TWOKS and Xani July Music News

ISSUE #11
VIOLINS, WOMEN + JAPAN
JULY 2018

• XANI “3” Vinyl Launch Tour Announced + Pre-orders Open
• THE TWOKS Japan Tour Kicks Off
• SPIRE Stand By Your Woman 2018 Hamer Hall Show September 16th Pre-Sales Open Today

XANI ON TOUR

My debut instrumentals album [3] is nearly out in the world and things have been super exciting in the lead up. You can now pre-order over at iTunes and if you pre-order over at Bandcamp now you can instantly download two tracks. I also went into the studio with my friend Bea who shot some clips. You can check out the video for CODE ORANGE over here. Rehearsals are well under way too, for the launch shows which are already booked in Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth with more to be announced soon. Check out the lovely things said about my violin playing so far in anticipation of this new release below. > tour dates here

“Of all the countless violinists I’ve played with over the years, Xani stands out as one of the greatest. She’s got that rare thing called soul.” Jens Lekman

“Xani Kolac plays with a freedom and expressivity that is the envy of many, and her shining presence is a wonder to witness.” Iain Graindage

“Xani is the first musician I think of when needing a collaborator. She has a deft, romantic touch that can transform into thrilling chaos on the turn of a heel.” Tim Rogers

“The 21^st Century musician is required to do many things in order to function at a high level. The way we understand the transmission of musical material is changing so quickly that it is difficult to stay on top of every development. Xani Kolac, however, seems to have no problem at all using technology to achieve the highest artistic ends, while also delivering the gold standard of music-making, namely the ability to move her listeners, to transport them. She is truly exciting, engaging and inspiring.” Paul Grabowsky

“It is rare to hear a musician who plays as gloriously and with as much passion as Xani. We have been waiting for this album for years.” Clare Bowditch.

“As someone who has shared the stage with her, I can say she emanates emotion and story. Which is important and powerful! A splendid human who loves the ‘community of music’! This is rare in a world that lives in its lounge room.” Kate Ceberano

“Xani Kolac does things with a violin that set her apart from just about any other violin player on the planet.” Owen McKern

“Xani’s improv performances are particularly engaging – she leans fearlessly into musical ideas with a considered balance between control and spontaneity, and her energy and charisma make her a real pleasure to watch.” CutCommon

TWOKS JAPAN TOUR

Our Japan tour is coming up fast and we can’t wait to check out the scene, especially because it’s summer over there! You can see all the finalised dates by heading to our Facebook page. It’s a particularly crazy time because we are also heading up to Bello Winter Music Festival to play some shows. If you haven’t booked your tickets to this incredible festival, do it now. It is one of my favourite music festivals here in Australia. The vibe is wonderful and the music is killer. > Japan tour dates

SPIRE PERFORM “STAND BY YOUR WOMAN” AT HAMER HALL SEPTEMBER 16

All-female instrumentalists’ collective, SPIRE ensemble will be performing “Stand By Your Woman” for its second year at Hamer Hall in Melbourne on September 16th! Featuring a fourteen-piece all-female ensemble, SPIRE will be performing well-loved songs chosen by very special guests, including Kate Ceberano, Clare Bowditch, Darren Middleton (Powderfinger), Tripod, Thando, Nkechi Anele (Saskwatch), Mantra, Mojo Juju, Rebecca Barnard and Shauntai Batzke. This was an incredible show last year and this year’s instalment is set to be even bigger and better. Make sure you book your tickets now as this one is gonna be a sell out. Pre-sales open today and general public sales open on Monday. > book tickets

GIG DATES

August 3
XANI [SOLO]
“3” Vinyl Launch
Jazz Lab, Leslie St, Brunswick
8:30pm
$20/$15
> buy tickets