Friday January 24 - Xtort – DIE STADT IST TOT!! - 8:30 PM ------- entrance (minimum) € 8 / 4 student
an Industrial exposition with the postmodern city - This program consists of music (English/German) and a reading in Dutch.
Xtort joins forces with artist Rogier Janssen and Writer / Poet Jeroen Geurts. Together they bring an ode to the postmodern city, which is looking for a new identity and new social and cultural connections. The evening consists of a lecture, pop-up expo and a musical performance, a confrontation with ourselves and the current zeitgeist and the countercurrents. Industrial postmodern art, poetry and music Our city, it is no longer what it used to be. a city without cohesion, without coherence, looking for new socio-cultural connections. Because that is necessary ... it hangs together with stickers and graffiti.
Xtort: Electronic sounds from the Industrial Heart of Europe** - https://youtu.be/XxbznUr2jDM
Discover the sonic world of Xtort, also known as the 'Giorgio Moroder of Doom' or the 'Dark Michel Jarre'. With a dark reputation, Xtort has made his musical mark in the shadow of the Ruhr area and among the abandoned Philips factories in Eindhoven, where textile factories once operated. Xtort is a true lover of the wide range of electronic music, from synthesizer music, house and techno to industrial, minimal and italo disco. His eclectic taste embraces influences from acts such as Prodigy and Underworld, which clearly resonates in his own unique sound.
Inspired by pioneers such as Cabaret Voltaire, Clock DVA, Fad Gadget, Kraftwerk and Jean Michel Jarre, Xtort puts a unique spin on industrial music. His sound, rooted in analogue and vintage equipment from the 70s, 80s and 90s, weaves together themes of loneliness, propaganda, social media, fake news and human darkness.
In 2021, Xtort overcame the challenges of a global pandemic and put himself on the map with the release of two powerful singles, 'Zwart' and 'All in my head', as a prelude to his latest album 'Zwart'. Despite the global standstill, Xtort managed to perform a few concerts and played a crucial role in online 'wave invasion' festivals.
**What the Press says about xtort**
- *Darkentries (BE):* "Man is evil. Xtort knows this evil, and 'Nothing Is Real' illustrates this perfectly. Both humble and hard. The authenticity of the all-encompassing musical conflict. influences from the 80s without scruples but with great intelligence
- *Rock Portal:* "Dark, morbid and very danceable music."
- *Luminousdash (BE):* "We hear the style of DAF, but more industrial."
- *Nitestylez (DE):* "CyberPunk and FuturePop, dystopian industrial, brutal vocals and robotic vocoders."
Discover more about Xtort at www.xtort.info - www.xtort.bandcamp.com - www.facebook.com/xtort
Rogier Janssen
Visual artist, sculptor, graphic artist painter, has also had exhibitions throughout Europe. He brings a number of works from under other cityscapes in Eastern Europe and brutalist and modern buildings. In his many trips to Eastern Europe he has gained a good insight into the art sectors in Russia, Ukraine and Poland and his work hangs in various museums worldwide. In addition to his work in the visual arts, Janssen is also no stranger to the theatre world, where his creative approach raises the technique of many theatres to a higher level.
Jeroen Geurts
Geurts is known to many as a cabaret artist and songwriter, but his roots lie in poetry and writing essays, he is an all-rounder, but certainly not everyone's friend, because he often knows how to put his finger on the sore spot and does not shy away from confrontations. Especially when it comes to art and culture, he knows how to get a debate going quickly with sharp analyses and opinions. Especially for the occasion, Jeroen has worked on an explanation of the social and cultural state of Eindhoven and just about every post-modern city, but in this case especially Eindhoven.
Sunday January 26 - João Gato - Alto sax - 8:30 PM ------------ entrance (minimum) € 8/4 student
A solo set based on an exploration of micro-tonality, with the goal of developing an intense narrative and conceptual language between "nowhere and everywhere" (translated into music by the utilization at the same time of tempered sounds and acoustic intonation variations outside of the the western tradition).
João Gato (n. 2000) is an alto saxophone player, improviser and tune-maker working in the areas of Jazz, improvised music and interdisciplinary projects with cinema and dance.
https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/joao-gato-alto-sax-tickets-1128678139699?aff=oddtdtcreator
Wednesday January 29 - Spinifex - 8:30 PM ---------------- entrance (minimum) € 8/4 student
Amsterdam-based Spinifex, named after a resilient Australian species of grass, may at first sound like a blend of free jazz, punkrock and other typically Western contemporary music. Yet, beneath the surface lies a rich tapestry of cyclical rhythms inspired by Middle-Eastern and Indian musical traditions. www.spinifexmusic.nl
Initially formed as a nonet in 2005, Spinifex transitioned to its current working-band size in 2010. Over time, the group has nurtured a distinct ensemble culture through extensive touring and the release of nine albums. Their music seamlessly integrates meticulously composed structures with massive improvisational freedom. At the Bimhuis, Spinifex presents their new album ‘Undrilling the Hole’.
Tobias Klein - alto saxophone, Bart Maris - trumpet, John Dikeman - tenor saxophone, Jasper Stadhouders - guitar, Gonçalo Almeida - bass guitar, Philipp Moser - drums https://youtu.be/B8hdAN1rcGw - https://youtu.be/510OgM-QwJo
Dave Foxall (Jazz Journal, UK):
"In summary, ambitious yet unpretentious, tight, catchy, but also fearlessly exploratory and experimental."
Eyal Hareuveni (allaboutjazz):
“…only working bands as Spinifex can reach such high and tight levels of communication and sonic scope…”
Saturday February 8 - Trails - 8:30 PM Entrance (minimum) € 8/4 student
Trails is a dynamic chamber improvisational trio. They craft a unique musical experience by blending scored compositions with extended techniques and improvisation, showcasing meticulous attention to detail and energetic performances that highlight their inventive musical language and original content, all grounded in a solid conceptual framework.
Nora Mulder – piano
Gonçalo Almeida – double bass
Felicity Provan - cornet & voice