Thamp, Jimmy Climbs, Griffin Energy Turtle, Birdsear

Thampu is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film written and directed by G. Aravindan. Bharath Gopi, Nedumudi Venu, V. K. Sreeraman, Jalaja and the artistes of the Great Chitra Circus form the cast. The film deals with the roving street circus of Kerala.

Jimmy Climbs is a Rock/Pop artist appearing on New York City bills, including a set at Arlene’s Grocery alongside Thamp, Griffin Energy Turtle, and Birdsear. Working in the city’s club circuit, he shares lineups with peers moving between guitar-driven songs and more programmed textures.

Griffin Energy Turtle is an electronic group active on New York City bills, including sets at Sleepwalk. They have shared lineups with Cold Spoon and Desk Job, working in the same local circuit that prizes tight transitions and clearly defined grooves.

Birdsear is a Rock/Pop group heard on New York City bills, including a set at Arlene’s Grocery on a four-act lineup with Thamp, Jimmy Climbs, and Griffin Energy Turtle. They work in the small-room tradition of downtown clubs, where arrangement and dynamics carry the story as much as vocals.