Tuesday, December 15, 2009

DIRTY THREE (London Queen Elizabeth Hall, 07/12/09)



Finally got to see Warren Ellis, Jim White and Mike Turner in action, and it certainly didn't disappoint. Their intricate, powerful, cinematic instrumentals are given life by Ellis' high-kicking energy on the violin and White's effortless mastery of the drums, but the real draw is the improvised banter, with the long-bearded one recounting hilarious stories about being trapped in an Butlins chalet, the ignominy of being held responsible for emo, and the general advisibility of drugs.

(Photo: John Gleeson)

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