Kavus TorabiKavus Torabi is a British/ Iranian composer, multi-instrumentalist, performer, author, artist, broadcaster and DJ. His largely autobiographical solo work marries the human with the celestial. Since 2016 he has fronted legendary psychedelic band Gong with whom he is principal songwriter. He is a member of the semi-modular experimental/ psychedelic trio The Utopia Strong. He is a former guitarist of British cult band, Cardiacs and avant rock instrumentalists Guapo. As part of a a DJ duo with Steve Davis, he has performed festivals throughout the UK, recently performing at Wembley Stadium between bands for Blur’s comeback performance. In 2021 White Rabbit published, Medical Grade Music, his memoir with Steve Davis which was Shindig’s music book of the year. In April 2024 his commissioned piece ‘Lion Of The Lord’s Elect’ made its debut at Roadburn Festival, NE. SmoteTranscendence through repetition, welcome to the world of Smote, an entity opening up uncanny new psychic pathways.&nbsp;&nbsp;The coterie of key players around lynchpin Daniel Foggin have made their patient emergence in great strides.&nbsp;&nbsp;Touring both the UK and Europe, as well as appearing at prestigious festivals such as Roadburn and Le Guess Who, all the while offering two full length albums on esteemed indie label Rocket Recordings.&nbsp;&nbsp;Through a combination of quasi-medieval kruatrock and crushingly high volume, Smote are a cathartic experience not to be missed.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kavus Torabi (GONG) + Smote

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