THE JOY COLLECTIVE presents…
A Free Show! 7.00pm – 9.30pm
ANIMAL HOSPITAL (Boston, US)
http://www.animalhospitalmusic.com
Animal Hospital is Kevin Micka’s one-man musical recording/performance entity. Formed at the tail-end of Micka’s time with Boston band The Common Cold, Animal Hospital slowly began to take on a life of its own in 2004. A self-titled debut CD by Animal Hospital was released on Boston’s Mister Records that year and displayed Micka’s ability as a composer and engineer in communicating his creative expression. Since then, Kevin has consistently toured the United States and completed two European tour throughout France, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, Italy. Animal Hospital has won followers from all corners of the music world, earning himself spots on tours with bands as diverse as Beirut, Neptune, and the tech-grind metal group The Great Redneck Hope (not to mention a recurring role as bumper music on Boston’s NPR station).
During performances, Micka buries himself in a pile of electronics-shelves of effects, mixing consoles, amps and delay units-while patiently constructing a layered nest of loops consisting of live drum beats, guitar chords, scrapes, chucks, chimes, and melodies resulting in anything from more conventional songs to meticulously crafted ambient movements on to full on improvisation.
This show includes a video realised by Melissa F Clarke http://www.mfclarke.com
Live art with local artists and contribution (Newpart) http://www.newpart.co.uk
Additional visuals by Austin
Sunday 8th November
Meze Lounge
7pm-9.30pm (strict 9.30pm curfew)
Entry: FREE INVITE (donation bucket on night)
Request free invite to: thejoycollective@gmail.com
