The Remains of Silence awarded prize by Society of Environmental Journalists

I’m pleased to share that Maggie Wang’s 2022 audio story, “The Remains of Silence” for the Inherited podcast series, has been awarded an Outstanding Student Reporting prize by the Society of Environmental Journalists.  I contributed some of my ideas and music to this audio story. Maggie is a J.D. candidate at Yale Law School.

Salt Peanuts review of “horizontal shift” by Eyal Hareuveni

In April this year, Amalgam Music released “horizontal shift,” our CD recorded live in performance with Carol Genetti and Birgit Ulher. I am pleased to share that in June, Salt Peanuts, the European online jazz magazine reviewed it quite favorably. Thanks very much to Eyal Hareuveni, the reviewer for helping us get the word out!… Continue reading Salt Peanuts review of “horizontal shift” by Eyal Hareuveni

Breakthrough on 30th Anniversary | pivotal moment of environmental awakening

Summary of 2023 WFAE Conference at Atlantic Center for the Arts From 19 through 26 March 2023 I convened and participated in ‘Listening Pasts – Listening Futures’ a hybrid virtual and in-person conference at the Atlantic Center for the Arts (ACA), in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. This was the first international conference held by the… Continue reading Breakthrough on 30th Anniversary | pivotal moment of environmental awakening

Dispersionology and Other Tales, May 10

Listen to “Dispersionology and Other Tales,” a live telematic performance with Gordon Fung, Garrett Johnson and me as part of a global ensemble on Free Radio SAIC.

Ulher/Genetti/Leonardson – horizontal shift

Amalgam Music presents a new release entitled “horizontal shift,” featuring the electro-acoustic trio of trumpeter Birgit Ulher (DE), vocalist Carol Genetti (USA), and instrument-inventor springboardist Eric Leonardson (USA). The CD documents a live performance of this group, recorded in 2018 at Elastic Arts in Chicago.  Despite having known each other since the late 1990s, it… Continue reading Ulher/Genetti/Leonardson – horizontal shift

Listening Pasts, Listening Futures WFAE Conference 23-26 March 2023

Following 15 months of organizing with a small dedicated team of brilliant teaching artists I am pleased to inform you that the World Forum for Acoustic Ecology’s first international happens on 23-26 March 2023. Join us online and in person at Atlantic Center for the Arts This conference is a small one that promises to… Continue reading Listening Pasts, Listening Futures WFAE Conference 23-26 March 2023

October 22 Tritriangle Ten Year Anniversary Performances

Tritriangle celebrates its tenth anniversary from October 20—22, 2022 Eric Leonardson performs with friends and compatriots of Tritriangle, a DIY artists’ space in Wicker park for sound art and experimental music. Day/Date: Saturday, October 22 House opens 4 PM; Performances start 8 PM Location: Tritriangle, 1550 N Milwaukee Ave Fl3, Chicago, IL 60622 Mask required… Continue reading October 22 Tritriangle Ten Year Anniversary Performances

January 6, 2022 Eric Leonardson and Jakob Heinemann

First Thursdays at Esquina: Streaming live from Chicago Every first Thursday at 8 PM Esquina features musicians, artists and performers. This week we feature Eric Leonardson and Jakob Heinemann! Eric Leonardson, a teacher at SAIC, will be performing on his classic Springboard, a handmade instrument! Jakob Heinemann will be playing the upright bass and may… Continue reading January 6, 2022 Eric Leonardson and Jakob Heinemann

Ear Taxi Festival Spotlight Concert By Eric Leonardson

Tuesday, September 21 Eric Leonardson performs live and in person at Jarvis Square Pottery,
1443 West Jarvis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60626