Echoes of Obsidian reinterpret their symphonic metal for an intimate jazz noir show with Adele on vocals and Chris Tiberius Heald on bass, with special guest Robyn Gair.
Adele and Chris Tiberius Heald are bringing Velvet and Venom to the Lincoln Jazz Cafe on Thursday 10 December, with Robyn Gair joining them as special guest. They're performing as Echoes of Obsidian, a name you might know from a very different sort of show.
If you've come across Echoes of Obsidian before, you'll know them for powerful symphonic metal — cinematic orchestration, soaring vocals and driving riffs. But for the Velvet and Venom album and tour, the band takes a completely different form. This is an intimate jazz noir reinterpretation, stripped back to just Adele on vocals and Chris Tiberius Heald on bass and vocals. With the full metal instrumentation gone, the two of them explore the darker, moodier side of the band through atmospheric arrangements inspired by smoky jazz lounges and noir cinema. They describe the sound as sitting somewhere between dark jazz, gothic cabaret and acoustic noir.
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It's a far cry from the symphonic metal they're usually known for, so if you're expecting the full band, this is a different beast entirely. The night is presented by Artful Witch Promotions, and it's for ages 18 and over. The show runs from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the Lincoln Jazz Cafe, 6 Water Lane, LN1 1TY, and entry is free.
