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Brandon De La Cruz (USA/Kirikiriroa) + Gloria Florence (Cindy)
with DJ Mr Crawley @ Goblin
Friday 10 July, 8pm
Brandon De La Cruz is an American folk artist whose lyricism is uniquely shaped by his interest in mythology, ceremony and RH Blyth’s translations of Japanese haiku. He grew up in the suburbs of Southern California's Inland Empire and has lived and performed regularly in Berkeley, CA, Portland, OR and for a few years now has called Aotearoa something of a home.
His recent album 'Blues Irises In Hologram' is a sublime and refreshingly succinct affair. The album is comprised of eight songs born of a wide range of inspirational nexuses including a 10-day silent Vipassana retreat, an afternoon in Simryn Gill’s immersive recreative art installation, Maria’s Garden, and Mississippi John Hurt’s recordings for the Library of Congress.
Gloria Florence is most often seen fronting fierce rock'n'roll gang Cindy, but she is also adept at breaking hearts with her country-folk songs, sung from the heart.
Come along, get lost in song, and then dance the night away afterwards to the tunes of Mr Crawley.
