Psychedelic guitar masters THE CHURCH are coming to the Omaha area in October when they play The Waiting Room. The second leg of their 2023 U.S. tour, The Church are performing in support of their critically-hailed 26th album The Hypnogogue which came out earlier this year. They will be releasing a deluxe edition of the album later this Fall with added tracks whose physical version will be sold at merch tables (the digital edition will be available on all streaming platforms).
DATE: Monday, Oct. 9
LOCATION: The Waiting Room
6212 Maple St. Omaha NE 68104
TICKET LINK: https://waitingroomlounge.com/event/an-evening-with-the-church/
Starting in 1980, The Church continued expanding their highly cinematic and atmospheric blend of indie rock, shimmering post-punk, icy dreampop and psychedelic post-rock without retreading their steps. Their expansive music career yielded a string of hit songs, including “Under the Milky Way,” “Reptile,” “The Unguarded Moment” and “Almost With You” amongst others,and their equally stellar live shows have been deemed “spectacular” by MAGNET Magazine, citing their “dreamy psychedelia that will daub your evening with shades of paisley.” Their recent U.S. performance at 2022’s Cruel World Festival alongside Blondie, Bauhaus and Morrissey was heralded as “a subtle delight… that captivated the late afternoon audience” (Orange County Register), “providing the perfect soundtrack” (Rock Cellar Magazine).
Founded by bassist and vocalist Steve Kilbey, the line-up is rounded out with long-time collaborator Tim Powles, drummer and producer across 17 albums since ’94; guitarist Ian Haug formerly of Australian rock icons Powderfinger, who joined the band in 2013 and Jeffrey Cain (Remy Zero), touring multi-instrumentalist who is now a full-time member of The Church since the departure of Peter Koppes in early 2020. The band has also recruited Ashley Naylor, a long-time member of Paul Kelly’s touring band and one of Australia’s finest and most respected guitarists (Even, The Grapes, The Stems).
“There’s a warm intimacy to this trippy, low-key affair that invites you to trance out into contemplative bliss. Elements of the goth, new wave, and space rock worlds that intermingled when they started still coalesce here (‘Antarctica’ is a standout). Given the throwback vibes of so many modern tunes, The Hypnogogue works equally well as retro and timeless music.” – A.V Club
“On The Hypnogogue, the quintet creates fluid moods, moving in idiosyncratic directions while maintaining the shadowy gaze that has defined The Church’s style.” – American Songwriter
“The Church’s usual melodic, psychedelic sound takes a stark turn into a concept album about a sci-fi dystopia, perfectly suited for singer Steve Kilbey’s plaintive voice.” – Post-Punk.com
“There’s a warm intimacy to this trippy, low-key affair that invites you to trance out into contemplative bliss. Elements of the goth, new wave, and space rock worlds that intermingled when they started still coalesce here… The Hypnogogue works equally well as retro and timeless music.” – A.V. Club
“Forty some years into their existence, these Aussie psych legends are making some of the most vital music of their careers.” – Brooklyn Vegan
“The Hypnogogue reaffirms why this band have been held in high esteem for so long.” – Under the Radar
