It is as if the band Hi-Life Wedding has already lived many lives. Several changes in members and sound direction brought it where it is today. From an early beginning as a rock outfit, the members’ love of electronic dance and German minimalism sent the group in a whole new direction. Formed in 2009, the live electro rock/poptronic duo of Australian Davos Brozmanoid and American Kate Boehms will be taking the stage tonight in Taipei prior to departing for North America on tour. In Canada they will play at Burn in the Forest, an outdoor alternative festival organized by Vancouver residents who frequent Burning Man. The duo also plans a stop in New York to play at the famed Kenny’s Castaway’s. “Taipei is a great place to base ourselves, a thriving art scene and cultural melting pot,” says Brozmanoid, who mans the MPC and Korg synthesizer. “It’s a place where we can live a decent life as artists and fund our touring adventures.” Despite only two years under its belt, the band has already performed on four continents — no small feat for an independent act that began in Taiwan through a meeting at a job interview. Solo electro act SonicDeadHorse, Ween tribute band SkyCruiser, and party DJs Acid La Bon Bon round off the lineup.
■ Tonight from 9pm to 2am at Revolver, 1-2, Roosevelt Rd Sec 1, Taipei City (台北市羅斯福路一段1-2號), tel: (02) 3393-1678
■ Entrance is NT$200, includes one drink
Photo: Steven Vigar
■ On the Internet: www.hi-lifewedding.com
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