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Hans Blix
Rock / Live Electronics / Jazz

"Second Record in the Works"

BROOKLYN, New York
United States

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Last Login:  7/24/2008
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   Hans Blix: General Info
Member Since8/25/2006
Band Websitehansblixband.com
Band MembersDan Venne: guitar, ableton live

Brian Scherman: micro-korg, alto sax, electronics

James Windsor-Wells: drums

InfluencesHans Blix is influenced by the improvised and new musics that are happening right now.

Hans Blix is also influenced by this handful of musicians:

jan hammer
blonde redhead
mastodon
jaga jazzist
pelican
squarepusher
ralph alessi
dave binney
telefon tel aviv
hella
jan jelinek
lightning bolt
ludacris
frou frou
david torn
elijah torn
jim black
nels cline
mike gamble
50 cent
led zepplin
joanna newsom
mark helias
bjork
miles davis
bill frisell
astor piazzolla
ben monder
matmos
4tet
the mars volta
nirvana
snoop
tortoise
boards of canada
craig taborn
keith jarret
metallica
del mccoury
more later...

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Jul 10 2008 7:30P
Fontanas (Heavenly Rock Festival) New York, New York

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   About Hans Blix



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ABOUT HANS BLIX

REVIEWS
“a free-flowing mix of guitar noodling, drum solos, atmospheric electronics and groove-heavy basslines. Clearly these dudes know their shit. [Hans Blix] rocks like Battles, Jaga Jazzist, and Tortoise.”
- alternative press

“Scorning convention, Brooklyn trio Hans Blix does without such luxuries as composition and preparation.The band relies on body language and intuition to improvise cohesive works, with no more than a starting note predetermined... Drawing on years of musical training and experience, the members of Hans Blix build off of and expand upon each other’s thoughts, resulting in a dynamic and evolving sound.”
- the aquarian

ABOUT
There is a new improvisational sound coming out of Brooklyn. Possessing the fluidity of fusion ala Mahavishnu, the textured scoundscapes of electronica ala Squarepusher and quiet/loud indie rock dynamics of a Blonde Redhead this is music that captures your attention with epic playing chops but also entrances with ambient tones.

Hans Blix is the result of freely improvised sessions above a tire shop in Brooklyn, NY. The trio met at New York University, but connected musically through their experiences at the Center for Improvisational Music headed by Ralph Alessi.

The band has performed at major venues throughout New York and Brooklyn including Zebulon, Pianos, The Tea Lounge, Fat Baby, and The Delancy with guests like altoist David Binney.

BAND
Guitarist Dan Venne's work with instrumental rock band Cougar has been described by The Wire as, "a gleaming gem...gloriously precise and urgent", and by cdreviews.com as "pushing the boundaries of the instrumental medium.” He has toured both in the US and abroad, performing is countries such as Argentina, Slovenia and the UK. Dan uses the music software Ableton Live to create real-time loops and effects in Hans Blix.

Keyboardist/Saxophonist Brian Scherman composes and performs creative music throughout the Northeast, having performed at The Blue Note, the 55bar, the Knitting Factory, Ryles Jazz Club, and The House of Blues, with John Scofield, Ralph Alessi, and others. Brian maximizes the use of the diminutive Micro-Korg in Hans Blix, while also utilizing his Alto Sax processed through Dj-tools and electronics.

Drummer James Windsor-Wells is a sought after jazz and rock drummer performing with groups like SadRed, Irondog, and freelancing throughout New York. A Bay-Area native, James’ drumming brings together such diverse influences as Indie-Rock, Modern Jazz, Prog-Metal, all coalescing to form a distinct and unique style.

Other bands that Dan is in:
Cougar
The Semifinalists
Amphis-Baena

Other bands that Brian is in:
Amphis-Baena
High Life
Josh Myers Quintet

Other band that James is in:
SadRed
High Life

CONTACT
Dan Venne - dan.venne@gmail.com

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Hans Blix's Friends Comments
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The Heavenly Rock Festival





Jun 12 2008 12:45 PM

Festival TIme! You guys in?!
AP [ITA] Cosa Nostra





May 26 2008 9:21 PM

great performance on saturday. really enjoyed it.
im glad i got to go since i was in the BJYO 2 groups b4 you guys
Circus Atari Acrobats





May 22 2008 7:31 PM

Cheers lads!
I'm glad to be aboard, love the goods!
Jim Scully





Apr 21 2008 2:54 PM

FYI, I got the checks from Meet the Composer today - I'll have them here for you in May.

Jim
Jim Scully





Apr 15 2008 2:51 PM

See you guys next month!

Working on hotels and the poster as we speak. Got to listen to the whole album twice last week - nice stuff.
Catatonic catatoniC!





Mar 31 2008 10:34 PM

thanks for the add!

this is my pre family tree analog stuff.

hope you enjoyed!

..martin..
Crank Up Your Hearing Aid





Mar 30 2008 4:51 PM

howdy there!
Family Tree Analog





Mar 20 2008 10:36 PM

do you folks need help looking for places in LA?
Annalee





Mar 18 2008 7:13 AM

Have you ever been stumped in your creativity?
Sir Philip Sidney has the answer in his poem:

Astrophel and Stella:
Sonnet 1

1
Loving in truth, and fain in verse my love to show,
That she dear she might take some pleasure of my pain,
Pleasure might cause her read, reading might make her know,
Knowledge might pity win, and pity grace obtain,
I sought fit words to paint the blackest face of woe:
Studying inventions fine, her wits to entertain,
Oft turning others’ leaves, to see if thence would flow
Some fresh and fruitful showers upon my sunburned brain.
But words came halting forth, wanting Invention’s stay;
Invention, Nature’s child, fled stepdame study’s blows;
And others’ feet still seemed but strangers in my way.
Thus, great with child to speak, and helpless in my throes,
Biting my truant pen, beating myself for spite:
"Fool," said my Muse to me, "look in thy heart, and write."
--(1582)
Kaspar Galli





Mar 6 2008 4:30 PM

Hey Hans Blix, thanks for adding me to your friend list - I like your music......and your name too! All the best, Kaspar Galli
Duarte





Mar 4 2008 1:22 PM

Thanks for the add! Very cool music there! How's everything going? Hope to see this band in Portugal someday! =D


All the best,


Duarte
MUSIC TO EXIT TO





Feb 16 2008 2:48 AM

thanx for the add. listening to your stuff, that question makes much more sense. meaning, that you guys improv quite a lot?
anyway, keep it up.. it takes skill to do that, much more than i'm sure the average joe could ever know. cheers!
piper
Kathie Talbot





Feb 16 2008 12:30 AM

Thank you for the sweet note, enjoying your sounds as well tonight, nice to meet you:)
lespecial





Feb 13 2008 5:47 PM

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Jan 28 2008 4:20 AM

Hiya - check out the video for our new single DIY....

Complexcomplex





Jan 22 2008 4:49 PM

Hello Hans Blix,
your music continues to please.
cc
El Valiente





Jan 6 2008 8:35 AM

Dan and fellas, this improvising/composing/music is fantastic...
cheers.
Almost Cliché





Dec 9 2007 11:03 AM

This stuff is great.
Instruments





Dec 7 2007 2:54 AM

Hey Dan, hows things mate? This is some good stuff...! Hope you're well and enjoying wherever you are.
Take care and we'll see ya when you come tour again!
Ash
Luca Urso





Oct 9 2007 4:05 AM

Hello and thank for the add! All the best Luca
deniese





Sep 21 2007 4:51 PM

Thanks for the add and friendship!:)

Deniese
Jazzy Burn's





Sep 19 2007 10:55 AM

Blixy...

Jazzy Burn's New Release on KUSIC Recordings KR-009 -


Online now at Stompy.com


This brand new release features 2 original tracks by Jazzy Burn's and 2 remixes by east coast DJ and producer ATOM. Funky electro fusion house beat with that sophisticated style that only Jazzy knows how.

Elijah B Torn





Sep 14 2007 12:45 PM

great show last night! thanks for bringing the awesomeness last night!

love,

elijah
Calling Neo





Jul 11 2007 12:02 PM

Thank you very much for the comment! :)

You rock! Great music!

Love,

calling neo.
Biggie





Jul 6 2007 1:05 PM

dude some sick tracks bro

nice work! <3's
Ale Demogli





Jun 30 2007 2:29 AM

Hey guys,
you have a fan down here!!!!
I like the music - Rocking!!!
Please say hello to Dan!!
we miss you here!!!come to play!!
best, ale
Jim Scully





May 29 2007 11:20 AM

Hey James! Jim Scully here, formerly from UC Irvine.

Glad to see you succeeding in NY. Congrats on your success and if you are ever on the west coast, we'll hook you up with a residency in CA at my University. I am teaching and writing and playing in CA still.

Nice music Hans Blix Band - keep it up!

Elijah B Torn





May 6 2007 7:36 AM

dude you guys still rock t he Kasdan, Lawrence Kasdan that is!

hope to see you on thursday night! kick it!@!
Ingrid Edith





Apr 23 2007 6:38 AM

Hi Mr. Blix,
thanks for your add and great music...
Ingrid Edith from Germany
daria doppelganger





Apr 22 2007 4:55 AM

West Coast Tour!
JESSICA GALL (CD out now)





Apr 7 2007 9:50 AM

Happy Easter! And thanx for being friends! -Greetings from Berlin-
Blonde Redhead





Apr 4 2007 10:44 AM

thanks for adding us as a friend - find out more about Blonde Redhead at www.blonderedhead23.com
no police state girl





Mar 31 2007 6:29 AM

Hey Hans Blix, thankx 4 the add. Have a great day.
The Tragic Little Fans





Mar 22 2007 7:20 AM







You'll be pleased to hear that I named my new pup after Hans Blix...but the real dude. If you wanna make him your band's official mascot, that's cool by me! Welcome to the realm of The Tragic Little Fans!
Kenny Warren





Mar 19 2007 11:59 AM

nine hundred and ninety nine million billions
A





Mar 16 2007 8:58 PM

Hey Hans - thanks for the addy buddy - you got some fat beats happening in yourspace here!! Keep me posted on your gigs in Brooklyn as I come there often.

Andreius_
TRiM





Mar 7 2007 11:44 AM

Nice ... Thanks for adding us ...

~*~TRiM~*~

www.trimband.com