The Laurel Tree, Stripped and Wired, Droothy Neeebors, Dundee, 31 Jan

This latest foray into the world of computerised composition sees her going as far as she can into new territory

Article by James Blake | 06 Jan 2008
Stripped and Wired is an eclectic electro-accoustic monthly night, originally Mondo Mimmo's baby. It has long since evolved into a collective effort, and Mondo brings together a variety of visual artists and musicians for showcase. This time Drouthy Neebors' basement will be playing host to experimental programmer The Laurel Tree, an Edinburgh-based musician who has dabbled in almost everything. Whether behind a piano, a microphone or a guitar, The Laurel Tree is always a force to be reckoned with. This latest foray into the world of computerised composition sees her going as far as she can into new territory and her own quirkily titled brand of toy-tronica. With Wii remotes, gamepads and other toys on stage, and using software she designed, she'll be pushing it as far as it goes. [James Blake]
9pm-tbc, £3 http://www.myspace.com/strippedandwired, http://www.myspace.com/thelaureltree