THE EX

Friday 8:00 PM at the Big Ears Annex
The Ex w/ Buke & Gass

This will mark the first time the Dutch punk anarchists, The Ex, have ever performed south of the Mason Dixon line in their 30 year history.

Formed in 1979 at the apex of the original punk explosion, The Ex has undergone a significant evolution since its early anarchist beginnings. Expanding beyond the relatively narrow confines of punk rock, the band has become a melting-pot of diverse musical styles – noise, rock, jazz, improvisation, and ethnic musics (from Hungary, Turkey and, especially in recent years, Ethiopia) – under their unique musical umbrella:  “Ex Music.”  Discordant, highly rhythmic guitars, the rolling, almost African drumming style, and the intense delivery of the often ironic lyrics give the music its special character.

The Ex is continuously in development, and always open for new ideas and collaborations with people of all kinds, people whose spirit inspires and appeals to the group. The main principle remains; to make music with heart and soul, out of reach of commercial trends or expectations. The group’s independent approach  and the manner in which they organize their concerts and release and distribute their records themselves has set a significant example for the alternative music circuit.

Having just released “30,” a multi-disc retrospective celebrating their 30-year history, the Ex is still going strong, and moving forward, in every possible direction.

Current lineup…
TERRIE HESSELS – guitar, baritone guitar
ARNOLD DE BOER – vocals, guitar, sampler
ANDY MOOR – guitar, baritone guitar
KATHERINA BORNEFELD – drums, vocals