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as urban conservationists, e.i.o. scours the streets for junk and discarded materials, and turns them into working instruments. they then take these instruments and play haunting melodies to lyrics depicting the dark underbelly of americana. their shows are almost entirely improvisational. for the finale, they will invite the audience to come be a part of e.i.o., and play the instruments with them. the orchestra grows with every show they play. in 2006, e.i.o. was featured on the bbc as part of the "electric proms" festival. e.i.o. also performed 2 shows live on london’s own avant radio station, resonance 104.4fm. the band plays live shows in clubs, galleries, and festivals but their new love is teaching. they travel to colleges to work with art students as artists in residence. the classes always end with a large interactive performance by e.i.o. and their students. if you or your school is interested in having e.i.o. come for a week long workshop, contact them here.
we had such a good time playing for the BBC Electric Proms! special thanks to Jont, Sue, Christopher, Dana, DW, Dave, Andy, John, Hobgoblin Music, Resonance FM 104.4, the 12 Bar Club, the Metro, the Lock Tavern, and everyone from the BBC! you all made it a great trip!
if you’re in London and are interested in buying our instruments, they are for sale at Hobgoblin Music. 24 Rathbone Place. phone 02073239040 ask for John!
if you’re in the states and are interested in our instruments, drop us a line. we can also do custom work!
this is the state we’re in
this is the bbc electric proms festival "unlit" at the lock tavern in camden, london
Thank you for the add. If you are ever in the Charlottesville, VA area, let us know! you guys are very creative, i hope you have many more successes as you have been.
Can you post some guides to the way you customise accoustic guitars? Like when I saw you play one of you had a guitar with a plastic plate fixed over the sound hole like a resonator?
Book me, and I shall come! I am currently doing some half-assed bits and pieces towards my imaginary "album" (2 songs almost finished!) and the plan is to attempt to "tour" your fine country next summer, come what may; most likely, at this rate, without said "album". What the hell, it'll be fun. "Fun".
THIS SUNDAY 2nd SEPT BRISTOL - SSR SHOWCASE - 5 LIVE ACTS!
This first-ever showcase features live performances from a disparate assortment of international artists, all of them confounding the pigeonholes of the underground through bloody-minded experimentation and wayward improvisations. Live performances from: Bill Thompson, Family Battle Snake, Team Brick, Lessons Around Us and Eaten By Children (+ DJs)
Sunday 2nd of September 2007 Cube Microplex Cinema, Dorset Street South, Bristol 6pm until late (first act from 6:30pm) £5 (£4 concessions)
