Tag: Springboard

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

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

Sorry, No Pike – Library Experimental – Saturday, March 3

2–4 p.m. Saturday, March 3 Jefferson Park Library 5363 W. Lawrence Avenue Chicago IL 60630 Tel: (312) 744-1998 Conveniently located near both CTA bus and Blue Line. Library Experimental is an ongoing series focusing on Chicago’s experimental musicians; happening at the Chicago Public Library in Jefferson Park. Early! free! kid friendly! if the kids are… Continue reading Sorry, No Pike – Library Experimental – Saturday, March 3

Between Air and Electricity | The Springboard by Eric Leonardson

Today, Cathy Van Eck, author of the wonderful book, Between Air and Electricity: Microphones and Loudspeakers As Instruments, posted about the Springboard. She describes my playing techniques, materials, and construction through the process of discovery. My new detailed drawings help describe its construction. Many links to a range of publications, audio, and videos are included,… Continue reading Between Air and Electricity | The Springboard by Eric Leonardson

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

Illinois News: Soundwalks in Urbana parks put participants in touch with sonic environments

On April 26, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign news posted this well-written online article by Jodi Heckel about my public soundwalks in Urbana parks, all part of the Sonified Sustainability Festival. Thanks go to Jason Finkelman and the Student Sustainability Committee for their interest and support. In coming months look for a video documenting… Continue reading Illinois News: Soundwalks in Urbana parks put participants in touch with sonic environments

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