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Alan Tomlinson and the River Seven. Photo: Tony Bartholomew

The new art event by Simon Thackray

Sunday 21 March 12noon FREE EVENT

River Seven, Dale Head Farm, Rosedale Review:

'The Danny DeVito of free improvisation', trombonist Alan Tomlinson blows into North Yorkshire to perform one of the most extraordinary musical duets ever - with, and in, the River Seven in the beautiful valley of Rosedale. Alan will paint a soundscape of a primordial world, inspired and accompanied by the music of the river.

"He can make the trombone sound like frustrated elephants courting or like the finish at Brands Hatch." Melody Maker "He's a genius - just amazing!" Annie Whitehead

The performance will last approximately 30 minutes.

IMPORTANT: We recommend outdoor clothing with wellies or boots. The ground can be wet and boggy. The riverside performance area is unsuitable for dogs. If you plan to walk your dog please leave him or her in your car during the Alan Tomlinson performance. You attend this event entirely at your own risk.

DIRECTIONS: from Rosedale village, follow sign for Castleton and then after about 1 mile take left lane to Dale Head Only. Continue slowly up lane until you arrive at Dale Head Farm which is the last farm at the very end of the lane. The river venue is 10 minutes walk across a field from the farm - please allow plenty of time for your jouney and parking - the performance will start at 12 noon prompt and last for 30 minutes.

FARMHOUSE FODDER: Maggie Barraclough is opening her tea rooms specially for our event and will be selling hot soup, tea, coffee and sandwiches. Call Maggie on 01751 417353 if you want to pre-order food.

THE PRESS, YORK 22.3.10
Alan Tomlinson and the River Seven,
Dale Head Farm, Rosedale, North Yorks Moors
Review by Charles Hutchinson
"HOW did you spend your Sunday? How about driving for an hour into ever hardier Yorkshire country; following intermittent improvised signs to the River Seven, down the narrowest of moorland lanes; then watching cars being pushed up a muddy incline to park in a field, before a cross-country trek to a babbling brook." Read the review:

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