18 Bido Lito! <strong>March</strong> <strong>2014</strong> Edited by Richard Lewis Previews/Shorts LEE ‘SCRATCH’ PERRY A legend by pretty much any standard you might apply, LEE ‘SCRATCH’ PERRY is one of the world’s foremost producers, and the dub pioneer returns to these shores in mid-<strong>March</strong>. Famed for his iconic productions at The Black Ark in the 1970s, the 77-year-old legend shows no sign of slowing down, having recently remixed Forest Swords and recorded two albums with The Orb. The Kazimier / 12th <strong>March</strong> METRONOMY Joseph Mount’s quintessentially English modern pop troupe METRONOMY are back in town, with anticipation of their new LP Love Letters burning its way through the cyberworld. With a Michel Gondry-directed video firing online chatter, and a new single premiered on a stargazing app, the EDM act have cemented their reputation as one of the most popular groups around. O2 Academy / 13th <strong>March</strong> One of the world’s most revered Spanish flamenco guitarists, EDUARDO NIEBLA EDUARDO NIEBLA checks in at the Philharmonic Hall’s intimate Rodewald Suite this month for what will be a unique chance to see a world-class virtuoso up close. Niebla suffuses his music with Eastern and gypsy influences, and has ventured as far afield as progressive rock in his work with bands Atila and Mother Gong in the 1970s. Philharmonic Rodewald Suite / 15th <strong>March</strong> The Island Chronicles Part One: Aquaria Promoters everisland present Part One in a series of audacious live shows to be held throughout <strong>2014</strong> under the banner The Island Chronicles, with this first show taking place in the Williamson Tunnels at the beginning of <strong>March</strong>. Working in harness with a collective of designers, visual artists, costume creators and musicians, the organisers aim to create a series of fully immersive gig experiences set in mesmeric environments. AQUARIA, the first of the four events, sees a host of bands plumb the watery depths as an aquatic theme pervades. Featuring a clutch of uniquely curated performances and collaborations, for the opening two hours there will be a chance for attendees to take a guided tour through the subterranean tunnels on a journey to discover Aquaria’s unnerving secrets. Headliners rising alt. folk act SOUTHERN (pictured) will be joined on the expedition down to full fathom five by MAGIC ARM, THE HARLEQUIN DYNAMITE MARCHING BAND, VEYU, a unique ten-piece ensemble performance by BROKEN MEN, and a specially-arranged line-up of GLOSSOM. With Three Moons Creative supplying interior, costume and performances, an exclusive soundtrack commissioned by Killøtto, Deep Sea visuals by Island Creators, plus Audio Voyeur DJs, the venture offers an inventive alternative to the straight-up gig-going experience. The Williamson Tunnels / 1st <strong>March</strong> LUKE SITAL-SINGH Hailed in some quarters as a British Bon Iver, LUKE SITAL-SINGH is currently riding high on the recent success of his BBC Radio 1-backed Tornados EP. Credited with infusing the singer-songwriter genre with vital new energy, Luke headlines a showcase for Communion’s New Faces tour. ELIZA AND THE BEAR, FAREWELL JR and ANNIE EVE complete the superb bill. Leaf / 1st <strong>March</strong> THE WARLOCKS/MUGSTAR Heavy psych overlords THE WARLOCKS comprise part of a scintillating doubleheader with Merseyside prog/krautrock behemoths MUGSTAR. The Warlocks’ sixth LP, last year’s acclaimed Skull Worship, saw the cult LA ensemble continue their journey to the outer reaches of shoegaze and drone rock, while Mugstar have just returned from a European tour and two support dates with Mogwai. The Kazimier / 13th <strong>March</strong> Ambient innovators THE ORB are set to visit EVAC on the back THE ORB of 2013’s lauded More Tales From The Observatory. The collective’s groundbreaking mélange of found sounds, vintage BBC TV announcements and floating textures broke into the mainstream with 1990’s Little Fluffy Clouds, and they repeated the feat two years later as their landmark LP U.F.Orb crashed into the album chart at number one. East Village Arts Club / 29th <strong>March</strong> Threshold Festival After three fantastic years of celebrating the best grassroots music and art in the city, the fourth annual THRESHOLD FESTIVAL is merely weeks away and looks to be returning bigger and better than ever before. The festival is set to occupy a number of venues in Liverpool's Baltic Triangle from 28th to 30th <strong>March</strong>, and will celebrate all the city has to offer by way of music, art and culture. This year saw a record number of artist submissions for the festival, and as such the latest wave of acts to be announced has been suitably gargantuan, with a wide range of artists guaranteed to satisfy all tastes. Newly confirmed acts include SHEEPY, ALPHA MALE TEA PARTY and city regulars BOLSHY. They will be joined by the previously announced headliners THE DESTROYERS (pictured)and DUB MAFIA, alongside funk/ afrobeat/reggae wizards WE THE UNDERSIGNED, post-rockers KUSANANGI and SCIENCE OF THE LAMPS. Spanning some of the Baltic Triangle’s newest and hippest venues, from Unit 51 and The Baltic Social to District and Baltic Bakehouse, Threshold will once again look to transform the city’s creative hub into a thriving artistic playground. The festival will also feature visual artists STEMS in addition to avant-garde and community-based projects encompassing music, theatre, film and performance arts. The full line-up, along with ticket information, is available from the festival's website at thresholdfestival.co.uk Baltic Triangle / 28th-30th <strong>March</strong> bidolito.co.uk
LIVERPOOL’S INTERNATIONAL ARTS VENUE WHAT’S ON Spring Season <strong>2014</strong> Full listings www.thecapstonetheatre.com Spring Season <strong>2014</strong> Full listings www.thecapstonetheatre.com Guitars and Other Machines Friday 21st February, 7.30pm £10 (£8 concessions) Jason Rebello Thursday 27th February, 7.30pm £17.50 27/02 - 02/03 <strong>2014</strong> The Impossible Gentlemen Friday 28th February, 7.30pm £17.50 Blue Touch Paper Saturday 1st <strong>March</strong>, 7.30pm £15 27/02 - 02/03 <strong>2014</strong> 27/02 - 02/03 <strong>2014</strong> Get The Blessing Sunday 2nd <strong>March</strong>, 7.30pm £15 Loka/Paddy Steer Friday 14th <strong>March</strong>, 7.30pm £10 (£8 concessions) 27/02 - 02/03 <strong>2014</strong> Martin Taylor Sunday 23rd <strong>March</strong>, 7.30pm £11.50 (£10 concessions) Peatbog Faeries Saturday 12th April, 7.30pm £15 BOX OFFICE 0844 8000 410 www.ticketquarter.co.uk
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