24 November: Spinifex Orchestra ft. Gevende at Pera Fest

The famous psychedelic folk band GEVENDE meets the top improvisers of the Amsterdam-based SPINIFEX QUINTET.

When Spinifex saxophonist Tobias Klein met Gevende in Istanbul in 2006, it was the beginning of a musical and personal friendship. Mutually inspired, they performed together in the Netherlands, in Turkey and in Portugal.

A collaboration between Gevende and Spinifex seemed the next logical step. Trumpet player Gijs Levelt, along with Tobias the driving force behind Spinifex, has made name internationally with the Amsterdam Klezmer Band. He has collaborated extensively with prominent Turkish musicians. The new SPINIFEX quintet includes top math-metal drummer Philip Moser (Cilice), 21-year old guitar prodigy Jasper Stadhouders (Black Napkins) and Portuguese bass virtuoso Gonçalo Almeida.

In this collaboration, both bands will each perform short separate sets. Then they will join forces for a display of musical fireworks --- not to be missed.