Confirmed - Lights, Camera, Action!

By Ms Charlotte Rodenstedt of http://www.bloodyhoney.co.uk/

That's right folks, this little expo is gonna be a darned sight more exciting than previously thought: Updated details below!

A Multimedia Event indeed!! Great music by RM Hubbert, Opening by Alan Bissett, both are being drawn during their performances with the images projected nearby, all the while being surrounded by a very select collection of drawings of some of the most exciting and memorable gigs and musicians Jenny's experienced, including:
Bjork, David Byrne, Crystal Castles, Arab Strap, Jeff Lewis & The Junkyard, Edwyn Collins' Come Back Gig, Mogwai, Melt Banana w. Dananananaykroyd - ooh! ooh! ooh! and there's a fair bit more! VJ-ing and animatory magic by Mr Garry Whitton.

It's all in conjunction with Hinterland Festival where Jenny will be 'resident drawer' at a few carefully chosen gigs. Sponsored by Hinterland and Red Bull. Nice one!!

And if you're feeling flush, support the artist by buying a very nice print/greetings card/artist book/catalogue - massive discount for one night only!!! Entertainment plus bargains in one night - Good Golly!!!

Details You Might Need To Know:

Host: Jenny Soep, Mono, and Hinterland
Type: Music/arts - Exhibit
Start Time: 29 April 2009 at 18:00
End Time: 29 May 2009 at 20:00
Location: Mono
Street: 10 King St
Town/City: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Phone: 01415532400
Email: info@jennysoep.com

Crystal Castles Kick Ass, Glasgow Arches

What a 'supercool' night! Schmoosing with camp 'NME New Noise' tour that's happening around the UK just now - with only one gig in Scotland that played last night at the most appropriately selected Glasgow Arches.

Not going to say too much. Apart from one of the drawings - the portrait one of Crystal Castles which I feel really captures the energy of the performance and is one of my favourite drawings evah!
Loved their thumping electromagnetic appeal - they blew one of the speakers - and Alice's 'possessed convulsive body wretching'. But apparently 'supercool' is a more appropriate adjective. Their myspace says much,but you really have to see them live to witness the hypnotics.

Also very much enjoyed Friendly Fires - lots of energy and mixing and creativity going on there, oh and great sounds too, although I need to figure out how to hear the music better - stuck at the front between the back of the amps and the stage, with ear plugs, I don't get the cream. Need to work on that.

So, my thoughts - if you're into quirky, frantic and melodic with lyrics you can make out, check out Friendly Fires, but if you're into viperlike electrosnapping voice and breath injected instrumentals with sounds and lighting (or lack of) choreographed with equal importance, then Crystal Castles are a must.

Both bands have got bottomless pits of fire in their bellies - look them up if you don't know them yet.