The American band Secret Chiefs 3, which is also simply referred toas 'SC3', is definitely not coy. Dressed like a group of magiciansfrom by-gone days, the musicians produce an awesome live show thatmay not charm everyone. But for many years, Secret Chiefs 3 hasenjoyed great popularity among fans of their daring mix of metal,film music, rock and Afghan folk music. The band is led by TreySpruance, the former guitarist of Mr Bungle and Faith No More, andhas released seven albums. They have also collaborated in Masada 2:The Book of Angels (2005), the project of Artist in Residence JohnZorn. With a show that is freaky, sometimes rock hard, butespecially enchanting, Secret Chiefs 3 is able to transport itsaudience into the dark cellars of the musical underworld. Duringthe Jazz Rocks! theme on Saturday on the Yukon stage, SC3 willunleash its demons and shock its audience but also charm them withtheir magical, improvised show.
