Formed in Los Angleles in 2000, Qui began as a two piece punk-metal-jazz noise band that, in-between local performances and national tours, gained a small yet dedicated following. Although the band earned critical acclaim for their debut recording, Baby Kisses, it wasn’t until 2006 that Qui began to be one of the best underground names to drop. It was just last year that the duo acquired the menacing vocals and alcoholic showmanship of David Yow, the former frontman of Texas punks Scratch Acid and the Jesus Lizard. Not only one of the best bands to come out of the 1990s, the Jesus Lizard is one of the greatest live bands that ever existed. Forcing Yow out of semi-retirement was the best thing Qui could do, as he adds another plane to their already twisted outlook to music. Signed to Mike Patton’s Ipecac label earlier this year, Qui recently released their second full length (and the first with Yow), Love’s Miracle, an album filled with jagged rythyms, chaotic noise and maniacal vocals. Although some people would say they swim somewhere between Yow’s previous bands and a pissed off version of the Melvins, Qui delivers a noise completely their own. Sonorous Gale and Mannequin Stupor will open the show.
8pm. Mohawk Place, 47 East Mohawk St.
(855-3931/www.mohawkplace.com). $10
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