Diane Cluck plays a low key gig for us this September in the turret room of Morden Tower, a Newcastle poetry reading room with an incredibly rich history (read more about Morden Tower here)
Frequently associated with the New York anti-folk scene, Diane's music makes an awkward fit among the likes of Moldy Peaches or sometime collaborator Jeffrey Lewis. On her records to date, including the best known 'Oh Vanille, Ova Nil' she writes like a creepier, more agitated Joni Mitchell or Karen Dalton. The minimalistic acoustic arrangements leave the focus almost entirely on her incredible voice, its wonderful range given to coiling into a dissonant wail on 'Easy To Be Around' or 'My Teacher Died'.
In 2007, when Diane last played Newcastle, hearing such an arresting instrument live was an awkard joy t0 behold, equally unnerving and beautifully arresting. As though a vinly recording of an exotic songbird were being played backwards.
For this gig Diane will play with Anders Griffin, (Regina Spektor, Frank Lowe, Jeffrey Lewis) a multi-directional drum set player who performs with a range of choreographers, jazz musicians and song writers. He is characterized by his unique, supportive accompaniment and ability to play in acoustic situations with sensitivity and nuance. He holds a degree in music composition and is the head catalog librarian at the Manhattan School of Music.
A very limited amount of tickets are available. Gig is Bring Your Own Beer.
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MP3s:
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