(l-r) Oma Gongorar, Carlos Chairez, Gilberto Cerezo, Cesar Pliego and Ulises Lozano. Photos - Ricardo Trabulsi
They are the band called ‘Kinky’, from Monterrey in Mexico, and they are here to electro-rock Melbourne in their debut performance as part of the Melbourne International Arts Festival. The 7-year old quintet’s genre is difficult to describe; it’s a brew of electronic-pop, techno beats, samba, latino groove, energy and sweat.
The sound sampler focused track was a cut above the rest, with its air of sophisticated funk. At times, however, the instruments were in such fierce competition that their subtleties were blurred. The jitteriness of the lead singer, who triples as a trumpeter and guitarist, and the band generally, was unprecedented.
During this gig come party, the sound is at all times loud, explosively electrifying and has a definite ‘underground’ characteristic. So, if that turns you on…
Melbourne International Arts Festival presents
KINKY
Venue: Arts House, Meat Market
Dates/Times: Sat 20 & Sun 21 Oct at 9pm
Duration: 1hr 15min no interval Supported by
Tickets: Full $32 / Groups (8+) $28.80 / Conc $24 / Student $22
Bookings: Ticketmaster 1300 136 166
www.melbournefestival.com.au