Aronas at The Famous Spiegeltent
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 4:46 pm

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THE FAMOUS SPIEGELTENT, RED SQUARE AT BRITOMART

The first and last chance to see Auckland-born and bred jazz musician Aron Ottignon and Aronas this year, happens at The Famous Spiegeltent, Red Square at Britomart on Friday night 16 March.

Aronas is based around Auckland raised pianist Aron Ottignon. Described as punk jazz, Aronas is an explosive combination of live dance, jazz and South Pacific-inspired grooves, with strong influences from rock, soul, electronica and funk. Silvery piano melodies, thumping bass riffs and powerful drumming create an intoxicating, high-energy sound.

Last week's review of their album Culture Channels in the UK speaks of their virtuosity:

"Just when you thought there was nothing more you could do with just piano, bass and drums, here comes Kiwi pianist Aron Ottignon and his band Aronas to confound expectations. Like The Necks, In the Country and EST, Aronas have found new ways to reinvent acoustic music, adding extra percussion and effects in an unstable, sometimes explosive mix. Ottignon's partnership with bassist/co-producer David Symes has the riffing power of a heavy metal backline. Add to this drummer Evan Mannell's slamming beats and Josh Green (percussion) and/or David Hibbard (drums) and you have a very original group sound and feel. Symes contributes two powerful tunes - The Splits and Triangle Treasure - while Ottignon demonstrates his compositional flair on the repetitive You Little Beauty, the tricksy Happy Song and the ingenious title track. There's nothing small about Aronas. They make big gestures, fat sounds and monster grooves, with a youthful energy that's yoked to genuine musical ability." The Guardian

www.aronas.net

Tickets are $35 and are available from Ticketmaster or the onsite box office at Red Square, Britomart
BOOKINGS – TICKETMASTER:
Tel: (09) 970 9700
Outlets: Rebel Sport stores, Real Groovy Auckland,
Auckland i-site, 137 Quay Street, Princes Wharf, City
Online: www.ticketmaster.co.nz

RE: Aronas at The Famous Spiegeltent
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