offramp Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 interesting music promotions and TwoJoe Projects presentTHE LOW LOWS + CREVECOEUR + AMY SAWERSWednesday 30th April 2008Cafe Drummonds, 1 Belmont Street, Aberdeen AB10 1JR. Phone 01224 619931Doors 8pm Entry 5http://www.cafedrummond.co.ukhttp://www.myspace.com/interestingmusichttp://www.myspace.com/twobackjoeTHE LOW LOWSThe Low Lows formed from the embers of the critically acclaimed NYC dream pop quartet Parker and Lily. The swirling, majestic debut album, Fire On The Bright Sky, was released in October 2006 - now their sophomore disc, Shining Violence, reveals a more feral, leaner balladry. Gone are the feminine layers of organs, pianos and vibraphones, replaced with minimalist, melodically distorted guitar and smashing, trashy drums.Imagine crushing wall-of-noise country, seared with a creeping intensity that is gut wrenchingly raw and poetic. Stank southern sweetness which gives way to storms of guitar noise as vast acres of alt-country narcosis crumble into climactic, stumbling feedback and violently reverbed distortion.The Low lows' live shows remain their primary focus, and are raw, loud, electric and visceral. The BBCs The Beat recently called their live session "absolutely beautiful... one of my favorite sessions of the year. Marvelous." "A fantastic audio experience...the most constructive use of feedback since Neil Young in the 1980's....slow, menacing but with a strange magic. (4/5)" Maverick Magazine UKhttp://www.thelowlows.comhttp://www.myspace.com/thelowlowshttp://www.monotremerecords.comCREVECOEURCrvecoeur is an unusual French trio formed in 2003. Initially formed by two young multi-instrumentalists playing guitars, percussions, harmonium, trumpets and various toy-instruments, Crvecoeur were later joined by a further violin player/multi-instrumentalist. Their songs are mostly instrumental pieces, a tribute to the glorious days of soundtrack music, yet with a pop sensibility. Crvecoeur could be the result of the encounter between Calexico and Pascal Comelade, or Henry Mancini and The Black Heart Procession.... Live, Crvecoeur use subtlety and a range of tones and images to create a unique atmosphere - every show is accompanied by live 8mm film projections.http://www.myspace.com/wearecrevecoeurAMY SAWERSAmy Sawers sounds like PJ Harvey having breakfast with Martha Wainright, Nina Persson is making the coffee, whilst Nick Cave, along with his Bad Seeds, and Jeff Buckley listen to The Band outside at an old drive in movie theatre. They are chatting about and playing their favourite country and blues guitar riffs through a sweetly distorted guitar amp. A satisfyingly unique sound of melody driven contemporary Alt Country rock n roll. Yee Haaaa!http://www.myspace.com/amysawers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 And the winner isOFFRAMP!!!!!!!!!for most links in one post!Speech! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted February 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 OFFRAMP!!!!!!!!!for most links in one post!Speech!you only notice it because there is none of the usual keech in between... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mulhern Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 the low lows have an epic sound - even with sound problems it was a good gig last time in Tunnels.Ill be at this gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest idol_wild Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Yes fucking please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 The new album is amazing! This gig is also the last before they head back to the States so they should be firing on all cylinders.The french band ain't too shabby eitherand yon local lass has a tune or two she can fair belt oot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jim Stax Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 One week and counting!Getting rather excited about the Frenchies as well.:up: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Some new reviews and quotes about The Low Lows latest shows and album.I hear tell they were stunning in London."A rousing feedback-laden treat… Threaded with steel guitar, their cosmic leanings follow a host of unusual sidetrips, including a terrific cover of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ “Modern Romance”. -Uncut“an interesting, clever and affecting album…Shining Violence’s mood is atmospheric and ethereal. In singer Parker Noon, The Low Lows have an extraordinary secret weapon. When he emerges from the stew of noise his band are cooking up, the effect is stunning and frequently heartbreaking …if the thought of a mashup between Gram Parsons and Flying Saucer Attack is appealing, this quietly intriguing record may be for you.” –Clash Magazine"The Cocteau Twins meet The Jesus and Mary Chain somewhere in the mid west perhaps…sounds like it could be the soundtrack to ‘Wild at Heart.’ –SubbacultchaThere's a varied line-up of instrumentation on Shining Violence, calling upon lapsteel and other such country staples as well as brass sections, all of which is put to highly effective use on the lovely 'Disappear', a distorted ballad that fuses Jesus & Mary Chain fuzz with Calexico-style composition. Elsewhere the psyched boogie woogie of 'Five Ways I Didn't Die' spells a ghostly hoedown, while 'Raining In Eva' sets a course for sheer slowcore beauty. Excellent. –Boomkat“The Low Lows' brand of psychedelic Americana sounds like a Raymond Carver tale baptized in the sweat of Galaxie 500 - dirty, woozy, and beautiful.” - Limewirefive sleeps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 live on radio 6 tonightJust a quick shout to let you know that The Low Lows will be playing live tomorrow night (Monday) on BBC 6Music's Tom Robinson show, which is between 7-9 pm GMT.It will likely happen in the first hour, so be sure to tune in early if you want to catch it live. If you miss it, you can listen again online.Here is where to go to find the show: FutureQuest Professional Web Hosting Services. bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/tom_robinson/Hope you can tune in!Best wishes from Monotreme Records Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 nice shout Mike. And to add a little more momentum to the run up to wednesday here are one or two snaps of them on this tour. Appears they are now a four piece!The Low Lows live at The Buffalo Bar 25/4/08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jim Stax Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Just in and yes!Crevecoeur won the hearts and minds of all and The Low Low's were magnificent, well worth the long wait to see them live with a near perfect sound. Our local lady Amy did us proud and could, and should, be playing anywhere she likes...Big thanks to Drummonds and especially Calum for said sound. I hear tell that both bands thought they had the one of the best sound of the tour, tonight.muuuuuuust sleeeeeeeeep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Crevecoeur were absolutely brilliant. Such great music. Good perfomance by The Lows Lows.I am listening to the first Crevecoeur CD just now and I have a feeling I will be for a long time.Thanks for taking these two great bands and many others to Aberdeen.Ollie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Stax Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 Roman from Crevecoeur has been in touch to say thanks and that Aberdeen was easily the best and most enjoyable night on their tour. They are looking forward to returning and hopefully be doing so in Novemberish.I think they would be a treat in the LT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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