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    Jónsi

    Presented by Verizon Wireless Theater at Bayou Music Center (formerly Verizon Wireless Theater)

    October 27, 2010

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    Jónsi

    Verizon Wireless Theater presents Jónsi.

    Jón Þór Birgisson, aka Jónsi, is the guitarist and vocalist for the Icelandic band Sigur Rós. He is universally known for his soft inimitable falsetto voice. He has also released an album as one half of Jónsi & Alex with his boyfriend Alex Somers, formerly of the band Parachutes....

    Verizon Wireless Theater presents Jónsi.

    Jón Þór Birgisson, aka Jónsi, is the guitarist and vocalist for the Icelandic band Sigur Rós. He is universally known for his soft inimitable falsetto voice. He has also released an album as one half of Jónsi & Alex with his boyfriend Alex Somers, formerly of the band Parachutes. Jónsi’s solo album, Go, was released on April 6th 2010.

    In his solo venture Jónsi departs from the ethereal, dreamy landscapes present in Sigur Rós’ music and instead concentrates on shorter, more instant ‘portrait’ tunes. It would still be foolish to place Jónsi in a specific genre, however; he again manages to create an isolated, unique sound which only he could do without being dubbed ‘cheesy’.

    Birgisson grew up in Iceland, raised by parents who weren’t particularly musical; his early memories include playing The Beatles at double speed on his turntable and listening to and playing along with Iron Maiden records. You can hear him speak at length about his musical past and loves in an upcoming episode of All Songs Considered, in which Birgisson plays guest DJ. His history as Sigur Ros’ singer and guitarist spans 16 years, during which time the band has released five studio albums and coined a unique sound that has yet to be matched by any act since.


    Bayou Music Center (formerly Verizon Wireless Theater)

    520 Texas Avenue
    Houston, TX 77002

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    Tickets:

    US $49.54
     


    Times:

    DOORS OPEN AT 7:00 PM
    SHOW STARTS AT 8:00 PM.


    Phone: (713) 230-1600

    Parking:

    Patrons may park underground in the Theater District Parking Garage. The event parking price is $6.00. Special daytime holiday events parking price is $8.00.

    Handicapped accessible areas are painted blue and near the elevator.

    Parking entrances are located on Rusk, Capital, Texas and Prairie.

    Do you offer a valet service?
    Yes, there is valet service on the Smith side of Bayou Place (in front of Angelika Film Center and Sake Lounge). The price is $8.00 per vehicle.

     


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