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Don Caballero's "Savage Composition"

Named after an obscure SCTV sketch, Don Caballero are, for better or for worse, known as the progenitors of the so-called “math rock” scene. With the absence of a vocalist, Don Caballero has, for the past 15 years, revolved around the intense and off-kilter drumming of Damon Che. Che, who is known as probably the greatest drummer of the last 25 years, is responsible for some of the most difficult, yet rewarding, instrumental music in quite some time. Incorporating elements of metal, funk and jazz, Don Caballero is difficult to classify and hard to pin down. Beginning in 1992, Che and his cohorts recorded with Steve Albini (Shellac, Big Black) and released records on the influential Touch and Go label before disbanding in 2001. However, soon after, Che hooked up with new musicians to form a new version of the band and, after a few solid years of touring, the band signed to the hip Relapse Records to record this year’s World Class Listening Problem. Don Caballero returns to Mohawk Place for the first time in many years this friday to play what will most likely be a much remebered performance. Also performing are the Stinking Lizaveta, Knife Crazy and Bare Flames.

Friday, July 7 at 9pm. Mohawk Place, 47 E. Mohawk Street (855-3931).