Signal Culture Cook Book

It’s a pleasure to announce publication of the Signal Culture Cook Book, an e-book showcasing media production recipes and tips from 23 artists doing experimental work in video, sound, digital and related media. Edited by Tammy McGovern, with an introduction by Gerar Edizel: “How to Make and Use a Piezoelectric Contact Mic” is my contribution… Continue reading Signal Culture Cook Book

Oct. 26, New Music Chicago at Green Mill

(2:00pm – 5:00pm) NEW MUSIC at the GREEN MILL Sunday October 26 2:00pm – 5:00pm $5 New Music at the Green Mill Sunday Matinee New music from Jeff Kowalkowski and George Flynn Featuring: Eric Leonardson – Acoustic Ecology MC George Flynn – piano Laila Bowie – vocals Jeff Kowalkowski – keyboards Mark Hardy – keyboards… Continue reading Oct. 26, New Music Chicago at Green Mill

Oct. 16-17, Listen(n) Symposium: Acoustic Ecologies of the American Southwest Deserts

2:30pm MST Friday, October 17th I am giving a talk in the Listenn Symposium on Acoustic Ecologies of the American Southwest Deserts, at Arizona State University. My talk is titled, “Acoustic Ecology and Ethical Listening,” on the fundamental role of listening in everyday experience, the arts, sciences, and humanities. Listen online. Presentations will stream live. Dr.… Continue reading Oct. 16-17, Listen(n) Symposium: Acoustic Ecologies of the American Southwest Deserts

Water Music on the Beach

This is a postscript to mention my debut in a new role, on Sunday, September 7th, as the MC for Water Music on the Beach. Near Berger Park in Chicago, a cast of many wonderful composers and musicians performed that afternoon. This event was organized by 6018NORTH. Please visit Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology for… Continue reading Water Music on the Beach

October 2014 WFAE President’s Report

As President of the World Forum for Acoustic Ecology (WFAE) reporting for its online newsletter is one of my routine tasks. My President’s Report report for the October-December 2014 WFAE Quarterly News announces: Administrative changes on the WFAE Board Upcoming conferences Review of July’s WFAE-endorsed Invisible Places | Sounding Cities symposium in Viseu, Portugal In… Continue reading October 2014 WFAE President’s Report