offramp Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 interesting music promotions presentMAJOR MATT MASON USA + FRANCIS MACDONALD + MATRICARIANSSaturday 1st November 2008The Music Club, 52-54 Langstane Place, Aberdeen, AB11 6EN. Phone 01224 676000Doors 8.00pm Entry 5http://www.themusicclub.co.ukhttp://www.myspace.com/themusicclubaberdeenhttp://www.myspace.com/interestingmusicMAJOR MATT MASON USAMajor Matt Mason USA has been making music since the late 80's. In the early 90's he moved to New York City where he runs Olive Juice Music: an independent record label/recording studio/online distribution store. He plays in the bands Schwervon! and Kansas State Flower as well as his solo project Major Matt Mason USA. Part of the now infamous East Village DIY Antifolk Community whose unorthodox world of misfit songwriters and lofi amateurs provided Matt with a chance to develop his voice and vent about subjects like the ever changing landscape of New York and the rapid deterioration of the relationship he just moved half way across the country for. His influences range from Bob Dylan to Sonic Youth and so far hes recorded 5 Major Matt albums . The DIY spirit is a big part of Matt's art and lifestyle as he continues to carve out a niche for truly modern American Folk music.http://www.myspace.com/majormattmasonusahttp://www.olivejuicemusic.com/majormattmasonusa.htmlFRANCIS MACDONALDFrancis Macdonald has recorded 2 albums under the project name Nice Man and Nice Man & The Bad Boys. He runs Shoeshine Records / Spit & Polish in Glasgow and drums with Teenage Fanclub. Other artists he has worked with include: BMX Bandits, Kim Fowley, Robert Forster, Dan Penn, Alex Chilton, John Herald, Chip Taylor, Ben Vaughn, Laura Cantrell, Kate Rusby, Camera Obscura, Belle & Sebastian, Looper, Future Pilot AKA, The Hermit Crabs, The Pastels, Radio Sweethearts, Michael Shelley, Cheeky Monkey, Frank Blake, Astro Chimp. Francis has produced a (currently unreleased) Jerry Lee Lewis album. He provided the music for the British comedy feature film Zemanovaload starring Ed Byrne. His music has also been used in MTV's Real World, Fashion TV, Queer Eye For the Straight Guy, Sky News, The Mark Thomas Comedy Product, Emilio Estevez's 'smash hit' Late Last Night and a mobile phone ad in South Korea.http://www.myspace.com/francismacdonaldMATRICARIANSConsisting of duo Alan Kitchen Cynic Davidson and Susan Matthew, Matricarians create improvised musical pieces to which they later add traditional lyrics, from the folksongs of North East Scotland. This was supposed to be their live debut having just finished the first album, but theyve only gone and booked something else beforehand, the buggers!http://www.myspace.com/matricarians Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 We feel ashamed!The 'other' one will be more of a freak-out one...this one will be a bitty more tuneful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted September 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 We feel ashamed!The 'other' one will be more of a freak-out one...this one will be a bitty more tuneful Feel ashamed.Feel VERY ASHAMED.we are all about the exclusives... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Milne Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 im up for this - francis records in the same studio as we do in glasgow and hes a very nice man.his music is pretty awesome too.major matt mason - he played ages ago and i remember hearing it was a legendary night, maybe at drakes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 He's been up a few times (once as Schwervon, with his partner, Nan) The Drakes nights were fabby....and so was the Tunnels one, with Pantsuit supporting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 major matt mason usa was amazing the last time he played here. i'll defo be at this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 He's been up a few times (once as Schwervon, with his partner, Nan) The Drakes nights were fabby....and so was the Tunnels one, with Pantsuit supporting.that fantastic night @ Drakes, where Nan started dancing & eveyone followed suit............ brilliant, all nights should be as good but alas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christy Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Franco Franco Franco I'm mighty excited huzzah it'll be a humdinger yes boss huzzah!Love from an excited Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 this is going to be fabulous Matricians debut was great & worth the entry alone.........come early Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Our set will be as a 2 piece, so a tad less mental than the first one.....but hopefully still enjoyable/dark/sensual (!). If we're ever booked again it'll be the 4 piece, because we have plans to wreck some more instruments on stage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Our set will be as a 2 piece, so a tad less mental than the first one.....but hopefully still enjoyable/dark/sensual (!). If we're ever booked again it'll be the 4 piece, because we have plans to wreck some more instruments on stage Take this as a booking confirmation then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest idol_wild Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 This gig has kinda creeped up on me.But luckily, I think I may be free to attend.Provided, of course, that I don't go to Pittodrie during the day. If I do, I doubt I will be in the humour to do anything at night. Except brood and hit things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted October 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Sadly, it looks like this might be the last ever gig at The Music Club. Pity, as there was great potential there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 If I do, I doubt I will be in the humour to do anything at night. Except brood and hit things.Sounds like our set!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest idol_wild Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Sounds like our set!! Excellent. If I go to the game and The Dons play poorly then may I be a guest performer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 You'd be more than welcome to join the last 'piece' on thumb piano or whatever is lying about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Sadly, it looks like this might be the last ever gig at The Music Club. Pity, as there was great potential there.A real shame. It's a great looking venue with an ace sound setup for quieter acts. The coffee rocks too.Think the problem might have been added to with location - I kind of stumbled upon it, and I was looking for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 A real shame. It's a great looking venue with an ace sound setup for quieter acts. The coffee rocks too.Think the problem might have been added to with location - I kind of stumbled upon it, and I was looking for it!sad for those that put-in the effort to make something happen @ that end of the city , but tonight will be a great way to go-out, so people should make the efforts to come down for this very fine line-up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 If there's anybody willing to help out on the sound desk tonight it would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RF Scott Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Sad that I can't make this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mora-Treat-Guru Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Sadly, it looks like this might be the last ever gig at The Music Club. Pity, as there was great potential there.That's a shame, it is/was a very nice venue, and coffee shop.I hope i can rustle up some cash to head down for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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