offramp Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 interesting music promotions presentTWO WINGS + ARBOREA + THE KITCHEN CYNICSThursday, 23 June 2010The Tunnels, Carnegies Brae, Aberdeen, AB10 1BF, Phone 01224 211121Doors 8pmTickets 6+bf in adv / 8 on doorAvailable from One-Up Records, Belmont Street, Aberdeen. Phone (01224) 642662 or http://www.ticketweb.co.ukhttp://www.myspace.com/interestingmusichttp://www.thetunnels.co.ukTWO WINGSExpect vocals spanning Kate Bush, Grace Slick and Stevie Nicks, guitar solos spanning Richard Thompson, Peter Green and Lindsey Buckingham, harmonies a la Crosby, Stills and Nash, and Wings, and a rhythm section which may be the missing link between Steeleye Span and Led Zeppelin.Borne of a song-writing collaboration between singer/multi-instrumentalist/visual artist Hanna Tuulikki (Nalle, Scatter, The Family Elan) and guitarist/singer Ben Reynolds (Baby Dee, Trembling Bells, Alasdair Roberts, Tompkins Square Records), Two Wings draws upon both musicians' thematic fixation with love, death, spirituality, as well as a passion for the song-writing craft in its myriad forms from its roots in folk tradition, forward to the advent of rock'n'roll and beyond.??Two Wings' line-up is completed by vocalist Lucy Duncombe, bassist Kenny Wilson and drummer David Hayward. In this form (with the addition of a brass section) the band have recorded an album produced with John Cavanagh, songs from which are available for listening here - http://twowings.bandcamp.comARBOREAAlt Folk Rock duo from Maine. Formed in the summer of 2005 by husband and wife team Buck and Shanti Curran, their music follows in the progressive folk rock tradition of artists Led Zeppelin, Tim Buckley, Chris Whitley, and The Doors. Buck plays guitar, slide guitars, bowed strings, flutes, banjo, and vocals. Shanti provides lead vocals, banjo, ukulele, bowed strings, harmonium, and percussion. Arborea is often joined by Helena Espvall on cello. Their songs are, as described by George Parsons of Dream Magazine, "Low key intimate spellcasting affairs; the fact that they are a couple might help to explain the seamless organic blending of their music together. Conjuring truly transportational magic out of the simplest ingredients. Their songs might be a hundreds of years old, and theres little here to lock them into any moment other than forever. Since 2006, Arborea has released 3 CDs, performed shows and festivals in the U.S., U.K, and Europe...including a session for the BBC World on 3 program in London in 2009. Their 4th album 'Red Planet' was released on April 26th by the Oregon label Strange Attractors Audio House. Equal parts psychedelic and backwater folk, inspired by Smithsonian field recordings, Arborea succeeds in creating a new folk form of breathtaking originality.http://www.myspace.com/arborea2THE KITCHEN CYNICS"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."http://www.myspace.com/kitchencynics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted June 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Too long since I've seen The Kitchen Cynics. Looking forward to this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Will be using my new old phono-fiddle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Will be using my new old phono-fiddle is that the folk version of electronic laptoppers doing email.....8-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christy Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 I really fancy this....anyone from this board planning on headed along? If not, I will be pestering you IMP guys all night because I will crave companionship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 Should be heading along to this, another great gig this June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted June 23, 2011 Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 I really fancy this....anyone from this board planning on headed along? If not, I will be pestering you IMP guys all night because I will crave companionship.That's included in the price...up to a point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girl anachronism Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 This was good. Missed Kitchen Cynics due to work, but heard that Alan played a blinder. Thought Arborea were stunning, such lovely songs, brilliant vocals. Would love to catch them again.Enjoyed Two Wings, liked the vocals and that Gretsch sounded lovely. Good fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 After last night, I'm definitely going to investigate Arborea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted June 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Will be using my new old phono-fiddle I must admit, that part was pretty cool.And my head was all over the shop during the crescendo in Jock Sheep.Bloody good show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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