Thursday, February 19, 2015

Gig Preview: Tango Pirates + New Opera Hero + Crhøma + Web Sheldon + The Boom Dogs @ The Islington (Saturday 7th March 2015)

Click the play button and listen to the bands whilst reading a little about them too.
Facebook Event for The Islington on Saturday 7th March.




New Opera Hero

"Post electro-rock and driving electronica inside the head of a giant baby.

This five piece band from London has extraordinary ideas of what an audiovisual concert should be like.  N.O.H perform post electro/rock inside a virtual world of holographic projections and interactive technology. In their award-winning shows they take to the stage as brain cells inside the head of a giant baby as he tries to master his new life. N.O.H combine the energy of a live band with a continual narrative using animated characters, like a 2013 version of Pink Floyd's "The Wall" meets Gorillaz."

Influences: Apparat, James Blake, Flying Lotus, Hudson Mohawke, yo yo ma, Crystal Castles, Sleighbells, Eric Satie, Nero, Amon Tobin, Moderat, Battles (see more)

Members: Steff Ungerer and Michael Wilson.

"New Opera Hero are a completely new vision for live bands” J.Lewis, Project Manager, Manchester Lowry Theatre.

New Opera Hero - Visit http://newoperahero.com/index.html for original photo)



Web Sheldon

I play a mixture of electronic/trip hop/alternative pop armed with my voice, laptop and my guitar. 

I've been writing vocal/acoustic guitar songs for many years so my electronic songs are pretty vocal based but now they centre from hip hop beats and electro synthesisers.  I write mostly about my thoughts on modern life in London; consumerism, living (not just 'surviving') keeping a positive outlook (in what can be a pessimistic city) and through to anything from minority rights to religion.

Influences: Björk, Brodinski, Yoko Ono, Missy Elliott, Emilíana Torrini, Portishead, Sarah Vaughan.

Members: Web Sheldon (Vocal / Ableton Live / Guitar / Bongos)

Web Sheldon - Live @ Dublin Castle, 4th Feb 2015.


Crhøma

"A 5 piece alternative, electro, indie outfit hailing from London, CRHØMA creates a unique and intricate sound, that combines electronic and sample based instruments to produce a diverse, ambient, groove-based, energetic set of songs."

"CRHØMA are currently working on releasing their 1st double A-side single featuring 'Break Out' and 'Close Your Eyes' to be available on a variety of digital platforms.  Their first video for 'Close You Eyes' quickly hit over 1000 plays on YouTube and recently received its first TV broadcast on Sky MusicTV.

Along with some continues radio play on BBC London and Amazing Radio, CRHØMA are excited to play some new material at their upcoming shows.  Having already headlined iconic London venues such as The Garage and The Barfly, the band are looking forward to a busy few months."

Influences: ALT- J, Radiohead, Little Dragon, Cinematic Orchestra

Members: Biancajay Lewis, Kyriacos Michael, James Waldron, Tom Waldron, Leon Cave.

Crhøma (visit https://www.facebook.com/crhomamusic/ for original photo)


The Boom Dogs

"London's freshest funk rock band."

Influences: Funkadelic, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, James Brown, Jamiroquai.

Members: Poonhound69, J-Bronx Sampson, Blazehound and Slim-Dog.

The Boom Dogs (visit https://www.facebook.com/theboomdogs/ for original photo)



Tango Pirates

"Tango Pirates: A term invented by the New York establishment in the 1920s, for the early blues and jazz musicians, who were seen as a threat to the youth of the day, seducing them to the devil’s music, sex and drugs."

TANGO PIRATES formed in 2011 by Danny Fury (Rogue Male, Lords of the New Church, Kill City Dragons, Vain etc) and Vera Wild (Wild at Heart/ Jelly) and joined by Dave Tregunna (Sham 69/ The Wanderers/ Lords of the New Church/ Cherry Bombs etc) and Timo Kaltio (Arthur Cane, New York Dolls)/ Hanoi Rocks/ Peckham Cowboys etc).  Back on Track EP was recorded in 2011. The launch finally came in 2014 to widely critical acclaim. The band are currently in the studio recording material for their 2nd EP to be released later in 2014 followed by their debut album in 2015. early this year...there was a line up change, but all plans will still be carried out by the new crew now. 

Influences: Stiv Bators / Iggy Pop / early Stones / Alice Cooper / David Bowie / New York Dolls / Aerosmith

Members: Danny Fury (Vocals), Jack Flint (Guitars), Carl Donoghue (Drums), Cass Callaghan (Bass)

Tango Pirates (visit http://tangopirates.co.uk/ for original photo)

I wasn't able to find Tango Pirates on Soundcloud but you can watch their video 'Monsters In My DNA' below.


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