Live Music

Episode / Amy Smack Daddy / The Arcane

Wednesday, Jun 1, 2011
8:30pm -> 12:30am
Beirut Music and Art Festival (BMAF) - 2011

Beirut Souks

Episode
8:30 pm ➤ 9:30 pm

Originally created in 2007, EpiSode found its structure in July 2009 with its two pillars: Avo Demirdjian and John Laham. On June 2010, Karnig Baghdassarian joined the band as it’s third member. True to its own style of experimental music, EpiSode’s original compositions unite elements drawn from classical and orchestral soundtrack to metal music.
Each arrangement is artistically inspired from different events in life. From the moment of birth to the final breath, EpiSode’s musical pieces represent milestones of experiences in life from joy to sorrow, loss or success, to feelings of love and hate. Episode’s compositions follow through a progression of experiences leading to the ultimate moment of emotional surrender that shape us from who we are to what we become. The final outcome is an exploration of musical structures laced with intricate patterns and textures, forming into an auditory experience and communication between EpiSode’s musicians and its audience. Currently recording their first album, it is expected to be release by the end of 2011

Members:
Avo Demirdjian | Electric Violin
John Laham | Drums & Percussions
Karnig Baghdassarian | Bass

Amy Smack Daddy
9:45 pm ➤ 10:45 pm
Members:

Carlos Abboud | Drums
Cyril Yabroudi | Bass/Vocals
Elie Zarka | Guitars
Abdo Sadek | Keyboards/Vocals
Mark Najjar | Vocals

A blend of Rock, Alternative and Funk, Amy Smack Daddy is a five-piece band brought together by one and the same desire, that of bringing a unique, fresh and entertaining musical repertoire to you.
Amy Smack Daddy raises the standards of live performance and musicality by recreating the public’s unsung favorite tunes in a unique twist to bring about a guaranteed auditive delight.

The Arcane
11:00 pm ➤ 12:00 pm

Members:
Cyrille Najjar | Guitars – Backing vocals
Karim Abisaleh | Guitars
Adib Mounla | Bass – Contrabass
Ibrahim Nassar | Drums
Mansour el Hachem | Violin
Naji Boulos | Keyboards
Abdo Sadek | Lead Vocals
Mona Marina | Lead Vocals

The Arcane has achieved throughout the years its own musical genre, a subtle mix between rock and classical music with a twist of Gothic. Their orchestral compositions are filled with demanding vocals and unusual melodies. After having sold out their first album, and been on top of the charts for numerous weeks, they are now publishing their second full length album, “Rivers of Endless Sorrow”.

Special Feature:15,000L.L. for all 3 shows of the night