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Chube
Cutting edge Fusion from South Wales
Chube is a young Fusion band based in Cardiff, South Wales featuring Ben Creighton Griffiths on Electric Harp and Keys, Ashley John Long on Bass, and Jon Bradford-Jones on Drums.
We draw our inspiration from a wide variety of artists and genres and aim to write electro acoustic music that pushes the boundaries of our instruments. The harp features prominently in our performances, and we use effects processors to take the harp from it's regular, classical sound, to a rock guitar through distortion, an ambient synth through delays and phasers, and much more. Combined with innovative percussion and groovy bass riffs it all goes to creating a totally unique blend of Fusion.
Upcoming Shows
21/09/24 - CroftFest, Suffolk Sold Out
27/09/24 - The Greenbank, Bristol Tickets
28/09/24 - CICCIC, Taunton Tickets
14/11/24 - Music Spoken Here Club, The Marr's Bar, Worcester Tickets
12/12/24 - Phoenix Foundry Jazz Club, Stroud Brewery
01/03/25 - Karamel Club, London
07/03/25 - Bridport Arts Centre, Bridport
08/03/25 - Ashburton Arts, Ashburton
09/03/25 - The Acorn, Penzance
15/04/25 - TBA
27/09/24 - The Greenbank, Bristol Tickets
28/09/24 - CICCIC, Taunton Tickets
14/11/24 - Music Spoken Here Club, The Marr's Bar, Worcester Tickets
12/12/24 - Phoenix Foundry Jazz Club, Stroud Brewery
01/03/25 - Karamel Club, London
07/03/25 - Bridport Arts Centre, Bridport
08/03/25 - Ashburton Arts, Ashburton
09/03/25 - The Acorn, Penzance
15/04/25 - TBA
What other people say
Electronica.org.uk on Katibim and Chube 2: Electro-Acoustic Boogaloo (2023)
"This track exemplifies Chube's ability to infuse cultural influences with contemporary twists, creating a vibrant and engaging musical experience"
"With tracks featured on BBC Radio and their unique fusion sound resonating with audiences, Chube's trajectory points toward a promising and creatively rich future."
Adam Walton, 10/02/18, BBC Radio Wales Introducing
“There are artists who are artists and just do whatever the hell they please….they clearly don’t give a fig for whatever bandwagons that pass through town”
Ian Mann, 31/03/19, The Jazz Mann Review on BMJ Club
“Tonight’s performance was a triumph for both Chube and BMJ and there seems to be a real buzz building about this exciting and talented young band. If they were based in London rather than Cardiff their names would probably be all over the jazz media. Look out for Chube, all the signs are there that bigger things await.”
Ian Mann, 31/8/19, The Jazz Mann Review on Chube with Dennis Rollins at Wall2Wall Jazz Festival
“I predict that Chube’s star will continue to rise. They have the potential to appeal to a broad audience, including adventurous rock listeners. Jazz, rock and electronics were all promised, and all were brilliantly delivered by this unique quartet, an alliance that may yet prove to be more than just a one off.”
Dennis Rollins MBE
“Great contrasts and energies….. the versatility in instrumentation makes for a big sound too. Three sounding like seven!”
"This track exemplifies Chube's ability to infuse cultural influences with contemporary twists, creating a vibrant and engaging musical experience"
"With tracks featured on BBC Radio and their unique fusion sound resonating with audiences, Chube's trajectory points toward a promising and creatively rich future."
Adam Walton, 10/02/18, BBC Radio Wales Introducing
“There are artists who are artists and just do whatever the hell they please….they clearly don’t give a fig for whatever bandwagons that pass through town”
Ian Mann, 31/03/19, The Jazz Mann Review on BMJ Club
“Tonight’s performance was a triumph for both Chube and BMJ and there seems to be a real buzz building about this exciting and talented young band. If they were based in London rather than Cardiff their names would probably be all over the jazz media. Look out for Chube, all the signs are there that bigger things await.”
Ian Mann, 31/8/19, The Jazz Mann Review on Chube with Dennis Rollins at Wall2Wall Jazz Festival
“I predict that Chube’s star will continue to rise. They have the potential to appeal to a broad audience, including adventurous rock listeners. Jazz, rock and electronics were all promised, and all were brilliantly delivered by this unique quartet, an alliance that may yet prove to be more than just a one off.”
Dennis Rollins MBE
“Great contrasts and energies….. the versatility in instrumentation makes for a big sound too. Three sounding like seven!”
About
Chube was set up by Ben Creighton Griffiths (Harp, Keys) and Matt Williams (Drums, Engineering) in 2015. They wrote their first tracks in 2016 before being joined by Aeddan Williams on bass for the recording of their first EP in summer 2017, before releasing it at an exclusive launch show at Tiny Rebel Cardiff in 2018. Since then the project has gone from strength to strength. After the Covid pandemic Ben was joined by Ashley John Long on bass and Jon Bradford Jones on drums, whilst Matt remains with the group as a producer and engineer.
Chube has performed at a number of festivals including Harp on Wight, Aberjazz, and Wall2Wall Jazz Festivals - giving a unique recital with special guest Dennis Rollins MBE on the trombone at the latter. They have also performed at music venues around the country including Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho, Tiny Rebel Cardiff, Black Mountain Jazz Club, Gwdihw Cardiff, Matt & Phreds Jazz Club Manchester, OCC Malvern, and The Fleece Bristol.
Tracks by Chube, including their remix collaboration with BESPA, have been played on BBC Radio Wales Introducing with Adam Walton, BBC Radio 3 Jazz Now, BBC Cymru with Lisa Gwilym, and radio Cardiff multiple times. In 2019 Chube was a finalist for the Peter Whittingham Jazz Award. Chube released their second EP in August 2023, breaking new ground, garnering positive reviews, and developing their sound and blend of styles even further
Chube has performed at a number of festivals including Harp on Wight, Aberjazz, and Wall2Wall Jazz Festivals - giving a unique recital with special guest Dennis Rollins MBE on the trombone at the latter. They have also performed at music venues around the country including Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho, Tiny Rebel Cardiff, Black Mountain Jazz Club, Gwdihw Cardiff, Matt & Phreds Jazz Club Manchester, OCC Malvern, and The Fleece Bristol.
Tracks by Chube, including their remix collaboration with BESPA, have been played on BBC Radio Wales Introducing with Adam Walton, BBC Radio 3 Jazz Now, BBC Cymru with Lisa Gwilym, and radio Cardiff multiple times. In 2019 Chube was a finalist for the Peter Whittingham Jazz Award. Chube released their second EP in August 2023, breaking new ground, garnering positive reviews, and developing their sound and blend of styles even further
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