Klezma Villanova + Ruckus Collective listings

KLEZMA VILLANOVA - http://www.myspace.com/klezmavillanova

http://music.nme.com/klezma_villanova
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Hailing from the Soviet-Quarter of Twickenham - Klezma Villanova are making the heady journey up motorway four in a gypsy-wagon pulled by a 70 strong herd of Balkan goats to Bristol in an attempt to convert us Bristolians to their religion known as 'Klezmanity'! They bring with them bizarre new-fangled musical instruments that rely on tapping into the type of electric fields created by thunderstorms and freak lightning bolts - the singer sings through what appears to be a strange spark-powered horn which he refers to as a 'microphone'! They preach through song and people convert to this 'Klezmanity' almost immediately - the most common indications of this conversion are physical rhythmic convulsions of the body. To join the cult of Klezma Villanova make your way to Mr Wolf's on St Stephen's Street on Thursday 9th September.

RUCKUS COLLECTIVE - http://www.myspace.com/ruckuscollective

From the dark depths of Bristol’s legendary underground music scene come four hyperactive beatniks and one hot tub installation assistant, with a flair for crushing grooves and poignant lyricism that ignites on stage in a manic explosion of relentless kinetic energy.

People say things like this about them: "Ambitiously structured instrumental work-outs with infectious beats and smart solos...." and "an upbeat hip-hop/funk ensemble with dynamic arrangements swinging from ambient jazz to full-on punk energy " or "a frenetic, unhinged yet soulful brand of funk..."

But we just say "they're a fucking great band"

Guest DJ till very late