Eric Leonardson

Archive for February, 2010

Ear Room Interview

Mark Peter Wright interviewed me for the March issue of Ear Room, an online publication exploring the creative use of sound in artistic practice: http://earroom.wordpress.com/

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A recording of mine is also featured on Ear Room’s Soundcloud player audio archive.

2nd Annual Guthman Musical Instrument Competition Photos and Video

The 2nd Annual Guthman Musical Instrument Competition ended Saturday, February 27 at Georgia Institute of Technology, in Atlanta. Severe snow storms in New York made it difficult, if not impossible for some entrants to make the trip. I didn’t win a prize, but I did have a highly rewarding experience, some of which I can share with you here in the form of video, images, and links.

Visit this page to read Georgia Tech’s March 15 announcement of the 2010 Guthman Musical Instrument Competition winners.

Steven Litt auditions CrudBox

Steven Litt auditions the CrudBox for the 2nd annual Guthman Musical Instrument competition at Georgia Tech. This is a self-built instrument using solenoids, piezo pickups, and sequencing with an Arduino board. Out of eight finalists Steven was one of the four prize winners. The other winners were Tomas Henriques, Keith McMillen, and Loud Objects. (more…)

Performing Saturday, March 6 at Enemy

9 PM Saturday,  March 6 at Enemy, a double bill with Auris and WUMMIN

Auris:

  • Julia Miller - guitar, electronics
  • Christopher Preissing - flute, objects, electronics
  • Eric Leonardson - springboard, electronics

WUMMIN:

  • Andrew Royal - violin
  • Anita Chari - cello, voice
  • Brian Sulpizio - drums
Enemy
1550 N Milwaukee Avenue, 3rd floor
Chicago, IL 60622
www.enemysound.com
(doors at 8:00)

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