Altmusic Presents: Keith Rowe (UK)

Altmusic is proud to present Keith Rowe (UK) as part of Altmusics programme of exciting & innovative international musicians touring New Zealand in 2011.

Well known for his involvement with pioneering groups AMM and later MIMEO – Keith Rowe is the legendary trailblazer of free improvised, prepared guitar techniques.

Legendary innovator, UK abletop guitarist Keith Rowe has explored the guitar as a primary source of pure sound, extending it with an array of objects and bric-a-brac, for more than 30 years. Keith Rowe is probably best known for his groundbreaking work with AMM and the SCRATCH ORCHESTRA. Twanging ruler-shaped objects set off a cartoon style jiggling tremolo, a block of foam causes mountainous scuffling booms...A one man sound lab and dub studio formed out of a corner hardware shop..[The Wire June 1999]

Tour dates as follows

Christchurch
Sunday Nov 13
with Rosy Parlane
Chambers@241, 241 Moorhouse Avenue
8pm, $10

Dunedin
Friday Nov 18
with Omit
Dunedin Public Art Gallery
8pm, $10

Wellington
Friday 25 Nov
with Rosy Parlane
Freds - 46 Frederick Street.
8pm, $10

Auckland
Sunday Nov 27
with duo of Jeff Henderson and Phil Dadson
The Classic, 321 Queen St
8pm, $10