Springboard Solo | Sound Is Art Blog

03.18.2010 post on Margaret Noble’s blog, a showcase for recordings of all types from around the world. Visit and listen… Springboard Solo Categories: Unusual Instruments & Gear

2nd Annual Guthman Musical Instrument Competition Photos and Video

The 2nd Annual Guthman Musical Instrument Competition ended Saturday, February 27 at Georgia Institute of Technology, in Atlanta. Severe snow storms in New York made it difficult, if not impossible for some entrants to make the trip. I didn’t win a prize, but I did have a highly rewarding experience, some of which I can… Continue reading 2nd Annual Guthman Musical Instrument Competition Photos and Video

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… Continue reading Performing Saturday, March 6 at Enemy

Performing Saturday, January 30 at Hotti Biscotti

Music performed on traditional and invented instruments with electronics A rare trio performance: Greg O’Drobinak – invented instruments, electronics Christopher Preissing – flute, percussion, electronics Eric Leonardson – springboard, electronics 10 PM Saturday, January 30 Hotti Biscotti 3545 W. Fullerton Ave. (corner of Drake Ave.) Chicago IL 60647 773-292-6877 21 and over, no cover84 Charlie… Continue reading Performing Saturday, January 30 at Hotti Biscotti

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

Lightbox Orchestra – At Elastic Arts – 3 | Kuro Neko Music

Kuro Neko Music has released a recorded live performance of Fred Lonberg-Holm’s “Lightbox Orchestra” at the Elastic Arts Foundation, in Chicago. I performed in the orchestra along with… Fred Lonberg-Holm – lightbox operator Todd A. Carter – electronics Michael Colligan – dry ice and implements Rob Drinkwater – electronics Abe Gibson – guitar and electronics… Continue reading Lightbox Orchestra – At Elastic Arts – 3 | Kuro Neko Music

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

Sonic Playground, August 25

Sonic Playground with Eric Leonardson An interactive music performance using the new Lake Crescent playground. Curated by Inferno Mobile Recording Studio. Tuesday, August 25 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Admission Free Location : Lake Crescent #532 1061 E. 41st Street Chicago, IL 60653 Phone: 312-747-6446 View Chicago, cool and useful places in a larger map… Continue reading Sonic Playground, August 25

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

I am creating an installation and five performances in Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art with Chad Clark, Brett 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” Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 Tel:… Continue reading Chicago Phonography in “Here/Not There” at Museum of Contemporary Art