offramp Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 As part of SOUND Festival, interesting music promotions present an evening with CHEMIKAL UNDERGROUND RECORDS, featuring...THE PHANTOM BAND + EMMA POLLOCK + AIDAN MOFFAT & THE BEST-OFS + MARTIN JOHN HENRYFriday 20th November 2009The Lemon Tree, AberdeenDoors 7.30pmTickets 15 subject to booking feeAvailable from Aberdeen Box Office (His Majesty's Theatre, Rosemount Viaduct or the Music Hall, Union Street) Phone 01224 641122 or http://www.boxofficeaberdeen.com http://www.myspace.com/interestingmusichttp://www.sound-scotland.co.ukCHEMIKAL UNDERGROUND is one of Scotlands most successful independent record labels, established in 1995 by The Delgados, based in Glasgow and responsible for launching artists such as Mogwai, Interpol, Bis, Arab Strap, De Rosa and Aereogramme.This very special show will feature latest signings The Phantom Band, co-founder and former Delgado Emma Pollock, ex-Arab Strap frontman Aidan Moffat, and Martin John Henry of the recently split De Rosa. http://www.chemikal.co.ukTHE PHANTOM BAND is a proto-robofolk sextet based in Glasgow who released their debut album Checkmate Savage to critical acclaim on Chemikal Underground in January 2009.Folk, pop, techno with guitars, classic rock, metal, noise terrorism, gospel, soundscapes The Phantom Band is a dionysiac of six people trying with all their might to pull in six very different directions. The end result however is truly special, bringing to mind the beat savvy of The Beta Band, the other-worldliness of Super Furry Animals and the mood of Hallowed Ground-era Violent Femmes.A nine track, nearly one hour long mash up of krautrock, swamp-rock and Beefheart-oddness. (Chemikal Underground)I've been listening to The Phantom Band out of the UK. It's a combination of folk rock and kraut rock that is really great. (Peter Buck, REM)http://www.myspace.com/thephantombandpagehttp://www.phantomband.co.ukEMMA POLLOCK is a singer, songwriter, guitarist and founding member of The Delgados, one of the most interesting and influential bands to emerge from the mid-90s Glasgow music scene. One of the most bewitching singers and natural songwriters around, Emma released her debut solo album Watch The Fireworks on 4AD in 2007 and has a new release scheduled for early next year, which promises to be a thing of dark, eclectic beauty. As well as keeping busy with Chemikal Underground duties she is a member of the cross-genre musical collective The Burns Unit, who also counts Karine Polwart, King Creosote and Future Pilot AKA among its members.there was something very alluring in Pollock's blueberry voice; she has not forgotten the Delgados' ability to make small feelings seem very big. (Pitchfork)constantly tuneful in settings from ringing folk-rock to piano-pumped music hall to breathy ballad. (The New York Times)http://www.myspace.com/emmapollockhttp://www.emmapollock.comAIDAN MOFFAT & THE BEST-OFS is the new open-door club fronted by ex-Arab Strap musician, vocalist and all round miserablist Aidan Moffat, where anyone with a talent for something he likes the sound of is welcome.With no traditional line-up and a rotating membership policy in place, the Best-Ofs released How To Get To Heaven From Scotland via Chemikal Undergeround on Valentines day 2009. All about love, this album is about as playful and cheerful as Aidan gets.I decided it was time that I attempted to write some positive love songs, which is incredibly difficult to do if you want to avoid clich and repetition, says Aidan. You have to try to make them both personal and universal, which can be quite difficult; you have to try to forget other people are going to hear them while also making sure it will appeal to an audience. Theres a lot more sunshine and happy endings on this record, plus a song about my grandfathers non-existent ghost and a lullaby about the terror of impending fatherhood. Hopefully Ive managed to keep it at least diverting for the 37 minutes it lasts. His disjointed pop vignettes and ruminative lullabies are underpinned, as ever, by excellent reflections on affairs of the head, hind quarters and heart. (PLAN B) ...a timely, very tuneful reminder that theres more to Valentines Day than those tired Hallmark clichs. (THE LIST, 4/5) http://www.myspace.com/aidanmoffatmusichttp://www.aidanmoffat.co.ukMARTIN JOHN HENRY is one of Scotlands finest songwriters and, until recently, the singer / guitarist in Lanarkshire outfit De Rosa, who released two albums, Mend and Prevention, on Chemikal Underground / Gargleblast.Championed early on by the likes of John Peel and Steve Lamacq, De Rosa flitted effortlessly between thundering feedback, abstract rhythmic phrasings and the straightforward approach of traditional folk, all shot through with a lyrical narrative that was honest and inventive. With a strong ability to fashion unforgettable melodies from unconventional song structures, Henrys contemplative, vivid lyrics tend to linger in the memory long after the music has faded.Martin is currently writing for a solo record. He hopes it turns out good.De Rosa's music was as complex as it was melodic - it exercised the head as well as the heart and their live performances could be as thrilling as any we've ever seen. Great bands are hard to come by - especially ones as literate and engaging as De Rosa - so they will be sadly missed. (Chemikal Underground)http://www.myspace.com/martinjohnhenry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted August 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 At the moment these tickets are only on sale to Friends of APA.General Sale Friday 14th August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mulhern Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 hmmm looks like a winner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 A rather fine line-up to suit all the family...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted August 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 This gig is now on general sale.THE LEMON TREE LOUNGE : Productions : An evening with Chemikal Underground Records Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balvack Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 The Phantom Band: kindred spirits"Scottish art-rock six-piece the Phantom Band concoct a bewitching mix of gothic folk, krautrock, doo-wop and electro. They are scarily good"The Phantom Band: kindred spirits | Music | The Guardian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Milne Posted September 1, 2009 Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 This will be great.Saw Emma Pollock supporting Andrew Bird last week in Edinburgh and she was really good, i wasnt sure id be a fan but we were won over within two songs.Phantom Band are fucking ace.Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted September 2, 2009 Report Share Posted September 2, 2009 This will be great.Saw Emma Pollock supporting Andrew Bird last week in Edinburgh and she was really good, i wasnt sure id be a fan but we were won over within two songs.Phantom Band are fucking ace.Sweet!Mark has put a classic line-up together, I think it could be the best gig of the autumn (so far) 8-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted September 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 Mark has put a classic line-up together, I think it could be the best gig of the autumn (so far) 8-)cheers minI've been listening to The Delgados this week and had forgotten how good Emma's vocals are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted September 3, 2009 Report Share Posted September 3, 2009 I've been listening to The Delgados this week and had forgotten how good Emma's vocals are.John Peel rated them as his favouirite Scottish band in the mid/late 1990'sSaw them 1995 in the Lemon Tree & we were completely bowled overThey were an immense band & very under-rated. Christ I wish they were back nowthere's soo much bland-hype-pish about now in comparison..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 The Phantom Band's new single sounds rather braw.......on the first listening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RF Scott Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Pretty pissed off that I'll be away when this is on - been wanting to see Aidan Moffat for a while now!Was in Chem19 last week, what an inspirational thing they've got going on, still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntedbyafreak Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Richard, Aidan Moffat is absolutely hilarious live. You need to see him asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted November 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Get back up to the top!My god this is only like 16 days away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted November 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Hey, cheapskates!Aye. You.You can get into this gig without handing over your hard-earned >>STV - Scottish news, sport, entertainment and catch up on your favourite TV shows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RF Scott Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Ffs i'm on tour when this gig is happening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Ffs i'm on tour when this gig is happening Please plan these things more carefully in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted November 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 I forgot to say on this thread that Aidan Moffat will now be performing solo.8-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkt Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 What time is Martin on? How much this will be on the door? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 What sort of time will this be finishing? I am keen to come along, but I have a busy Saturday planned and my elderly man ways means that I will need a good sleep beforehand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted November 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 To answer both questions above...Same price as advance, on the door. 15+bf.All going to plan, Martin will be on at 8pm.The Phantom Band will finish around 12.15am with Chemikal DJs until curfew at 1am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kiosque Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Music: An Evening With Chemikal Underground Records I'm quite looking forward to this one. Can you tell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted November 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 This is tonight, innit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 This is tonight, innit.So who's coming along to this rather special night tonight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mulhern Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 So who's coming along to this rather special night tonight?yat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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