Dzian! (pronounced “ze-an”) revives the ecstasy of vintage rock sound from Asia. The band curates and masters the style of Taiwanese a-go-go, Japanese eleki, Indo-rock, Thai disco and shadow music, Malaysian pop yeh yeh, Khmer pop, Middle Eastern bellydance surf, and Ventures hits enjoyed by Taiwanese puppetry bands and audiences. No gimmicks, only geeks. The band embodies Taiwanese “super-cool” by recreating Nakasi (那卡西), down-home, “fashionable” party music in pre-WWII Taiwan. Committed to spectaculars, Dzian! flaunts feather boas, LEDs, authentic costumes, and choreographed belly and go-go dance, while unabashedly delivering tunes in ten languages and counting. From Chinese buffets and shopping malls in Virginia to Manhattan’s Union Square and Taiwan Center in Flushing, the band has left a trail of joyous red boa feathers. Put on your swell dancing shoes, your thumbs up, and say, “Dzian!” /// BLOODY SWIMSUIT (worcester)
A rare performance from one of worcester's best young bands, American Surf / Punk music made by and for weirdos. Fast danceable energy ensures a good time was had by all. /// SUNSHINE AND THE FEEL GOOD BOYS (boston)
ex-YOKO OH, NO! Dark prog-rock mixed with stoner metal. /// FRIDAY JUNE 17
starts at 9 pm, ends at 11:45 pm, at which time the audience will be invited to play midnight soccer at a secret location.
donations will be collected for DZIAN! the touring band.
