(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Orions Belte w/ special guest J Ember

Name: (((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Orions Belte w/ special guest J Ember
Start: 2025-02-25T20:00:00-08:00
Location: Moe's Alley

Schedule

Tue Feb 25 2025 at 08:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Moe's Alley | Santa Cruz, CA

Please Note:
This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.

Event Information:
(((folkYEAH!))) presents Norwegian instrumental group Orions Belte with special guest J Ember!Tuesday, February 25thDoors: 7pm / Show: 8pm$20 in advance / $25 day of the show21+ORIONS BELTEThere are some places and moments that tie people together forever, whether it be a place, a song or something you cant quite define through words. The origins of Orions Belte stemmed from one of those mystical moments in time, which spawned a lasting creative connection. yvind Blomstrm (guitar) and Chris Holm (bass) first met while playing in a touring band for another Norwegian artist. During that time, they bonded over their love for instrumental music and began talking about trying their hand at it themselves. After their work as touring band ended, they recruited drummer Kim ge Furuhaug, one of Holms longtime friend and collaborators, to join their new project.The three met in Bergen, located along the west coast of Norway, to start working on ideas and demos. Instead, within just a few days, they ended up recording their entire first album, Mint. From there, the universe propelled them forward, resulting in a record deal, their live debut as a band at Norways biggest pop festival yafestivalen and the release of their debut record all happening within the following year. Mint drew international interest and praise from outlets including Atwood Magazine, who called the record an eclectic fusion of disparate styles and exciting sounds that says what it wants to say through memorable melodies, ambient drones, and a stockpile of wicked guitar riffs.They quickly followed up Mint with their funk-infused 2019 EP Slim, which features reimagined versions of Ghostface Killahs Cherchez La Ghost, Milton Nascimentos Tudo O Que Voc Podia Ser and an original cut that pays homage to Norwegian beat group The Pussycats and the late Mac Miller. Amidst the unexpected chaos of 2020, Orions Belte kept the music flowing. They released another EP of inspired and experimental music, once again pushing the boundaries of what instrumental music can be. 600m per minute takes its name from an elevator in Tokyo, Japan that can transport 40 people at time at a maximum speed of 600 meters per minute. The supercharged, slightly nervous energy that the invention often evokes is mirrored in the EPs rocking title track, while Orbit brings a funky, worldly feel with a rhythm that urges you to move. Now, the trio is back with a new album that explores new creative and aural depths. Villa Amorini boasts the energy of a busy downtown sidewalk, with instruments intricately layered to draw you in and leave you wondering where it will lead.
Venue Details:
Moe's Alley,
1535 Commercial Way, Moe's Alley,
Santa Cruz, United States