Best Events of 2018
- Jazzvandalistic
- Dec 19, 2018
- 3 min read
"Dirty Granny Tales - Didi's Son" at Stathmos Theater
Dirty Granny Tales, renewed their red-haired princess in Didi's Son show, that was presented at Stathmos Theater. A performance that has distinguished itself in international festivals, given through another point of view and enriched with new acts on stage and animations.
The Didi's Son of Dirty Granny Tales was featured as the best show at the biggest festival in Smyrna, gave the role as headliner after their first appearance in Romania, achieved a record of tickets at the English Theater of Berlin, three sold out performances in International Performing Art Festival in Bergen, Norway and so on.
The "Dark Stories of Dirty Granny" is a combination of live acoustic music, puppet theater, dance and animation projection with strong influences from Tim Burton and The Residents, as well as from Manos Hadjidakis, David Bowie, Black Metal and progressive psychedelic rock. Contemporary dance featuring dolls and costume movements reminiscent of the Japanese Gothic Theater many times.
Didi's Son discusses the erotic attraction of the storyteller with the protagonist of his work. The fruit of their love will bring to the imaginary world a descendant who does not belong there, but not in our own world either. He is half a fantastic figure and half real.
Source: Stathmos Theater
"Jonathan Bree" at Tiki Bar
The former member of the Brunettes, the New Zealand musician, producer, head of Lil 'Chief Records, and bandmate / producer in Princess Chelsea album, Jonathan Bree, came for the first time in Greece, in a live with a low-pitched 60s charm of chamber and baroque pop style.
Jonathan Bree, after his Brunettes career, has released some very good solo albums in the last few years. Bree's first work as a solo artist came in 2013 with the release of "The Primrose Path". His next album, "A Little Night Music", followed in 2015. Yet his big breakthrough came in the lead-up to his third album "Sleepwalking", when the song "You're So Cool" became a sensation on Youtube - drawing viewers with its odd depiction of a 60s style band whose faces were covered in spandex masks. It soon surpassed 1 million views.
As for the lyrics of the album, they talk about all those things that can make sense at this time, such as the impasse of love that is exhausted in front of mobile screens and other stories of urban passion and horror.
Source: Wikipedia
"James Taylor Quartet" at Gagarin 205
James Taylor Quartet, whose relationship with the Athenian audience is well known, even to those who have never been to any of their live events, was in Athens again to confirm this mutual love. John Peel's favorite children, JTQ are well known for their live performances that combine jazz with dance music and improvisation, reaching almost punk outbursts. From the late 80s to the acid jazz 90s and returning to the funk roots of the 00s, the quartet never stopped touring and jamming, either with this name or as New Jersey Kings, the alter ego of the their most "crude" version.
Their discography is extensive and synonymous with coolness, with James Taylor being considered, according to BBC's Craig Charles, "the greatest hammond virtuoso, at least on this side of the Atlantic," with collaborations involving names like U2, Manic Street Preachers, Tom Jones, Alison Limerick, Alison Limerick, etc., almost classic frenzied adaptations to emblematic songs and the synthesis of the soundtrack for Austin Powers, JTQ's musical pursuits are multifaceted and full of variety.
Source: Gagarin 205
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