The co-founder of This Heat and Camberwell Now, Charles Hayward, recently entered his eighth decade, but instead of slowing down, he’s actually stepping the pace up dramatically. After a sensational string of gigs in the UK and the US as part of This Is Not This Heat, a newly revitalised and inspired Charles, finds a new creative outlet in the form of his new band, Abstract Concrete.
The band features Agathe Max (KURO, UKAEA) on viola, Otto Willberg (Yes Indeed, Historically Fucked) on bass, Roberto Sassi (Snorkel, Cardosanto) on guitar, Yoni Silver (Hyperion Ensemble, Steve Noble) on keyboards and, of course, Charles himself on drums and vocals.
Their Self Titled debut album was released digitally, on CD and vinyl; including a special edition concrete encased vinyl (must be broken to be heard), on November 17 2023 via London based label The state51 conspiracy.
In February 2024, the band will perform a series of shows. If you are in The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy, Austria or Czech Republic, don’t miss them!
Feb 1 — Amsterdam, NL — Occii
Feb 2 — Eeklo, BE — Muziekclub N9
Feb 3 — Paris, FR — Mecanique Ondulatoire
Feb 4 — Geneve, CH — Cave 12
Feb 6 — Savona, IT — Raindogs
Feb 7 — Bologna, IT — Freakout
Feb 10 — Vienna, AT — Chelsea
Feb 11 — Prague, CZ – Punctum
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