ARNOLD DE BOER VOICE
ANDY MOOR GUITAR
TERRIE HESSELS GUITAR
KATHERINA BORNEFELD DRUMS
Sounds Like
THE EX 2009 After 29 years G.W. Sok has decided to call it a day and not sing or tour with us anymore. After a long period of doubt and lengthy discussions he came to the conclusion that he had no longer enough enthusiasm for the complete Ex-undertaking. He wants to spend more time on writing and graphic design. He will continue to participate in Ex activities, one way or another. This year (2009) is the 30th anniversary of the Ex. And after having played 1371 concerts all over the planet, the Ex, sometimes described as 'experimental trance-dance avant-afro-punk improv music', appears again with a completely new program for the coming tour in march. And a new band member! For the coming tour in march (see ‘concerts’) we have invited Zea frontman Arnold de Boer to join us. One of our favourite musicians for many years now. We have worked together on The Ex 25-year Anniversary party 'The Convoy Tour'. Andy and Terrie also played with him last year may in Ethiopia and it worked a treat! Arnold will play samples, beats, guitar, vocals and anything he can get his hands on. Terrie and Andy will continue to explore their baritone guitars which appeared in the last set and Katherina will find some more inventive rhythms and hopefully sing some more beautiful tunes. Without doubt it is going to be an exciting new chapter in the Ex's history!
THE EX 2009
After 29 years G.W. Sok has decided to call it a day and not sing or tour with us anymore. After a long period of doubt and lengthy discussions he came to the conclusion that he had no longer enough enthusiasm for the complete Ex-undertaking. He wants to spend more time on writing and graphic design. He will continue to participate in Ex activities, one way or another.
This year (2009) is the 30th anniversary of the Ex. And after having played 1371 concerts all over the planet, the Ex, sometimes described as 'experimental trance-dance avant-afro-punk improv music', appears again with a completely new program for the coming tour in march.
And a new band member! For the coming tour in march (see ‘concerts’) we have invited Zea frontman Arnold de Boer to join us. One of our favourite musicians for many years now. We have worked together on The Ex 25-year Anniversary party 'The Convoy Tour'. Andy and Terrie also played with him last year may in Ethiopia and it worked a treat!
Arnold will play samples, beats, guitar, vocals and anything he can get his hands on. Terrie and Andy will continue to explore their baritone guitars which appeared in the last set and Katherina will find some more inventive rhythms and hopefully sing some more beautiful tunes. Without doubt it is going to be an exciting new chapter in the Ex's history!
EX HISTORY
“The Ex started in 1979 and developed over the years into a melting-pot of divergent
musical styles: noise, rock, jazz, improvisation, and ethnic music have been interweaved
under one unique umbrella: ‘Ex-music’. Discordant, highly rhythmic guitars and the rolling, the almost African drumming style and the furious delivery of the often sarcastic lyrics give the music of The Ex its special character.
In 27 years The Ex played 1,250 concerts all over Europe, Northern America and Africa,
and made over 20 CD-albums.
The Ex is continuously in development, and always open for new ideas and collaborations with people of all kinds, people who’s spirit inspires and appeals to the group. Through the years the main principle remained; to make music with heart and soul, out of reach of commercial trends or expectations.
Their motto, still: forward, in every possible direction.”
Festival du Grolektif
"Comme un poisson dans la soupe"
PARIS XIXeme et XXeme
Du 9 au 13 novembre
Lundi 9 novembre
/ l'Atelier du Plateau 75019 PARIS
/ Trio DuLaBo Mardi 10 novembre
/ L'Etable de la Vache Bleue 75019 PARIS
/ Migou Syndicate & quartet K Mercredi 11 novembre
/ Studio de l'Ermitage 75020 PARIS
/ N’Relax Jeudi 12 novembre
/ Studio de l'Ermitage 75020 PARIS
/ Bigre ! Vendredi 13 novembre
/ Rigoletto 75019 PARIS /
Lunatic Toys
Our song 'Yellow Suit' is on the first FRIEND VOTE Indie Top 100 Chart on this week. Maybe our friends can help us get no 1 for Monday. Vote for AMYCANBE at http://www.myspace.com/indietop100 Until again, all the best, Amycanbe
Yes!!! We are in PEACE, compilation for Amnesty International out next January, along with other great names. See our blog section for infos. Cheers!!
On a deux nouveaux titres en ligne! - une chanson dédiée aux cons de service (vous vous y reconnaitrez sûrement...) - une dédicace à notre région (et une copine qu'à le même prénom...) Bonne écoute!!!
Festival du Grolektif
"Comme un poisson dans la soupe"
PARIS XIXeme et XXeme
Du 9 au 13 novembre
Lundi 9 novembre
/ l'Atelier du Plateau 75019 PARIS
/ Trio DuLaBo Mardi 10 novembre
/ L'Etable de la Vache Bleue 75019 PARIS
/ Migou Syndicate & quartet K Mercredi 11 novembre
/ Studio de l'Ermitage 75020 PARIS
/ N’Relax Jeudi 12 novembre
/ Studio de l'Ermitage 75020 PARIS
/ Bigre ! Vendredi 13 novembre
/ Rigoletto 75019 PARIS /
Lunatic Toys
hello just a quick message to tell you that the night in "Nuits Secrètes", was absolutely great : you simply were the best band on stage that night. thank you the pleasure you gave us !
