Bosnian Rainbows TV channel now live with new videos everyday through album release on June 25
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Omar Rodriguez Lopez’s New Group Bosnian Rainbows Tour Australia, New Zealand & Japan starts Nov 23
Don’t miss the new Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group EVERYONE is raving about now called Bosnian Rainbows featuring Teri Gender Bender of Le Butcherettes on Vocals and Deantoni Parks (The Mars Volta) and Nicci Kasper.
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
Nov 23, 2012 - Adelaide, AU @ Fowler’s Live
Nov 24, 2012 - Perth, AU @ The Rosemont
Nov 25, 2012 - Melbourne, AU @ Cherry Rock Festival
Nov 27, 2012 - Wellington, NZ @ San Francisco Bathhouse
Nov 28, 2012 - Auckland, NZ @ The Kings Arm Tavern
Nov 29, 2012 - Brisbane, AU @ The Zoo
Nov 30, 2012 - Byron Bay, AU @ Great Northern
Dec 01, 2012 - Sydney, AU @ Hi Fi Bar
Dec 02, 2012 - Melbourne, AU @ Corner Hotel
JAPAN
Dec 07, 2012 - Osaka, @Akaso
Dec 08, 2012 - Tokyo @ Liquid Room
SEE ALL TOUR DATES AND DETAILS HERE
N.M.E. : Omar Rodriguez-Lopez unveils new band Bosnian Rainbows’ first song - listen
At The Drive-In and The Mars Volta guitarist Omar Rodriguez-Lopez has unveiled the first track from his new band Bosnian Rainbows. The track is titled ’Torn Maps’ and you can hear it below
Rodriguez-Lopez, who announced in late 2012 that he and At The Drive-In frontman Cedric Bixler had placed The Mars Volta on hiatus, is joined in the new outfit by drummer Deantoni Parks, keyboardist Nicci Kasper and singer Teri Gender-Bender, who is also a member of noise experimentalists Le Butcherettes.
Speaking to NME about his new band, the axeman revealed that the band’s debut album was recorded in Germany in late 2012 and will be released later this year. He said: “We recorded the record over in Europe, we did a tour across Europe and we recorded the album in Hamburg, Germany. It’s been done for a while and we’ve decided to put it out this year. We’re really happy with it.”
Rodriguez-Lopez has previously collaborated with Gender-Bender on his 2012 solo album ‘Octopus Kool Aid’ and has also recorded extensively with Kasper. Speaking about this, he said: “I’ve collaborated with all three of these artists before. I worked with Teri from Le Butcherettes on a solo record of mine, maybe a year or two ago. I also worked with her on the second Butcherettes record, I realized just how wonderful a musician she is.”
He continued: “I invited Deantoni Parks into The Mars Volta as our drummer, as a hired musician. But, as I got to know him, I realised ‘Wow, this guy is a brilliant composer’. He works as hard as me and he’s got thousands of songs in his catalogue. We must have made six records together over the years. It’s the same thing with Nicci Kasper, we all love writing music. It’s really something else.”
The guitarist also spoke about the different approach he has taken when it comes to writing material with his new band, compared to his days in The Mars Volta, adding: “It’s the classic thing, you stick with one way of doing things for so long that you start to crave a different way of working.”
He continued: “I did eight years in At The Drive-In being in a collective, so after that I wanted something where I was in charge and no one asked me any questions. After 11 years then in The Mars Volta of doing that, I found myself feeling very lonely and I felt like I abandoned my friendships, so I’ve decided to focus on this band.”
Rodriguez-Lopez also spoke about Bixler and revealed that the singer is currently working on his debut solo album, which will mainly consist of acoustic. Asked if he was missing working with Bixler, who he has worked with for almost 20 years, the guitarist said: “It’s been very strange being without Cedric. It’s one of those bittersweet moments, it’s great for both of us because he’s making this great solo record, which is more of an acoustic thing. I’m really excited to hear another side of him and to work on music without me. He’s composing all the music, playing all the instruments, literally doing everything himself, rather than just singing over the top of my songs.”
Bosnian Rainbow’s as yet untitled debut album is due for release later this year. The band are set to tour extensively in support of the record.
SEE ALL TOUR DATES HERE
Musica Live Review: Bosnian Rainbows in London at the Garage
The London show is actually the second time I’ve seen Bosnian Rainbows and they continue to be exceptional, the first time being their first jaunt to the UK in Brighton. A quartet, the group is comprised of Deantoni Parks (Mars Volta/Dark Angels), Nicci Kasper (Dark Angels), Teri Gender Bender (Le Butcherettes) and of course Omar Rodríguez-López. The music the band produce is a mercurial, dizzying, electroclash-but-not-quite, future-punk monster of a sound. Teri has such a huge stage presence beyond any lame comparison music journalists may wish to concoct. Charismatic, domineering and a voice in a deeper register, but just as bold and talented as Kate Bush. The setup is based around synthesisers and a simple drum rig, which incidentally, Parks plays with one hand whilst playing his own keyboard.
Highlights for me included: Teri crowd surfing mid-set, simply falling onto the audience and letting herself be carried away during one of the more kraut-inspired elements of the show. ‘Turtle Neck’, a beautiful sauntering song on which Rodríguez-López lends his vocals to a duet with the first lady. Omar’s speech, before the last song of the set ‘Better Off’ (my personal favourite, a massive spellbinding track where Teri’s vocals lead off into eternity,) took the time to thank the crowd for “even coming out of your houses to see us play”. Though he seemed a little frustrated as every word was crowded out with rapturous applause, it’s a humble gesture that he’s offered, from what I can gather, every night of the tour, sans microphone I might add. The end of the set is topped by the group jumping down to the stage front, in order to shake hands with audience members prior to their departure. A shame I couldn’t do the same, they deserved it. Go see them.
By Christopher Oliver
Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group’s Bosnian Rainbow Tour Continues in USA , Australia, New Zealand & Japan
The new group from Omar Rodriguez Lopez featuring Teri Gender Bender, Deantoni Parks and Nicci Kasper called Bosnian Rainbows will continue their tour in the USA, Australia, New Zealand & Japan. SEE ALL DATES HERE.
ORLG’s BOSNIAN RAINBOWS - USA
Oct 19, 2012 - Seattle, WA @ City Arts Festival / The Triple Door #
Oct 20, 2012 - Portland, OR @ Star Theater #
Oct 23, 2012 - Sacramento, CA @ Harlow’s #
Oct 24, 2012 - Oakland, CA @ The New Parish #
Oct 25, 2012 - Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour - SOLD OUT #
Oct 26, 2012 - Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory - SOLD OUT #
Oct 27, 2012 - Santa Barbara, CA @ Velvet Jones #
Oct 28, 2012 - San Diego, CA @ The Casbah #
Oct 31, 2012 - Riverside, CA @ The Barn at UC Riverside w/ MONO/POLY
# Crypts opening
Nov 02, 2012- Austin, TX @ Fun Fun Fun Fest
Nov 05, 2012 - Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald’s
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
Nov 23, 2012 - Adelaide, AU @ Fowler’s Live
Nov 24, 2012 - Perth, AU @ The Rosemont
Nov 25, 2012 - Melbourne, AU @ Cherry Rock Festival
Nov 27, 2012 - Wellington, NZ @ San Francisco Bathhouse
Nov 28, 2012 - Auckland, NZ @ The Kings Arm Tavern
Nov 29, 2012 - Brisbane, AU @ The Zoo
Nov 30, 2012 - Byron Bay, AU @ Great Northern
Dec 01, 2012 - Sydney, AU @ Hi Fi Bar
Dec 02, 2012 - Melbourne, AU @ Corner Hotel
JAPAN
Dec 07, 2012 - Osaka, @Akaso
Dec 08, 2012 - Tokyo @ Liquid Room
NPR MUSIC: Featuring the new track from Bosnian Rainbows
This week, we have the infectious “Torn Maps” from Bosnian Rainbows, a new project featuring Teri Gender Bender (of Le Butcherettes) and Omar Rodriguez Lopez, Deantoni Parks & Nicci Kasper.
Louder Than War Interview with Omar Rodriguez Lopez & Live Review of Bosnian Rainbows in London
Omar Rodriguez Lopez’s genre-defying sixteen-year career has resulted in more than 40 albums and Rolling Stone have deemed him one of the “Greatest Guitarists of All Time.” You’ll know him from both The Mars Volta & At the Drive-In of course, but his latest project, Bosnian Rainbows, is just beginning to take shape. The band recently came over to the UK to play a few shows & Louder Than War caught up with him in London both for a chat & to see his live show.
“I’m not interested in genre, I’m not interested in bands, I’m not interested in music scenes- I’m just interested in expression, and expression is constantly changing. You’re learning new things, new influences, language changes, body language changes over the years, we completely shed our skin every seven years as human beings, I’m more interested in that, the human thing”
- Omar Rodriguez-Lopez describes his stance and position as a music maker and composer.
Bosnian Rainbows gave a breathtaking performance at Londons The Garage on Oct 3rd, marking their 30th gig as a new band with the notoriously ‘tough’ UK crowd.
The risk in a new band featuring Omar Rodriguez Lopez is that the followers of both his previous two bands, At The Drive In and The Mars Volta, will have expectations based on those lengthy & much loved endeavors. However, the Bosnian Rainbows set was received with rapturous applause by fans of both those previous bands. Although this in reality is merely a bonus as the music is the focus of our attention tonight as opposed to the musical history of the musician, a man who owes nothing to a field to which he consistently gives so much. Thus, this is not an Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group, this is Bosnian Rainbows.
Bosnian Rainbows Live In the Studio at Clouds Hill - Hamburg
Bosnian Rainbows live from Clouds Hill Recordings in Hamburg. Don’t miss this new Omar Rodriguez Lopez group with Teri Gender Bender, Deantoni Parks and Nicci Kasper. Their US tour dates start tomorrow in Seattle with our very own Crypts on most of the shows. The LA, San Diego and Santa Ana shows are all already Sold out so make sure to get advance tickets!
SEE ALL SHOWS & DETAILS
ORLG’s BOSNIAN RAINBOWS - USA
Oct 19, 2012 - Seattle, WA @ City Arts Fest / Triple Door #
Oct 20, 2012 - Portland, OR @ Star Theater #
Oct 23, 2012 - Sacramento, CA @ Harlow’s #
Oct 24, 2012 - Oakland, CA @ The New Parish #
Oct 25, 2012 - Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour - SOLD OUT #
Oct 26, 2012 - Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory - SOLD OUT #
Oct 27, 2012 - Santa Barbara, CA @ Velvet Jones #
Oct 28, 2012 - San Diego, CA @ The Casbah - SOLD OUT #
Oct 31, 2012 - Riverside, CA @ The Barn UC Riverside
Nov 02, 2012- Austin, TX @ Fun Fun Fun Fest
Nov 05, 2012 - Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald’s
# w/ Crypts opening
CLASH Magazine Live Review: Bosnian Rainbows in London, UK
The word “supergroup” can be a tricky term. It’s one of those words that has a habit of raising expectations, and that’s not always a good thing. Bosnian Rainbows are certainly an act who fit firmly into the supergroup category, made up of former The Mars Volta members Omar Rodríguez-López and Deantoni Parks, plus Le Butcherettes vocalist Teri Gender Bender, and Nicci Kasper on keys.
Considering this musical prog-punk pedigree, it’s no wonder how hard it is to get close to the stage of London’s 100 Club for the band’s headline set. This intimate venue has built its reputation on being the place where numerous punk legends, such as Siouxsie and the Banshees and The Adicts, have cut their teeth.
This proves to be a fitting lineage for tonight’s show. The low ceiling and tightly packed crowd give proceedings a sweaty house party feel. And as Bosnian Rainbows take the stage, cheers are hushed into near silence and the band launches straight into the sinister synths of ‘Eli’, the opening track from their forthcoming self-titled album.
The fact that the band have been constantly on tour since their inception in 2012 shines through as the four-piece instantly come together like a tightly honed machine. Rodríguez-López’s virtuoso guitar work fits seamlessly with the pounding beats and rhythmic synths of Parks and Kasper.
It’s clear, however, that the stage belongs to leading lady Teri Gender Bender. Having a name reminiscent of '70s punk icons like Poly Styrene is no accident. Her stage presence is drenched in gloriously exhibitionist spirit as she dominates the stage like a cross between Alice Glass and Patti Smith.
Paste Magazine: Bosnian Rainbows featured in “The Best of What’s Next”
“You have no idea how lucky I feel,” Teri Gender Bender—born Teresa Suarez—admits about her new band, Bosnian Rainbows. As she talks this new sense of community that she’s found in her bandmates, there’s certain urgency in her voice, and she pauses for just a second after a few rapid-fire sentences. “Sorry,” she says after a longer pause. “I’m getting really emotional.”
“It’s like when you find your long, lost family,” she continues. “You’ve been an orphan your whole life, because it takes a lot of energy to fake it. It feels so good, [to have] people who understand you.”
Of course, to appreciate a sentiment like this, the vocalist had to already experience the opposite. Gender Bender, now 24, also fronted a garage-fueled punk band called Le Butcherettes, which got its start in Guadalajara, Mexico in 2007. And it was in Butcherettes that she first experienced the loss of a friend, drummer Auryn Jolene, an experience that would fuel her appreciation for this new four-piece family in music all the more.
Rolling Stone: Interviews Omar Rodriguez Lopez On Pulling Double Duty in Le Butcherettes & At The Drive In
Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and Teri Gender Bender & Lia Braswell of Le Butcherettes in their trailer at Coachella.
Inside a small trailer backstage at Coachella yesterday, Omar Rodriguez-Lopez was trying to cool down after his first performance of the day, and the dressing room wasn’t much cooler than the triple-digit heat outside. Rodriguez-Lopez pulled double duty on both festival weekends in Indio, California, playing lead guitar with the reunited At the Drive-In on the main stage just hours after a full set on bass with Le Butcherettes, the fiery garage-punk band whose next album he is currently producing in Los Angeles.
Rodriguez-Lopez is a full permanent member of Le Butcherettes, and during the trio’s raging 45-minute set, he stood back with a smile as Guadalajaran singer-guitarist Teri Gender Bender roared through anxious pop hooks with sharp edges, at one point tossing a big Casio keyboard into the moshing crowd. New drummer Lia Braswell slammed a heavy beat from stage left and fans waved Mexican flags, as they would again later for At the Drive-In. Soon after, Rodriguez-Lopez sat with Le Butcherettes for several rounds of bottled water and talked with Rolling Stone about their busy Coachella week.
Is playing two sets a day a challenge?
Rodriguez-Lopez: No, it’s a blessing. Go play music all day? I should be so lucky. Last weekend we played, then we cooled off, we ate, and then just when you really feel like you’re winding down, “Oh, it’s time to play.” It’s perfect.