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The Ex
The Black Heart Procession
Erase Errata
Date: June
28, 2001
Doors: 8:30 PM
Show: 9:00 PM
Tickets:
On Sale Now
$12 General Admission
Age Restrictions:
6 and over
Kitchen:
Limited
Seating: Limited |
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The collision of eastern folk melodies with filthy sonic guitars,
the pledge to rail against social injustice and lifestyles that adhere
strictly to their beliefs are som of the elements that make Amsterdam
based outfit THE EX a keystone in
the unrecognized corner of the new underground.
Eleven years ago, Sonic Youth lingered
around their squat in NYC and learned a few tricks. Seventeen years
ago, THE EX formed from the ashes
of Holland's fleeing '77 punk rock scene. Heavily involved in the
Dutch squatters movement, the band's intelligence and articulation
led them to the forefront of the fringe political enviroment of the
time. The eighties saw THE EX release
a stark and beautiful run of albums built around their rhythmic guitar
chug and well thought out energized anger.
In Holland, THE EX are legends and
have influenced a whole generation of Dutch musicians. They are also
well known throughout Europe as they have toured every corner of the
continent, out-drawing even the most hip of British groups. THE
EX are name dropped by some of the most influential voices
in the biz, Steve Albini, Fugazi
and Sonic Youth; and in short are
one of the most respected European bands.
Moving far beyond the confines of rock that already exist, THE
EX coveted samples of folk, jazz and rock to forge a new European
punk underground which possesses a concise eloquence and uniquely
spirited energy.
By refusing to play the music industry game and remaining completely
self sufficient, THE EX break all
the traditional rock rules and are true survivors in the massive world
that exists beyond the narrow confines of the self centered Brit-pop
beast. Not to be confused with a dog on a string crusty lore or to
be mercilessly cast aside by mere trend junkies, THE
EX are a powerful musical force existing on their own terms.
Live, they are a glorious rush of energy, enthusiasm, humour, excitement,
and simply, a roller coaster of good will.
THE EX have recorded and toured
with Tom Cora, the NYC-based avant
garde artist. He is one of the most interesting modern cello-players
of the typical New York scene. |
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