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King Khan & The Shrines Confirm Whelans Show

• 21st Aug 2009

Berlin-based garage rock and psychedelic soul outfit King Khan & The Shrines have confirmed they will “be spreading their love like peanut butter” when they play Whelan's, Wed October 7th.

If you've never heard of the “Sensational Shrines” then shame on you!

They formed in 1999 & the line-up includes 60 year-old Chicago-born, Ron Streeter (the live-percussionist of Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder, and many other Soul-Legends), a horn section consisting of Simon Wojan (member of Kranky Records recording artists Cloudland Canyon), Ben Ra (Germany's John Coltrane), and famous French rockabilly saxophonist Big Fred Rollercoaster. Lead by the uber-charismatic and quite frankly wonderful King Khan (with a name like that, you'd wanna be) – the live show is noted for its impressive stage antics may feature (amongst other things) a cheerleader, and a mixture of instrumentation including, but not limited to: keyboard, baritone saxophone, guitar, bass, and drums.

King Khan & The Shrines have become an all-star international movement. The entire 11-person psychedelic-soul big band revue will be raving up the stage at Whelan’s, October 7th, courtesy of Foggy Notions. Tickets are a measly €14. Doors 8pm.