Electronic psych rock legends Silver Apples play the Button Factory on Monday December 1st
Yes, it’s on a Monday. But these are LEGENDS we’re talking about here. Read on:
Having influenced so many artists in both the electronic and rock world thanks to their ground‑breaking work in melding psychedelic rock, Silver Apples have today confirmed their 2nd ever Irish performance which will take place at The Button Factory on December 1st. The hugely influential act are credited with laying foundations for Krautrock and experimental electronic composition in the 1970’s as well as more mainstream modes of Dance and Indie-rock in the 1990’s
Formed in 1967 as an electronic rock duo featuring Dan Taylor on drums and Simeon on a homemade synthesiser consisting of 12 oscillators and an assortment of sound filters, telegraph keys, radio parts, lab gear and a variety of second hand electronic junk, the band quickly gained a reputation as New York’s leading underground musical expression. Their first full-length album was released in 1968 on KAPP Record and included the seminal ‘Oscillations’ which was also released as a 7″. The self titled album rode the Billboard Magazine Top 100 list for 10 weeks.
Silver Apples second full length album was released in 1969, titled CONTACT. A national tour was launched by the band’s recording popularity. A third album was recorded in 1970, but not released when KAPP folded. Without a record label the band disbanded, and, except for an occasional bootleg release, was not heard from again until 1994, when a German label named TRC, without license, re-released the first two albums in a double CD version, complete with poster. Since then numerous artists around the world have released covers, tributes and samplings of Silver Apples material.
In 1996, Simeon re-activated Silver Apples, recording and performing with many musician friends and admirers. On March 10, 2005, original drummer, Danny Taylor, passed away of a heart attack in Kingston, New York. He was 56 years old. Working as a solo performer, with Danny’s drum sounds recreated by electronic means, Simeon has continued the Silver Apples live concerts with performances literally all over the world. We can’t wait to welcome Silver Apples to the Button Factory.
Button Factory presents
Silver Apples
plus special guests
The Button Factory, Curved Street, Temple Bar
7:30pm, Monday December 1st
Tickets are €16 and are available from Tickets.ie
