LONGWALKSHORTDOC performs at Pantages Playhouse August 17 at 1:30 a.m. (MEME)
The Manitoba Electronic Music Exhibition (MEME) is only in its fourth year, but this festival of electronic music and multimedia arts is already holding its own among Manitoba's big music festivals.
Nathan Zahn is the festival director. SCENE asked him for the lowdown on what to expect:
Could you give us a sense of the range of music at this year's festival?
Although MEME is very much a "techno" festival we have tons of programming that is very diverse. Our Saturday programming at The Cube includes several live bands that incorporate electronic synths, effects and drum machines along with live guitar, bass and vocals.
Our most eclectic day of music is Sunday, August 18 at The Cube where several of our guest performers are playing a hybrid of world/ethno music and electronics. Drumspyder from San Francisco plays a variety of hand drums over top of basslines and beats he has composed. His music is very friendly to the belly dancing community. Also Desert Dwellers from California bring a sound that is psychedelic, funky, bass heavy and yet would be a hit with anyone who likes the Folk Fest experience.
Who are you most excited about this year?
Artists that I am excited about include Daniel Steinberg from Berlin who plays at the WAG on Friday, August 16. Steinberg plays very sophisticated and classy house music that incorporates many jazz samples and is fun to dance to but also very musical and cerebral.
Funk D'Void is the headlining act at The Cube on Saturday night and he
is the biggest name we are bringing in for those that follow the house
and techno scene.
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