Medicine. He will share acoustic versions of original songs with guitar and voice.
https://caulbearers.com/

Venue: OT Creative SPACE is a creative hub bringing together both the community of Old Trafford and socially engaged Artists.Their aim is to inspire, support and encourage creative practices, with a bias towards the visual arts. They do this through shared space, collaborative work and opportunities that reflect the diversity and environment of the area they are situated in.
https://otcreativespace.co.uk/

Music As Medicine is a mainly Manchester-based collective who’ve been curating expansive, communal and diverse musical experiences since 2016.
The intention behind their events is to bring together artists, audiences and communities to explore the transformational, unifying and healing powers of sound, encouraging collaboration and improvisation between artists.
https://musicasmedicine.co.uk/