May 15: HOME RADIATION at Defibrillator

Date: MAY 15 2015 @ 7PM Location: 1463 W CHICAGO AVE CHICAGO IL 60642 Cost: $10 requested donation Defibrillator is proud to present ANNA FRIZ, JEFF KOLAR, ERIC LEONARDSON in HOME RADIATION Performing with radiophonic instruments, unique homemade electronics, micro-watt transmitters, and re-purposed objects, ANNA FRIZ, JEFF KOLAR and ERIC LEONARDSON create intimate atmospheres traversing… Continue reading May 15: HOME RADIATION at Defibrillator

The Arcade | Chicago Curates Columbia: Audio Arts and Acoustics

I recently helped students in Jesse Seay’s Sound Art Electronics class use piezo disc contact microphones to build amplified sound sculptures and instruments for public interaction at The Arcade, an exhibition space at Columbia College Chicago. Their handmade electroacoustic creations were very fun and effective. The show runs for one month and closes May 2,… Continue reading The Arcade | Chicago Curates Columbia: Audio Arts and Acoustics

Tortua video online

Published on March 26, 2013 Tortua is a robotic video artwork that was on display in the Eli Marsh Gallery at Amherst College, on March 4–27, 2013. The installation incorporates a digitally animated sequence by Rebekah Tolley, a robotic sculpture by Micheal Tolley and audio by Eric Leonardson.

Sound and Image at Eli Marsh Gallery – Opening Monday, March 4

I made new sounds to accompany two of Rebekah Tolley’s animated image sequence projections of organic life forms. One of these sounds is part of a robotic piece. These are among her visual works on display at the Eli Marsh Gallery next week, Monday, March 4, 2013 at Amherst College. At 4:30 on Thursday, March… Continue reading Sound and Image at Eli Marsh Gallery – Opening Monday, March 4

October 13, MiniSoundFestival at Prak-Sis

8:00 PM Saturday, October 13, 2012 Prak-Sis Gallery, 1917 W Irving Park Road North Center, Chicago IL 60613 (Located between Wolcott and Damen Avenues, a 2-minute walk west from the Irving Park stop on the CTA Brown Line.) From the organizer, Gwenn-Aël Lynn: Chicago has long been known for a cradle of innovative music. The… Continue reading October 13, MiniSoundFestival at Prak-Sis

AUDIOPARC et lancement de la programmation de l’automne 2012

Andra McCartney and Eric Leonardson speak and lead soundwalks around the Métro de la Concorde, for Audioparc, a series of sonic art events curated by Magali Babin and hosted by Galerie Verticale in Laval, Québec. AUDIOPARC is meant to present new and captivating projects with the bold idea to make Laval a playground for the… Continue reading AUDIOPARC et lancement de la programmation de l’automne 2012

Listening for the Future: American Society for Acoustic Ecology meeting in Chicago

I’m happy to announce that the American Society for Acoustic Ecology‘s Listening for the Future symposium will take place from Friday, July 9 through Sunday, July 11 in Chicago. Hosted by the ASAE’s Midwest chapter and the World Listening Project this conference is the first of its kind in the United States. Please visit the… Continue reading Listening for the Future: American Society for Acoustic Ecology meeting in Chicago

Upcoming performances in October and November 2008

I have six performances scheduled for October and November, with more being planned. Three happen in the Third Annual Chicago Calling Arts Festival (CCAF3), presented in various locations from October 1—12. Look further down for my other three post-CCAF shows held at Enemy, Myopic, and Elastic. Please check the CCAF3 Schedule page and this web… Continue reading Upcoming performances in October and November 2008