jazzamatazz Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Thursday 8th April Dogan Mehmet, along with his backing band the Deerhunters, creates an Anglo-Turkish, Gypsy-Punk style mix of traditions and strong acoustic grooves. A diverse mixture of Southern English and Turkish folk songs, self-penned material and driven tunes from English Morris as well as Cypriot traditions give Dogan his own captivating sound. His talent and confidence belie his young age and he makes a storm wherever he goes with his effervescent personality and huge enthusiasm for life and for his music. Brighton born and bred, Dogan Mehmet is a second generation Turkish Cypriot, with both sides of his family from the island. A fluent Turkish speaker, Dogan’s heritage forms a big part of his musical identity, alongside his love for Southern English traditional music. He is singer first but also a multi-instrumentalist, playing Violin, Guitar, Melodeon, Tenor Guitar, Cajon and other Percussion as well as a having good knowledge of traditional Turkish instruments. http://www.myspace.com/doganmehmetthedeerhunters tickets available from BOX OFFICE 0871 230 1101 (24HR) or The Boardwalk on gig nights. Plug Box Office, Record Collector *NEW, Rocky Horrors, The Porter Brook, Sheffield City Hall Box Office, The Arena Box Office, Sheffield Students Union. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzamatazz Posted April 8, 2010 Author Share Posted April 8, 2010 tonight folks:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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