Melting Vinyl dedicated to bringing creative artists to Brighton & Kent

Melting Vinyl presents
Helicon + Kavus Torabi (Gong/Cardiacs) + DJ Farmer Jules at The Hope & Ruin
Saturday 9th August
Doors: 8pm. Show starts: 8.30pm.
£16 in advance/£20 on the door
Standing
18+

Running Order:
20:00: Doors Open
20:00 – 20:30 DJ Farmer Jules
20.30 – 21.00 Kavus Torabi
21.00 – 21:30 DJ Farmer Jules
21.30 Helicon

Helicon blend neo-psych-rock with sitars, electronica, ambient soundscapes and irresistible grooves to take psychedelic music into fresh, new territory.
They channel their love for 60s counter-culture and eclectic, global music influences to create a modern and distinctive sound.
Helicon was formed by brothers John-Paul and Gary Hughes in East Kilbride, Glasgow. They signed to Fuzz Club in 2017 and have released 3 studio albums, 2 live albums, 2 EPs and 2 stand-alone singles to date.
Over the last few years, the band have been featured on BBC Radio 6 Music and previously collaborated on recordings with Tony Doogan (Mogwai), Will Carruthers (Spacemen 3, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Spiritualized, Dead Skeletons), Mark Gardener (Ride) and LA-based DJ/producer Al Lover.

“Helicon show that musical borders are there to be broken… A force to be reckoned with.” ~ Shindig

“The difference between Helicon and other ‘psych’ bands is that they have actual songs. Beautifully crafted songs alongside the big psychedelic freakouts” ~ Mark Gardener, RIDE

“I’ve been a fan since their early incarnation. Helicon have a recognisable sound but are always evolving, never afraid to try something new” ~ Martin Bulloch, Mogwai

Kavus Torabi
A British-Iranian musician, composer, record label owner and radio broadcaster Kavus Torabi is a multi-instrumentalist, and is known for his work in the psychedelic, avant-garde rock field (primarily as a guitarist). Torabi was one of the founding members of the Monsoon Bassoon (as singer, guitarist and one of the two primary composers), was a member of the cult rock band Cardiacs, and fronts and plays guitar for the current lineup of legendary psychedelic band Gong.

Farmer Jules spins 60s beat and garbage from both sides of the pond and beyond. B-sides, rare bangers and underplayed classics on original 7inch vinyl. (When not spinning tunes he’s tending to his flock of sheep on the downs).