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WITNESS (uk) Live in Hong Kong
2009-06-02 1:02PM / 會員可以看
WITNESS LIVE IN HONG KONG
supporting by innisfallen
Date: 13 June 2009 (Sat)
Time: 10PM
Venue: Fringe Club
Tickets: $180[adv]/$220[door] incl. one standard drink
It’s now over ten years – 1997 to be exact – since singer/songwriter Gerard Starkie and guitarist Ray Chan formed indie rock band Witness in the northern England town of Wigan. United by a love of Neil Young and REM, Chan’s animated, effects-laden guitars provided the perfect backdrop to Starkie’s angelic vocal and brooding lyrics, and with the addition of John Langley on drums and Dylan Keeton on bass, the band were soon snapped up by Island Records on the strength of a promising demo tape.
In 1999, Witness’ first album, Before The Calm, was released to critical acclaim and TV appearances on MTV’s Five Night Stand and Later With Jools Holland followed, as did tours supporting bands such as The Charlatans, Doves, Wilco and Embrace in between their own headline shows. The second album, 2001’s Under A Sun, led to main stage slots at all the major UK festivals including Glastonbury, Reading and the V Festival. One of their tracks, their Americana-tinged single ‘Here’s One For You’, appeared on American Pie 2.
After a hiatus that saw Starkie release a solo album and Chan move to Hong Kong, the two forming members reunited for a successful gig at Grappa’s Cellar Bar last October and are currently working on material for a third album. Catch them at the Fringe, backed by ex-members of local band the Academy, on June 13.
http://www.myspace.com/witnessuk
http://www.witness.uk.com
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innisfallen
innisfallen, the famous Irish island, becomes the name of the nearly-forgotten band. After REALlusion, their first album release in August 2007, their inspiration has been on a long hiatus. Has the band's inspiration been washed away by reality? Erik Piece, the singer and guitarist, does not think so. He tried an instrument he has never made friends with - the piano, hoping to bring some sentiment which guitar sounds cannot achieve. It worked - some new songs are out, with the collaboration of Sam Tsang (guitars), Mike Lam (bass/vocals) and Cheong Ho (drums). It will be the new interpretation of their views on life; it will be the new innisfallen.
http://www.myspace.com/innisfallen
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購買門票Buy tickets @:
Fringe Club (Tel: 2521 7251)
2 Lower Albert Road, Central
中環下亞厘畢道2號地下
Whitenoise Records (Tel: 2591 0499)
1/F, 4 Canal Road East, Causeway Bay
香港銅鑼灣堅拿道東4號1樓 (鄰近鵝頸橋∕地下門口是飾物店舖)
Zoo Record (Tel: 3188 2303)
B31 Basement, Sino Centre, 582-592 Nathan Rd, Mong Kok
旺角彌敦道582-592號信和中心地庫B31號舖******************************************************************* -
CWS Rockraiser Festival 2009
2009-04-07 1:19AM / 會員可以看
20 days to go!! CWS Rockraiser Festival 2009 is counting down!! This is the first time Crazy Young Master co-operating with Child Welfare Scheme to put out a rock festival to raise fund for the disadvantaged kids in Nepal, and we are so excited about it!
The official website is up and running now (http://www.rockraiser.org) and advance tickets can be purchased online or visit the spots below:
White Noise Record 香港銅鑼灣堅拿道東4號1樓 (鄰近鵝頸橋∕地下門口是飾物店舖) 1/F, 4 Canal Road East,Causeway Bay,Hong KongWhite Noise Records (Tel: 2591 0499)
Zoo Records 旺角彌敦道582-592號信和中心地庫B31號舖 B31 Basement, Sino Centre, 582-592 Nathan Rd, Kln H.K.(Tel: 3188 2303)
Child Welfare Scheme Office: 中環雪廠街2號聖佐治大廈303室Hong Kong registered charity No. 865654
Suite 303, St. George’s Building
2 Ice House Street, Central
Email: info@cwshk.org Tel: (852) 2526 8810
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Hedgehog and Re-TROS Live in HK 25 Oct 2008
2008-10-15 12:35PM / 會員可以看
Hedgehog and Re-TROS are coming to rock Hong Kong again at Grappa’s Celler (Jardine House Basement, Central) on 25 Oct 2008.
It’s time for the Beijing rockers to seize back the stages after the closing of Beijing Olympics and Paralympic Games. The live houses and festivals in Beijing are now bustling with noise and excitement. How about Hong Kong? Two of most popular bands from Beijing – the lovely Hedgehog and the mysterious Re-TROS to play one fanatical gig for Hong Kong fans, as Hedgehog’s vocal Zo said, ‘We won’t stop until you guys all wet!’.
With a twelve-year-old alike little girl hitting the drums with explosive power, this young Hedgehog has drawn all the media attention when their album was out last year! They were invited to perform in different music festival as well as being featured in various fashion brands. They soon hit the spot and became one of the most acclaimed indie-pop bands in Beijing.
The pioneering Beijing-based post-punks Re-TROS delivers explosive, danceable, unsettling energy that leaves you unsure whether you want to take your clothes off and shake the spiders out. Last year, they played more than 20 gigs in their first US tour and have earned widespread acclaim from the international media.
In Beijing, Rock & Roll is becoming the new youth icon of chic and hipe. If you walk along the famous hu tong street – Nan Luo Gu Xiang, you will always find the hippest artists and musicians hanging out there. If you pop into any live house in weekends, you will always find people are pogo’ing with all wet clothes. It’s time for Hong Kong to catch up with the capital rock scene, Hedgehog and Re-TROS are right here to rock you out of the blue!
Date & Time 9pm, Oct 25, 2008 (Saturday) Program/Band one2free presents Hedgehog + Re-TROS Live in Hong Kong Music Style Indie-pop, Post Punk, Rock Ticket Price $220 (Concert only) / $370 (Concert+Dinner) Inclusive of 1 standard drink.
Venue & Addr Grappa’s Celler．Basement, Jardine House, Central．2591 0499 Enquiry (852) 7776 0083 / info@cymmusic.com Remarks Tickets are available at Grappa’s Celler and Whitenoise Records from Oct 11, 2008. Further information and interviews please contact:
Crazy Young Master Music
Hedgehog
The audiences were totally blown out when they saw the twelve-year-old alike little girl hitting the drums with power just like a big man!
That is the Hedgehog! When Zo, Box and Atom first met each other in 2005, they decided to make some noise & pop music! They called themselves Hedgehog, as it is a lovely animal and with cool personality that matches their music –being so happy when they meet someone they like; become a ball with spiny hairs and turn their back to someone they don’t like. Just so straight forward!
These Beijing boys & girl who create simple, hooky songs soon become the sexiest point in the capital city. They said, “Our youth is so perfect, we don’t have time to waste! Let’s rock fucking crazy on stage and make noise to hit the world! Come on NoisePoP! Come on Boys & Girls!"
Right after their debut album release in 2007, they showed off their Noise Power and stunned the thousands of audience crowd at different music festivals and live houses. This young Hedgehog has drawn all the media attention as well as being featured in fashion brands. They soon hit the spot and became one of the most acclaimed indie-pop rock bands in Beijing.
Band Members
Vocal/Guitar: Zi Jian
Bass: Box
Drums: Atom
Youtube:
MV: Wink: http://hk.youtube.com/watch?v=
XSl8SCwiy_8&feature=related Live: Modern Sky Festival http://hk.youtube.com/watch?v=
93sT-13NcgI
Myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/
hedgehogcn Re-TROS
Born in the shadow of post-Tiananmen nihilism, the collapse of state run industry and a desert that will someday swallow their city whole, this pioneering Beijing-based post-punks Rebuilding the Rights of Statues (Re-TROS) delivers explosive, danceable, unsettling energy that leaves you unsure whether you want to take your clothes off and shake the spiders out.
Once you take the first sip of Re-TROS’ music, you will find this is visceral music built from the bones up, think ubermench rather than Frankenstein's monster: beautiful, brilliant and brooding.
Drummer Ma Hui's rhythms still hold the echo of the earthquake that wiped his birth city off the map in 1976, while Liu Min's irresistible bass lines and staccato, strangely sensual yelps make you remember why you first fell in love with Blonde Redhead. Standing over it all, Hua Dong's shattering vocals and addictive open-fisted guitar stitch the flesh to the muscle like some demented monkey king. Even legendary composer/producer Brian Eno was so blown away he stood in on guest keyboards (we couldnt even make this stuff up, seriously).
Re-TROS’ debut EP CUT OFF! was released in 2006 by Modern Sky Records. They played frequently throughout the country and gained a great appreciation from audience. Last year they had their first US tour, traveled 21 states in 20 days included New York, Chicago, Texas etc. They have just finished the recording of their new full-length album, and it will be the most anticipated album of the year.
Band Members
Vocal/Guitar: Hua Dong
Bass: Liu Min
Drums: Ma Hui
Youtube:
MV: TV Show(Hang the Police) http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=APpmRDHOfbs Live: Modern Sky Festival http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=XM0bsHS1mSs&feature=related
Myspace:
