Accidental Records  presents a new one-off collaboration between musicians, food writers and chefs as MATTHEW HERBERT joins forces with chef ROSIE SYKES and pop-dining legends SHACKLEWELL NIGHTS / HIDDEN DINING to present ONE PIG, DEAD AND ALIVE. 

This inter-disciplinary venture is the latest instalment of Herbert's ONE PIG project, in which he recorded the life of a single animal from birth to plate, before turning it into an acclaimed album. 

Taking place in an intimate space in East London, ONE PIG, DEAD AND ALIVE invites guests to encounter ONE PIG through debate, sound and taste.  

To explore ONE PIG’s food and farming themes, the event will start with a panel discussion between Matthew Herbert, legendary food writer MATTHEW FORT (The Guardian), FIRE & KNIVES proprietor TIM HAYWARD, and another soon-to-be announced special panellist. 

Guests will then hear ONE PIG, played live. The show features the StyHarp, a brand-new, pig pen-shaped musical instrument which literally plays the sound of ONE PIG’s existence and adds visual drama to its narrative. 

The evening will end with a three course meal including pork from the original ONE PIG farm. Food will be cooked by The Guardian's Kitchen Doctor and author of The Kitchen Revolution, Rosie Sykes, and presented by Shacklewell Nights.

ONE PIG, DEAD AND ALIVE will be the official London launch of Herbert's acclaimed ONE PIG album, which has been hailed by reviewers since its release, with ClashMusic awarding the album a rare 10/10 and DrownedInSound calling ONE PIG "a fascinating journey from someone at the top of his craft".  

Herbert's band features Tom Skinner on pig drum and percussion, Yann Seznec on StyHarp, Sam Beste on keyboards and Hugh 'Crewdson' Jones on samples and effects.  

ONE PIG, DEAD AND ALIVE7.30pm 15 December 2011      Cafe Oto |18 - 22 Ashwin St | Dalston | London | E8 3DL
 
About The Restaurant
TeamRosie Sykes is The Guardian's former Kitchen Doctor and has been a chef at St Johns Restaurant and The Sutton Arms, London. She is co-author of The Kitchen Revolution. Clare Roberson is co-founder of Shacklewell Nights/Hidden Dining. She also created Green Onions, one of the first and most respected underground supper clubs. 

About The Band
Yann Seznec aka The Amazing Rolo is an Edinburgh-based sound designer, instrument maker and artist. He is also the inventor of the StyHarp. Tom Skinner is a London-based drummer, composer and producer, who has played with Jade Fox, Owiny Sigoma Band, Chartwell Dutiro, The Invisible, Def Langoustine (his band with Shabaka Hutchings) Finn Peters, Byron Wallen, Zero 7 and ESKA. Sam Beste is a composer and multi-instrumentalist who co-founded the group Hejira. He has worked with ESKA, Amy Winehouse, Tawiah and Tom Jones. Hugh Jones is London-based electronic musician and producer. His debut album, Gravity, was released this year on Slowfoot Records. 

Praise for ONE PIG by Matthew Herbert

“A challenging, hypnotic and haunting experience” (MOJO)

“Herbert remains as significant a musician as we have working in Britain today…” “a remarkable piece of work” (MusicOMH)
 
“[His work has] deservedly earned him his status as a pioneering musician” (The Independent)

 “[A] testament to renowned DJ Herbert's skill with a sampler. 'One Pig' is rarely an easy listen… but it is always a fascinating one” (NME) 

“One Pig is a fascinating journey from someone at the top of his craft. Thought-provoking, mood-inducing and well worth listening” (Drowned In Sound)

 “A fascinating journey … Gloriously unique and unsettlingly provocative” 10/10 (ClashMusic)“… this is dynamic, nuanced music — and only occasionally as gross as you would think.” (LA Times)

"... without a doubt the most intriguing and beguiling [album] you will ever hear... disturbing and amazing." www.intlmusicsnobs.com

Tickets: £57.00 StandardBuy: www.tinyurl.com/onepigdeadalive

Ticket price includes entry to pre-concert debate, ONE PIG concert and three course restaurant meal. Wine and beer will be available to purchase from the bar.