Eric Leonardson

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The Dialogues at Links Hall

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I am one of three guest artists creating sound at Links Hall in this nine-show series beginning September 13.

Links Hall Artistic Associate Dexter Bullard curates a series of improvised intimate phone calls between two well-known Chicago performers who are unknown to each other while the audience uses headphones to listen in…

Links Hall
3435 N. Sheffield Avenue, Suite 207
Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: 773-281-0824

All shows are at 7:30 on Mondays. Schedule of the sonic artists:

  • Eric Leonardson: Sept. 13, Oct. 4, Nov. 15, Nov. 22
  • Lou Mallozzi: Sept. 20 (with Sam Wagster), Oct. 11, Oct. 18
  • Sam Wagster: Sept. 20 (with Lou Mallozzi), Nov. 1, Nov. 8

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Jason Soliday, Eric Leonardson, Ignaz Schick

Recorded at Enemy on April 7, 2010.Visit KuroNekoMusic to listen and watch more of the sessions with Brent Gutzeit, Michael Hartmann, and Aaron Zarzutski.

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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December 21, Chicago Phonography at The Op Shop

Monday, December 21, 6:30pm – 8:30pm

The Opportunity Shop, 1613 E. 55th St., Chicago 60615 (map)chicago phongraphy poster

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Performing Saturday, December 12 at Hotti Biscotti

Please join Nick Sondy, Grant Strombeck, and me for a late night set of improvisations performed on experimental musical instruments and electronics.

10 PM Saturday, December 12 at:

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Hotti Biscotti
3545 W. Fullerton Ave. (corner of Drake Ave.)
Chicago IL 60647
(773) 292-6877
no cover
Google Map link

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October performances with Chicago Phonography, Gino Robair

Ragdale field recording10 PM, Friday October 2 performing with
Chicago Phonography

Brown Rice
4432 N. Kedzie Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
www.brownricemusic.org
$5 suggested donation

www.chicagophonography.org

2:30 PM, Saturday October 3 performing “Divination” with Gino Robair’s large ensemble

Claudia Cassidy Theater
Chicago Cultural Center, 2nd floor
78 E. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60605
Free admission

Gino Robair returns to Chicago and presenting a new composition/conduction for large ensemble. Friday’s and Saturday’s performances are a part of the Fourth Annual Chicago Calling Festival. The concert will be preceded by a panel discussion beginning at 1:00 p.m. Please visit the Chicago Calling website for details.

Chicago Phonography in “Here/Not There” at Museum of Contemporary Art

cityscape_projectionI am creating an installation and five performances in Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art with Chad Clark, Brett Ian Balogh, and fellow members of Chicago Phonography for the MCA’s Here/Not There series.

Opening at 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 21 Chicago Phonography in “Here/Not There”

mca.jpgMuseum of Contemporary Art
220 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: 312.280.2660 | 312.397.4010
Admission is FREE all day on Tuesdays
July 21—26, 2009
 

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GBO with Carol Genetti, Friday June 19

I perform in the GBO: Homelistening series with Carol Genetti (voice), Friday, June 19 at…

The Green Bicycle Organization
1626 N. California, #2 (top buzzer)
Chicago, IL 60647
Please BYOB

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Plasticene 13th Annual Physical Theater Intensive: June 13—18, 2009

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PLASTICENE 13th ANNUAL PHYSICAL THEATER INTENSIVE: JUNE 13—18, 2009

When:

  • Saturday 6/13 1-5 pm
  • Sunday 6/14 1-5 pm
  • Monday 6/15 6:15-10:00 pm
  • Tuesday 6/16 6:15-10:00 pm
  • Wednesday 6/17 6:15-10:00 pm
  • Thursday 6/18 6:15-10:00 pm

Plasticene intensive 2008-1Where: UIC Studio Theater, 1044 W. Harrison Street, Chicago

Fee: $195 early registration (before 5/26) $225 thereafter. Send a check and contact info to Plasticene, 1849 N. Damen Avenue #1, Chicago IL 60647

What: 24 hours of physical theater training, improvisation, and creation for anyone who wants to move, innovate, develop, and play…

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March performances

Daniel Fishkin plays daxophone8:00 p.m., Saturday March 28

I perform at Enemy with Daniel Fishkin, daxophone player extraordinaire. The Green Pasture Happiness will open: Aaron Zarzutzki (no-output turntable), Daniel Fandiño (electronics), and Brian Labycz (electronics).

 
 
Enemy
1550 N. Milwaukee Ave., 3rd floor
Chicago IL 60622
www.enemysound.com
$5 donation suggested

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