KUZU is a hard-charging but patient trio featuring saxophonist Dave Rempis, a stalwart of the Chicago improvised music scene, Tashi Dorji (guitar) and Tyler Damon (drums). Musically, these three create a highly focused palette of sounds. At times, spacious gestures carve up the canvas with the austerity of a calligrapher, while at others those sparse […]
Ben Ferris Octet & Nuggernaut
The Ben Ferris Octet is an 8-piece band based out of Madison WI, playing music from 1920-Now with the sound of a big band and the clarity of a trio Nick Bartell, Jon Hoel, Luke Busch, saxophones Paul Dietrich, trumpet Darren Sterud, trombone Dave Stoler, keys Ben Ferris, bass Michael Koszewski, drums Nuggernaut is a […]
Mr. Chair with Special Guests Dave Cooper and Chris Bucheit
Madison-based Mr. Chair are joined by Dave Cooper (Trumpet) and Chris Bucheit (Guitar) for a night of genre-blending original music. Mr. Chair’s affinity for collaboration with astonishing artists means no two shows are alike. Don’t miss this incredible night of music! ————————————- Mr. Chair looks like a jazz quartet, sounds sometimes like a rock group, […]
Displaced Horizons
Displaced Horizons is a multimedia project focusing on water infrastructures’ socio-cultural and historical complexities to encourage a re-visioning of current water systems. Join us October 27th for an exhibition of video, photographs, and maps and performance featuring musicians John Dieterich (Deerhoof), Chris Jonas (Anthony Braxton, Cecil Taylor), Robert Lundberg (JOBS, Nestle) Ryan Packard (Fonema Consort, […]
yins: Matt Blair + Devin Drobka
yins, featuring Matt Blair (piano, keyboard, and effects) and Devin Drobka (drums, percussion, and effects) is a Midwest-based duo that bridges the gap between jazz, improvisation, experimental, and electronica music. The band offers listeners music that is constantly searching for new ground while still maintaining a warmth and love for the expressive possibilities of music. […]
Ian Ethan Case
Boston-based acoustic double-neck guitarist Ian Ethan Case performs at Arts + Literature Laboratory on Friday, November 10, 2017 at 8pm in support of his new album “Earth Suite.” Joining him is hand percussionist Daniel Feldman, a recent graduate of the Berklee School of Music. Tickets are $12 in advance online at http://ianethancaseall.bpt.me or $15 at […]