Gareth Dickson
Gareth Dickson
Friday, August 28th
The Sanctuary
1301 J st, Arcata
Sliding Scale $5-$20
All Ages
“an artist of real originality… haunting” The Wire
“ethereal, hazy melancholy” - 4 stars Mojo Magazine
“Dickson’s music creeps in to some deeper unconsciousness or otherworldly space… some kind of waking dream” Decoder Magazine
Based around the acoustic guitar, Gareth Dickson’s songs employ analogue delay and reverb in an attempt to recreate something of the modern ambient/electronic musical landscape as well as referencing some of the well known fingerpickers of the past. Sometimes entirely instrumental, sometimes with sparing vocals, always with the idea of exploring and finding new possibilities for an age old instrument. Melodically deriving some of their substance and complexity from a deep and long standing love of classical music. “Where Dickson excels is with his unique use of the guitar as a sound making body. A glorious object in which to explore rich landscapes and acoustic ambience. This is beautiful music, music in the act of levitation, a ghostly presence; almost tangible but never within reach.” Mark Harwood, Fire Records.
He has toured extensively as Vashti Bunyan’s guitarist and collaborator after she heard his music on the FatCat Records website. He has also recorded and toured as a solo artist with Juana Molina. Along the way he has worked with many well respected pioneering musicians from this generation and previous, including Devendra Banhart, CocoRosie, Max Richter, David Byrne and Joe Boyd (producer of Nick Drake, The Incredible String Band etc).
His first full-length release, Collected Recordings (2009, Drifting Falling) made the top 10 in a number of best of year lists. Since then he has released two further studio albums and a live recording, each being met with real critical acclaim from the most respected publications in music. As of early 2015 there is a new album in the works, as well as recent vinyl reissues of previous albums via discolexique. And Gareth recently played at Silencio - David Lynch's hyper select club in Paris.
www.garethdickson.co.uk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvLymDTOzXo
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