chilli Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 interesting music are yet again delighted to announce the return of one of our favourite sons, joined on stage by a rare autuminal live show by our favourite cynic.go to the link below to see our autumn events & join-up to our mailing list:- http://www.myspace.com/interestingmusicThomas Truax + The Kitchen CynicsThursday 28th Sept 06 @ Musa, 33 Exchange Street, Aberdeen. Phone (01224)571771 Doors 8.30 Entry 6Tickets in advance from MusaThomas Truax For those of you that don't know, Thomas builds his own kooky instruments and travels all over the place playing original songs on them, and on his resonator guitar, backed by his special mechanical drummer Sister Spinster. He has two full albums, 'Audio Addiction' and 'Full Moon Over Wowtown' and some singles and compilation tracks out there on various labels. Press stuff: "Thomas Truax (is) a feisty sonic dreamer gadgeteer, songwriter and performer...capable of crafting some very potent songs... poetically evocative and rich with melancholy, both by dint of sounds and the texts." -David Greenberger, Signal To Noise "...not of this earth...I still can't think of a single show I've seen that was as beguiling or as charming or as plain bananas as this one." -AlexKirk, Gigwise.com "Beguilingly Bizarre" -Uncut There's a lot more press, reviews, information, music and interviews at his 'official' website: "beware the mighty skint man"www.thomastruax.com www.myspace.com/thomastruax The Kitchen Cynics Longstanding Folk/Psych practitioners from Aberdeen, Scotland. Alan Davidson (aka The Kitchen Cynics) has produced many tapes, records & CDs, and supported the Incredible String Band, Terry Reid, Josephine Foster, PG Six, Major Matt Mason USA, Marissa Nadler, Black Forest/Black Sea, Thomas Truax, Amy Rigby and Schwervon. He has also played as part of Damo Suzuki's Network and is part of the loss Mickel Mass Collective. "Music that sounds like its emanating from a very old phonograph, fitting for this sort of moody folk pop impressionism" "One of God's songwriters, he has been firing off intriguing compositions like sparks from the Catherine Wheel of his mind for as long as I can remember, and probably longer than he can." (Ptolemaic Terrascope UK) "Alan wouldn't easily accept it but he's making quietly important music and recognition will come. He's trying in the songs of small moments to explore genuine emotions, to connect rather than just entertain." (Woven Wheat Whispers UK) "Much to my delight, Davidson has continued producing quixotic music through the years and shows no signs of letting up. There will always be something legendary about the Kitchen Cynics for me. It's amazing how fresh & enthusiastic Davidson is about this after 20 years." (Foxy Digitalis US) "The Kitchen Cynics isnt so much a band to enjoy, as a member of the family you havent visited for a while. The charming, eccentric cousin you are amused, beguiled and often moved by. Dont wait to visit so long next time." (Unbroken Circle UK) "They could be joining the likes of the Fence Collective, Lucky Luke and Scatter as rulers of Scotland's skewed folk realm." (Beard UK) www.myspace.com/kitchencynics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MKII Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 I haven't seen Alan or Thomas or anyone for ages, so I'll hopefully make it along clutching some lp's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 so I'll hopefully make it along clutching some lp's.Fit for? Are they new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MKII Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Fit for? Are they new?They'd be for the Alan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
french_disko Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 will there be tickets at the door for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted September 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 will there be tickets at the door for this?tickets are available in advance from MUSA, however there will be tickets on the door; as we expect this to be very busy in relation to capacity we would advise you to come as near to 8.30 door-time as u can to guarantee entry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
french_disko Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 tickets are available in advance from MUSA, however there will be tickets on the door; as we expect this to be very busy in relation to capacity we would advise you to come as near to 8.30 door-time as u can to guarantee entry.I'll definately be there - not going to manage to get to Musa either. if you can set aside a ticket for me, i'd be most grateful..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Space is definitely limited at this venue, so I would advise folk to get down sharpish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted September 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Space is definitely limited at this venue, so I would advise folk to get down sharpish.bump this thursday night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
french_disko Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 bump this thursday nighthow big is Musa anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 70 people at a squeeze. Some tables and chairs, some standing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkt Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Does anyone have a phone number for Mr Truax? I would like to interview him for a preview an article I'm writing. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Jack Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Does anyone have a phone number for Mr Truax? I would like to interview him for a preview an article I'm writing. Thanks.http://www.thomastruax.com/links.htmlYou could try his UK publicist -pad.forwood@virgin.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkt Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 What's the estimated stage times? It would be nice if it finished before 11 cos getting taxis is very costly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Musa is only open til 11pm so it will be finished by then. Did you make contact with Thomas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkt Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Nah, would you like to give me some comments about how looking forward to this event you are Graeme? what do you think of thomas? what can we expect to see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 I think it's all said above isn't it? Thomas is without a doubt original and unique. Nobody else is like him, nobody else does what he does. Fact. I'm particularly looking forward to seeing what he does in the Musa space. Will he get on the bar? Will he go outside and play? Will he go up on the balcony? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkt Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 That's a nice quote. I'm including it in my article too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
french_disko Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 I think it's all said above isn't it? Thomas is without a doubt original and unique. Nobody else is like him, nobody else does what he does. Fact. I'm particularly looking forward to seeing what he does in the Musa space. Will he get on the bar? Will he go outside and play? Will he go up on the balcony?will I get there before tickets are sold out? questions, questions.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 will I get there before tickets are sold out? You have no excuse if you don't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkt Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 I got through to Thomas. The term genius is one that should not be used lightly. However, for New York based musician Thomas Truax, the term certainly applies. Not only does Truax play all of his own instruments, he creates them and builds them himself too. The New York anti-folk artist has built a strong cult following for himself across Europe and the USA, somehow finding time to tour the UK 2-3 times a year, create new inventions and record a handful of singles, as well as the 2 full length albums he has released in the last 2 years.Truaxs inventions include; Sister Spinster, a mechanical drum machine which resembles a sewing machine and the Hornicator, a horn with programmed beats which he drinks beer through and has an extended old fashioned telephone speaker the audience participate in singing into. And he has more ideas up his sleeves. I have far more ideas than I could ever find time to build and only a few of those that I do will probably ever function the way Id imagine they would, but theyre coming he says.After legendary performances in Aberdeen which have seen Truax singing on top of the bar with his resonator guitar at the Tunnels and the audience joining him in a conga around Dr Drakes in 2004, Truax will play at the caf Musa on Exchange Street. Ive always had a warm reception there so like it very much, the human warmth balances out the physical chill he explains. The event is hosted by local promotion outfit Interesting Music Promotions who have bringing critically acclaimed underground acts to Aberdeen for years at venues such as the Tunnels, Peacocks Visual Arts Centre and the Lemon Tree. The promotions group is at the heart of the underground music scene and has brought acts as diverse as Arab Strap and Faust here in recent times. However, Thomas Truax still remains a popular favourite. Nobody else is like him, nobody else does what he does. Fact. I'm particularly looking forward to seeing what he does in the Musa space says Graeme Duncan of Interesting Music. The event starts at 8.30pm. It is advised to purchase tickets in advance from Musa to avoid disappointment as this will likely sell out. Support comes from local folk act Kitchen Cynics.Sorry I didnt mention more on Kitchen Cynics Alan, needed to keep it under 400 words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Nice article - what's it for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
careering Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Ive always had a warm reception there so like it very much, the human warmth balances out the physical chill he explains. what a great quote, i forgot about this till today's posts, i'll be down early Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmd040 Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Ah the conga evening in Dr Drakes! Now that was bloody fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Ah the conga evening in Dr Drakes! Now that was bloody fun.Were you still there when Thomas was lying on the floor in the middle of everyone taking photos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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