Winter 2018 News Update

I hope the start of 2018 has felt full of potential for you. It is my pleasure to announce a performance featuring Hamburg-based trumpet player Birgit Ulher. Please join Birgit with vocal artist, Carol Genetti and me at Elastic Arts. Katherine Young (bassoon, electronics) and Birgit will open with a duo set. Thursday, February 8… Continue reading Winter 2018 News Update

Birgit Ulher, Elastic Arts | February 8, 2018

Birgit Ulher with Carol Genetti and Eric Leonardson + Ulher and Katherine Young Join us at 9:00 PM Thursday, February 8, 2018 Elastic Arts, 3429 W Diversey Ave, 2nd Floor Chicago, IL 60647 Birgit Ulher is an exquisite sound artist and improvising electroacoustic trumpeter. We have performed together on several occasions in Chicago and Hamburg… Continue reading Birgit Ulher, Elastic Arts | February 8, 2018

Sound + Environment University of Hull | The Frequent Listener

I am excited to be at University of Hull, UK for the Sound + Environment 2017 conference taking place from 29 June to 2 July. It brings together “artists and scientists to examine the ways that sound can deepen our understanding of environments.” On Saturday, 1 July it is my privilege and honor to premiere… Continue reading Sound + Environment University of Hull | The Frequent Listener

Quantum Monk II with Fujima Yoshinojo a.k.a. Rika Lin at Links Hall

Photo from a scene during “Quantum Monk II,” my performance collaboration with Fujima Yoshinojo, a.k.a. Rika Lin and company on Saturday, April 22 at Links Hall at Constellation Chicago. Quantum Monk II with Eric Leonardson #linkshall #beyondthebox #quantummonkII A post shared by Fujima Yoshinojo (@fujima.yoshinojo) on May 7, 2017 at 11:20am PDT Quantum Monk II… Continue reading Quantum Monk II with Fujima Yoshinojo a.k.a. Rika Lin at Links Hall

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

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

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