Marnie Stern, Caribou and The Big Pink: Editor's Choice, Live Music

Marnie Stern, Caribou and The Big Pink: Editor's Choice, Live Music

02 December, 2011
by: Domzig

Dom Haley selects his top three gigs for the week ahead


Wednesday 7th December

Marnie Stern @ XOYO

Irrefutable proof  that girls can play guitar - and then some, Marnie Stern is a New York sound artist who combines complex song structures with lyrical vulnerability in a way that is very much unique.

Marnie Stern by killrockstars

Wednesday 7th December
Caribou Variation Ensemble @ The Scala

Sounding like Caribou doing an impression of Can, The Caribou Variation Ensemble is a super-group comprised of Marshall Allen fro, Sun Ra Arkestra, Four Tet’s Kieran Hebden  on synthesizers and electronics, James Holden on modular synthesizers, a 4 piece horn section and two drummers.

Barnowl (redux) - Caribou Variation Ensemble/Manitoba Awesomeness by califoren

Friday 9th December
The Big Pink @ The Shacklewell Arms

One of the loudest bands ever to come out of London, The Big Pink get up close and personal with an intimate show at the Shacklewell Arms.  Ear defenders are advisable.

The Big Pink - Too Young To Love by alexandroid

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