Aidan Thorne and Jason Ball plus support Toby Hay at The Muse Arts Centre, Brecon.

Date: Friday, September 11, 2026

Featuring: Aidan Thorne / Jason Ball Duo

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https://www.themusebrecon.com/whats-on

Aidan Thorne and Jason Ball Duo: Poems of a Space with guest support from Toby Hay
Friday 11 September 2026
7:30 pm 11:00 pm
The Muse
An evening of beautiful, ambient live music with folk and jazz inspired musicians Aidan Thorne and Jason Ball

With the support of Noson Allan we are thrilled to be hosting this show: Poems of a Space. This is the second album from the guitarist Jason Ball and bassist Aidan Thorne. All of the compositions on this album were written, arranged, recorded and mixed by the duo.
The concept of the album was to invoke nostalgia, rekindle a memory of a time and/or place. The pieces are engulfed in a fog of guitar ambience and measured 6 string bass textures.
As with their previous release, Archwilio’r Traddodiad | Exploring the Tradition there is an emphasis on experiences within the Welsh landscape. The song Banc Y Celyn, refers to the hill overlooking Aidans home in Powys. And the track Clouds, was written after a hike up the Sugar Loaf near Abergavenny.
Deeply rooted in jazz, the style carefully glides between written and improvised elements. Some of the compositions were realised and refined from recordings of loose jam sessions. One may hear nods to influences from 70’s ECM records such as Terje Rypdall or Bill Frisell.

“……. A fantastic deep dive into lesser-known Welsh folk tunes”
Archwilio’r Traddodiad | Exploring the Tradition Jude Rodgers, The Guardian

“An unforgettable musical experience”
**** Ian Mann, Jazzmann Blog

“……… a beguiling instrumental set that transmogrifies folk songs into delicate, exploratory improvisations. Throughout, combining a resonating bowed bass with guitar work redolent of John McLaughlin on Miles Davis’ In a Silent Way. Praise, indeed!”
Tim Cumming, Songlines

Tickets:  £14/ concessions £12
Date:Friday September 11th
Doors open: 7:30pm

The Muse,
Old Museum,
Glamorgan Street,
Brecon,
Powys,
LD3 7DW.

07791654799

The Muse, Brecon is an independently run, community arts and cultural venue. We pride ourselves on community engagement, a diverse program and a creative, grass roots model.