News & Current Projects
News & Current Projects
Sonja will be using this page to update us on her current recording projects and upcoming live performances.
14th of July, 2006
Here's another new review of the MASK "Heavy Petal CD>
23rd of December, 2005
Here's a new review of the MASK "Heavy Petal" CD.
7th of September, 2005
Here's a pair of links to a new MASK promo interview, including short live excerpts: High Resolution and Low Resolution .
Sonja and Marvin's new Dual Disc album "HEAVY PETAL" will be released in the USA on Globe Media Arts label on November 15th, 2005. Visit the MASK website and Marvin Ayres website for more information.
Two new "Songs From the Acid Folk" reviews have been added to the Acid Folk page.
Here's a link to the full video of "It Happened Today" from the "Curved Air From the Vaults" DVD.
15th of August, 2005
The MASK Dual Disc (CD and DVD) Album "HEAVY PETAL the Tenebrous Odyssey of Jack and Virginia" has been released on MANDALIC RECORDS in the UK. Visit the MASK website and Marvin Ayres website for more information.
15th of July, 2005
You are invited to THE MASK BALL- our celebration of the launch of the new MASK CD/DVD 'Heavy Petal (the Tenebrous Odyssey of Jack and Virginia)' on the 26th of July at Bush Hall, Shepherds Bush , London W12. Tickets at the door will be £5, but you can get an official invitation for free admission by emailing us at MASKHQ@aol.co .
17th of February, 2005
Sonja and Marvin's new MasK single is available for sale on the Burningshed label. Click here to order.
I've added a link to a great film from Sonja's stint in the London production of "Hair." It's her performance of the song "Frank Mills." You can view it here.
18th of November, 2004
The MASK DVD maxi single will soon be available. Sonja and Marvin are taking pre-orders on the MASK website.
Also, Marvin's CDs "Neptune" and "Cellosphere" have been re released by internet label Burning Shed. And shortly a collaborative DVD of three Pete Gomes films with soundtracks by Marvin will be available on their site.
28th of July, 2004
Here's a photo from MASK's performance at The Bedford on July 26th.
28th of June, 2004
The full Cri de Coeur concert from the Spitz in London is now available for viewing! Click here for the streaming video.
The new MASK video by Sonja & Marvin is called "Free." You can view it here: Free . Be sure to check the MASK website regularly for news and concert information!
Here are some photos taken by John Jacob at MASK's gig at the Sprawl on the 9th of June:
3rd of May, 2004 -- Gig news today!
Everyone please try and come to this one!!!!!! MASK concert and audio visual evening!!!!!! Monday, July 26th - MASK are performing at and hosting an audio visual evening at the Shakespearean Globe Theatre in the Bedford in Balham. The Bedford - The Premier Entertainment Destination in South London.... More information soon.
MASK concert!!!! Wednesday, June 9th - MASK are playing a short set at the celebrated Experimental Music Event - Sprawl in London Farringdon.
Sprawl Press Release:
The Sprawl club, at the Lifthouse. Sprawl happens next June in London, presenting another selection of oddbeats, soundscapes & eclectic sounds - it's a packed night of groundbreaking guests again, the un/usual Sprawl sonic art buffet...
Sonja's "Cri de Coeur" CD is now on the BBC2 playlist. Take a look.
We've added a couple of new "Cri de Coeur" reviews on the new Reviews page. Clicking here will take you to them.
BREAKING NEWS -- 23rd of October, 2003:
Sonja's "Lambent Spires" Video: music by MASK and film by Outerbongolia, has been selected to be screened in Berlin at Trampoline Praterfernsehen night (contemporary new media arts festival), 28th/29th October. For information contact info@trampoline-berlin.de, or visit the website at www.trampoline-berlin.de.
Also, Sonja has signed copies available of the "Cri de Coeur" CD, the "Songs From the Acid Folk" CD and DVDs of the Cri de Coeur gig at the Spitz in London. Email for details!
4th of June, 2003:
Sonja has announced a new "Cri de Coeur" gig at the Birmingham Jazz Festival on Thursday, July 10th at O'Neill's, Broad Street, Birmingham. The festival website is: http://www.bigbearmusic.com/FESTIVAL.html . As before it will have filmic visuals and will feature DJ Monkey Pilot.
Sonja has also asked that those of you who attend the "Cri de Coeur" gigs send us reviews via email -- AND also any reviews of the album itself.
And here are four photos from the last gig at Spitz. Click to enlarge:
5th of May, 2003:
Sonja writes, "For 'Cri de Coeur' I have secured a film maker, Jean Henri Meunier, who will make a film that will play whilst we perform our concert to promote the album. This is very exciting -- as I am not thinking to tour extensively with this project, hopefully we will film the concert and do a webcast.
Tsivi Sharret will not be able to play with us at the Spitz gig. I am very happy that keyboard player Sean Hargreaves will be performing with us that night. A photo of Sean has been added to the Band Members page.
Then Marvin and I will concentrate on launching MASK. We are aiming to finish our album by March 1st and then we will be finalising a record deal and touring plans. We have been talking with film artists recently as we want our concerts to be an audio-visual experience. There are several exciting artists who will be making films for the new MASK tracks."
21st of March, 2003:
The official release date for "Cri de Coeur" by Market Square Records in the UK is now the 14th of April.
Also, Sonja has just completed an interview for the "Bruce Dickinson Freak Zone" on digital radio BBC6 which will be Broadcast on Sunday, the 23rd of March at 11.00 PM London time.
And more very exciting news, Sonja is planning a concert to promote "Cri de Coeur" on Monday, the 19th of May at The Spitz in Spittlefields, Commercial Road. This concert marks the launch of "Cri de Coeur," released April 14th.
Sonja and the band will be performing against a film created as a backdrop for the musicians by French filmmaker Jean Henri Meunier, who has made many films and documentary portraits especially of musicians. He is also a writer, photographer and record producer. This is his first abstract conceptual film.
Consult the Spitz website for further information on tickets and more information: http://www.spitz.co.uk/.
For information on new recording projects, new releases & scheduled performances please click the "New Projects" button below.
