Tag: chicago

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

October performances with Chicago Phonography, Gino Robair

10 PM, Friday October 2 performing withChicago Phonography Brown Rice4432 N. Kedzie AvenueChicago, IL 60625www.brownricemusic.org$5 suggested donation www.chicagophonography.org 2:30 PM, Saturday October 3 performing “Divination” with Gino Robair’s large ensemble Claudia Cassidy TheaterChicago Cultural Center, 2nd floor78 E. Washington St.Chicago, IL 60605 Free admission Gino Robair returns to Chicago and presenting a new composition/conduction for… Continue reading October performances with Chicago Phonography, Gino Robair

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

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 Where: UIC Studio Theater, 1044 W. Harrison Street, Chicago Fee: $195 early registration (before 5/26) $225 thereafter. Send a check and contact info… Continue reading Plasticene 13th Annual Physical Theater Intensive: June 13—18, 2009

Acoustic Mirror of the World in Synesthetic Plan of Chicago

The World Listening Project has built a public sound installation “Acoustic Mirror of the World” for the Synesthetic Plan of Chicago, an exhibition co-curated by Annie Heckman and Dan Godston for the Visitor Information Center of the Chicago Cultural Center. My Flickr photostream shows the construction of the WLP’s installation.

May 3, New Music at the Green Mill

2—5 PM, SUNDAY May 3, 2009 NEW MUSIC at the legendary GREEN MILL curated by Julia Miller This afternoon I perform (on springboard) in Julia Miller’s microtonal composition for many notes or many players. Green Mill Jazz Club 4802 N. Broadway Ave. Chicago, IL 60640 773-878-5552 www.greenmilljazz.com Admission: $5 Julia wrote (4/29/09): I’m really happy… Continue reading May 3, New Music at the Green Mill

Hardware Hacking book release party & concert at Quimby’s

The 2005 Springboard video interview by Gretchen Hasse, was re-edited to 0ne minute for inclusion on the new DVD accompanying the new, expanded edition of Handmade Electronic Music – The Art of Hardware Hacking, by Nicolas Collins. Nic writes: The new edition of my book, Handmade Electronic Music – The Art of Hardware Hacking, is… Continue reading Hardware Hacking book release party & concert at Quimby’s

Did you miss the live webcast?

This Spring semester my Introduction to Sound students at SAIC produced four one-hour live webcasts. These are now available in the Free Radio SAIC archive. Eight Forms of Hair Removal (April 8, 2009) Eight Forms of Snare Removal (April 9, 2009) Dear Late Night Traveler (April 22, 2009) Dream Stream (April 23, 2009)

Listening to Our Planet

10 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday, April 20 Conaway Center 1104 S. Wabash Ave., 1st floor Columbia College Chicago, IL  60605 Listening to Our Planet is a daylong event that celebrates the Earth and its natural beauty and resources. This multi-disciplinary event is a part of Columbia College’s Critical Encounters Earth Week 2009 program, organized under the… Continue reading Listening to Our Planet

Plasticene’s “The Gist” in 9th Annual Sketchbook Festival

Plasticene performs The Gist presented as part of Collaboraction’s 9th Annual SKETCHBOOK Festival, April 16 – May 10 The Building Stage 412 N Carpenter Chicago, IL Link for showtimes. Directed by Mark Comiskey Created and performed by Laura Fisher, Michael Macias, & Brian Shaw Sound by Eric Leonardson