[POSTPONED: June 25, 2020] Swans / Anna Von Hausswolff [moved to February 18, 2021]
I have liked Swans since I discovered them as a DJ on my college radio station (Children of God was and is like nothing I’ve ever heard). I loved their bombast.
But I have always been a little nervous about seeing them live (they seemed scary and intimidating).
The last time they toured was supposed to be their final tour ever (I think). I considered going but it never happened.
Then they announced they were playing Underground Arts–small and easy to get to, I assume that they will literally blow the roof off the joint. My friend Phil is the drummer with them (and has been for a decade or more) so it would be fun to see him play.
I was looking forward to this one and was surprised it was cancelled so early (early April for a June show) especially since they weren’t starting their American leg until June 5. But I guess it was easier to cancel the whole tour (Europe starting April 25) and start over again next year.
Anna von Hauswoff is a fascinating performer, playing a kind of gothic pop. She works a lot with a pipe organ (for real). I’m sure there would be no pip organ in his tour (duh), so maybe it wold be samples? I’ve been intrigued about her for a few years and I am looking forward to seeing her open when the tour comes back to town.
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