Saturday, February 2, 7 PM, LCRA, Board Room of the Hancock Building, 3700 Lake Austin Blvd. Austin, TX
ALEX KISKACHI
Alex Kiskachi, a musician, singer and songwriter, is well known not only in his hometown, but also far beyond the Southern California scene where he regularly performs with his band or solo unplugged. After successful tours throughout the both coasts and Midwest, he comes to Texas for the first time.
Alex’s music fuses gloom yet self-irony and raunchiness of blues, drive and madcapping of rock-n-roll, pure emotion of latin rhythms. His lyrics are deeply metaphorical and filled with wordplay and symbolism, yet follow the best traditions of Russian poetic heritage. His musical influences encompass a wide range of seemingly eclectic sources: from the early 20th century Russian chansonnier Alexander Vertinsky to legendary Russian rock bands Aquarium and Auktyon, from Paul Simon to Tom Waits. Here’s what Alex says about his shows: “Concerto for winds, strings and freaky voices. Music for emotional men with a sense of rhythm. Lyrics for intelligent women with a sense of humor.”
A lot of outstanding musicians have played and currently play in his band. In the current tour, Alex Kiskachi will be joined by Leo Chelyapov, a well-known saxophone and clarinet player and a former member of legendary Russian bands “Brigada S” and “Bravo”. He is currently a leader of the Los Angeles-based klezmer orchestra “Kings of Klezmer”. Alexander Kuznetsov, a talented Austin musician, will also perform at the concert (bass).
Alex Kiskachi’s albums:
Chronicle (2002)
Unfaithful Syncopations (2005)
Alex Kiskachi’s website: http://kiskachi.com
The tour info: http://kiskachi.com/concerts/txtour08.html
Kings of Klezmer: http://www.kingsofklezmer.com
“We give Alexey Kiskachi’s Chronicle three thumbs up” – Los Cabanos Times
“Magnifique!” – Le Monde Russe
Fee: $10
Address: LCRA, in Board Room of the Hancock Building, 3700 Lake Austin Blvd.(between Redbud Trail and Enfield Ave.).
Directions: From Mopac (Hgw.1) take exit Lake Austin Blv. and drive west, after passing the traffic light at intersection with Redbud Trail turn right to 3700; the Hancock Bldg. will be on your left from the parking. The Board room will be on first floor, on left side from the main entrance.
Information: Luda ph. 577-7790 (cell.) or 442-4016 (after 7:00 pm)