Ozric Tentacles and Gong

Mar 13, 2024 at 19:00 · The 1865, Southampton The 1865, Southampton

Mar 13

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Ozric Tentacles

8 concerts

Ozric Tentacles, formed in 1983 in the UK, blend jazz fusion and space rock. Known for albums like "Erpland" and "Jurassic Shift," they climbed UK charts and drew crowds at festivals. Key members include guitarist Ed Wynne, bassist Roly Wynne, and flutist John Egan. They collaborated with artists like Steve Hillage. Despite setbacks, including a 2011 fire, they returned strong with 2016's "Technicians of the Sacred."

Gong

9 concerts

Gong, born from Daevid Allen's psychedelic vision in 1969, blends rock, jazz, and psychedelia with mysticism. Known for its innovation, the band's stable lineup of Torabi, Sturt, Golfetti, East, and Nettles continues Allen's legacy, pushing creative boundaries.