Issue 29 / Dec 2012/Jan 2013

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Bido Lito! Dec 2012 / Jan 2013
Previews/Shorts
Edited by Richard Lewis - middle8@bidolito.co.uk
ALLAH-LAS
Harvest Sun round off the year
with their own Christmas party
headlined by the critically lauded
LA quartet ALLAH-LAS. Splicing the
Stones’ swagger with the melodicism
of Love, the date is part of the Californian’s first tour of these Isles. Support includes the
much-hyped TEMPLES recently signed to Heavenly and expected to make waves next year.
Leaf - 12th December
DEEP HEDONIA PRESENT ARK01
Rounding off a successful
debut year in style, promoters
Deep Hedonia launch a new regular
night at Drop the Dumbells Gallery.
Billed as ‘An Exposition of Liverpool
Electronica’, the series of shows aims to give greater exposure to the rich seam of electronic
music currently being mined in the city. Headlined by HEATSICK and YOLA FATOUSH, the
support bill features seven of the city’s premier underground electronic acts.
Drop the Dumbells – 7th December
On the road to plug LP Sweet
Sour that landed back in February,
BAND OF SKULLS
BAND OF SKULLS’ upward trajectory
continues with the disc gaining the
three-piece attention on the other
side of the pond. Touring partners with Muse and their presence at Lollapalooza 2012 should
guarantee an impressive turnout. Strong support comes in the shape of FOLKS.
O2 Academy – 1st December
Stealing Sheep
After an incredible year that has seen their debut LP Into The Diamond Sun garlanded with critical
praise, STEALING SHEEP have effortlessly steamrolled their way into the national consciousness. Having
seemingly performed at almost every festival across Europe they now return to more familiar territory to
play at The Kazimier on 14th December.
Described as a Homecoming Christmas Party, the trio aptly play at the venue where it pretty much
all started for them when they scored impressive early support slots two years ago. This date follows a
year of almost non-stop on the road activity for the trio, including a recent stint supporting Mercury Prize
winners Alt-J last month.
Also appearing on the extended Christmas line-up are former Bido Lito! cover stars, BARBEROS, who
bring their uncompromising percussive brutality to proceedings, ensuring there’s no shortage of skincrawling
deviancy from the spandex crusaders. Ambient avant gardeists EX-EASTER ISLAND HEAD appear
as main support, using abstract rhythmic discordance and a shifty blanket of shimmering guitars to
ensure formidable disorientation. The foreboding dirges of THE LEFT HAND are sure to go down a treat as
well, as they infuse psychedelia with their heavy sense of dread.
The three-piece are promising a “no-holds-barred extravaganza of a party utlizing the whole venue.”
Beyond doubt a full-capacity gig; interested parties are best advised to secure tickets post-haste.
The Kazimier - 14th December
CHRIS DIFFORD
Most famous for his work with
Squeeze, CHRIS DIFFORD returns
to The Brink for another intimate
performance, following last year’s
well-received show. Difford is open
about the problems he faced with alcohol during his late 1970s success and is a keen
supporter of the vibrant social enterprise. At a mere £10 - which includes your lunch - this is
not to be missed.
The Brink - 10th December (1pm)
DIRT BOX DISCO
In truly bad taste, but sporting
perfect harmonies, Spunk Volcano
leads his band of giant babies in
balaclavas through fifty shades of
wrong. We’re reliably informed that
DIRT BOX DISCO make Kunt And The Gang look and sound like a broken Gameboy operated by
Frank Gallagher. If that’s even half true, we’ll be set for an interesting evening.
MelloMello - 26th January
Now into their third decade
THE SMITH QUARTET remain at new
THE SMITH QUARTET
music’s leading edge, championing
the works of the world’s most
celebrated composers. For this
concert, two new compositions have been commissioned from Liverpool-based composers
Ian Percy and Matthew Fairclough, which combine string quartet with live electronics.
Capstone Theatre - 3rd December
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
When it comes to defining the essence of Motown you can argue over your Marvelettes and your
Supremes, but no-one really comes as close to embodying the soul spirit of Detroit quite like Martha
LaVaille. As MARTHA REEVES, and backed with THE VANDELLAS, she topped the charts and became a global
icon during the 1960s, really putting Motor City’s ‘Hitsville USA’ headquarters on the map with a succession
of hits that are now everyday staples. Anyone who claims not to have danced along to Nowhere To Run,
Jimmy Mack, or the legendary Dancing In The Street truly hasn’t properly set foot on a dancefloor before.
In recent years, Reeves has repaid the city that made her a star by serving on the Detroit City Council
for a four-year stint, but now the 71 year-old is hitting the road again with the Vandellas, showing that
“the voice of young America” is still as vibrant today as it was in her 60s pomp. Coming four days before
Christmas, you can extend your enjoyment of this show by opting for a festive pre-event meal at Matinee
Idol on Castle Street too.
Our very own Jamie Bowman was fortunate enough to catch a few moments with Martha ahead
of this show, and you can read the fruits of his conversation with the voice of a generation over at
bidolito.co.uk
now.
Erics – 21st December
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