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You may love the 5678s but not even know it was them. courtesy of that Carling ad and Kill Bill soundtrack. In reality. that‘s just the tip of their surf-garage-rock iceberg. Those shrewd peeps at Optimo give us another sonic mash up with this Japanese trio at the heart of the action. So if you thought a ‘Teenage Mojo Workout' involved pre-pubescents shopping for magazines then this night will open your eyes. (Mark Robertson)
Publicity shy musician BA ROBERTSON blows the lid on what he'll be taking his family to this Festival.
Bill Shakespeare’s Italian Job They wanted to use a song of mine for this last year. "lo be or not to be'. and I Just think it sounds great. My kids tell me the guy from 'Cutting It' will be really good too. Gilded Balloon Tevrof, 668 7633. 8-30 Aug. 6pm, 5‘10 7? il‘S)» l l).
Pretty Ugly My good friend Micky Dolan's daughter is performing in this University of Hull production. I'm here with my children so we'll be going along as a family. I think it's amazing that an arts festival has been going for so long that my older sister could have brought me. and now I'm bringing my children. Venue 4:”), Old St Paul's Church Hall, 51-44, 16 20 Aug. 7pm, free (non-ticketed).
Colin Hay: ManGWork It's important to see what the opposition are doing. He had to play my songs all last summer. so he can maybe remind me of a few chords. I've always liked his stuff. and I might pinch a few Ideas. Assembly Rooms. 226 2428. 6—- 15. 77 .92 8. 24» 30Aug, 8.06pm, {‘7 I—72 (270—7 7).
Not I by Samuel Beckett I'm always looking for ways to confront my fears. and while I like the idea of Beckett. I am also (iiiite intimidated by his work. I met Pauline Goldsmith last week and I liked her. so perhaps the performer can wean me onto Beckett. Assembly Rooms. 226 2428. 6—8. 10—15. 17—22 & 24—30 Aug. 2.10pm. £5. ilvlark EdmunSOni
I / Didn't Mean To. lJusl Did by BA Robertson, Gilded Balloon Teviot. 668 7633. 5—75 Aug. 8pm. £‘9—lO (Fifi—9).
13—12 Aug 2004 THE LIST FESTIVAL MAGAZINE 49
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‘Of all noises, I think music is the least disagreeable’ - Samuel Johnson
Har Mar Superstar He’s a hunka-hunka burning lard with a fine line in electro funk tunes somewhere between the Beastie Boys’ Licensed to l// and Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Now is the chance for ladies to swoon and gents to gaze in awe. Liquid Room, 0870 169 0700, 7 Aug, 7pm, £70.
Niki King Reinventing herself as a chanteuse of notable proportions, King’s versatile style means she can admirably turn herself to most things, but excels with heavy lidded soul jazz. Queen '8 Hall, 473 2000, 7 Aug, 8. 30pm. 27250—7 5.
Livesclences Making hip hop work live is no mean feat but this local outfit have built a solid reputation for rocking the capital and now have the opportunity to impress a wider audience. See preview. Underbelly, 0870 745 3083, 7 Aug, 70.30pm, £5.
-5 Air and Arab Strap A celebration billed as Entente Cordiale where the might of smooth operators Air get in an almighty tangle with those rough diamonds Arab Strap. A marriage made in heaven. See preview. Corn Exchange, 08 70 220 1716, 70 Aug, 7pm, £20. Soweto Gospel Choir Their massed voices were a winner last year and there's absolutely no reason to assume they’ll be anything less than damn fine this time around. See preview. Assembly @ St George ’8 West, 6—30 Aug, 7.30pm, (also 74, 20, 21, 27 & 28 Aug, noon), 270—72 (EQ—l 1). Sluts of Trust, The Last Great Wilderness and Uncle John and Whitelock Three bands whose deftness for bolshy guitar wrangling brings them together in one delirious untidy rock'n’roll bundle. See preview. The Venue, 557 3073, 9 Aug, 7.30pm, £6.
maik.robertson@list.co.uk