Ribot has set the BIMHUIS stage alight many times with Ceramic Dog. This energetic trio can easily move from angular songs to exuberant rock riffs to whimsical jazz, and anything in between. Multi-instrumentalist Shahzad Ismaily (who played with Will Oldham and Colin Stetson) can switch from distorted bass guitar to cheerful organ. And drummer Ches Smith alternates tight backbeats with electronic experiments. The many recordings they have made during lockdown resulted in the album Hope, which closes with a surprising cover of Wear Your Love Like Heaven by singer-songwriter Donovan.
Marc Ribot guitar, voice, Shahzad Ismaily percussion, utility player, Ches Smith drums.
