Village Of The Idiots
Tues 11 March 8.30pm
Village Of The
Idiots
A special "secret" (as in tell everyone
quickly!) pre-Womad show from this stellar unit featuring
Anthony Donaldson, Lucien Johnson, Joe Lindsay, Amanda
Mclean,
Dean Hunter, Chris Palmer, Patrick Bleakley, Toby
Laingand Alphabethead.
Wed 12 March
BIG
EARZ
Thurs 13 March
Music and Artists
Social Club, kiks off for 2008...variety of acts once a
month..
:
http://www.music-artists-socialclub.co.nz
or:
http://www.myspace.com/musartsocialclub contact Patricia
Hetherington to
perform
Patricia.Hetherington@vuw.ac.nz
Fri 14
9pm
ACHILLES BOTES
TOM WATSON
Sat
15 March
ISAAC SMITH presents
and others
Wed
19 March
BIG EARZ featuring DIDYMO, and Sarah who
performs with an AXEL GRINDER
Thurs 20 March
8.30pm
THOUGHT CREATURE, NOT SO
MODERN
Wed 26 March
BIG EARZ - feat.
the RAILWAY TRACK SLEEPERS
Thurs 27
March
HAYDEN
Fresh off a sold-out theatre tour of his native Canada, Galesburg and Strange News are very pleased to bring back Indie-Folk artist Hayden to New Zealand for two very special and intimate performances. Hayden’s music combines elements of rock and folk, along with disturbingly personal sentiments and a voice that channels both the falsetto highs of Neil Young and the wavering raspy low tones of Leonard Cohen.
Here’s a sample of some of the praise Hayden has received from the World Press:
THE ONION/NEW YORK
“Hayden draws from the traditions of eccentric folk-rock, but his ragged, harrowing concoction of acoustic gentility and electric anarchy stands as a genre all its own.”
MOJO – GOLD SEAL OF
APPROVAL (“a release of exceptional quality”)
“The album's unequivocal genius slaps you upside the head. Everything about this record - musicianship, songcraft, lyrics – is superior.”
ALTERNATIVE
PRESS
“A little bit country, a little bit rock ‘n’
roll, Hayden crafts each song like a musical
photograph---scenic, colourful and keenly
observant”.
HARP
“…an artist of remarkable
depth and potential, becoming someone who inspires
comparison rather than invites it”.
TIME
OUT/LONDON
”Lovely, cracked, off-key vocals, winsome melodies and brilliant lyrics”.
Tickets are $25 + bf
and on sale now through Slowboat Records (Wellington) and
Real Groovy (Auckland)
For further
information:
http://www.wasteyourdaysaway.com
http://www.myspace.com/hayden
FRI 28 March
STORMBIRD
Sat 29 March
Joe Ryan, Sleepy Demons, Moon Whispers, Charlette Hannah
Tues April 1st
JALI BUBA KUYATEH (SENEGAL)
NZ TOUR APRIL 2008
Rarely do you see such a complete musician as Jali Buba Kuyateh. Born in The Gambia but residing between Casamance in the southern region of Senegal, and Bakau in The Gambia, now living in Victoria Australia. Jali Buba comes from a griot (hereditary musician) family, where he has played kora since the age of five. He had composed 3 tracks by the age of ten and currently has composed over 100 tracks. Jali comes from the famous Kuyateh family of Medina Wandifa. All his brothers play kora, sing and dance. His father, Jali Dembel Kuyateh and his mother Jali Fenda Kuyateh, were well known throughout Senegambia. His older brother, Jali Lamin Kuyateh, is the premier kora player with the Senegalese National Ballet.
A master of traditional kora tunes, Jali Buba has applied his kora to the Afro Manding styles, soukous of Mali and Guinee Conakry, the mbalax made so popular by Youssou N’dour, reggae, salsa, jazz and the blues.
Jali Buba has played with Groupe Sop Xadim,, Baaba Maal’s younger brother Ahmed Maal, Groupe Dia, Cheikh Lo, Groupe Buntaloo and Silaba in Dakar, Tata Dindin, Pa Bobo Jobarteh and the Kaira Band, the famous Fisco Band, Roots Kunta Kinteh and 5 Star Band in The Gambia.
In 2005 Jali Buba toured Australia continuing to captivate his audiences with his amazing talent and addictive style of performing. Jali appeared at festivals around Australia including WOMADelaide, Woodford and Port Fairy Folk Festivals, to name a few. He was invited to perform with some of Australia’s top musicians including jazz legend Bob Sedergreen, guitarist Doug DeVries, violinist Nigel McLean, South African performer Valanga Khoza, and West African musicians, Afro Moses, and the Mohata brothers, as well as being interviewed by all the leading Australian radio stations.
Jali Buba Kuyateh has the ability to captivate an audience on his own or with a band. He sings like Youssou N’dour and plays kora like Toumani Diabate. He’s a brilliant entertainer and to watch him play as he gets lost in his music is an absolute delight. He not only plays and sings, but he dances while he plays! He has many fans right throughout Senegal, Gambia, and now Australia, and he is recognised and greeted everywhere he goes by people in the street. He’s Senegambia’s best kept secret, now residing in Australia! In April 2008 he makes his first New Zealand tour.
Jali plays Happy, corner Tory and Vivian Sts, Wellington on 1 April, 8pm. Door charge $15 (cash) from 7.30pm. info on www.flyingpiglets.co.nz
REVIEWS
Very exciting... I'm looking
forward to working with a genuine African prodigy!"
Bob
Sedergreen - Australian jazz legend
"No one should miss
this talented performer."
Therese Virtue - The Boite
World Music Cafe
"Jali Buba Kuyateh is a captivating
performer with exceptional skill and emotional power. He
combines florid arabesques on his kora with virtuosic
melismas from his voice, that is at times reminiscent of the
vocal stylings of Youssou N'Dour, each phrase delivered with
a commitment and attack that is truly breathtaking. Added to
this is his dynamic range of styles and spontaneous
flourishes of improvised passages that can hold an audience
spellbound. His is a unique marriage of kora and voice
stylings of his region that forges new horizons for the
Mandinkan tradition from West Africa."
Doug De Vries -
Australian guitar great
Here's what audiences and organisers are saying about the gigs...
"What and amazing
performance. I just loved it! Thank you!
- Emily
Johnston
This was the first entrepreneurial show
for me since I took over as manager of Coff's Harbour Jetty
Memorial theatre. Nothing could have been better for me or
the audience. I am humbled by such talent and
graciousness. I t has been a pleasure to have you with us
and to meet you.
- Jennie Bullen
Thank you so
much!! Incredible music and dancing. I'm feeling so alive
after that!
- Jacqxon
Jali has the most
wonderful soul spirit. One can't help but feel the energy
come from his heart. Thank you for such a human experience
where we all feel the special touch of live music from the
soul. Love and more Love
- Skot
Absolutely
mind-blowing!! The first song of the second set was lulling
me into bliss. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful part
of your culture.
- Wongawilli Jan. 21
2005
Sometimes in life we're lucky to experience a
night like this. Thank-you for putting the music back in
my soul and the smile back on my face.
-
ISA
Rhythmic, melodic - beautiful - a breath of
Africa in Wauchope - great music and dancing. Thank you so
much.
I have been playing violin for most of my
life and after your performance I felt so inspired to create
music as wonderful and danceable as yours! Thank you
fabulous trio! Hope you come back in the future!
- Tessa
Beyer
What an amazing experience for the folk
of Jindera to be treated to a workshop and performance by a
master musician. Jali Buba plays with amazing dexterity of
his whole body and sings with soulful passion. Thank you for
making such a joyful event.
- Karen Roben, Murray Arts
project manager
The richness and power of this
music was only equalled by the stunning delivery of
this performance and the remarkable proficiency of this
instrumentalist and vocalist.
- Jack Jensen, Sound
technician
Jali tours NZ from 28 March to 6 April. Tour contact Gill Winter, Flying Piglets gwinter@xnet.co.nz
Wed 2 April
BIG EARZ
THurs 3 April
CRUCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS
a new
monthly night of music and film hosted by Te Kupu of Upper
Hutt Posse
Fri 4 April
GREY
POWER
Sat 5 April
KITTHAWK
BIG FLIP THE
MASSIVE
SLEEPY DEMONS
FRI APRIL
11
VIALKA
DANIEL MENCHE
MR STERILE
ASSEMBLY
SAT APRIL 12
BROKEN
HEARTBREAKERS
Happy
iiii
118 Tory St
corner
Tory / Vivian Streets
Te Aro
Wellington
Eat
it! It tastes
Good!
Ends