Wednesday 21 April 2010

Gorillaz Make Live Return



Gorrilaz played their first live show since 2005 yesterday at the Coachella Festival in California with a selection of star guests.
Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett’s group come to London’s Roundhouse later this month with one of two gigs set to be streamed live by MTV. The band ran through tracks from all three of their albums with a new production of animation, graphics and films to compliment the music. For the first time Damon was front of stage for a show by the cartoon band and was joined by former members of The Clash- Mick Jones (on guitar) and Paul Simonon (on bass). Other guests who appeared during the headline slot included Bobby Womack and De La Soul. However some artists could not travel to take part because of cancelled flights. Reviews of the show from the US have been strong, with Entertainment Weekly writing: “Albarn sang with real soul and exhibited boundless energy, even jogging back and forth while carrying an actual, very large white flag during ‘White Flag.’ This, ladies and gentlemen, was pop spectacle done right.” The LA Times said Gorrilaz' gig was a “reminder of how Coachella, at its best, can knock down genre borders and respectfully connect the past to the present.”

Tuesday 6 April 2010

Gorillaz announce two London Roundhouse shows.


Gorillaz have announced details of two shows at London's Roundhouse.

Taking place on April 29 and 30, the dates will be the group's first in the capital since 2001.

Playing in support of their new album 'Plastic Beach', the live shows will feature Damon Albarn, The Clash's Mick Jones and Paul Simonon, Mos Def, Gruff Rhys, Shaun Ryder, Bobby Womack, The National Orchestra For Arabic Music, Bashy, De La Soul, Kano and Little Dragon.

Also featuring animation and artwork by Jamie Hewlett, the gigs will be the band's first full UK performance since 'Demon Days Live' at the Manchester Opera House in 2005.