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Music Network presents
Gyan Riley Trio
20 February – 3 March
Gyan Riley, guitar
Timb Harris, violin and viola
Ches Smith, drums and hand percussion
“Riley's music draws elements from Indian and African modes and rhythms, Western classical music, jazz, and flamenco, without ever sounding cliché. Riley demonstrates that he’s an effortless distiller of prevailing influences”
The Wire
Prepare to be swept away by the energy and sheer musicality of this phenomenal trio. Gyan Riley is a true original, a one-man melting pot who effortlessly fuses classical and jazz traditions with Indian ragas, Flamenco, and complex Balkan harmonies. He also plays a mean guitar: watch out for the impeccable chops, bright yet warm tone and razor-sharp articulation (Steve Reich no less is among his admirers). Like his father Terry Riley – the “godfather of minimalism”, who influenced everyone from Philip Glass and Brian Eno to the Who – Riley is also a talented composer who’s constantly pushing the boundaries. Not bad for someone who only picked up the guitar after winning it in a raffle aged 12.
On this tour Riley is joined by violinist/violist Timb Harris, best known for his electrifying shows with the Middle Eastern rock band Secret Chiefs 3, and Ches Smith, a stalwart of the New York cutting edge music scene who’s performed with a wide variety of experimental rock bands and jazz ensembles including Marc Ribot, Trevor Dunn's Trio-Convulsant and Beat Circus. For this tour the trio will be playing mainly original compositions from Gyan’s recent album Melismantra with room made for improvisational solos, allowing for plenty of unexpected twists and turns.
Fri 20 Feb CARRICK-ON-SHANNON
The Dock
Start Time: 8:30 PM
Ticket Prices: €15
Booking Phone: 071 - 9650828
Promoted by: The Dock
Sat 21 Feb TINAHELY Co. Wicklow
Courthouse Arts Centre
Start Time: 8:30 PM
Ticket Prices: €15/13
Booking Phone: 0402 – 38529
Promoted by: Courthouse Arts Centre
Sun 22 Feb WEXFORD Town Co. Wexford
Wexford Arts Centre
Start Time: 8:00 PM
Ticket Prices: €15/12
Booking Phone: 053 – 9123764
Promoted by: Wexford Arts Centre
Tue 24 Feb BRAY Co. Wicklow
Mermaid Arts Centre
Start Time: 8:00 PM
Ticket Prices: €16 / €14
Booking Phone: 01 2724030
Promoted by: Mermaid Arts Centre
Thur 26 Feb LIMERICK
Dolans Upstairs
Start Time: 9:15 PM
Ticket Prices: €15 / €12
Booking Phone: 061 –314483
Promoted by: Limerick Jazz Society
Fri 27 Feb NAVAN Co. Meath
Solstice Arts Centre
Start Time: 8:00PM
Ticket Prices: €15 / €12
Booking Phone: 046 9092300
Promoted by Solstice Arts Centre
Sat 28 Feb MOATE Co. Westmeath
Tuar Ard Centre
Start Time: 8:30PM
Ticket Prices: €12/ €10
Booking Phone: 090 6482042
Promoted by: Tuar Ard Centre
Sun 1 Mar THURLES Co. Tipperary
The Source Arts Centre [0504 90204]
Start Time: 8:00PM
Ticket Prices: €18 / €16
Booking Phone: 0504 90204
Promoted by: The Source Arts Centre
Mon 2 Mar CASTLEBAR
Linenhall Arts Centre
Start Time: 8:00PM
Ticket Prices: €15/12
Booking Phone: 094 9023733
Promoted by: Linenhall Arts Centre
Tue 3 Mar DUBLIN CASTLE
The Coach House
Start Time: 8:00 PM
Ticket Prices: €15/€10 concession
Booking Phone: 01 6719429
Promoted by: Music Network
