Reeves Gabrels: DOOM DOGS in Wilmington DEL Jan 11th (Gabrels, Kane, Parker Wells)

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Opportunities are few and far between to hear music like the show by DOOM DOGS coming to Wilmington, Delaware on Saturday, January 11. Don't miss this genre-free improv event. DOOM DOGS is the trio of guitarist REEVES GABRELS (The Cure, David Bowie), drummer JONATHAN KANE (Swans, February), and bassist JAIR-ROHM PARKER WELLS (Machine Gun, Embryo). They engage in open improvisation, creating 100% original jams that push the limits of musical expression. They will play one lengthy set. Support will be provided by Wilmington's own URBAN SHAMAN ATTACK. Venue capacity will be strictly enforced. Admission: $15 BIOS: REEVES GABRELS is an electric guitar virtuoso recognized for his expressive range and power. A member of the iconic band The Cure since 2012, Gabrels is heard on the brand-new Songs of A Lost World album released Nov 1st, and celebrated with London concert that streamed live worldwide. He was also a creative collaborator with David Bowie from 1988-1999, co-writing, co-producing and adding innovative guitar work to a half-dozen acclaimed studio albums in addition to extensive touring. With Reeves Gabrels on lead guitar for Doom Dogs, sonic brilliance is a hallmark of the band's performances. Listeners admire his "great, adaptive intuition for what each song needs most," whether working in jazz, blues or art-rock -- and he has been characterized as "one of the most daring rock-guitar improvisers since Jimi Hendrix." JONATHAN KANE, the heartbeat of Doom Dogs on drums, was a founding member of the influential band The Swans, worked extensively with Minimalist godfather La Monte Young, and was the only drummer for Rhys Chatham's orchestra of 100 electric guitars. He heads his own trance-blues band, Jonathan Kane's February. Kane's drumming style is characterized by a powerful and hypnotic presence, driving the band's improvisations with precision and intensity as well as deep musicality. Kane's vast experience as a drummer and composer contributes to Doom Dogs' ability to create spontaneous and enthralling musical moments that leave audiences in awe. The foundation of Doom Dogs' mesmerizing sound lies in the hands of bassist JAIR-ROHM PARKER WELLS, a legend in the world of experimental rock and jazz. A founding member of the avant-rock band Machine Gun, Parker Wells was also a member of the seminal German experimental Rock band Embryo during the 1970s. He lived in Stockholm, Sweden, from 1985 until 2017. Since then, he has played bass with many improvisational bands, including the legendary Sun Ra Arkestra. Parker Wells' prowess on his NS Design electric upright and on bass guitar adds a rich and dynamic depth to the band's improvisations. His artistic sensitivity and expertise make him an indispensable to Doom Dogs' sonic exploration, as they expand the boundaries of experimental rock and jazz. DOOM DOGS is more than a band; it is a convergence of three brilliant musical minds, each contributing their distinct talents to create an extraordinary and unforgettable musical experience. Photo image credit : Henry Leutwyler Hear selected live recordings of Doom Dogs here: https://jairrohm.wixsite.com/doom-dogs Reeves Gabrels, a member of The Cure and previously a longtime collaborator of the late David Bowie, is an innovative guitarist who also sings, writes songs, and composes film, television and video-game soundtracks. Gabrels makes music that combines the visceral energy of rock, the harmonic sophistication of jazz, and the emotional honesty of blues. He's been called "one of the most daring rock-guitar improvisers since Jimi Hendrix" (Ted Drozdowski for Guitar.com). DOOM DOGS -- touring in 2024 -- is a genre-free improvising trio featuring Reeves Gabrels on guitars with Jonathan Kane (Swans, February, LaMonte Young) on drums and Jair-Rohm Parker Wells (Embryo, Machine Gun) on basses. They create mesmerizing music drawing on art-rock, avant-garde, jazz, rock and ambient backgrounds. Follow Reeves Gabrels here at Bandsintown and on his social media for DOOM DOGS gig announcements. Reeves Gabrels joined The Cure, a distinctive and successful post-punk rock band, as guitarist in 2012, and they've toured the world since. His partnership with David Bowie from 1988 through 1999 included co-founding the rock band Tin Machine (1988-1992) then carrying on as guitarist and a co-writer for Outside (1995) and as guitarist, co-writer and co-producer for Earthling (1997) and Hours (1999). Gabrels was musical director in several tour settings as well as for Bowie’s 50th birthday celebration at Madison Square Garden. Reeves Gabrels & His Imaginary Friends, currently on hiatus, are a Nashville-based power trio formed in 2007 featuring Reeves Gabrels on vocals and guitar, Kevin Hornback on bass and Marc Pisapia on drums and harmony vocals. Performances include smartly-crafted original songs, covers that surprise and delight, and fearless improvisation. Each song is its own adventure: a Gabrels lyric says it all: "Let me bend your ear, and your mind a little too." In 2017, Gabrels released Imaginary Friends Live, his sixth album as featured guitarist and vocalist supported by superb musical colleagues. He has also made two improvisatory guitar-duo albums, one with Bill Nelson of Be-Bop Deluxe fame and the other with slide guitarist David Tronzo. A sought-after collaborator, Gabrels has written, performed and recorded with musicians in genres from heavy metal to hip-hop to electronica to jazz.