chilli Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 interesting music & arkade projects are delighted to announce another wonderful & eclectic evening of top notch entertainment:-Sunday 9th Oct 05The Tunnels Doors 8pm1st on 8.30pm sharp & do not missfeaturing Thomas Truax (USA)Gatechien (France)Le Reno Amps (Scotland)Elephant Micah (USA)THOMAS TRUAXThomas Truax (pronounced troo-aks) is a New York City based singer/songwriter who performs with mechanical sound sculptures like his Sister Spinster and Cadillac Beatspinner Wheel and instruments which he builds himself out of found objects and spare parts (such as the Hornicator), as well as with more standard gear like the venerable guitar. He is an illegitimate son of Screamin' Jay Hawkins and a mad scientist of experimental music with a history as a stop-motion animator. His carefully crafted songs range from dark, romantic lullabies to lively rock melodramawww.thomastruax.comGATECHIEN (bass & drums duo from france)"Gtechien's music is raw, stark and harshly compelling. Bassist/singer Laurent Paradot torturously carves out leads while spewing agonized grunts, groans and syllables that don't sound like words in any language, or occasionally humming along with his own bass parts. Drummer Florian Belaud's complex beats make up in energy for what they sometimes lack in precision; he and Paradot have enough rapport that a third band member would be unnecessary. The songs are disjointed in structure but flow intriguingly from one dark melody to another. If they were more polished or polite, Gtechien might be just another math-rock band, noteworthy only for their lack of guitar - but the brutal vocal antics alone would keep them from putting anyone to sleep. For an overall impression of Gtechien, a bad translation of one opinion about the duo is quite apt: "This group is likely to put a good slap to you". " Splendidezine (USA)www.gatechien.tk www.myspace.com/gatechienLE RENO AMPSi really dont think scott and al need any introduction by now..!..but in case you're not familiar then go check them and their music out at www.lerenoamps.com . ELEPHANT MICAH (Blue Sanct)At certain points on this latest limited edition cd-r, Indiana's Elephant Micah sound a lot like the kind of basement wave psychadelia that made up the bulk of the Boston Twisted Village label throughout the 90s, punk primitive groups like Crystallized Movements, Luxurious Bags and Bongloads of Righteous Boo. At others they sound a little closer to twig pickers like Alasdair Roberts, Gene Clark and Richard Buckner. It's a nice mix and the whole thing is executed with such primitive lan and lack of concern for fidelity that it makes for a real endearing listen. There's some nice fuzz guitar, the kind only a cheap amp and an inappropriate condenser mic can normally fully capture, and vocalist Joe O'Connell sounds like he's been forced to sing quietly with a bucket over his head to avoid waking his parents. "The Environmentalist" is a beautiful slice of narcoleptic folk that captures the lugubrious nothing-to-do feel of late summer days as well as the slow motion dance of dust in a ray of sunlight. It all comes in a nice hand numbered edition with a full colour wraparound card sleeve. David Keenan, The Wire www.elephantmicah.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connie Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 I can't believe I'm missing this gig as WELL as Caribou and The Kills.I hate holidays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessHolly Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Oh dear Connie. That's not good at all!! Be Your Own Pet!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted September 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 Less than two weeks away now....................this night is going to be extraordinary......promise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 i think i saw elephant micah supporting magnolia electric company in glasgow. if i'm right he was very good, but very quiet and struggled to be heard over the general chatter from the crowd. should be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted September 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 i think i saw elephant micah supporting magnolia electric company in glasgow. if i'm right he was very good' date=' but very quiet and struggled to be heard over the general chatter from the crowd. should be interesting.[/quote']dave you are correct he did support magnolia electric co on tour in the uk a few months agohe will actually open the show & anyone who wants to chatter during his set will have stalag-fuher-chilli to answerr to....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Storm Posted September 26, 2005 Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 yeah really looking forward to the gig (well the whole gatechien tour actually)...just the start of the oct/nov madness!!! im really really excited about what we've got coming up in the coming months!! s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted September 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2005 yeah really looking forward to the gig (well the whole gatechien tour actually)...just the start of the oct/nov madness!!! im really really excited about what we've got coming up in the coming months!! syeh Oct/Nov is going to be really busy with aq plethera of great gigs/events hope you youngsters Arkade are taking your energy pils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countess shazula Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 yeh Oct/Nov is going to be really busy with aq plethera of great gigs/events hope you youngsters Arkade are taking your energy pils yes dad!!if anyone wants a quick listen to Gatechien then go here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie Posted September 29, 2005 Report Share Posted September 29, 2005 this will be a hell of a gig, that much is guaranteed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted September 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 here's some more information about elephant micahm, maybe little knownbut would be worthy of headlining in his own right:-please come early & do not miss"Also on the bill is Monotreme favourite Elephant Micah (appearing in solo form inthe shape of Joe O'Connell) from Indiana USA, who was last seen on these shores inJune, touring with Magnolia Electric Company and also supporting Jose Gonzalez andSix Organs of Admittance. An Elephant Micah track will be included on a forthcomingcompilation CD called 'Build Your Own Country' on Loose Records. Not only does Joe possess superb vocal, songwriting and lyrical talents, he alsocreates magical handmade artwork for some of his releases. A rare talent about whomyou will be hearing a lot more in the future, no doubt."O'Connell has one of those beautiful voices that commands attention while somehowremaining soft and effortless, much like the music that accompanies it?" - Fakejazz"a beautiful slice of narcoleptic folk that captures the lugubrious nothing-to-dofeel of late summer days as well as the slow motion dance of dust in a ray ofsunlight"- The Wire "knocks most so-called alt-country into a 10-gallon hat, and reminds this listenerof individualistic downer country-folk of the sublime Handsome Family." -Ptolemaic TerrascopeFor more information including a full list of UK tour dates go tohttp://www.elephantmicah.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmd040 Posted September 30, 2005 Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 Anyone who sounds like The Handsome Family is welcome to my town any time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted October 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2005 Anyone who sounds like The Handsome Family is welcome to my town any time.& when I do the imp mail out Le Reno Amps description I have miraculously conjured up is:-darkcoutry-lightpunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted October 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 tour report about Gatechien from tour manager shazahello! just letting you all know that the 2 Gatechien gigs have been immense so far, london on monday and leeds last night...really blowing everyone away again and getting some interest from all the right people!! aberdeen will definately be an eclectic one as every other gig has them playing with loud bands...it might be a shock to them!!! (oh you should all check out VOLT from germany by the way ...my ears are still ringing!)see you sunday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted October 5, 2005 Report Share Posted October 5, 2005 If all goes to plan, I should see Thomas in Edinburgh on Saturday, then again in Aberdeen on Sunday! Bliss!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmd040 Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 Mrs mmd040 actually saw him in New York in August. She'll also be there on Sunday too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 I went to see him at the 12-Bar club in LOndon a couple of years ago, but, although we had a chat with him, we couldn't stay for his late show, due to jet-lag catching up with my companion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Donald Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Potentially, if someone finished work around say 11:10 would he still get to see bands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted October 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Potentially' date=' if someone finished work around say 11:10 would he still get to see bands?[/quote']i would say u would miss the EM & LRA anyway, but we could probably let you in@ a discount against what's still to come........., I would try to get off early if u canthis is a very fine 4artist line - up & everyone should have the opportunity to seeThomas Truax once in their life.Repeat The Kitchen Cynics, is seeing Thomas in Edinburgh on Saturday & Aberdeen on Sunday.I need no further qualification, than that fact!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Donald Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 Would get off early if I could but I've already taken Saturday night off to see Noma in The Moorings (if you like drones......)I'll just have to see what's on once I finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 chillis just informed me that the Gaudie will be attending this one. Nice to see some support from the team! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MDP Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 can't wait, what time will Thomas Truax b on at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
french_disko Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 can't wait' date=' what time will Thomas Truax b on at?[/quote']He's last act on, I believe - so it'll be after 11 by the sounds of it. And I'm up at 6:30 on Monday. Great.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MDP Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 presume that means us younguns will b kicked out before he goes on... SHIT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted October 7, 2005 Report Share Posted October 7, 2005 presume that means us younguns will b kicked out before he goes on... SHIT!Who's going to kick you out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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