indie rock,
alt.folk
9:30 – Midnite
$8 donation

stacie slotnick presents
“the critique of pure reason”

Zum: photo

-xiu xiu

XIU XIU
Taking their name from the 1998 Chinese film "Xiu Xiu: The Sent Down Girl," post-punk throwbacks Xiu Xiu were formed in San Jose, CA, by Cory McCullough, Yvonne Chen (publisher of the indie zine Zum), Lauren Andrews, and Jamie Stewart. Prior to the 2002 release of their first full-length album, "Knife Play" (released on vinyl through Absolutely Kosher and on disc through 5RC/Kill Rock Stars), the band made appearances on numerous compilations. Shortly after "Knife Play"’s release, Springman released a 10" collaboration between Xiu Xiu and Deerhoof. Vocalist Stewart has earned comparisons to the Cure’s Robert Smith, while the band itself has been likened to just about any angular guitar band from the late ’70s and early ’80s without any blindingly obvious sources of inspiration. In 2002, the band issued the "Chapel of the Chimes" EP, in 2003, the full-length A Promise. (allmusic guide) In the fall of 2003, Chen and Andrews left the band.. (Andy Kellman) Tonight’s performance will be Jamie Stewart solo. (Zum online photo)

Production: stacie slotnick - thecprthecpr@yahoo.com