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January 16, 2006
Robert Fripp to play Rhythm and Brews
First, we had the California Guitar Trio.
Then, Adrian Belew.
Now, the King Crimson guitar circle is complete as Robert Fripp is slated to play a solo soundscapes show -- "An Evening of Words and Music" -- at Rhythm and Brews on February 27.
This show will not be for everyone (read my review of his latest solo soundscapes disc), but for those keen on Fripp's brand of guitar wizardry (#42 on Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" list), it will be quite the evening.
Fripp pioneered his synthy, looping solo guitar approach on two albums ("No Pussyfooting" and "Evening Star") with Brian Eno in the '70s. This style was somewhat at odds with his heavy, methodical and gorgeous axemanship within King Crimson, but "Frippertronics" eventually made its way into his playing with the band, too.
Aside from spending parts of FIVE decades in King Crimson, Fripp has also played with David Bowie (that's him on "Heroes"), The Roches, Blondie, Talking Heads, Van Der Graaf Generator, Andy Summers (The Police) and others.
His solo albums -- as well as his League of Gentlemen, League of Crafty Guitarists and Robert Fripp String Quintet albums -- are pretty amazing, too.
Per Fripp's request, this will be a seated, no smoking, no taping show. Check out the new, pretty darn amazing King Crimson/Robert Fripp/DGM site for details, journal entries, downloads, etc.
See you there.
Music | By colrus | 11:30 PM
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