XIU XIU

Xiu Xiu (pronounced “shew shew”) is an experimental band originally from San Jose, California and currently based in Durham, NC and Brooklyn The band is named after the main character of the 1998 Chinese film Tian yu (a.k.a. Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl).

Xiu Xiu was first formed in 2000 and is the main project of singer-songwriter Jamie Stewart, who records with friends on his home computer. Past members include Cory McCulloch, Lauren Andrews and Yvonne Chen. Stewart’s cousin, Caralee McElroy joined the band in 2003 and was the only other permanent member of the band until her departure in early 2009. Some, including McCulloch, have played in previous bands with Stewart such as Ten in the Swear Jar and IBOPA.

http://www.myspace.com/xiuxiuforlife

MODEL WARSHIPS
http://www.myspace.com/modelwarships

XIU XIU
Model Warships
ISLINGTON MILL
Tuesday 23rd February
£8 adv tickets from http://www.ticketline.co.uk, http://www.seetickets.com, http://www.wegottickets.com and instore at Piccadilly Records