King Khan & The Shrines

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Montreal, Canada (1999 – present)

Who is this maniac Master of Ceremonies who openly confesses to the two grand black bohemians said to be lunatic Sun Ra and George Clinton, and whose stagings certainly remind us of a young Herman Sonny Blount and his Solar Arkestra? In 1995 Khan leaves the frosty soil of the city of Montreal playing the bass for the International-Underground-Legends The Spaceshits. The band is produced by Mike Mariconda with a special guest appearance from the Fabulous Andy G (devil dogs). Khan founds the secret lodge of the KUKAMONGAS. During the oncoming years Khan tours across the States. Detroit, New Orleans, New York City, LA, San Francisco, Dallas, Tijuana etc. Khan doesn’t return from the first Spaceshits-Europe-Tour in summer of 1999. In Germany the young 22-year old Canadian founds a Psychedlic-Soul-Big-Band THE SENSATIONAL SHRINES. The first line-up includes Ron Streeter (live-percussionist of Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder, Al Jarreau and other Soul-Legends), as well as a horn section of rowdy teenagers, and a rhythm section which can only be called a german/french version of the Freak Brothers. Khan meets Fredovitch (Bordeaux’s wildest organ player) wearing a silver-studded gogo dress, matching cowboy hat and sporting a full beard. He dubs him into shrinehood only one week before recording their first album in Toe Rag Studio in London. THREE HAIRS & YOU’RE MINE is produced by Liam Watson. THE SHRINES grow into an all-star international movement. Their first concert in London is suspended by the police. The band escapes through the back-door.

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weelads wrote:
9 days ago

they are famous.

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isaisaisabela wrote:
24 days ago

they should be famous, fucking awesome.

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chelslovesu wrote:
November 2009

God i would give just about anything to see them live!!

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Tullingsworth wrote:
November 2009

Don't drive around the backroads of Kentucky with psychedelics. Just a thought.

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radiopork wrote:
November 2009

Yep your the master of disaster.... Don't miss it live!

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marcinrr wrote:
October 2009

Like Voodoo Rhythms and simillar tunes? Check out brand new uncomercial off stream music group Cazumbi (http://www.lastfm.pl/group/Cazumbi) / wisp for more info.

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monkey_don wrote:
October 2009

@ShipDestroyer - all music since captain beefheart sounds like captain beefheart.

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felixinlondon wrote:
October 2009

5 Qestions with King Khan! Recorded backstage at the Reeperbahn Festival (includes some mighty King Khan biceps display ;) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_wIB8hlxi4

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SeanMcMeekin wrote:
October 2009

australian tour? fuck yes

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Dornelas wrote:
September 2009

They came in my town 4 or 5 years a go and I miss the show. In this occasion I I Didn't know about the band, so... I fucked in the ass.

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Dexter_Ramone wrote:
August 2009

Coming to Australia!!!!

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ShipDestroyer wrote:
July 2009

yeah, absolutely. especially on tracks like land of the freak

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Theelongplayer wrote:
July 2009

The Monks and Beefheart????

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ShipDestroyer wrote:
July 2009

just started listening to these guys the other day. very cool stuff indeed. although, i occasionally feel they tread a little too closely to flat out replicating some of their ancestors, the monks and captain beefheart in particular. o well, still a good listen.

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graemeclectic wrote:
July 2009

Check out my Channel for high quality videos of King Khan and the Shrines! http://www.youtube.com/user/wefanscomingsoon

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baeblemusic wrote:
July 2009

Baeble got to tag along and record King Khan & The Shrines' set @ McCarren Park Pool, check it out: http://www.baeblemusic.com/concertvideo/McCarrenPark/KingKhanandtheShrines.html

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rayprogrok wrote:
June 2009

luv these guys

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MozzaC wrote:
June 2009

I recorded their amazing amazing set at Sasquatch earlier this year. Check it out: http://sydneylive.tumblr.com/post/132785147/king-khan-and-the-shrines-sasquatch-quincy

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Jellobomb wrote:
June 2009

what is?! and the supreme genius have changed my life

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beatfanatic wrote:
May 2009

amazing live shows.. dont miss em if you get a chance

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Events

Jan 4 King Khan & the Shrines Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne, Australia
8 shouts | 22 attendees
Jan 6 Sunset Sounds Riverstage, Botanical Gardens, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
77 shouts | 229 attendees
Jan 6 King Khan & The Shrines The Oxford Art Factory, Sydney, Australia
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