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Undercover Article: “the church revert to the refomation for one special show”

http://www.undercover.fm/news/15111-the-church-revert-to-the-refo-mation-for-one-special-show The Church Revert To The Refo:mation For One Special Show By Paul Cashmere Yesterday at 4:51pm (Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:51:06 +1000) “When Steve Kilbey, Peter Koppes and Tim Powles perform for ‘Universe Within: an Autism Awareness and Benefit Gig’ next week, it will be a reformation of The Refo:mation. The charity event will be a very special one-off event. For the three members of The Church performing songs live from their late 1990’s period under the name The Refo:mation is extremely rare. The Church used the name at a time when Marty Willson-Piper was unavailable for the band. Instead of treating the album ‘Pharmako/Distance-Crunching Honchos With Echo Units’ a Church album, they used The Refo:mation as a name. “We have never played it live”, The Church drummer Tim Powles tells Undercover.fm. “Marty can’t be here so we will do a rare show”. The show in Sydney will raise money for Autism Spectrum Australia. Autism affects 1 in 160 people in Australia. The show will also feature a presentation of the film ‘Rainman Goes To Rockwiz’, directed by Steve Kilbey’s brother Russell. The second half of the show will then feature a full set of songs from The Church with Ricky Maymi from the Brian Jonestown Massacre filling in for Wllson-Piper. Guests for the set will include Tom Moore from the Mercy Arms, Suzy Connelly from Butterfly G, Brendan Gallagher and Phil Hall from the Lime Spiders. The show was put together very quickly. ‘Three weeks ago today we went we need to do it,” Tim said. Universe Within is on at Red Rattler, Marrickville on June 23.” * Please note that Ricky Maymi (Brian Jonestown Massacre) is not filling in for Marty, he will be one of our special guest artists. Update 18/6/11 UNIVERSE WITHIN Autism Awareness and […]

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The Church Revert To The Refo:mation For One Special Show
By Paul Cashmere
Yesterday at 4:51pm (Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:51:06 +1000)

“When Steve Kilbey, Peter Koppes and Tim Powles perform for ‘Universe Within: an Autism Awareness and Benefit Gig’ next week, it will be a reformation of The Refo:mation.

The charity event will be a very special one-off event. For the three members of The Church performing songs live from their late 1990’s period under the name The Refo:mation is extremely rare.

The Church used the name at a time when Marty Willson-Piper was unavailable for the band. Instead of treating the album ‘Pharmako/Distance-Crunching Honchos With Echo Units’ a Church album, they used The Refo:mation as a name.

“We have never played it live”, The Church drummer Tim Powles tells Undercover.fm. “Marty can’t be here so we will do a rare show”.

The show in Sydney will raise money for Autism Spectrum Australia. Autism affects 1 in 160 people in Australia.

The show will also feature a presentation of the film ‘Rainman Goes To Rockwiz’, directed by Steve Kilbey’s brother Russell.

The second half of the show will then feature a full set of songs from The Church with Ricky Maymi from the Brian Jonestown Massacre filling in for Wllson-Piper. Guests for the set will include Tom Moore from the Mercy Arms, Suzy Connelly from Butterfly G, Brendan Gallagher and Phil Hall from the Lime Spiders.

The show was put together very quickly. ‘Three weeks ago today we went we need to do it,” Tim said.

Universe Within is on at Red Rattler, Marrickville on June 23.”
* Please note that Ricky Maymi (Brian Jonestown Massacre) is not filling in for Marty, he will be one of our special guest artists.

Update 18/6/11

UNIVERSE WITHIN

Autism Awareness and Benefit Gig
with members of the church

 

Steve Kilbey, Peter Koppes and Tim Powles  (also  appearing at this one-time only
as The Refo:mation)

and special  guests (in no particular order) including

Phil Hall (Lime Spiders)
Stan Holroyd
Craig Wilson (astreetlightsong)
Jak Housden (The Whitlams)
Thom Moore (Mercy Arms)
Ricky Maymi (Brian Jonestown Massacre)
Jimmy Hilbun (San Franciscan Lover)
Brendan Gallagher  (karma county)
Suzi Connolly (Butterfly 9)
Russell Kilbey (songs from the Crystal Set)
Nick Kennedy (Knievel)
Sandi Chick
Daniel Darling
Mark Moldre (Hitchcock’s Regret)
David Skeet

Intermission : showing of Russell Kilbey and Amy Scully’s award winning doco Rainman Goes to Rockwiz’

MC – Jamie Holt (The Camels)

 

Thursday June 23. Red Rattler. 6 Faversham Street, Marrickville.

Doors Open at 8pm

Entry via recommended $60  donation to Aspect being collected at the door.
Exclusive items for silent auction on the night.

If you can’t be at the Universe Within Autism Awareness and Benefit Gig you can now donate to the cause via the following link

 

 

Marty Willson-Piper news

Marty will be performing as a guest at a Weeping Willows gig at the Orion Theatre, Stockholm Sweden tonight Saturday the 11th of June. The show starts at 8pm. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weeping_Willows http://www.orionteatern.se/sida.asp?visa=12

Marty will be performing as a guest at a Weeping Willows gig at the Orion Theatre, Stockholm Sweden tonight Saturday the 11th of June. The show starts at 8pm.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weeping_Willows

http://www.orionteatern.se/sida.asp?visa=12

Press Release : UNIVERSE WITHIN Autism Awareness and Benefit Gig

UNIVERSE WITHIN Autism Awareness and Benefit Gig with members of the church and special eclectic guests JUNE 23RD , 2011             Press Release date – Wednesday June 1, 2011 Steven Kilbey, Peter Koppes and Tim Powles announce UNIVERSE WITHIN, an Autism Awareness and Benefit Gig. This very special one-off performance, which sees the three taking the stage with an array of special guests, will be held at The Red Rattler in Marrickville on June 23, and will donate money raised to the not-for-profit organisation, Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect). Autism spectrum disorders affect at least 1 in 160 people.  Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that remains largely misunderstood by the community, despite its prevalence and far-reaching consequences.  Early intervention and treatment of the disorder opens up the best opportunities for progress so that many people with Autism can lead productive lives. Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) works in partnership with families and service providers, offering evidence-based interventions for individual needs, including early intervention services, assessments, workshops, volunteer support, and outreach programs.  Aspect also offers services for adults with Autism spectrum disorders.  All programs rely on community support and aim to maximise learning potential, participation, and independence by increasing capacity and confidence. As well as musical performances,   the UNIVERSE WITHIN Autism Awareness and Benefit Gig will also feature artworks and photographs for sale and/or auction and involvement from Aspect representatives.  What’s more, we are told that “a special treat may be in store for some Church fans hampering to hear some songs from the Refo:mation” (Tim Powles). There will be no door charge on the night.  Instead, punters are asked to be generous and dig as deep as you can by leaving a completely tax deductable donation on entry of around $60. (Tax deductible receipt can be issued) […]

Universe Within flyer

UNIVERSE WITHIN

Autism Awareness and Benefit Gig

with members of

the church

and special eclectic guests

JUNE 23RD , 2011

 

 

 

Universe Within flyer


 

 

 

Press Release date – Wednesday June 1, 2011

Steven Kilbey, Peter Koppes and Tim Powles announce UNIVERSE WITHIN, an Autism Awareness and Benefit Gig. This very special one-off performance, which sees the three taking the stage with an array of special guests, will be held at The Red Rattler in Marrickville on June 23, and will donate money raised to the not-for-profit organisation, Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect).

Autism spectrum disorders affect at least 1 in 160 people.  Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that remains largely misunderstood by the community, despite its prevalence and far-reaching consequences.  Early intervention and treatment of the disorder opens up the best opportunities for progress so that many people with Autism can lead productive lives.

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) works in partnership with families and service providers, offering evidence-based interventions for individual needs, including early intervention services, assessments, workshops, volunteer support, and outreach programs.  Aspect also offers services for adults with Autism spectrum disorders.  All programs rely on community support and aim to maximise learning potential, participation, and independence by increasing capacity and confidence.

As well as musical performances,   the UNIVERSE WITHIN Autism Awareness and Benefit Gig will also feature artworks and photographs for sale and/or auction and involvement from Aspect representatives.  What’s more, we are told that “a special treat may be in store for some Church fans hampering to hear some songs from the Refo:mation” (Tim Powles).

There will be no door charge on the night.  Instead, punters are asked to be generous and dig as deep as you can by leaving a completely tax deductable donation on entry of around $60.

(Tax deductible receipt can be issued)
For more information on Autism spectrum disorders, visit: http://www.autismspectrum.org.au/

or call the Autism Information Line on 1800 069 978 or 02 8977 8377.

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Update 18/6/11

UNIVERSE WITHIN

Autism Awareness and Benefit Gig
with members of the church

Steve Kilbey, Peter Koppes and Tim Powles  (also  appearing at this one-time only
as The Refo:mation)

and special  guests (in no particular order) including

Phil Hall (Lime Spiders)
Stan Holroyd
Craig Wilson (astreetlightsong)
Jak Housden (The Whitlams)
Thom Moore (Mercy Arms)
Ricky Maymi (Brian Jonestown Massacre)
Jimmy Hilbun (San Franciscan Lover)
Brendan Gallagher  (karma county)
Suzi Connolly (Butterfly 9)
Russell Kilbey (songs from the Crystal Set)
Nick Kennedy (Kneivel)
Sandi Chick
Daniel Darling
Mark Moldre (Hitchcock’s Regret)
David Skeet

Intermission : showing of Russell Kilbey and Amy Scully’s award winning doco Rainman Goes to Rockwiz’

MC – Jamie Holt (The Camels)

Thursday June 23. Red Rattler. 6 Faversham Street, Marrickville.

Doors Open at 8pm

Entry via recommended $60  donation to Aspect being collected at the door.
Exclusive items for silent auction on the night.

If you can’t be at the Universe Within Autism Awareness Benefit Gig tonight, you can now donate to the cause via the following link

The Refo:mation : Dead Cool album recommendation

http://www.deadcoolshop.com/music+cinema/recommended-albums/the-church-refomation/ Some of the Refo:mation songs will be performed during the June 23rd church gig (Steve, Peter  & TimEbandit) at  The Red Rattler Marrickville (Sydney). A special one-off benefit gig to raise awareness and funds for Autism… .details coming soon

Dead Cool on The Refo:mation

http://www.deadcoolshop.com/music+cinema/recommended-albums/the-church-refomation/

Some of the Refo:mation songs will be performed during the June 23rd church gig (Steve, Peter  & TimEbandit) at  The Red Rattler Marrickville (Sydney). A special one-off benefit gig to raise awareness and funds for Autism… .details coming soon

Universe Within – Autism Awareness Benefit Gig- members of the church + friends- June 23

the church members in Australia (Steve Kilbey, Peter Koppes and TimEbandit Powles) will be performing a special one-off charity gig to aid Autism at The Red Rattler in Marrickville, Sydney on Thursday June 23rd 2011 with other special guests. Admission will be a $60 donation towards ASPECT. More details will be posted when to hand   Update 21/6/11 UNIVERSE WITHIN Autism Awareness and Benefit Gig with members of the church   Steve Kilbey, Peter Koppes and Tim Powles  (also  appearing at this one-time only as The Refo:mation) and special  guests (in no particular order) including Phil Hall (Lime Spiders) Stan Holroyd Craig Wilson (astreetlightsong) Jak Housden (The Whitlams) Thom Moore (Mercy Arms) Ricky Maymi (Brian Jonestown Massacre) Jimmy Hilbun (San Franciscan Lover) Brendan Gallagher  (karma county) Suzi Connolly (Butterfly 9) Russell Kilbey (songs from the Crystal Set) Nick Kennedy (Kneivel) Sandi Chick Daniel Darling Mark Moldre (Hitchcock’s Regret) David Skeet Intermission : showing of Russell Kilbey and Amy Scully’s award winning doco Rainman Goes to Rockwiz’ MC – Jamie Holt (The Camels)   Thursday June 23. Red Rattler. 6 Faversham Street, Marrickville. Doors Open at 8pm Entry via recommended $60  donation to Aspect being collected at the door. Exclusive items for silent auction on the night.    

the church members in Australia (Steve Kilbey, Peter Koppes and TimEbandit Powles) will be performing a special one-off charity gig to aid Autism at The Red Rattler in Marrickville, Sydney on Thursday June 23rd 2011 with other special guests. Admission will be a $60 donation towards ASPECT. More details will be posted when to hand

 

Update 21/6/11

UNIVERSE WITHIN

Autism Awareness and Benefit Gig
with members of the church

 

Steve Kilbey, Peter Koppes and Tim Powles  (also  appearing at this one-time only
as The Refo:mation)

and special  guests (in no particular order) including

Phil Hall (Lime Spiders)
Stan Holroyd
Craig Wilson (astreetlightsong)
Jak Housden (The Whitlams)
Thom Moore (Mercy Arms)
Ricky Maymi (Brian Jonestown Massacre)
Jimmy Hilbun (San Franciscan Lover)
Brendan Gallagher  (karma county)
Suzi Connolly (Butterfly 9)
Russell Kilbey (songs from the Crystal Set)
Nick Kennedy (Kneivel)
Sandi Chick
Daniel Darling
Mark Moldre (Hitchcock’s Regret)
David Skeet

Intermission : showing of Russell Kilbey and Amy Scully’s award winning doco Rainman Goes to Rockwiz’

MC – Jamie Holt (The Camels)

 

Thursday June 23. Red Rattler. 6 Faversham Street, Marrickville.

Doors Open at 8pm

Entry via recommended $60  donation to Aspect being collected at the door.
Exclusive items for silent auction on the night.

 

 

Church merch

On the church merch shelves – ‘A Psychedelic Symphony’ t-shirts (in black or white) + a range of other merch i.e. U#23 t-shirt/cd/program packages, Deadman’s Hand ep with tour program and 30th Anniversary t-shirt, Deadman’s Hand tote bag, the Kilbey Kennedy cd + more

A Psychedelic Symphony white t-shirt
A Psychedelic Symphony black t-shirt

On the church merch shelves – ‘A Psychedelic Symphony’ t-shirts (in black or white) + a range of other merch i.e. U#23 t-shirt/cd/program packages, Deadman’s Hand ep with tour program and 30th Anniversary t-shirt, Deadman’s Hand tote bag, the Kilbey Kennedy cd + more

the church on ReverbNation

http://www.reverbnation.com/thechurchbandofficial the church is now on ReverbNation giving you streaming music and a selection of videos to watch.  At the moment we have 22 songs uploaded and 12 videos links to view from the main page. The song player can be shared via Facebook and this site is also synched with MySpace and Twitter for updates. Enjoy listening!    

the church ReverbNation banner

http://www.reverbnation.com/thechurchbandofficial

the church is now on ReverbNation giving you streaming music and a selection of videos to watch.  At the moment we have 22 songs uploaded and 12 videos links to view from the main page. The song player can be shared via Facebook and this site is also synched with MySpace and Twitter for updates. Enjoy listening!

 

 

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Press Release : “A Psychedelic Symphony” Sydney Opera House

the church return to Australia on Sunday April 10th 2011 to perform “A Psychedelic Symphony”, a very special concert presented by International Music Concepts and held at the iconic Sydney Opera House. The band will perform a selection of their greatest musical moments of the last 31 years alongside 67 young and vibrant players from the Sydney University Symphony Orchestra conducted by the irrepressible George Ellis. Featuring 3 talented soloists – Patti Hood on concert harp, from Joshua Tree, California, Sophie Collins on cello, based in deepest darkest Western Australia and local renowned musician Johnny Zwartz on double bass. Shelley Harland and Tiare Helberg feature on silvery backing vocals, established multi instrumentalist Craig Wilson completes the line up. It has now been a year and a half of constant touring, celebrating the band’s 30th anniversary and performing their latest album Untitled #23 (featuring Patti, Sophie and Shelley). In April 2010 the band toured “An Intimate Space” in the USA playing a song from each of their albums in reverse chronological order, giving away a program and free CD of even more new material. In October 2010 the band were inducted into the ARIA Hall Of Fame and toured “An Intimate Space” in November and December in Australia. This was followed by the “Future Past Perfect” Tour in the USA playing Starfish, Priest=Aura and Untitled #23 in their entirety with another free program and a three and a half hour show of captivating music that mesmerized the sell out crowds. With three EP’s: Pangaea, Operetta and Deadman’s Hand now released from Untitled #23 on their own Unorthodox label through MGM, the band have already begun work on a new album expected to be released in 2012. In the meantime EMI Records have followed up the stylishly packaged back catalogue. (Of Skins […]

the church return to Australia on Sunday April 10th 2011 to perform “A Psychedelic Symphony”, a very special concert presented by International Music Concepts and held at the iconic Sydney Opera House.

The band will perform a selection of their greatest musical moments of the last 31 years alongside 67 young and vibrant players from the Sydney University Symphony Orchestra conducted by the irrepressible George Ellis. Featuring 3 talented soloists – Patti Hood on concert harp, from Joshua Tree, California, Sophie Collins on cello, based in deepest darkest Western Australia and local renowned musician Johnny Zwartz on double bass. Shelley Harland and Tiare Helberg feature on silvery backing vocals, established multi instrumentalist Craig Wilson completes the line up.

It has now been a year and a half of constant touring, celebrating the band’s 30th anniversary and performing their latest album Untitled #23 (featuring Patti, Sophie and Shelley). In April 2010 the band toured “An Intimate Space” in the USA playing a song from each of their albums in reverse chronological order, giving away a program and free CD of even more new material. In October 2010 the band were inducted into the ARIA Hall Of Fame and toured “An Intimate Space” in November and December in Australia. This was followed by the “Future Past Perfect” Tour in the USA playing Starfish, Priest=Aura and Untitled #23 in their entirety with another free program and a three and a half hour show of captivating music that mesmerized the sell out crowds.

With three EP’s: Pangaea, Operetta and Deadman’s Hand now released from Untitled #23 on their own Unorthodox label through MGM, the band have already begun work on a new album expected to be released in 2012. In the meantime EMI Records have followed up the stylishly packaged back catalogue. (Of Skins And Heart 1981, The Blurred Crusade 1982, Seance 1983 and Heyday 1985) with a double-disc Starfish 1988, just released and including rarities and outtakes. The releases also include unseen photos and extensive, revealing sleeve notes written by Marty Willson-Piper.

Seeing the church – Steve Kilbey, Peter Koppes, Tim Powles and Marty Willson-Piper in this spectacular setting is an event not to be missed – a one-off celebratory concert focusing on the most illustrious of careers and performing a wealth of material from their deep catalogue.

Recent Concert Reviews Have Been Outstanding:

“The band thrilled ardent followers by weaving musical spells full of grand gestures, menacing atmosphere and stratospheric radiance.”
– Jeff Elbel Chicago Sun Times February 2011

“Textures. Beyond the brilliant songwriting, it’s the sonic textures that make the church my favorite band on the planet. You can tell how much attention they pay to getting the right sound for every song. A dazzling blend of guitar tones from Peter Koppes and Marty Willson-Piper, astute drumming by Tim Powles and sharp bass playing from Steve Kilbey waxes and wanes from melodic to dissonant to ethereal and back again; it’s stunning ensemble work that frames Kilbey’s distinctive baritone voice as he intones a rush of imaginative lyrics that wander from wry to surreal: the church sound like no other band, and create a memorable flow of music that resonates deep in my brain.”
– Anton A, Tantalized (Review of Highline Ballroom and BB Kings Shows in NYC)

Reviews of “Untitled #23” have also been exceptional around the world:

Rolling Stone Australia gave the album an unprecedented 5 star review.
“A stunningly ambitious album of shimmering rock.”

Rolling Stone USA in Fricke’s Picks,
“A genuine milestone in longevity and psychedelic invention.”

Classic Rock UK
“What is on offer – aside from a masterpiece of dynamics and craft – is the irresistible sound of integrity.”

The Age
“It’s a haunting, dark, thrilling, ecstatic, melodic psychedelic journey in ten unforgettable pieces. “

Beat Magazine
“Untitled #23 is kaleidoscopic but accessible, tightly focused psych-pop brilliance.”


Sydney Morning Herald
“Sparkling electric poetry from some guitar-shaped hole in the universe.” ****

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