offramp Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 interesting music promotions are delighted to present our first ever gig at Korova, featuringCHERBOURG + MATRICARIANSWednesday 10th June 2009Korova, 18 Bridge St, Aberdeen. Phone 01224 582828 (Enter venue from Windmill Brae)Doors 7.30pm Entry 6http://www.myspace.com/interestingmusichttp://www.myspace.com/korovaaberdeenhttp://www.barkorova.comCHERBOURGLondon four-piece Cherbourg have been making smart tongues wag and young hearts flutter in the capital for a few months now. Their accomplished live shows, passionate songwriting, four-part harmonies, epic beats and soaring melodies have been winning over crowds at clubs such as Communion. 'Last Chapter Of Dreaming' is their debut release, and just one listen makes it clear that the hipsters are going to have to share this band with the rest of us.Cherbourg are Andrew Davie (guitar, vocals), Phil Fiddle (fiddle, mandolin, guitar, piano, vocals), Kevin Jones (bass, vocals) and Chris Maas (drums, vocals), and while they have been together under their current moniker for just six months or so, their musical roots lie much deeper.Despite his youth Andrew had been playing solo and in other bands on the London scene for years before joining forces with Phil to form the band Davie Fiddle. Phil has been playing the fiddle for about as long as he's been walking, and has shared a stage with many acts including Laura Marling, with whom he has toured extensively. Kevin's musical odyssey begins at college in Devon in the '90s and has taken him geographically through Africa and Europe, and musically through hip hop, Cuban, jazz and drum & bass before landing back in London, returning to his original loves of rock and folk and hooking up with the rest of the band at Communion, the club night he runs with Ben Lovett of Mumford and Sons. Chris took up drums and studied music as a child in his native Luxembourg, before moving to London and spending a couple of years with hip hop MC Example, before meeting the rest of the band.Last summer the stars came into alignment and Cherbourg was born. The songs flowed quickly and a few days in a Devon studio with Ben Lovett behind the desk produced their debut EP 'Last Chapter Of Dreaming'. And what a debut it is: ploughing a deeper and more substantial musical furrow than many of their contemporaries, these four tracks of love and loss layer haunting harmonies and atmospheres over a muscular core that has more in common with bands such as Beirut and Arcade Fire than it does than many of the current crop of UK folk-rock acts.With their first headline shows just around the corner, and a second EP nearing completion, things are moving fast for Cherbourg. Enjoy the EP and try and come to the gig - they aren't going to be playing in such an intimate venue for ever.http://www.cherbourgmusic.comhttp://www.myspace.com/cherbourgmusicMATRICARIANSConsisting of local 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.http://www.myspace.com/matricarians Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted April 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 In a blatant attempt to bump my own thread, whilst answering questions on the other thread, I can say that Korova is not yet open for gigs, it will be fully kitted out by the time these confirmed and now announced gigs will go ahead and despite korova (the bar) being located on bridge st, you will enter the venue space from windmill brae.Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balvack Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Great, I'll be able to come along to this. Shame Mr Balvack has to work that night though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fears Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 are you sure this is confirmed at korova? as i spoke to eric lastnight and as far as he knows there is only one gig confirmed so far, the Have Heart gig is the first one, in july. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted May 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 are you sure this is confirmed at korova? as i spoke to eric lastnight and as far as he knows there is only one gig confirmed so far, the Have Heart gig is the first one, in july.Well, I spoke to him last week to ask if we could confirm it and he said yes.I'll double check like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Matricarians are officially a trio, with David Mackay on lead singing bowl/bass carnage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Matricarians are officially a trio, with David Mackay on lead singing bowl/bass carnage You CAN'T nick one of our most regular paying customers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Tough titty...it's a rough old cityFrom the wind at Mastrick to the waves at Fittie!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted May 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 are you sure this is confirmed at korova? as i spoke to eric lastnight and as far as he knows there is only one gig confirmed so far, the Have Heart gig is the first one, in july.Just to confirm - this gig is confirmed at Korova.Come down, check the place out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted May 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2009 The Agitator added to the line-up.THE AGITATORA friend and I decided to have a cheeky tipple at our local - The Amersham Arms, after a cocktail or two we wondered where the throng of young New Cross Indie Fashion types (80s look is still there but more alternative chic 1993 is now in vogue pop pundits!) were heading when they went through a separate door to the bar.being nosey and at a loose end we followed them upstairs. To our surprise the place was packed with a mike stand on top of a case at the back. Then just as I was gulping down my Raspberry flavoured poncey cocktail - very out of place I must say, there was a huge cry and all eyes were on the young gentlemen on top of said case. Bequiffed with a menacing scowl he let out the most amazing sound accapella style and we were all bewitched - f**cking amazing. I was captivated - part blues, part rap with a political edge you could not ignore. My eyes were on storks and the crowd lapped it up - my only problem was that my view was slightly obscured by Josh Weller - massive hair - part Basquiat part Barton Fink - look foward to checking out his music soon. After telling those seated on the floor to get up muttering something about being a bunch of hippies, he began the next song. The two guys behind him were beating in time to the music - so no electronics, no gimmicks, just pure unadulterated music. Impassioned and totally fresh sounding it really felt like one of those I was there moments The guys music & performance (later told he was called Derek Meins) should be heard & seen by everyone, catch him when you can - check out myspace for dates. (Retna Blog)http://www.myspace.com/theagitatormusic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted June 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 Houston, we have a problem.It seems Korova are not actually ready to hold gigs yet, so we have switched this gig to SNAFU.Thanks to Gomes for accommodating us at such short notice.If any mods read this, can they please edit the thread title - cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted June 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Wednesday night folks.SNAFUCherbourg are causing waves in Lahndahn Tahn - come and see what all the fuss is about.Track of the Day 4/2 - Cherbourg | Clash Music Exclusive AudioComparisons have ranged from Mumford and Sons to Arcade Fire... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted June 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2009 <yoda>Nice range of influences Cherbourg have, mmm?</yoda>arcade fire band of horses beirut belle & sebastian bonnie "prince" billy creedence clearwater revival elliott smith daniel johnston iron and wine kings of leonradioheadthe shins tom waits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astronick Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Really enjoying the latest Cherbourg EP (I hope they have the 10" for sale tonight as I refuse to give Rough Trade yet more money for P&P!) thanks to rawrip. Definitely coming along and have persuaded a few work folk to join me. Should be cracking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest idol_wild Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 I'll be there. Looking forward to this badboy actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted June 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Matricarairairairairaians on around 8pm.TONIGHTAT SNAFUNOT KOROVAOK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Matricarairairairairaians on around 8pm.TONIGHTAT SNAFUNOT KOROVAOK?I was looking forward to that band called Marticians, oh well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted June 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 For anyone coming down early there may be a small Mumford and sons-esque treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 I'll be there. Looking forward to this badboy actually.WELL! Good excuse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest idol_wild Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 WELL! Good excuse?http://www.aberdeen-music.com/forums/general-discussion/56310-lloyds-tsb-withdrawal-troubles.htmlYep. I had less than three pounds remaining in my wallet. I'd quite like to eat during the next few days, so I hope my problem is alleviated sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 It was another enjoyable night....thanks IMPs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silversurfer Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 All four sets were brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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