Athens’ own volunteer-run community television programming network, JOKERJOKERtv, is putting on a night of performances inspired by experimental band Negativland, as well as its mission of celebrating and showcasing music videos, short films, animation, interviews and live performances from local and international artists. The show will feature local acts inspired by and performing covers of songs by Negativland. These include Pylon Reenactment Society, John Kiran Fernandes, Mr Blank, Corporal Quigg, Organically Programmed, Support Group, Fermented Angels and Nerve Clinic. On May 17, JJtv will also host a showing of the new Negativland documentary, Stand By For Failure, followed by a Q&A session and performance by the band. A special preview of the documentary will be shown at the Apr. 13 show.
WHO: NEGATIVLANDish
WHEN: Saturday, Apr. 13, 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show)
WHERE: Ciné
HOW MUCH: $10
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