The Hub presents:
The Sway Machinery
Rhythmic power at the gates of prayer
- When
- Sat Oct 25, 2008
- Where
- Elbo Room
- Time
- 10:00 pm
- Cost
- $10 - $15
- Tags
- Bars, Clubs, Music, City Events
Description
The guitarist of Balkan Beat Box and grandson of legendary Cantor Jacob Konigsberg leads an all-star cast of musicians from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Tom Waits, Arcade Fire and Antibalas.Drawing on a wild range of influences, The Sway Machinery delivers a sonic experience that blends pre-war Cantorial, Malian guitar, Saharan beats, Afro-pop, hard-hitting drums and the blues.
Presented in partnership with the 24th Annual Jewish Music Festival.
“[Sway Machinery] makes the ancient modern and the mythological real.” –Village Voice
“The latest indie supergroup has a sound that…well, you just have to hear to describe. Listen now!” –SPIN.com
For more information on events presented by The Hub, visit http://www.jccsf.org/thehub
More Info
- Link
- http://www.jccsf.org/content_main.aspx?catid=448#2374
- Call
- 415.292.1267
- Call
- 415.292.1233 (Box Office)
- Contact Form (account required)
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