Friday , February 17 9:00 PM 11:55 PM Sorry, No Pike: Lilianna Wosko (cello), Christopher Preissing (flute, percussion, electronics), and Eric Leonardson (Springboard) perform at Resistor Chicago. Headlining this new jazz series, “…focusing on in-the-moment improvisation and free jazz sonic manifestations, as well as live experimental music related to the jazz paradigm.” 5053 N. Lincoln… Continue reading February 17 Now Jazzed 1 – Contemporary Jazz and Improvisation Night at Resistor
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WFAE, New Journal, New Website
On February 1, 2017 it was my great pleasure to introduce the new issue of a newly formatted WFAE Quarterly News announcing the launch of the organization’s rebuilt website, an active blog, and the publication of the WFAE’s first digital journal, Soundscape: The Journal of Acoustic Ecology, Volume 15.
Tribute for Pauline Oliveros at Fridman Gallery
Dear Friends, Happy New Year greetings! At 6pm Sunday, 8 January I will join the Apple Box Orchestra in a large tribute for Pauline Oliveros, the great female pioneer of electronic music and founder/exponent of Deep Listening, who died at age 84, on 26 November 2016. FRIDMAN GALLERY 287 Spring Street New York, NY 10013… Continue reading Tribute for Pauline Oliveros at Fridman Gallery
Unsilent Night Public Sound Procession Thursday, December 22
Join us for a community procession of Phil Kline’s Unsilent Night. All ages are welcome. Thursday, December 22 6-7 pm Meet at Maggie Daley Park Field House End at Cloud Gate Get sparkly and shimmery and bring your old boom boxes or other devices for playing cassettes or sound files (click the link above for… Continue reading Unsilent Night Public Sound Procession Thursday, December 22
Sound Performance with Softday at High Concept Labs
Tonight I am happy and honored to join the sound art duo Softday from Ireland in their first Chicago visit and live sound performance. When: Friday, 7:30pm – 9:00pm Where: High Concept Labs 2233 S. Throop Street, Chicago, IL Tickets: $10 The event is held in collaboration with High Concept Labs and will take place… Continue reading Sound Performance with Softday at High Concept Labs
Soundwalk In Ryerson Woods | Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology
An invitation to Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology’s next soundwalk in the Ryerson Woods Conservation Area. 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 20 Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods 21850 N. Riverwoods Rd. Riverwoods, IL 60015 847.968.3343 info@brushwoodcenter.org $3/person. Register here or call 224.633.2426 to register by phone. Share the Facebook Event On this soundwalk I… Continue reading Soundwalk In Ryerson Woods | Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology
Invisible Places 2017 Call For Submissions
The deadline for the 2017 Invisible Places is November 30, 2016. Its focus is sound, urbanism, sense of place, and acoustic ecology. Submit your papers, proposals for artistic residencies, workshops and soundwalks via EasyChair. The conference dates are April 7–9, and location is Sao Miguel Island, Azores. Keynote speakers are Hildegard Westerkamp and Sam Auinger.… Continue reading Invisible Places 2017 Call For Submissions
Fusion | Art + Technology | Hinsdale Public Library
FUSION | art + technology Sunday, October 23 Noon-4:00 pm At 1:00–2:00 pm I perform on the Springboard, then show everyone simple handmade ways to create electronic sound and music. Program: Enjoy an all-day, all-ages program at the Library exploring a variety of activities that show what can be created when art and technology are… Continue reading Fusion | Art + Technology | Hinsdale Public Library
Sudden Sound Concert | Krannert Art Museum
Eric Leonardson Springboard Trio performs a 7:30pm concert with two of Chicago’s most creative musical performers, Carol Genetti and Gregorio Gregorio on Thursday, October 20 in the Sudden Sound Concert Series at Krannert Art Museum, 500 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign, Illinois. Facebook Event. Artists’ Biographies Carol Genetti is a Chicago-based vocalist whose work extends to… Continue reading Sudden Sound Concert | Krannert Art Museum
Video: What is a soundwalk?
Amanda Gutierrez produced this short video document of our soundwalks in Chicago parks, to help answer a frequently asked question, “What is a soundwalk?” What is a soundwalk? from amanda gutierrez on Vimeo. The Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology’s Soundwalks In The Parks Series continues through October, November, and December. Please join us. These soundwalks… Continue reading Video: What is a soundwalk?