Isildurs Bane Announce Another Band For IB Expo '08
Date: Friday, October 03 @ 07:00:00 UTC
Topic: Band News (tours, comings/goings, etc)


"We are very proud and honoured to welcome the dynamic duo Tunisia to IB Expo 08. As if that wasn?t enough, we are pleased as punch to be hosting not only the official live debut of Tunisia, but also to host the release party of the debut album of this highly interesting unit.

"So, who are Tunisia? For those of you familiar with IB-related musicians, Tunisia is no mystery group but a duo consisting of drummer/electronics expert Pat Mastelotto and thereminist Pamelia Kurstin.

"Pat is mostly known for his innovative work with King Crimson, but also as a powerhouse behind KTU, TU (duo with Trey Gunn), Tuner (duo with Markus Reuter) Fripp & Sylvian, Tony Levin?s Stickman, Mr. Mister, The Rembrandts, XTC and for one tour, The Flower Kings. Not only can Pat groove with the best ? as he as done playing in double drum teams with Bill Bruford, Terry Bozzio and Gavin Harrison ? he has chops to envy, creativity to die for, production and editing skills that are nothing less than mind-boggling and a great sense of humour on top of it all.



"Pamelia Kurstin has become something of an IB regular lately, collaborating with IB since the fall of 2007 (for the most recent appearance, see below). With a completely unique outlook on how to play the theremin combined with a technique that puts her head and shoulders before any other player and a highly personal expression on the instrument, Pamelia is a must-see artist!

"Tunisia were formed ad hoc when Pamelia sat in with California Guitar Trio +2 (+2 were Tony Levin and Pat Mastelotto) in New York and opened for CGT +2 the following night in Boston where she was joined for the last 15 minutes by Pat (on laptop). This means that Tunisia?s participation at IB Expo 08 will be the duo?s first proper performance. The fact that they will also release their debut album at IB Expo means a lot to us and we are chuffed to bits that this is happening!

"Tickets are selling on a daily basis and if I were you, I most certainly would buy my ticket as soon as possible. Get your tickets from Biljettcentrum in Halmstad by phoning them on 035 12 02 00. Add the prefix for Sweden (+46) and delete the first zero if you phone from abroad.

"Finally, thanks to Hans Annellsson for pointing out that IB Expo 08 guest Janne Schaffer has NOT played with Frank Zappa as I assumed in our last newsletter. Schaffer was the house guitarist for the show Opp?poppa, where many international start ? including Zappa ? appeared, but when Frank Zappa appeared on the show, he brought his own band and did not use the capable hands of Janne Schaffer and his friends in the Opp?poppa band. I am glad we set that straight."

[Source: Thomas Olsen, IB newsletter]







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