Kavus Torabi
Kavus Torabi is a British/ Iranian composer, multi-instrumentalist, performer, author, artist, broadcaster and DJ. His largely autobiographical solo work marries the human with the celestial Since 2016 he has fronted legendary psychedelic band Gong with whom he is principal songwriter. He is a member of the semi-modular experimental/ psychedelic trio The Utopia Strong. He is a former guitarist of British cult band, Cardiacs and avant rock instrumentalists Guapo. As part of a a DJ duo with Steve Davis, he has performed festivals throughout the UK, recently performing at Wembley Stadium between bands for Blur’s comeback performance. In 2021 White Rabbit published, Medical Grade Music, his memoir with Steve Davis which was Shindig’s music book of the year. In April 2024 his commissioned piece ‘Lion Of The Lord’s Elect’ made its debut at Roadburn Festival, NE.Horsetail
Horsetail are a Manchester based indie/country rock band, taking inspiration from the 90s sounds of Pavement and Silver Jews.
Plastic Plant"Plastic Plant are a Manchester-based alt-pop/rock band fusing psychedelia, folk, grunge, and experimental textures. Taking stylistic notes from Pixies, Neil Young, Talk Talk and Ween, their set honours and fuses gone decades of music experimentation into something modern, eclectic, and colourful. Their debut at Night & Day Cafe is set to be a special departure from their charged rock show, and will showcase a more stripped back, pruned performance.
Their debut EP Radiodonta, released last autumn, collectivises six sonic vignettes spanning time, nature, religion and human progress. From oceanic psychedelia to grunge-tinged introspection, this succinct body of work aims at being both raw and reflective, blending sharp and musing lyricisms with rich harmonies, live and electronic percussion blends, whilst underpinned by determined, serpentine grooves."
Kavus Torabi Information
+ Horsetail + Plastic Plant
Venue26 Oldham St
Manchester
M1 1JN
Manchester
UK
When01st January 1970 at 00:00
