200 Anderson St
Portland, ME 04101
USA
The highly prolific and influential dark folk BACKWORLD returns to the stage after a six-year sabbatical headlining an evening of esoteric energy with support from The Infinity Ring / Rotgut Gold and Cradle of Judah.
7pm Doors; 8pm Music | 21+
About BACKWORLD:
Out of London’s World Serpent apocalyptic folk scene, BACKWORLD was formed in 1993 owing to founder Joseph Budenholzer’s growing passion for English folk music, minimalist classical composition, Christian mysticism, and an overarching desire to make music that could reflect these interests and hopefully be just as spiritual and beautiful.
Budenholzer’s collaborators include Antony Hegarty (Anohni), Little Annie, Lydia Lunch, Isobel Campbell (Belle & Sebastian, Gentle Waves), Jarboe (SWANS), David Tibet (Current 93), Michael Cashmore, Drew McDowall (Coil), MAYa Hardinge, and Ridge Theater.
About The Infinity Ring:
The Infinity Ring is a project aimed at exploring the more esoteric and otherworldly corners within the goth rock and post-industrial continuum. TIR intends to be a vessel for transmuting various elements of experimental sound into a single unified spiritual work. TIR music straddles many stylistic archetypes yet strives to present only a modern synthesis.
About Cradle of Judah:
Gothic folk steeped in melancholic reveries, Cradle of Judah is the latest project of Gabriel Ohara Durkee (Human Bodies). Click here for a review of their latest work.
A valid photo ID and 21+ age verification are required to enter the venue and consume alcohol.