ARTS DIARY: Play, display, at bohemian art event.Byline: BY PHILIP KEY Philip Key may refer to:
ONE of Liverpool's more interesting bands has brought a touch of the bohemian lifestyle to the city's View Two Gallery. For the next three weeks, Antbear will not only be playing gigs at the gallery, but also displaying its members' fine artwork. "This was an opportunity we could not turn down," explains lead singer Chiz Turnross, 41, musician and some-time art lecturer. The band has been together for the past two years, although its five members have had a variety of backgrounds. It all made for a highly entertaining exhibition opening night, with not only the band playing in the Mathew Street Mathew Street is a famous street in Liverpool, England, probably most well-known for being the location of the Cavern Club, where The Beatles played many concerts early in their career. Mathew Street is located in an area of Liverpool city centre known today as "The Cavern Quarter". gallery, but some of its musical friends, including the bands Wave Machines, The ASBOs and Emily Lansley, joining the fun. On the walls were the band's own idiosyncratic id·i·o·syn·cra·sy n. pl. id·i·o·syn·cra·sies 1. A structural or behavioral characteristic peculiar to an individual or group. 2. A physiological or temperamental peculiarity. 3. works of art. From Turnross there were birds of all shapes and sizes, roughly painted but each with a life and energy that was quite compelling. Keyboard player Melissa Davis offered ships, while drummer Mandy Hills displayed highly commercial prints using digital and handmade elements. Like Turnross, both had art school backgrounds. Bass player Chris Taylor Chris Taylor or Christopher Taylor may refer to:
Adam Cooper was a character in the Australian police drama series ‘Blue Heelers’. He joined the cast in late 1994 while the programme was still in its first season. He was transferred to Mt. made curious mini-sculptures out of avocado stones. After last week's opening night, the band will be playing three more dates at the gallery. On Wednesday, there will be a Valentine's Special at 7pm, featuring the band and guests Bexy Sitch and the Creepy Crawlies. Next Sunday at 2pm is a tea party with guests Biltone and Tom Brooks, and the accent more on relaxed, melodic music - and tea and cakes. The closing night on Saturday, March 3, at 7pm, will be a party event with guests like Esa Shields and Maevapop and a light show from The Visual Collective. VIEW Two Gallery, open Thurs and Fri, noon-4pm and Sat, noon-5pm. Free. Admission to the music gigs is pounds 3. 0151 236 9444. Each piece had life and energy philkey@dailypost.co.uk CAPTION(S): Liverpool band Antbear, at View Two Gallery, where they performed against a backdrop of their own art |
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