24/03/10

Sick and tired of living under a political and economic structure based on capitalism but not quite sure about dusting off your copy of Das Kapital just yet? There is another way! Look Eastwards towards the lovely tiny country of Bhutan (Land of the Thunder Dragon), who on this day in 2008 held their first ever democratic election. Things under monarchic rule before then didn't seem too bad, however, because the old King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, decided to replace GDP as a measure of wealth by his own system of GNH-Gross National Happiness. Trying to measure progress on spiritual and psychological terms, not just economic wealth. Not sure what happened after they welcomed democracy, mobile phones and the internet as of 2008, but still-bless old Jigme for trying...

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Glenn Brown (exhibition)

Ludwig Múzeum Until April 11th, 2200ft (1+1)
Komor Marcell utca [map]
Pest, IX, Boraoas Ter, tram (4/6)

Seeing as most of the English speaking population of Bp are eeking out a living teaching a bit of English here and there, the chances of anyone having a busy schedule on a Wednesday in March is slim to none. Problem with this escapist lifestyle is that it is not the most lucrative of career paths. So, if you are still waiting for the kerts to open so you can sneak in cans of Arany Aszok to pass the days away on the cheap, one option may be to wile away an afternoon at the Glenn Brown exhibition. Turner Prize nominee in 2000 (don't you know?), there are posters slapped all over this city advertising his show at the Ludwig Museum. At the moment it is 1+1, which means one thing-BOGOF art! Famous for his oil paintings using 'appropriation' (read-plagarism), he reconstructs famous paintings of past and present in a hyper-real style. His pictures look pretty good, and it might be a way to go get some culcha on the cheap with a friend before the summertime alcoholism kicks in.

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Also worth a look-see ...




Gift of the Gab (Speech Slam)
Cotton Club [map], 19:00, 1000ft
The Grand Final of Budapest’s only English-language speech slam. Five contestants have won their way to the final in monthly competitions. Each will give a five-minute prepared speech on a topic of their choice. Judges, randomly picked from the audience, will score them. Each contestant will then give a three-minute impromptu speech on a topic chosen for them by the audience. According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you're better off in the casket than doing the eulogy. Details here.
 
Lajkó Félix, kísér: Brasnyó Antal, Kerekes Band (concert)
A38, [map]. 20:00, 2900ft (in adv.) 3500ft (on door)
If you can utter the words "ethno-funk" without sicking into your mouth a little bit, this might be the night out for you. Trendy-bearded Balkan Violin virtuoso Lajkó Félix-teams up with the Kerekes band, upbeat Magyar folkyness which rocks the stage with an assortment of odd-looking wind insruments (not as bad as it sounds-check here). Should be a good night, they might even rock the boat a bit. geddit?

Stomp (concert)
Budapest Congress and World Trade Centre 20:00, 8500-19500ft
Stampy stampy stamp. Entertainment for the masses. Stampy stampy stamp. Very expensive stampy stampy stomp stomp. Atmosphere-less convention centre stampy stomp. Take the whole family stampy stampy stomp stomp. inexplicably popular stamp stamp, err...stomp.

Willany Leó Improvisational Dance Theatre (dance)
Gödör Klub, 21.30, free
If you like your entertainment to be a bit less stampy and a bit more experimental, head down to Gödör tonight. It's free! with atmosphere! and freaky dancing people! with actual music and not just drums!
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23/03/10

The extremely talented and prolific thespian/director, Steve Holmes, is celebrating his 49th Birthday today. Holmes, a Russian born German has pursued his career in both Los Angeles and our lovely city of Budapest. He has also won many awards in his profession over the years, one of which was the 2003 XRCO award for the `Unsung Swordsman`.
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Brian Higgins (Comedy)
23rd March
Dover Klub [map], 20:00, 2500ft

Király u. 9. Pest Centre VI, Király utca (T4/6) 4 mins

Firey red-haired Scotsman, Brian Higgins, is flying over in this direction for some exceptionally funny and general madness this evening at the new and beautiful Dover Klub. The inaugural gig at the Dover Klub is obviously going to kick off to a great start as Brian Higgins is voted not only as the `peoples comedian` and also described as just like the young Billy Connelly with his daft and eccentric set.

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Also worth checking out...

The Harlem Globetrotters (Event)
Papp László Sportaréna [map], 19:00, 3500ft
Perhaps the most famous basketball players before the LA lakers - the Harlem Globetrotters are coming to town as part of their `Magic Memories` 300 game european tour this year!
Founded in the 1920˙s and raising to fame in the 1950`s, this circus style show travels round the world as an audience participating pantomime.

Pintér Zoltán (Concert)
IF Kavévó [map], 19:30, free
Budapest's very own Pintér Zoltán is playing his Flamenco style rhythms down in the tranquil settings of IF kavézó this evening. Accompanied with his guitar, his style of music will set the back ground to your Tuesday evening.

Corner Dely (Concert)
Szimpla Kert [map], 20:00, Free
Jazz Funk Fusion Quartet, Corner Dely, are jamming away tonight down at the infamous Szimpla Kert. Taking on a Jeff Beck style direction of music, these Budapest regulars, who have played at many festivals and venues over the years, will not fail to satisfy your musical earbuds.

21/03/10

It's World Poetry Day today and we literary types here at the Hub are of course partaking in UNESCO's promotion of reading, writing, teaching and publishing poetry. So, let Petofi Sandor's poem "Rise Up Magyar" infamous words ring out...

"It's the sword that one's arm betters, Yet we wear grim chains and shackles. Sabers outshine the chains and fetters, Swords, slash though the damned manacles! God of Hungarians, we swear unto Thee, We swear unto Thee - that slaves we should no longer be!"

Note: Manacles - just another word for handcuffs. If nothing else World Poetry Days has added manacles to your daily vernacular.

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BÉKE Festivál (Concert)

21st March 18:00, Free

Gödör, [map]

Erzsébet tér, Pest Centre, VI, Deák tér (M1/2/3), 1 min.

Love Music - Hate Racism.

Using music as the medium for the fight against racism the Music Against Racism (ZARE) and Rock Against Racism hosting this event to promoting greater respect between people from different cultural difference.

Bands include: Karavan Familia, Animal Cannibals, New Dead Project, Semmi Komoly, Rivers Run Dry, Apey and the Pea, Esti Kornél, NO, Grand Mexican Warlock, Supernem, Superbutt, The Trousers and the list goes on, and on, and on...

The cafeteria will also be showing a photo exhibit on the same theme.

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Also worth a gander...

M.A.C.(Concert)

Szabad Az Á [map] 21:00, Free

Marci, Anthony, and Connor appear to be a regular cover band a Szabad covering RHCP, U2, Pink Floyd and whatnot. This band has been described by my personal favourite reviewer (google translate) as an action packed band who play rock music, chill-out specific riffs, powerful refrénekkel and funky grúvokkal.

Memories Garden (Concert)

Old Man's Music Pub, 20:00, Free

Memories Garden has had an bit of turnover since their formation in 1993 but they stay true to their grunge roots. A bit too much of Eddie Vedder with a little jazz mixed in.

Gloomy Sunday Klub (Party)

WineBar,[map] Free

Darvas Ferenc and Oravecz Maria are at the WineBar every Sunday night and well, it sounds like it might be aptly named if you try to find their music online these two. That being said they are there every night so gold star for them!

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20/03/10

Today is the day when Beatles legend and peace activist John Lennon tied the knot with Japanese artist and author Yoko Ono, in 1969. Lohn met Yoko at one of her exhibitions in London where he commented her art as "funny, is this a joke?" when viewing a real apple with a card above which said "APPLE". Who can blame him really, when the price tag was in excess half a million forints!?...

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Vince 2010 (Wine Event)

Corinthia Hotel, 20th March, 09:14

Erszébet Körút 43 [map] Pest, VII, Kiraly utca (T4, 6), 1 min

VinCE is a wine event, the first of its kind and the first in Central Europe. During the two day event wine professionals and wine lovers can taste the most significant wines of the region in one place. A unique feature of the tasting is that only invited wineries can exhibit and only if the wine makers’ presence is guaranteed.
Another positive character of the tasting is that only those Hungarian, Serbian, Slovekian, Georgian, Romanian etc wines can be shown to the public which have already been awarded either by Decanter Hungary or by Decanter World Wine Award. Just to add some spice, some wineries out of region are also represented by inland distributors.

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Or, there's always more, like....

Balkan Beats (Concert) Gödör [map], 21:00
Continuing their succession of succesful Balkan beat nights, the Gödör Klub are hosting special guests Szlovákia followed by Banda, Karaván Famillia, and the Hub`s favorite Berliner, Robert Soko.
Back II Black (Party) Symbol [map], 22:00, 1000ft women, 2000ft men
If you wander over to the Buda side of town, you will stubble across an 1980`s New York night club with a reputation to match. Symbol are hosting a regular Saturday Night Live event over the course of March, where tonight is the Back II Black party to end all parties, even though there`s another party on the last Saturday of March. A selection of live bands and DJ`s to entertain you into the morning.

Ektar: Kontrapunkt (Concert) Trafó [map], 20:00,
One of the most experienced and outstanding stars of contemporary jazz and improvised music, Szőke Szabolcs and his quartet endeavour to fuse melody variations and rhythms as one. Played on one string, the Ektar is a voice based chamber music group, which applies both the classical voice and the traditional orient voice techniques.

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19/03/10

A very happy Mojo Day to all followers of the Discordian religion who might be reading this. We, at the Hub have a genuine respect for this particular "disorganised" religion, which includes in its doctrine the concept that every man, woman and child on earth is a Pope and everyone must eat a hot dog but absolutely not a hot dog bun...

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Spring Festival (Festival)

Various Locations, 19th March

Budapest experiences its annual cultural awakening, akin to the tentative stirrings of spring from the icy and unrelenting grip of winter. The horizon, for too long, seeming so far, is illuminated by a luminescent constellation of internationally renowned stars heralding the warm and sultry breath of summer.

Palace of Arts 19:45,

Komor Marcell u. 1., 8500 to 1500 Ft

Beethoven’s symphony No. 9 and Piano concerto No. 4 fronted by a troupe of international performers, is a lightening strike to commence the cultural bombardment to follow.

National Theatre
Bajor Gizi park 1, 3500 to 1200 Ft
A tragedy of narcissistic generosity: King Lear in Hungarian-a mouthful even for the most cunning linguist-throbs with the promise of an eventful evenings frolicking.


Hungarian State Opera House,

Andrássy út 22, 16900 to 1000 Ft

Bournonville: La Sylphide
Tutu, but certainly not second class, a tale of wild and dangerous women it gallops like Nijinsky to the finish. I would back this all the way.

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If that's not your bag, you could also try....

Zodiac Cartel 
Corvinteto, 20:00, 1200Ft  
Apostle of General Zod, the remixing "banksey of techno" with a mysterious concoction of "house with a techno heart" promises to keep you awake "like a rodent gnawing on the bones of a goat". 
 
Wisp 
A38, 20:00 
DonkeyKong-playing, barreling in from Niagara, overflowing with a wash of jungle, experimental drum and base, and ambient electronica. Will Wisp float your boat? 

The Stoned Rolling Stones 
Old Mans music club, Free 
In praise of the green buds of spring, I have pre-rolled a camberwell carrot of big lips, bleary eyes and midnight trips to the all night shop.

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18/03/10

On this day in 1965, Alexey Leonov stepped outside the Voskhod 2 capsule and spent 12 minutes and 9 seconds walking in space. Alexey was the first human ever to walk in space. After one further trip into space Alexey eventually rose to the rank of General and became head of the Soviet space programme. He eventually retired in 1991 and has travelled extensively since then. Alexey is well known to be a huge fan of the Budapest night-life and continues to be a regular visitor, even as a sprightly 75-year-old. Look out for him this evening at...

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Random Chocolates (Concert)

Filter Club - 19:45, free
Almássy utca 1 [map]
Pest, VII, Blaha Lujza tér (M2, T4/6), 5 min

One of the more established and entertaining ex-pat bands in Budapest play their own brand of alternative pop/rock. A full show also includes support from Mookie Brando and his Second Cousins, plus Kinkiez. The Random Chocolates have just released a new 5-track demo EP, which will no doubt make an appearance during the evening. As their name implies, the Random Chocolates also have a tendency to deliver random items of chocolate to members of the audience. So, if you don't like the music, at least there might be some consolation from the confectionery.

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Also worth a gander...

The Bard Room (PoetryConcert)
Treehugger Dan's Lounge [map], 19:30
The Bard Room is an informal literary gatheringm which will be introducing new books by two local English language writers, journalist and poet Marisa Beahm Klein who will read from her debut volume of poetry Opened Aperture and Aubrey Ramage-Lay, who will share parts of his new book, Walking as Saints. South African singer-songwriter Rachel Hammond will also be performing. Full details here.

Escargoz (Concert)
Pótkulcs 21:00, free
A touch of "Ethno-jazz" and folk from this Hungarian but distinctly French sounding band. If you can find your way in to the "Spare Key", enjoy the evening.

Cornelio Tutu Band (Concert)
Ypsilon Café [map], 20:00
The Hungarian born and bred jazz band is playing again tonight. If you haven't already seen Cornelio Tutu at one of their many shows around the city why not head out to listen to some relaxing jazz to prepare for the upcoming weekend.

16/03/10

If for some reason your mind seems to be occupied with tangoing in Paris or your thoughts keep revolving around The Last Emperor, it is easily explainable. On this day, Bernardo Bertolucci, the master of Italian cinema was born. The director, who once called New York ‘The Big Nipple’ celebrates his 60th birthday today. 16th March is also the day when the last American state ratified the Thirteenth Amendment abolishing slavery. So, in case you are still able to summon up the energy to party on such a momentous day which happens to be the first day after the long weekend, some irresistible musical nibbles follow…
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Rammstein (Concert)

16th March 20:00, 9,900 - 17,900 ft
Páp László Budapest Sportaréna [map]

Fancy burning your ears or hair a bit? Or maybe you feel like suffering from heat exhaustion? No, we’re not talking about spending your summer holidays at Balaton lake, but rather reminding you about the famous (or as some say, notorious) show in Budapest today – Rammstein’s coming to town! Train your best German accent , revise the lyrics, dig out the blackest of your black outfits and here we go! Eins, hier kommt die Sonne, zwei, hier kommt die Sonne, drei...

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Or how about...?

The Drawing Room (Drawing)
Andrassy út 45 [map], 18:30 - 21:00
If you prefer to take it easy and commit something to canvas rather than sing along with Rammstein, here’s the offer. English language life drawing classes, every Tuesday at Andrassy út. Bring your materials but be provided with a model and refreshments.

Vörös Niki Trió (Jazz)
Most, [map], 21:00, Free
Jazzy Tuesday in Most! again. This time with a lady who says, she ‘suffocates if not among jazz’. Let Nikolett Vörös jazz up your life. And all that jazz…

Lego Festival (event)
Duna Plaza, Váci út 178 [map], all day, free
Where can you find the Vikings, the Chain Bridge and Taj Mahal together? We can see a forest of hands of all those Hub readers who already want to shout out loud: Lego Festivaaaal! Pay tribute to the Danish toy visionaries at Duna Plaza making a LEGO creation of your own.

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14/03/10

To all you football fanatics out there, Chelsea are celebrating the 105th anniversary since they were founded. `Golden team` Hungarian hero, Ferenc Puskás, was rumoured to manage Chelsea football club but refused the offer because he didn`t want to miss out on the joy and excitement of Budapest`s night life...

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Kelly 8, Random Chords, Them Apples. (Concert)

14th March 20:00, 500ft
Delírium [map]
1073 Budapest, VII. kerület, Kertész utca 33
Pest Center, Király Utca 4/6T (2mins)

Since 2002, this semi-professional jazz ensemble was put together to fulfill the rising demand for Jazz music at the beginning of the century. Still going strong eight years later, Vaczi Eszter Quartet have gone from strength to strength, building a tight reputation and bringing out albums left, right, and center.

Fronted by the beautiful Vaczi Eszter herself, she "employs" a selection of jazz musicians to play the beautiful broken rythems under her Madeline Peyroux style melodies and texture.

A definite recommendation if all you want to do on a spring Sunday evening is sit in a warm, comfortable room with beer on tap, listening to something sweet and easy to listen to.

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Also worth a gander...

Kertész Tánchá (Dancing)
Most [map] 21:00, Free
The kertész folkdance ensemble was founded in Budapest in 1972. We might say that it is as old as the Hungarian folkdance-house movement, which started out exactly in the same year. The kertész folkdance ensemble celebrates its 30th years anniversary this year!

Diák Vasárnap (Party)
Raday Kupola [map]
Suffering from the familiar daily hungover? Is it your opinion that McDonalds is getting too expensive? Lots of free time on your hands? That`s right, you must be a student! And as the chosen ones of the education system you have a special Sunday programme to attend and end the week as you started it. `Masnapos`.



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13/03/10

On this day in 1781, Sir William Herschel discovered Uranus... Too many jokes... Not enough space for them!

May the tradition stay alive, perhaps you can find Uranus at one of these events...

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Budapest Micro 3

Tűzraktér, 13th March, 21:00, 1000ft (first 30 people), 1200ft (next 100 people), 1500 ft (the rest)

Hegedű utca 3 [map]
Buda, VI, Kiraly utca(T4, 6), 2 min

Ok class, today's lesson is about the the musical genre "8bit", please put down your Game Boy and listen up.8bit refers to a style of electronic music inspired (and performed) by the sound of old computer consoles from the 8 bit era of video games. This music will often reflect sounds from technology that is seen as primitive or "outdated" such as the Game Boy and home made synthesizers.For homework I suggest you familiarize yourself with the genre and tonight's DJs here. Now, please put on your inside shoes and head over to enjoy Nintendo symphonies, in the Tűzraktér gym.

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Or, there's always more, like....

Backpackers Festival Day Two (concert)
Gödör [map], 20:00, 2600Ft (2300Ft in advance)
Tonight's line-up includes Zagar (teenage heart throb!), Korai Öröm (a double dose of shamanic energy), The Carbonfools (relaxing in that electro kind of way), ColorStar (no sitting around, no touchy feely, just dancing), and Korai's Banditos (if you are still awake, they will play).

United Space (Concert)
Lompos Farkas [map], 20:00, Free
Modern rock as inspired by the character of David Lynch... followed of course by Karaoke! We laughed at their inspiration but that description hits it right on the button. Check out their myspace and learn what it means to be experimental, pop punk and electro-acoustic all at the same time. It threw me for a bit of a loop

Hungarian Folklore (Performance)
Danube Palace, 20:00, Ticket prices and info here
The "Hungarian State Folk Ensemble", the "Danube Folk Ensemble" and the "Rajkó Folk Ensemble" are among the best professional Hungarian folk ensembles and perform in this series the greatest of Hungarian Folklore. The performances offer a broad view of the music, dance and costume heritage of Hungary and the Hungarian-inhabited areas. If you giggled at the Uranus joke you might see this as an opportunity to culture yourself a bit.

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11/03/10

Have you recovered from international womens day, or whatever it was, yet? As if there wasn`t enough scandalous holidays to separate you from your hard earned cash to warrent yet another day of pointless celebration for the opposite sex. Well, if you have any spare cash left, have been relegated to the couch through absent-mindedness, or just want to go out, check out the great events happening today...

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The Hurt Locker (Film)

In cinemas now!
To find out the times and dates click here.

It was first released theatrically in Italy in 2008, when it premiered at the Venice Film Festival. After being shown at the Toronto International Film Festival in North America, it was picked up for distribution in the United States by Summit Entertainment. It was released in the United States on June 26, 2009, in New York and Los Angeles. Based on the success of its limited run, the independent film received a more widespread theatrical release in the United States on July 24, 2009. Because the 2008 film was not originally released in the U.S. (at least in an Oscar-qualifying run in Los Angeles) until 2009, it was eligible to be judged for that year's awards, the 82nd Academy Awards held in 2010.
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Also worth a gander...

Singles Party (Party)
B7 Klub [map]
Are you still aching for affection from that special someone after the disappointment of receiving nothing Valentines day? Do you think you have more to offer than a smile and a bit of light conversation? Well get yourself down to B7 Klub tonight to intercept cupids arrows as he fires them in all directions as he gets jiggy to 90`s and current music.

Electro Night (Party)
Düner Kert [map]
Why stop the party theme there? For all you electro heads out there, Düner kert are putting on a special evening just for you! Electro from every era for your listening pleasure.

Why Not? (Concert)
Silenus [map]
Playing a wide variety of music while you sip on your favorite tipple - and there`s lots to choose from as Silenum boasts a huge selection of wines and beers. So, Why not?

10/03/10

"Hello? Sorry, I can't hear you. I'm on the...what? No, no, I said...hang on a minute, I just have to...what did you say? look just send me an sms..I said SEND ME AN...oh never mind". Celebrate 134 years of not being able to hear something important, getting annoyed by other people chatting on the train, cause on this day in 1876 Alexander Graham Bell did what he is famous for-making the first telephone call. Unfortunately the first words transmitted were not "but I really liked you, why didn't you reply to my texts?" or even "Can I order a 32cm Pepperoni?", but summoning his assistant in the next room by saying "Mr. Watson, come here, I want you". Could be the very first booty call? In any case, give your friends a 'bell' tonight and get them out for some of these little treats....
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Soultalk Sanyival (club)

Merlin, 21:00, Free
Gerlóczy utca 4. [map]
Pest,V, Deák Ferenc Tér (M1,2,3), 3 min

Things just sound better on record. you know it, I know it. Problem is, MP3 players are that little bit easier to take on the metro. Head down to Merlin tonight to shake your funky thang and listen to what your parents would call "real" music. None of this modern stuff (it's just noise you know, no melody, no real rhythm. Not like we had in my day). DJ Sanyi lugs her collection of 33s & 45s out of the house and on the bus to bring you some actual real 70s soul. Head down and shake it like your mama never taught you. More details here.

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Also worth a look-see ...

Simmer Down Party (club)
Filter Club, [map]. 22:30, free
Simmer Down! this is nothing to get excited about. Ska, reggae and the usual dreaded white-boy shenanigans with the boys from PASO soundsystem tonight. MC-ing, Jamming, and all the other rasta-ings your little unwashed head could think of.

Grencso Real Time Kollektíva + Vendégek (Jazz)
Jelen, 20:00, free
Ahh, Jelen. Etno-jazz, anyone? (that’s Ethno-Jazz,for those of you new to this difficult language). Same stuff on offer as always-but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Smoky, jazzy, avantgarde, blah blah blah. You would probably hate this place if you could understand enough Hungarian to realise all the crap being spouted about Ginsberg. But you probably can’t. So enjoy!

Tutenkhamun Exhibition
VAM Design Centre [map]
Tutenkhamun was kind of the James Dean of his day. But if to preserve James’ soul in the afterlife he had his brain pulled out of his nose with a hook, his heart removed, dried out and then put back in place; his internal organs preserved and kept in gold jars, and all the rest put in one awesome gold coffin. Sadly, this was not the case. But if you want to go see someone who has, you still have a month or so left to see the treasure trove dug up in the last century. Should be impressive because there’s not much left in Egypt any more. More Details here.
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09/03/10

Is it a bird, is it a plane? Nooo, it's Yuri Gagarin orbiting the Earth. Today’s the day when the pioneer of space travel came to the world. If he hadn't died in a training flight in 1968 his body probably wouldn't have been buried in the walls of Kremlin and he would be celebrating his 86 birthday. This means Yuri would be 25 years older than our good old friend Barbie - her first model was launched by Mattel on 9th March 1959. If you are wondering what the other possible connection between those two is, we don't know, but we definitely do realise what is worth seeing today. So grab your old Barbie or your space rocket, if you like, and off we go...
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Alice in Wonderland (Cinema)

Various Palace Cinemas. For listings click here

Burton's films never stick to any rules and they definitely don’t adhere to the advice given by the King in Carrols' 'Alice Adventures in Wonderland': 'Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end: then stop'. What is the connection with the original, then, if there is any? A film starring Helena Bonham-Carter, Stephen Fry and of course Burton's all-time-favourite Johnny Depp can't really be anything else than yet another psychedelic vision unrivalled by anyone else (though Gilliam's 'Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus' probably holds an honourable place of a runner-up). So in case you want to see the effect of filming on a green screen all day long, you wish to discover Burton's impression on the Queen of British cuisine (or Nigella Lawson) and find out for yourself what the film, which according to Bohnam-Carter was still unfinished two weeks before the premiere, is about, head to one of the cinemas straight away.

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Or how about...?

Garage Tango (Dance)
Most [map] 21:00, Free
It takes two to tango, as the saying goes, but well, it may as well take three or four in case you are just passing by with your mates on Tuesday evening and decide to pop in. Argentine tango at its best guaranteed. Not really sure what the word ‘garage’ means, though. Hopefully no Kurt Cobain impersonators involved.

Agostino DiGiorgio Quartet
Take Five [map], 21:00, 1500 Ft
New York native jazz musician Agostino DiGiorgio is currently roaming Austria where he happens to live and teach guitar lessons. Fortunately, he also cherishes egy-két Hungarian friendships which resulted in some studio recording and him visiting Budapest now and then. Oh, and his American comrades miss him so much that they decided to post it on YouTube: ‘Agostino, Charlie and Jerry were asking about you. And Raul too.’

Raffay Zsófi and Roger Aquiles
Bonyai Étterem [map], 20:00, free
Well, let’s face it, this won’t be the next Hungarian Santana (not that there was ever a first one) and there are some obvious gender differences... However, Raffay Zsófi’s Latin guitar music may be something to discover, even if you still feel that Bonyai Étterem actually is at the end of the world (but they do stress on their Webpage that they AREN’T!).

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