Saturday

11.07.2015

20:30

Jurček stage at the Water tower

Concert

THE STROJ ● RUDI BUČAR & ISTRABEND

THE STROJ

Dare Hriberšek – percussions
Fabijan Purg – percussions
Primož Oberžan – percussions, efektor, theremin, cymatics
Nina Orlič – percussions
Žiga Miklavc – percussions
Stane Špegel – computer, eclectic guitar, production
Matic Kadliček – cymbals
Dare Hriberšek – percussions

Musical group The Stroj was formed in 1997 as a percussion band, consisting of eight members who used plastic and metal waste barrels, discarded machine parts and various working tools to make their music. Distinctive percussive compositions, based on striking, mechanically structured rhythms and industrially sounding percussion instruments marked the collective's early work.

The Stroj became known mostly for its striking music performances, based on expressive rhythmics, created by using non-conventional percussion instruments, on spectacular pyrotechnics, and unusual concert venues like stone quarries, mines, a remade city bus and various industrial buildings.

In 2012 The Stroj took part in the European Capital of Culture, where they staged a large-scale musical event at Surovina recycling centre in Tezno, Maribor. Few thousands people attended the show and special train was organized to bring audience to the venue. 

Their music is still based on expressive and complex rhythmical structures, as well as typical percussion instruments and sound devices, made by Oberžan, but is now complemented by electronically manipulated field recordings, various electronic devices and odd electromechanical equipment. 

RUDI BUČAR AND ISTRABEND

 

Rudi Bučar – vocal, guitar
Janez Dovč – accordion
Goran Krmac – tuba, tućalo
Gaber Radojevič – production and sound

Since March 2015, Rudi Bučar and Istrabend have been touring and promoting their new double album Konəc. The project is based on Istrian music but also includes remakes of old folk songs, which Bučar is known for. His unique style emphasizes the presence of the Slovenian culture in the Littoral and Istria region. Their performances include some of Bučar’s most famous songs, which have been recognized at numerous Slovenian festivals.

Free entry.