FRI · 8:00pm
The Pork Tornadoes
Slowdown
FRI · 8:00pm
Russian Circles
Friday, November 20 at Slowdown, Omaha
About this event
Russian Circles are a Chicago instrumental trio who play heavy, slow-building post-metal with only guitar, bass and drums. This Omaha stop at Slowdown supports their new album, Nine, and Primitive Man, the Denver doom band, is on the bill. It suits listeners who like their loud music wordless and patient.
Who's playing
Russian Circles are guitarist Mike Sullivan, drummer Dave Turncrantz and bassist and keyboardist Brian Cook. They formed in Chicago in 2004 and have built a reputation on steady touring and consistent records. Nine, their ninth album, was made with engineer Kurt Ballou and pairs metal attacks with quieter, melodic stretches. Primitive Man opens with slow, crushing doom.
What to expect
A show with no vocals, built on long pieces that swell from delicate guitar patterns into heavy, distorted peaks. Expect the new material alongside older favorites. Slowdown's Main Room is a standing, general-admission space with a bar, so the sound arrives at full volume, close to the stage.
Why go
Russian Circles rarely play mid-sized rooms like this in Omaha. Slowdown is the Saddle Creek Records-founded club in North Downtown, and a heavy instrumental band suits its stage. The pairing with Primitive Man makes for a loud, patient night of heavy music.
Where
Slowdown · 729 N. 14th Street · Omaha NEDirections
