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In the twelve years since Mike Ward and Mike Cross began working as Longstone they have been busy. Without the luxury of a major label budget they have released 6 albums, 2 studio mini albums, 2 live recordings (their performance at the New York CMJ festival (10”) and Live at Highbury Garage with Will Sergeant) and have contributed a multitude of tracks to assorted independent 7”, compilation and fanzine releases. They also play live around the U.K. on a regular basis (including appearances at the 2008 Cheltenham Jazz festival and Stranger songs festival) both as Longstone and in other guises, including The Serpents and Brickwerk. They have worked with other artists and musicians including Will Sergeant, Sonic Boom and Paul Simpson and are currently collaborating with members of the Guillemots on studio and live projects.
This time round sees the launch of their latest album Kabuki on Ochre Records.If you were at any of last year’s gigs, then this album comes very close to representing the recent live sound of the band. The experimental electronica of Mike Cross and Mike Ward blends organically with improvised woodwind, percussion, and guitar, creating a fascinating suite of music - ranging from alien soundscapes, through to Krautrock infused, beat driven workouts.
When not playing with Longstone the other band members are equally busy performing, recording and collaborating with many other acts;
Chris Cundy - The Guillemots, Grace and Delete, Gannets, Courtesy Group, Nik Turner and many more.
Kev Fox - 90 Degrees South, The Serpents, Brickwerk
Steve Moody - Silverman, Brickwerk
Stuart Wilding - numerous improv groups and performers including Keith Tippett, Lol Coxhill, Hugh Metcalf
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