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[offramp]

y'all remember Elisa from the Six Organs of Admittance gig (upstairs @ The Lemon Tree), right?

[chilli]

Magik Markers LIVE review from October last year......


THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2007
Live!: Magik Markers (featuring Ben Chasny)
Sunset Tavern
October 10, 2007
Seattle, WA

The Sunset was glowing red, and if not for a small but packed crowd dressed in their darkest colors the room would have been glowing. I found a place to settle in the back while watching the Magik Markers set up. Considering one can only fawn over Elisa for so long, I began to direct my attention to Chasny--the evening's honorary Marker. I've had the pleasure of speaking w/ Mr. Chasny a few times in the past but this evening I decided--at least at that moment--to be at the Sunset Tavern as nothing more than a fan. I made sure to blend in the crowd and avoid any knowing glances.

The Markers began their blistering set with a distortion-riddled "Taste," destroying the memory of BOSS' less abrasive version. Chasny was a storm on guitar, continually pounding the strings with an arm like a piston as his eyes were focused on watching Elisa's cabaret.

In this moment, I came to realize just how many folks tend to leave out talk of Pete Nolan, who deserves praise for his drumming chops and ability to translate the fury of Animal into a focused synergy of arms, sticks and drums. I found a spot closer to the stage to catch glimpses of his work and after the onslaught of "Axis Mundi" I was happy I did.

The show finished with "Body Rot" as scenesters and diehards alike danced in unison to the ferocious punk tribute. Sadly, the Markers were only able to fit a handful of jams and songs into their 45 minutes on stage. Why they yielded for headliner Kinski I do not know. I could watch the Markers play for hours--the shows are electric. Elisa and Pete have always been able to grab a crowd and never let go, and with the help of Ben and an unidentified female keyboardist, the set was another unique triumph for the duo.

[Balvack]

Originally Posted by offramp

y'all remember Elisa from the Six Organs of Admittance gig (upstairs @ The Lemon Tree), right?

Yes, but I'm not letting that put me off

[chilli]

Sorry forgot to post this to the relevent thread, however very delighted to see one Aberdeen event gets the thumbs-up


This is probably your only chance to see MM's in Aberdeen.

Guardian preview Triptych Festival
from Saturday’s Guide

An impressive three-centre event, Triptych is the major Scottish festival that makes its home not in a big field, but in the left field. Now in its eighth year, what the event's mixture of gigs and cinema presentations lacks in geographical unity, it makes up for in a singularity of purpose: simply by picking the best alternative acts. Particular high points would have to include the brilliant guitarist James Blackshaw, the newly "gone techno" math rock of Four Tet and the GREAT Thurston Moore-favoured duo Magik Markers, but a big event will be a much-anticipated gig by the reformed Sebadoh. A band noted particularly for Lou Barlow's output of quality troubled relationship songs, "troubled relationship" would also nicely account for the conditions in the group. A volatile mix of Barlow's introspection, Eric Gaffney's bizarre sound explosions, and Jason Loewenstein's spiky tunefulness, if only for a short time, it's great to see that they've been reconciled.

• Various venues, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Fri 25 to Apr 27

[trio3]

we are very excited that MM is happening up here, just hope Elisa
doesn't leave her mark on me if we get too near the stage

[Alan Cynic]

You should be just as worried about my phlegmy cough!

[Graeme]

Originally Posted by Alan Cynic

You should be just as worried about my phlegmy cough!

A positive selling point. And a bonafide Fudge award winner to boot. Come on down.

[Panda Strong]

I had no idea Chasny played in Magik Markers!

This really doesn't sound like my thing at all, but i may come for the banter.

[offramp]

Originally Posted by Panda Strong

but i may come for the banter.

and the phlegm...and the phlegm!

holy cow - two days away!

[careering]

Originally Posted by Alan Cynic

You should be just as worried about my phlegmy cough!

I was looking forward to hearing you play, but now i'll keep back
out the way.

Looking forward to this in a big way