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8/26/2006
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�He was like everybody�s grandfather� Patricia Schroeder, former Congresswoman
�So what's it like to be Reagan's kid? Enquiring minds want to know. . . But. . . I think we all know what that's like.� Tony Kushner, Angels in America
Chicago Opera Vanguard Presents as part of the 2006 Around the Coyote Fall Festival
Airs and Inventions from
An Opera-Oratorio by Eric Reda
Three Performances ONLY!!! 10:30 Friday September 8 10:30 Saturday September 9 9:30 Sunday September 10
Music Director: James Morehead Maureen Reagan: Rebecca Prescott Patti Davis: Francesca Lunghi Ronald Prescott Reagan: TBA Michael Reagan: Michael Hoag Cellist: Lilliana Wosko
Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret 1383 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago $10 + 2 Drink Minimum. For more information, please contact reagan@4ringcircus.net, call 773.520.7332, or visit: www.chicagovanguard.org
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REAGAN'S CHLIDREN: An Opera-Oratorio is partially supported by a Community Arts Assistance Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
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posted by Coming Events
8/26/2006 03:56:00 PM
8/21/2006
Saturday, August 26 - Flux Factory - 10:30 PM. Part of the annual 3 Quarks Daily bash. $5 cover. 38-38 43rd St., Long Island City, Queens. (Directions. Map.)
Sunday, August 27 - Union Hall - 8:00 PM. $10 cover. 702 Union Street @ 5th Ave., Brooklyn, NY. (Directions. Map.)
PRESS RELEASE:
Secret Society, an 18-piece band led by composer Darcy James Argue, will venture outside of their usual downtown haunts for gigs in Queens and Brooklyn this weekend. Argue has been hailed by Steve Smith of Time Out New York as a "sophisticated composer" and a "stunningly skilled bandleader," whose band is "stocked fat with exceptional players."
First, on Saturday, August 26, Secret Society will appear at Flux Factory in Long Island City, as the house band for the annual party hosted by popular science and culture blog 3 Quarks Daily. Flux Factory is located at 38-38 43rd Street, Queens. Doors are at 9:00 PM, and Secret Society goes on at 10:30 PM. Cover is $5.
Then on Sunday, August 27, the band will play Park Slope's newest music venue, Union Hall, a club that's been attracting buzz for both the indoor bocce courts upstairs and the indie rock shows downstairs. Union Hall is at 702 Union Street (at 5th Avenue), Brooklyn. Doors are at 7:00 PM, music at 8:00 PM. Cover is $10.
Secret Society is a forward-looking group, influenced by contemporary big bands such as those led by Maria Schneider and John Hollenbeck, but also by atmospheric indie rock groups like Tortoise and Broken Social Scene, and innovative new music ensembles like Anti-Social Music and Alarm Will Sound.
The group appearing at Flux Factory and Union Hall includes many players who have longstanding ties to Argue's music but will be making their first appearance with Secret Society � most notably, drummer Richie Barshay, who has spent the last three years touring with Herbie Hancock. But back in 2001, when they were both students at New England Conservatory, Barshay played Argue's music extensively, including on Argue's graduate recital. "I first met Richie when he was just seventeen years old, and it was clear from the start that he was a phenomenally talented and sensitive musician," recounts Argue. "Obviously, Herbie felt the same way, because he snapped him up just a few years later. Richie was the drummer on the original performances of many of my charts, so it's a real thrill to invite him back to play these reunion gigs with Secret Society." Other players new to the Society, but not to Argue's music, include trumpeters Matt Shulman and Jacob Varmus, saxophonists Aaron Irwin and Mark Small, and bassist Ike Sturm.
Argue also writes a popular blog which hosts audio and photos from previous Secret Society performances, along with reviews and commentary on the New York jazz community and the greater musical/cultural scene. "3 Quarks is one of my favorite blogs, and I think it's only fitting that they chose another blogger to play this event," says Argue. "I think it's important for jazz musicians reach out to audiences that are actively engaged in the city's cultural scene, but don't necessary frequent jazz clubs. This gig at Flux Factory presents an ideal opportunity for us do just that. There's a similar thing going on with our appearance at Union Hall � here's a venue that has quickly established a reputation for booking some of the best indie rock bands in the city, but this is the first time they've included a jazz group on their roster. I'm happy to be their guinea pig, and I hope we can win some converts."
The Secret Society roster for July 7 is: Aaron Irwin, Rob Wilkerson, Mark Small, Sam Sadigursky, Josh Sinton (reeds); Matt Shulman, Jacob Varmus, James De La Garza, Tom Goehring, Dave Rezek (trumpets); Alan Ferber, Ben Griffin, Mike Fahie, Darrell Hendricks (trombones); Sebastian Noelle (guitar); Mike Holober (piano); Ike Sturm (bass); Richie Barshay (drums). For more information, click here.
posted by Coming Events
8/21/2006 04:17:00 PM
8/8/2006
Cooler in the Shade 2006 Innovative Music, Intermedia & Free Lemonade All concerts at 8:00pm � Admission $10 Lotus Music and Dance, 109 W. 27th, 8th Fl. � NYC Info & res: 212/627-1076
Friday, Aug. 11 Brian Smith Quartet Brian Smith - bass Patience Higgins � woodwinds Bryan Carrott � vibes Reggie Nicholson � drums
Brian Smith has been a quiet and constant force in New York�s freejazz scene for over 3 decades, having performed with Muhal Richard Abrams, Anthony Braxton, and Roscoe Mitchell. His music continually updates its roots, revealing those next steps forward for the listener. Saturday, Aug. 12 Kalvos & Damian: Live and Unhinged Dennis Bathory-Kitsz � composer, commentator, and voice David Gunn (Damian) - composer, commentator, and voice Lydia Busler-Blais � horn and voice Beth Griffith - voice Jacqueline Martelle � flute Joseph Kubera � piano
A salute to these Vermonters as heroes of the Nonpop Music movement, through their decades-old public radio show which featured oft-hilarious interactions with countless new musicians. Here, they perform their show as a live event, featuring their own quirky music performed by a cast of well-wishers.
Friday, Aug. 18 Tom Hamilton & Lisle Ellis Tom Hamilton - electronics Lisle Ellis � bass & electronics Ellery Eskelin � saxophone Peter Zummo � trombone
As a composer and improviser-bassist, Lisle Ellis� work has brought him international recognition as an artist with an exceptional vision. His recent return to NYC last season has connected his improvisational language with a new set of collaborators. Hamilton draws on his own resources of analog synthesis and electronic sound design to provide atmospheric context for the ensemble.
Saturday, Aug. 19 Denman Maroney & Mat Maneri Denman Maroney - hyperpiano Mat Maneri - violin
These musicians have developed their wide-ranging techniques to make a complete transformation of their chosen instruments. Maroney attaches moving as well as fixed and sliding parts to the instrument, often sounding more like a percussion ensemble. Specializing in various violin derivatives, Maneri has made a reputation for himself as a challenging composer and daring performer.
Series produced by Thomas Buckner & Tom Hamilton
posted by Coming Events
8/08/2006 11:17:00 AM
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