Boston band Throwing Muses formed in 1983 by step-sisters Kristin Hersh and Tanya Donelly and pioneered a thrillingly raucous form of 'alt rock' years before the term existed. Their extraordinarily textured, tempo-shifting music, combined with Kirstin’s intuitive, dextrous singing, joins the dots between elliptical post-punk, harmonious folk jangle pop and rockabilly thunder.

Having toured and collaborated with The Pixies and REM’s Michael Stipe in their time, the Muses bring to the Bar a sweltering show of arresting melodic structures and articulate songcraft.

Joining them on the night is Australian quintet Dappled Cities who blend the playful grandiosity with the chillier sonic explorations, culminating in an exuberant indie-pop sound that is unique and indelibly catchy.

Also coming to play at the party are Sydney radio and dancefloor selectors Robbie Buck and Jack Shit. 

Kristin Hersh is also appearing with her show Paradoxical Undressing in the Bosco Theater, part of the Samsung Mobile Festival Garden. For more shows in this precinct, clck here.

WINNER - BECK'S FESTIVAL BAR
FBi Radio & Time Out Sydney Music Arts & Culture Award (SMAC) - Best Music Event 2008

TO VIEW THE BECK'S FESTIVAL BAR 2009 ECARD, CLICK HERE.

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WHAT THE PRESS SAID

"Her words are powerful, yet gently mesmerising ... more" - The Independent

"Hersh is simply one of the most gifted artists around ... more" - Rolling Stone

"A magnificently charged union of Sylvia Plath and Patti Smith.*****" - The Guardian

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