Hsu-nami band and electronica/punk/hipster band from Taiwan’s “Go Chic” will host a charity concert event at Arlene’s Grocery (95 Stanton Street) to raise money for “Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami” relief. Join AsianInNY, we will be there to support this great cause!
Date: Sunday, March 13 at 10:00pm – March 14 at 12:00am
After seeing the terrible tragedy that has devastated Japan, Hsu-nami band has decided to donate the ticket sales that will be collected this Sunday to support the American Red Cross for the “Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami” relief.
Programs:
10pm – Go Chic
11pm – The Hsu-nami
This event is sponsored by Asahi Beer.
An international renowned progressive rock band from the United States. The Hsu-nami, named after the frontman Jack Hsu, became known as the first “Progressive Erhu Rock” band in the world. The Hsu-nami integrates an amplified ”erhu”, a two-string spike fiddle used in Chinese classical and folk music, into an instrumental progressive rock sound. Their music is marked by virtuosic erhu melodies and shredding licks, in place of vocals, as intertwined by heavy guitar riffs, tasteful guitar solos, funky rhythms, and metal-driven rock drumming. Part of the new-fusion rock movement, the Hsu-nami redefines the 1960s and 1970s fusion rock sound. Hsu-nami’s music was featured in the 2008 Summer Olympic in Beijing. The track “Rising of the sun” was the theme music representing the Chinese Basketball team entrance theme.
The Hsu-nami’s websites
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/hsunami
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Hsu-nami/9833334507
Go Chic describes their music as “Electro-Hyphy-Chicks, Hybridized Punk-Blues-Rock” or “sound like Peaches, CSS, Le Tigre”. However, it is far too simple to depict them as merely an electro punk band after listening to their debut album- I am Confused. Such as my favorite track “2010”, puts together electro punk/electro-garage-rock elements that sound like the spark of when Soulwax meets Garbage. 8-Bit inspired tunes remind me of the 8-Bit Thrash craze led by Crystal Castles. Striding on the steps of Disco-Funk is “Dance With Her”, a perfect tribute to the Disco Punk spirit of DFA. Not to mention “We’re All Lovers & Runners”, where they have a sniff of 80’s New Wave, which is the “happiest” track in this album.
I am Confused, takes us through a delightful experience back in the 90’s indie scene, where vocalist Ariel raps like Princess Superstar and at the same time captivates us with a voice that wonderfully parodies Shirley Manson’s(Garbage). The amazing energy that comes out of every song reminds me of the “New Wave of New Wave” Elastica that emerged from the Pre-Britpop days and has every ability to rise as the leading Riot Girrrlz of today!!!
Go Chic’s Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/gochictheband
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/go-chic/80224519548