Urban Strawberry Lunch are a Liverpool

Liverpool

Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...

, England

England

England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...

, based group who make music on everyday objects. Formed by Benjamin F Tin and Ambrose Reynolds

Ambrose Reynolds

-Early years:Began making music as a chorister at Liverpool Cathedral at the age of 7. A few years later, teaming up with David Knopov in a street busking band called The O'Boogie Brothers. The O'Boogie Brothers expanded its membership to include an Ian Broudie on Guitar and Nathan McGough...

 in 1987, USL began making their own musical instruments after a fire destroyed all of their (uninsured) musical instruments. Among other activities they are known for their performances and music festivals hosted within Liverpool's landmark "bombed-out church", the Church of St Luke, Liverpool

Church of St Luke, Liverpool

St Luke's Church in Liverpool, England, is located on the corner of Berry Street and Leece Street opposite the top of Bold Street. It was designed by John Foster, and construction of the building began on 9 April 1811, with consecration taking place on 12 January 1831.On Monday, 5 May 1941, St...

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USL operate in three interrelated areas:

1. Composing, performing and recording
2. Making instruments and sound sculptures
3. Learning and community projects

External links

• Urban Strawberry Lunch
• Finest Hour Sound Archive web site
• MySpace