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Ozric Tentacles

6 concerts

Ozric Tentacles, formed in 1983, is a UK band known for blending space rock and jazz fusion. Key members include Ed Wynne and the late Roly Wynne. Known for albums like "Erpland" and "Jurassic Shift," they achieved UK chart success and influenced the '90s festival scene. The band collaborated with artists like Steve Hillage and faced hardships, such as the loss of their studio in a wildfire. They made a strong comeback with "Technicians of the Sacred" in 2016 and released "Space for the Earth" in 2020.

The Orb

14 concerts

The Orb, spearheaded by Dr. Alex Paterson, originated in the UK and pioneered ambient house music. Known for tracks like "Little Fluffy Clouds" and albums like *U.F.Orb*, they collaborated with legends like David Gilmour and Lee "Scratch" Perry. Their debut, *The Orb's Adventures Beyond the Ultraworld*, was groundbreaking, leading to a U.K. number one with *U.F.Orb*. The group, with members like Thomas Fehlmann and Kris Weston, blended electronic, reggae, and rock elements, evolving across labels like Island and Kompakt, and impacting electronic music profoundly.