Travis On Tour
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Tue., Feb 9, 2010
Ahead of his dates in April with Robert Fripp in Spain, Theo Travis is reuniting with Jade Warrior bassist Dave Sturt to tour the UK as Cipher.
The duo will be adding a new score to the seminal silent film from 1920, The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari.

It says here...
This seminal horror film tells the story of the deranged Dr. Caligari and his faithful sleepwalking Cesare, and their connection to a string of murders. Critics worldwide have praised the film for its expressionist style, complete with wild, distorted set design. Caligari has been cited as an influence on film noir, one of the earliest horror films, and a model for directors for many decades.

Cipher complement the film with their unique style of jazz electronica incorporating live looping and computer processing techniques to produce a genuinely mysterious Gothic experience.
 
You can see an extract of the film with Cipher's music, and also hear the Today programme feature on this project here.

 
The tour dates are as follows-
 
Tues Feb 9 - Lincoln. The Hub, Sleaford, Carre Street, Lincolnshire NG34 7TW (01529 308710)

Fri Feb 12 - Warwick Arts Centre, University of Warwick, Coventry.(024 7652 4524)

Fri 5 March - Derby. University. Details tbc.

Fri 19 March - Stamford Arts Centre 27 St Mary's Street Lincs. PE9 2DL (01780 763 203)

Sun 21 March 5 pm - Cardiff - Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, CF5 (029 2031 1050)

Thurs 25 March -Bradford -Pictureville / National Media Museum, West Yorkshire, BD1 1NQ (0870 70 10 200)

Fri 26 March - Saltburn - Theatre. Albion Terrace, Saltburn by the Sea TS12 1JW

Thurs 15 April - Norwich Arts Centre  St. Benedicts Street, NR2 4PG (01603 660 352)

Mister Stormy's Monday Selection
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Mon., Feb 8, 2010
Today's giveaway is a special live track - The Humans with Robert Fripp.

The band - Toyah Willcox, Bill Rieflin and Chris Wong with special guest member, Robert Fripp - are playing in the UK this month.

Concert details are as follows...

Monday 22nd February, 2010, The Assembly, Leamington Spa - tickets on sale now.

Tuesday 23rd February, 2010, The Junction, Cambridge - tickets on sale now

Wednesday 24th February, 2010, The Scala, London - tickets on sale now.

You can check out the sound The Humans makes via their myspace site.

A Racing Uncertainty
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Mon., Feb 8, 2010
My thanks to Alan A of Brisbane, Australia who got in touch with this piece of vital information. "I noticed in the sports pages that King Crimson raced in the 7th at Townsville racetrack on Feb 4. KC was wearing No.1 and starting from barrier 15.I haven’t been able to find out how the horse went as yet, possibly equal first past the post but refused to be in the photo!" Well, it made me laugh on a Monday morning!

Trey On The Blog
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Sat., Feb 6, 2010
Hurrah! Trey Gunn has started blogging again. 

Ade Tells A Story
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Sat., Feb 6, 2010
If you've ever wondered about the story that lies behind the song, Adrian Belew may well be able to help. Ade is taking part in a concert in April which sees him doing just that. For full details click here. Meanwhile Ade is looking at downsizing his rig - check out his updated blog. 

Get Yer Guzheng Out For The Lads
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Fri., Feb 5, 2010
Robert's updated diary contains more on JFC and pals and the mixing of In The Wake Of Poseidon - what's not to like?

One For The Gearheads
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Fri., Feb 5, 2010
Robert's updated diary contains a link to a rather spiffy new website detailing RF's historic gear. 

Jakko Giveaway
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Fri., Feb 5, 2010
Given his recent appearances in Robert's diary we thought it might be timely to run a fabbo DGM giveaway featuring Jakko Jakszyk. Those nice people at Panegyric have made available the reissue of Jakko's  album, The Bruised Romantic Glee Club.

Originally released in 2006 this is a double disc album which features contributions from Robert Fripp, Mel Collins, Gavin Harrison, Ian Wallace, Ian McDonald to name but a few Crims. And if that's not enough to tempt there's Canterbury legends, Dave Stewart, Hugh Hopper and Clive Brooks.

Spread across two discs (disc 1 being all original material whilst disc 2 provides some intriguing cover versions of King Crimson tracks and numbers by Henry Cow and Soft Machine), John Kelman at All About Jazz, wrote "The first disc focuses on Jakszyk's own writing—a series of largely autobiographical songs whose complexity and diverse instrumentation place them firmly in the progressive camp, but with a refreshing pop sensibility and utter lack of pretension. Jakszyk's voice conveys deeply felt emotions without resorting to extravagance or melodrama. The arrangements are detailed, but not at the expense of a melodism that reflects Jakszyk's longstanding interest and occasional participation in the Canterbury scene.

Jakszyk's guitar work on this disc is even more impressive than his playing with 21CSB, because here he reveals more of himself. There are elements of Fripp, Allan Holdsworth and even a touch of Phil Miller, but all subsumed in an approach that leans towards greater overall lyricism. He's a virtuosic player, capable of ranging from the powerful intensity of "Catley's Ashes" to the David Sylvian-like ambience of "When We Go Home."

Classic T Lev & Colonic Irrigation
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Thu., Feb 4, 2010
Not two subjects that you normally find sitting together but Robert's updated diary manages to do just that!

Robert Prepares For One Of The Humans To Arrive
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Wed., Feb 3, 2010
Robert's latest dairy frenzy contains several tidbits. Amongst the news comes word that he's met up again with Tool's Adam Jones and that Human Bill Rieflin is about to arrive in Bredonborough.

Robert will be joining The Humans as their special guest later this month at several concerts in the UK where the band will be playing a selection of titles from their debut album...