Carya Amara Live

Past gigs

in reverse chronological order

The Bristol Pear, Birmingham, Thursday 26th May 2005

A gig arranged by Earthrid to feature US guests Red Martian, Carya Amara and Zog Welinski's Day Off plus special DJs The Egg Plant and Yin. Everyone gave a great set despite the disappointing turnout.

The Custard Factory, Birmingham, Wednesday 6th October 2004

Carya Amara played in "The Kitchen" part of the Custard Factory, over the room's dire speaker system, up against the likes of The Modified Toy Orchestra and Cylob on the main stage, who, of course, drew a somewhat bigger crowd. Nevertheless it was a fun event, new visuals were tried out and the audience was great. Thanks to Club Diabolique for organising the programme for 'The Kitchen', which also included the live debut of fellow Earthrid Records artist Zog Welinski's Day Off and also of Disinvectant.

CBSO Centre, Birmingham, Saturday 8th March 2003

Sound diffusion by Carya Amara of 'Nietzsche is Dead' (from the CD Vestigial Digital) as part of the concert series 20/20 Re:Vision.

Sound diffusion (or sound projection) entails directing pre-recorded music to an array of loudspeakers.

Left: a speaker array being set up, as seen from above (see larger photo).

Barber Institute, Birmingham, UK, 6th December 2001

Live sound projection, by Carya Amara, of Nietzsche is Dead. This was presented, via the multi-speaker BEAST sound system, as part of a lunchtime concert of electroacoustic music. Only about 30 people were in the audience, but maybe that's not bad for a weekday lunchtime!

Nietzsche is Dead appears on the Carya Amara CD Vestigial Digital.

CBSO Centre, Birmingham, UK, 1st June 2001

Live sound projection, by Carya Amara, of Orthodox Sea. This was presented as part of the first night of Portals, a series of concerts of electroacoustic music.

Orthodox Sea appears on the Carya Amara CD Vestigial Digital.

Berlin's Nightclub, Birmingham, UK, 22nd February 2000

About 130 people came to see a "Bands Night" evening featuring Carya Amara, Java Sumatra and others. Guest vocalist Nadja was very popular, as was the increased volume at this gig!

No, the above images are not "thumbnails", but the best that could be done with the photos, since both photographers were very drunk.

Cog's Bar, Birmingham, UK, Sunday 12th December 1999

The organisers didn't publicise this one, so there was a disappointing turnout, but those who made it seemed to be having a good time!

Old Varsity Tavern, Birmingham, UK, Monday 7th June 1999

A 35-minute set as part of an evening of music and alternative arts in aid of Kosovan refugees. Other acts that night included Casiouxsie, Glis Blis, and Siouxsie & Arash. Carya Amara played in the "Freaky Basement" to a lively audience of about 80 and received a great response. Part of the performance was videotaped for Guild TV.

Fingal's Bar, Birmingham, UK, Sunday 21st March 1999

A short set as part of the "Freak Bros." evening. Thanks to everyone at Freak Bros. and to the amazingly receptive audience! A fun evening.

Above: electronic percussion break for Dataday.	Above: the terrifying toy guitar solo for Phallusy.

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