[DOUBLE BILL] Bastet w/ Blaine Billingsley: Grunge Jazz and Stravinsky-Style Guitar

From grunge jazz to Americana-meets-Stravinsky guitar instrumentals, Bastet and guitarist/composer Blaine Billingsley come together for a special double bill at the Red Poppy Art House.

Led by guitarist Justin Rock, Bastet takes the art of improvisation and the art of the trio to fresh new levels. The group’s chemistry on stage is contagious, and their music creates a thought-provoking and exploratory ambiance as if time is being bent or stretched, like an elastic galaxy, dripping down the wall like melted wax. Fresh off a west coast tour w/ The Madeline Tasquin Trading Company and on the verge of their third full-length studio release, Bastet is artistically potent and brimming with passion.

Featuring:
Justin Rock – guitar
Mike Quigg – drums
Giulio Cetto – bass

Dive into Bastet’s music on Bandcamp and SoundCloud.
 
Blaine Billingsley is a guitarist and composer originally from Houston, Texas. His rough-hewn approach to American traditional music incorporates the sophistication of Stravinsky with the grit of Mississippi John Hurt. Blaine has played in the Austin music scene with Gary Clark Jr. and local legends like Ephraim Owens, as well as recorded with members of The Bad Plus. His most recent release is 2015’s Sticks, a solo guitar instrumental tour de force comprised of deviant takes on music of the American West.

Featuring:
Blaine Billingsley – guitar

Get a feel for Blaine’s music on Bandcamp and YouTube.

Admission: $10-15. Doors at 5:30pm. Show at 6:00pm. All ages welcome.

Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event. Please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets.

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