Kavus Torabi (Gong) + The Witching Tale + David Ryder Prangley
Schedule
Wed Aug 07 2024 at 07:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Komedia Brighton | Brighton, EN
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 celestialSince 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.
The Witching Tale are Katherine Blake (Miranda Sex Garden/Medieaval Baebes) and Michael J York (Coil/Current 69). Their second LP, 'What magic is this?' was released in October 2023 concocts an intoxicating aural elixir that is equal parts menace and wonder.
David Ryder Prangley rose to infamy in the late 90s as lead singer of glam punk band Rachel Stamp. Since then he has toured as a musician for hire with artists such as Adam Ant, Peter Murphy and Angie Bowie as well as releasing three solo albums Black Magic & True Love, Vampire Deluxe and Stained Glass Heart. David will be performing songs from his solo albums as well as some Rachel Stamp classics.
Where is it happening?
Komedia Brighton, 44 Gardner Street,Brighton and Hove, Brighton, United Kingdom
