Halal Kebab Hut - Algorithmic Junkestra

Halal Kebab Hut - algorithmic junkestra is a band of seven improviseurs de junk. The group is the gastrosonic brainchild of, East London-based composer/improviser/anarchist/teacher/cyclist, Simon Katan, who creates all the algorithmic fodder for the band. This takes the form of game pieces - rigorous, non-linear, rule-based structures that provide differing systems of organisation without prescribing content. Performer’s actions are bound together into complex networks of interrelations, the communication of which is often codified into hand signals which, together with the nature of the instrumentation, provide a rich visual dimension to the project in addition to its sonic aspect. The resulting performance inhabits a mesmerising world, not without it’s humour, that lies somewhere between performance art and music.
In case it isnt already clear enough, all this is played out on junk - objects, deemed unworthy of serious musical activities, which are capable of producing interesting sounds - tin cans, water balloons, electric toothbrush, bubble wrap, whoopee cushion, food mixer, vacuum cleaner, hack saw, kazoos, swanee whistle, bird calls, electronic childrens toys, Casio MT-41, computer speakers in feedback loops you get the idea.
Since the group’s inception in October 2004, they have recorded two albums 'High Brow Low Art Music' and the more recent ‘Kebabish’. Both have been released under, independent net label, Earth Monkey Productions and can be downloaded in full from their website or www.halalkebab.co.uk Halal Kebab Hut performs regularly in a variety of venues ranging from international festivals to club nights as well as regularly running workshops in schools.