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SIR RICHARD BISHOP is renowned for his mercurial guitar-playing for 26 years with Seattle ethno-delic legends Sun City Girls, but he has wrought a distinguished solo canon as well. He combines soulfulness and advanced technique with a panache that?s nearly unrivalled among today?s guitarists. Bishop strums spiritual with incantatory ragas, free-folk excursions, crystalline flamenco flourishes, ruddy Appalachian folk, Middle Eastern-tinged fantasias and gypsy arabesques. This is eclecticism done with respect and third-eye-dilating filigree; his compositions attain a sepia-toned wistfulness and a psychedelic complexity.
Bishop?s first solo record, Salvador Kali, was released by John Fahey?s esteemed Revenant Records label in 1998. Locust Music issued his second record, Improvika (2004), which consisted of nine extemporaneous pieces for solo acoustic guitar. More recently Tangier Sessions, was released by Drag City in 2015. It consists of a series of improvisations recorded in Tangier, Morocco in 2014 using a 19th century parlour guitar of mysterious origin. Bishop's latest album, Oneiric Formulary, was released by Drag City in 2020, whilst a new LP called Hillbilly Ragas will be released this September.
https://sirrichardbishop.com/
Chats Palace Arts Centre stands as a vital cultural anchor in Homerton, Hackney, a borough renowned for its artistic vibrancy. Since its inception as a Carnegie library in 1913, and later reclaimed by the community in the 1970s, it has consistently served as a hub for radical creativity and collective action, making a profound contribution to East London's cultural landscape.
Within its imposing Grade II-listed Portland Stone façade, the atmosphere is one of understated historical grandeur, where the echoes of past community gatherings mingle with contemporary artistic expression. The main black box theatre space, with its warm oak parquet floor, offers a tactile connection to the building's enduring legacy, while the quality of light filtering through original windows lends a contemplative air to the various studios and gallery spaces.
Beyond its performance and exhibition areas, the centre provides versatile spaces for a range of activities, including a dedicated rehearsal studio and a darkroom. While specific details on garden access are not prominent, the venue ensures a welcoming environment for its diverse audience, often providing refreshments to complement its programming.
The programming at Chats Palace is broad and ambitious, encompassing a rich tapestry of music, theatre, dance, and visual arts. It regularly hosts performances, workshops, and social initiatives, reflecting its commitment to empowering local people and fostering dialogue through artistic and educational opportunities.
42-44 Brooksby's Walk,
Homerton,
London,
Greater London,
England,
E9 6DF.
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