Name: Two Nice Catholic Boys
Brand: Loren Connors

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fv59cd

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Limited edition

Release date

2009-02-16

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Loren Connors

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Experimental / Avant-Garde / Industrial / Noise

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Loren Connors is an American experimental musician, born on October 2, 1949 in New Haven, Connecticut. With a unique style that pushes the boundaries of traditional music, Connors has become a respected figure in the industry.
Known for his mesmerizing guitar compositions and improvisations, *Loren Connors* has captivated audiences with his emotive and atmospheric soundscapes. Drawing inspiration from various genres such as blues, folk, and jazz, he creates haunting melodies that resonate deeply with listeners.
Influenced by artists like Sir Richard Bishop, Robbie Basho, and John Fahey among others,*Loren Connors* has carved out his own niche in the world of experimental music. His distinctive approach to playing the guitar sets him apart from other musicians in the field.

these two nice catholic boys, loren connors and jim o'rourke, met at the crossroads each night during a 1997 european tour. by this time o'rourke had reissued connors' seminal heartbreak album in pittsburgh on his dexter's cigar label and was preparing to produce the guitarist's big-band mash-up lp with alan licht, hoffman estates. together, connors-o'rourke unravel slow motion venusian style blues to thundering, feedback splattered grooves across three extended pieces. the spontaneous melodies shift from devastating, country road intimacy to hypnotic overamped rock. it's ferocious, epic, and an utter beauty capable only from two who know themselves and each other all too well. this live cd is only the second duo release by these musical partners despite performing together since the mid-90s. during the past decade, o'rourke has repeatedly returned to the hours of recordings captured across europe to select these 47 minutes. / selling points : the first duo release from these guitar titans since 1999's now-out of print in bern (hat hut), jim o'rourke needs no introdcution for his roles in gastr del sol, sonic youth, loose fur with jeff tweedy, and his popular solo career, loren connors remains one of contemporary musics most unique and evolving artists.

Two Nice Catholic Boys

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