The Thing :: Live June 25

The Norwegian/Swedish Jazz trio “The Thing” will be performing live on June 25 at the Martin Batchelor Gallery (712 Cormorant St.) in a concert presented by the fifty fifty arts collective and CFUV 101.9 FM! Doors open at 8pm. This is an all ages event, so feel free to bring the kids! Tickets ($20) are in limited supply: available in advance at Cavity Curiosity Shop, the Martin Batchelor Gallery, or online at eventbrite.com. For more info, see/click on the poster below

Formed in 1999, The Thing made their start performing covers of the music of virtuoso Jazz trumpeter Don Cherry before quickly expanding their repertoire to include a broad range of genres. The trio has since released numerous albums and collaborated with a variety of other musicians, evolving into a group that eludes simple description. Composed of Mats Gustafsson (saxophones), Ingebrigt Haker Flaten (bass), and Paal Nilssen-Love (drums), The Thing now has its own record label, controlling all aspects of the music. For more about The Thing check out their website.