"Having collaborated with Thurston Moore, Nenah Cherry and Jim O'Rourke, as well as the cream of the world's elite jazz players, The Thing's influence has surpassed all expectations. Formed in 1999 as a tribute to Don Cherry, they've since gone on to re-contextualise pieces by PJ Harvey, Albert Ayler and The White Stripes. The Thing play Exchange on Thursday 23rd November thanks to Cacophonous Sarcophagus and Colston Hall. Support comes from Istanbul's incredible KONSTRUKT, who mix traditional Turkish music with experimental jazz and electronics. Tickets: hdfst.uk/E39310 £14 + 70p."

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