POSTER : JANUARY & FEBRUARY

Poster by Imagina Society

Our first shows of 2013: Tropa Macaca + Manta, Norberto Lobo + Gunthi, and Ensemble Economique + Sun Color!

To start the new year well, we hereby announce our next three shows with which we will kick off the season, and it is going to be a great one! We have some exciting new acts which we were finally able to book, and we will repeat some gigs that have been great before.

There will be a night of portuguese electronic psychedelia, the 19th of January in Miscelanea, with Tropa Macaca and Manta. The saturday after that (the 26th) we will repeat the wonderful acoustic gig of Norberto Lobo in the Centro Gallego, can't be missed! Gunthi will be the opener. On the first saturday of february (the 2nd) we will have Ensemble Economique again who had and will have some great new releases after we had him here last time. The opening act will be Sun Color. 

Tropa Macaca (Software Records/Siltbreeze, PT) 

+ Manta (Marvellous Tone, PT)

19th of January, Miscelanea

                              Tropa Macaca

We start the year with what is probably the most exciting psychedelic electronic act from Portugal. Of course we have a good eye on what is going on in the Portuguese scene, but in this case I heard about Tropa Macaca also through people in Barcelona. In Europe it is hard to make it to the international circuit, but bands that do are normally really worth it. Just so is the case with Tropa Macaca. Their music is definitely weird but musically interesting too, a nice and rare combo. 

Soundcloud

Playground Mag

Tiny Mixtapes

Manta

Choosing an opening act was really easy this time. We had Manta presenting his latest record last year in one of our shows, and would love to hear it presented to us in its matured version. His music and visuals have already provided the perfect setting for some our shows in Miscelanea and it will be so this time too. 

Bandcamp

Norberto Lobo (Mbari, PT) + Gunthi (BCN)

26th of January, Centro Gallego

   Co-produced with byNicho

Norberto Lobo

In 2011 we had Norberto in our first and, so far, only show in Centro Gallego. A very special show in many ways. The setting of Centro Gallego is great for acoustic gigs. They normally have traditional Galician concerts there. And seeing one of the best European acoustic guitarists there.. Not only is Norberto a renowned guitar player having played all over the world, he mixes more known guitar virtuosity a la John Fahey with enchanting fado elements from his home country. An acoustic show cannot get much better than this. Listen to his recently released Mel Azul if you need to be convinced. 

Live

Mel Azul, bandcamp 

Gunthi

One of the amazed spectators in the Norberto Lobo gig was Gunthi, Goncalo, with whom we produce this show. After Norberto's show he told us about his own music. When we decided to put the show together, we remembered listening to his music. We were convinced he had to open this show. Gunthi's music is guitar-based too, but processed using many effects that create a layered soundscape that will fascinate.

Gunthi

Ensemble Economique (Not Not Fun/Dekorder/US) + Sun Color (BCN)

2nd of February, Miscelanea, 6 euros

                       Ensemble Economique

Ensemble Economique is Brian Pyle. The great thing about Brian is that he moves really really fast and ahead of many trends. His record Psychical on Not Not Fun, had ideas that made many of the following releases on that label big. His LP Crossing the Pass by Torchlight pre-dated most of the mysterious soundscape records that one can find now, the only difference being that we still keep putting on Brian's records while many others start to bore. Since we had him last time in BCN he released a great split with Lee Noble and I think he told us he had another full LP coming up soon. His last show had, all of a sudden, vocals. And we are looking forward to find out where he is heading towards this time, since much of other music will do so too afterwards. 

Soundcloud

Ad Hoc

Fact Mag

Sun Color

Having Sun Color opening one of our shows has become a long-term wish of us. After our Bill Orcutt show got cancelled, we were also sad about not havin seen Sun Color play. This time we finally hope to succeed, and it will be worth it. Sun Color is one of the most exciting acts to emerge from our local scene. 

Bandcamp

Former Selves (US) + Lace Bows (Sunflare/PT) + Manta (BCN) in Miscelanea 11th of November

                       

    Poster by Vasco Valentim

We prepared a night made to fascinate for Sunday the 11th in Miscelanea, Barcelona. The night will enjoy the music of one of our discoveries of the year Former Selves, our favorite Portuguese soundscape master Lace Bows, and the first live presentation of the new album of our local Manta! 

 

Former Selves (Hooker Vision/Rotifer/Bridgetown, US) Former Selves is Paul Skomsvold from San Francisco and makes expressively layered themes that instantly catch you and guide you trough deep textures and innovative sounds. We've heard from the artists of the San Francisco scene that his show is great and not just the music, but his visuals are amazing too, which will of course be on display on the great white wall in Miscelanea.

http://formerselves.bandcamp.com/
http://adhoc.fm/post/former-selves-healing/
http://nofearofpop.net/2011/06/former-selves-zones/

Lace Bows (Digitalis/Wasser Bassim/Hooker Vision, PT)

When listening to Lace Bows you start to realize why Sunflare is such a good band, it is not just noise, it is very well constructed. While being part of the hyperloud and energetic act from Portugal, Lace Bows is a much more quiet project. His music is one to dream away with too, and we have done so before when we organized our little festival mini-mercado festival in Aveiro. Looking forward to see this again!

 http://lacebows.bandcamp.com/
http://www.foxydigitalis.com/foxyd/?p=3225

Manta (BCN) 

Another project we have on repeat is Manuel Carvalho's Manta, and for good reasons. He will present the music of his new album first time live, so only for that reason already not to be missed. Besides the great music, his last show in Miscelanea was memorable for the great visuals. All in all this night will see three great artists in a perfect setting. Not to be missed!

http://soundcloud.com/mantasound/ 

POSTER : BARN OWL + WHITE HILLS

Hello!

Here is the poster for our next gig.
We are putting up the show with our friends of A Viva Veu and this time the poster was made by Clara Iris.

POSTER : STEVE GUNN + OCELLOT

Poster design by Vasco Valentim (http://www.wdesignstudio.net/)

One of our favorites!

TONIGHT : CAVE

We are putting up this gig with our friends of To Be Confirmed.
Poster design by Vasco Valentim (http://www.wdesignstudio.net/)

POSTER : OCTOBER

Poster for our October program!

Once more by Vasco Valentim - http://www.wdesignstudio.net/

OCOTBER: CAVE // Steve Gunn + Ocellot // Barn Owl + White Hills

This October will be filled with three amazing nights. We start with CAVE in Heliogabal, probably one of the best live shows of the year. The 13th of October we have Steve Gunn and Ocellot in Miscelanea to start the autumn properly with acoustic guitars. We finish this month's program with a night that has Barn Owl and White Hills on the lineup for a show in Sidecar.

  

CAVE (Drag City/US)

9th of October, Heliogabal, Barcelona, 8€

CAVE

CAVE is the best krautrock band of our generation. There are very few people who dispute that. Especially those who saw CAVE in La 2 a few years ago, or those who went to see Bitchin Bajas (a side project) in our cycle last year will agree. This show organized together with To Be Confirmed, might well be best live show of the year in Barcelona. On their records you can hear how good their music is, and they have the reputation to be a fantastic live band. We are really looking forward to this night. 

CAVE - This is the best (live)

Steve Gunn (Three Lobed Recordings/US) + Ocellot (BCN) 

13th of October, Miscelanea, Barcelona, 6€

Steve Gunn

Steve Gunn is not just yet another acoustic guitarist playing Miscelanea. Compared to the others he does not just play the guitar very well, he also writes very nice songs. The songs of the Canadian artist are experimental blues-guitar oriented, listen to some of the songs posted below to decide yourself that this is a gig not to be missed!

    'Steve Gunn - Dusted Mind' Video

Mr. Franklin

Ocellot

We are very happy to have Ocellot preparing a special set for their opening show for Steve Gunn. Their music can probably be described best by layered psychedlic folk. There is a lot of interesting stuff going on in their songs, mostly stuff that will make you dream or smile. it will be a great experience to see them bringing dreams and smiles to you in Miscelanea in October!

Bandcamp

Barn Owl (Thrill Jockey/US)  + White Hills (Thrill Jockey/US) 

23th of October, Sidecar, Barcelona, 14€/16€

Barn Owl

This night produced with A Viva Veu starts out with some nice deep doom. Probably being the best show of Primavera Club 2011, Barn Owl will not dissapoint. Their last record 'Lost in the Glare' on Thrill Jockey shows how full their sound is and seeing this live will for sure be impressive. For all those people who missed their show in Primavera Club, this is an unique opportunity to see them again, and those who did see them will for sure come again. 
                                                Turiya

White Hills 

After the doom and drone of Barn Owl, the night will explode with a gig of White Hills. While staying in the dark regions of music, White HIlls will give a psychedelic space rock gig which forms part of their first ever tour in Spain. Given that they are among the most exciting live acts from NYC with bands such as LIars, Black Dice and Oneida, the nigth will come to a good end for sure. Just check the video.

Dead

SUNFLARE + LORD SUMMERISLE - NEW VENUE

There is a last minute change for our next gig. Sunflare will play Rocksound instead of Bunker.
Price and shedule is still the same. 21h and 6 euros ticket.

Their tour already started and there are two more dates in Spain besides Barcelona: Madrid and Pontevedra.
There are also some nice shows like today with The Telescopes,  Incubate Festival or at Grrrnd Zero with Black Dice!
Check out full itenerary:

Ghetto Blast Tour
12/09 - Caen @ L'ubu Café
13/09 - Amiens @ Accueil Froid
14/09 - Brussels @ Le Bunker
15/09 - Groningen @ Orkzbar
16/09 - Tilburg @ Incubate Festival
17/09 - Lyon @ Grrrnd Zero
18/09 - Paris @ La Cantine de Belleville
19/09 - Barcelona @ Rocksound
20/09 - Madrid @ The Space Cadet
21/09 - Pontevedra @ Liceo Mutante

http://soundcloud.com/sunflaresound/

Bill Orcutt + Sun Color cancelled

We're very sorry to announce that the show of Bill Orcutt and Sun Color of today got cancelled.. Bill couldn't take the flight due to the storms in the U.S. We apologize for any trouble caused by this and hopefully we manage to get him to Barcelona other day soon

POSTER : BILL ORCUTT + SUN COLOR

Another great poster!
One of my favourites, by http://www.wdesignstudio.net/

POSTER : MI AMI + MISTAKES ARE OK

Here is the poster for the Mi Ami gig!
Once more, great work of Vasco Valentim: http://www.wdesignstudio.net/

Cam Deas + Summer Recreation Camp canceled

Unfortunately Cam Deas has canceled his Iberian tour. We therefore are sorry to announce that we will have to cancel his show with Summer Recreation Camp in Miscelanea the 15th of September. Let's hope we will be able to see both acts some other time soon!

Our post-summer program: Bill Orcutt, Mi Ami, Cam Deas, Sunflare & Steve Gunn

During summer time we don't have gigs planned, but in September we will be back with a set of concerts that we are very proud to present. We have several amazing experimental guitarists coming over, Bill Orcutt (!) Cam Deas and Steve Gunn; are happy to welcome Sunflare to Barcelona once again; and will witness the Barcelona debut of former noisepunks and current 100% SILK stars Mi Ami. Below you find the dates and info on each of the acts. 

Bill Orcutt (Palilalia/US) + Sun Color (ES)

10th of September, Miscelanea, Barcelona, 7 €

 

Bill Orcutt  

"No one is playing acoustic guitar like Bill Orcutt right now. No one. The former guitarist for Miami noise rock band Harry P---- isn't out to deconstruct the blues, nor is he making an anti-music statement. How the Things Sing buzzes and jigsaws in and out of a crappy Kay guitar stripped to four strings in a way that'd make Derek Bailey do a double-take, but it also gives these blown-out improvisations pause to reflect. The guitar has been given its warning." A quote by NPR, after having chosen his last record "How the Things Sing" as the third best outer sound album of 2011. Bill Orcutt, more known as the guitarist of Harry Pussy is a veteran in the underground scene, a truly big name, playing here in the great intimate setting of Miscelanea, an unique opportunity. 

'Bill Orcutt - The Star Spangled Banner' Video

Rockdelux review

Pitchfork album reviews

Sun Color

We are very happy to have Sun Color to open for Bill Orcutt, we have been planning for quite some time to have them play one of our shows and we finally managed. They are one of the most interesting projects emerging in the Barcelona scene right now, and also big fans of Bill Orcutt! You can listen here to why that is the case:

Sun Color Bandcamp


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Mi Ami (100% Silk/US) + Mistakes Are Ok (Hivern Discs/ES)

12th of September, Sala BeCool, Barcelona, 9/12 € 

Mi Ami

Mi Ami used to be punks that made noise with guitars, now they are still punks, but make smooth electronic music to dance too. Before this transformation Mi Ami had always been relatively danceable for a punk band due to their very tribal rhythms, so even though the transition towards electronic music seems radical, it was the right step to make people dance. They are the flagship of the 100% Silk label and come over to Barcelona for the first time to present their excellent latest record Decade. Mi Ami are now a duo, Daniel Martin-Mccormik and Damon Palermo, also known by their own projects, ITAL and Magic Touch, respectively.

'Mi Ami - Time of Love' Video

'Mi Ami - Decade' Playground review 

Mistakes Are Ok

Mistakes are Ok has released an excellent remix album on Barcelona's Hivern Discs label and will soon release an album on the label. Being one of the most promising projects in the electronic scene, it will be great to see him live in September!

Playground Review

Mistakes Are Ok Soundcloud


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Cam Deas (Blackes Rainbow Records/UK) + Summer Recreation Camp (Foehn/ES)

15th of September, Miscelanea, Barcelona, 5 €

Cam Deas

To welcome the autumn we will bring over Cam Deas, an acoustic guitarist virtuoso from England. Cam Deas knows both how to beautifully enchant and to generate curiosity by his innovative guitar playing style that varies from wonderful finger-picking to guitar-bashing. His live performances are always worth it, and especially seated in Miscelanea, you won't regret that autumn has started. 

Short live excerpt

Soundcloud Cam Deas

Summer Recreation Camp

We have Cristian Subira's solo project on repeat. After his excellent show supporting Lucky Dragons, we are very happy to have him play again in Miscelanea to present his latest material. He will soon release a new record on HEM Berlin. Listen to some new material on the link below.

Summer Recreation Camp Bandcamp


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Sunflare (Cubic Pyramid/PT) + Lord Summerisle (ES)

19th of September, Bunker, Barcelona, 6 €

Sunflare

There are some bands that we book without hesitating one second. Sunflare is one of the few, and each time we bring them we look forward more. Sunflare make psychedelic noise reminding bands as Mainliner or Comets on Fire, and their live shows are the most impressive ones we provide. The band combines intensity with virtuosity in a manner almost beyond comprehension, calling attention of many labels and bookers. Their next 12" called Ghetto Blast was just released on Bat Shit records. Supported by a small European tour including Incubate Festival.

Video Sunflare live

Sunflare Soundcloud

Lord Summerisle

New rock-trio from Barcelona. You can see here influences of Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest, Pentagram or more progressive stuff like King Crimson, or Circle (saving distances). This is how they jam!

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Steve Gunn (Three Lobed Recordings/US) + TBA 

13th of October, Miscelanea, Barcelona, 6€

Steve Gunn

Steve Gunn is not just yet another acoustic guitarist playing Miscelanea. Compared to the others he does not just play the guitar very well, he also writes very nice songs. The songs of the Canadian artist are experimental blues-guitar oriented, listen to some of the songs posted below to confirm for yourself that this is a gig not to be missed!

    'Steve Gunn - Dusted Mind' Video

Mr. Franklin

AMDISCS SUMMER SHOWCASE - TODAY

Hello!

I'm really sorry for the lack of information of our next gig!
We've been quite busy with our daily-job and also working for the next season.

Anyway, today, the awesome label AMDISCS will land in Barcelona and offer us 3 acts.
We're putting up the gig with Relampago. Tickets are 6 euros and it starts at 20h sharp. Seems will be a summer rainy day in Barcelona, so Miscelanea will be your perfect shelter for today.

See you later!

Golden Axe - http://goldenaxe.bandcamp.com/




Horse Head - http://bighlittleh.bandcamp.com/




PHYSICS - http://physicslab.bandcamp.com/