Di, 30.12.
Doors: 20h, Start: 20.30h
TIMESHIFT was founded in 1981 by the two Czech born Austrian brothers, Ivan and Libor Miksovic.
Their 1st Concert took place on 20. January 1982 in Vienna. Ivan the lead vocalist, back then 16 and his brother Libor the guitar player and singer, 15 began to play more shows throughout that year. The boys began writing their own material at an early age with all sorts of drummers and bass players supporting their musical venture.
In Sept 1982 the big change in the line-up came along when Walter Cikan back then 16 and already an outstanding bass player, joined TIMESHIFT.
At around the same time Gunther Joksch completed the new line-up as TIMESHIFTs drummer. The band of teens began to play more shows and Libor and Ivan
advanced with their song writing skills. In autumn 1983 they wrote the Garage Rock Cult classics “Dance the Beat & The Fall Of Europe”. The two songs were released as a single in 1984 on ‘Ton Um Ton’ Records and put TIMESHIFT on the map. After a New Year Gig in Vienna the Band got acquainted with New York Radio Dj Bill Gregory who took their single to NYC to support the Band with airplay on his radio station.
The Band befriended also Christian Brandl who was the bass player in Viennas Cult Punk Band CHUZPE.
On TIMESHIFTs 1985 1st Mini LP Chris Brandl back then a strong supporter of the band wrote the following:
Call it Underground, Beat, Garage Rock, Psychedelia – TIMESHIFT are all this and more.
5 new original songs were recorded
In 1986 a second MINI-LP with 3 songs written by the two brothers was released with a new line-up. Produced by Fred Jakesch. Timeshift decided to take on a new drummer Uli Binder who also played at Die Pinguine. In 1987 their 1st LP was recorded and the Band continued with more gigs.
In 1990 the band experienced their worst nightmare when Ivans brother Libor commited suicide.
Ivan decided to close the chapter on Timeshift and moved to New York City, where he founded a new Band the Hydroulic Mosquitoes.
In 2022 the original members of TIMESHIFT still standing decided to put the Band back on the map. Guitarists were auditioned, but the right man was not to be found.
Things changed in May 2025 when the drummer Uli Binder suggested to invite a young Musician, Julez Gerbasits to the studio. He played the rhythm guitar for a couple of years in Harri Stojkas Band. Julez decided to join TIMESHIFT and the band kept on rehearsing since May 2025.
Ivan the founder and lead singer, as well as Uli Binder and Walter Cikan decided to begin with a new chapter of Timeshift.
Their first concert in 35 years with the three original members and new guitarist Julez Gerbasits on board decided to play a historical gig at the Chelsea.
Timeshift was one of the very first Bands who played at the old Chelsea around three times back in the 8Oies. But never in the new Venue.
The upcoming gig will be an historical Concert of one of Austrias best alternative garage rock, psychedelic acts. Music fans who love powerful R&R in its ultimate purity and a live show with all the ingredients required do not miss out on this one. Become part of Austrias Rockn Roll history.
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WISE MONKEY (Mod/Ska - A)
Wise Monkey was founded in 2014 in Vienna by guitarist Robert „Flappo“ Eder, percussionist Gerald Penz and singer Mario Cerneti as a self-described live band, mixing r’n’b, beat, soul, mod and ska. Their catchy songs like >Georgie McCann< conquered the audience immediately and so it happened, that Franz „Znarf“ Huber joined the band in 2015 as one of Austrias best hammond organists. In 2016 Mario Cerneti left the band and Wise Monkey used this as a relaunch. Gifted Tom Hansmann became the new singer, Znarf switched to the bass and left the organ to Julia Bachmair, later to Albert Kastl. Since January 2017 brilliant Stefan Kawinek is doing a great job on the drums. The crowning element in the band is Birgit Sekanina as female backing vocal. Wise Monkey released their first 7inch in December 2016. Reguarding the bands musical repertoire the song "Wise Monkey" is an exception for enlarging the r’n’b sound with funky elements. The text itselfs as the bands name is an allusion to Londons regiolect Cockney. Brand new songs like "Monkey Stomp" are really "nutty sounds"!
When mates meet, it will be great fun - and that is what everyone can expect from this brilliant evening! Be there or be square - don´t miss it!
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