Open Field Initiative and 119 Gallery present XFest 2016, a festival of improvised music, visuals and movement.
Tag: Accordion
Ben Holmes & Patrick Farrell at The Little Shul
Ben Holmes & Patrick Farrell are a one-of-a-kind trumpet and accordion duo whose performances find the common thread in klezmer, original concert music, and improvisation, interpretations of Romantic-era composers, pop music and more. Accordionist Patrick Farrell (Yo-Yo Ma, Frank London, Yiddish Art Trio) and trumpeter Ben Holmes (Slavic Soul Party!, Ben Holmes Quartet, Brooklyn Qawwali… Continue reading Ben Holmes & Patrick Farrell at The Little Shul
The Rotunda
hosted performances by three acts from Philly and New Haven this Friday part of the Archer Spade Performance Series. The night started with 3 Philly Guitars playing a set of music composed by Travis Woodson, Carl Testa and Eric Slick:“Lesbians With Victorian Sensibilities” (Travis Woodson)“Slope II” (Cart Testa; written for bass and cello, arranged for… Continue reading The Rotunda
Ben Shirley and the Scrimshaw Ensemble at The Uncertainty Music Series
July’s uncertainty music series featured Ben Shilrley(guitar) and the Scrimshaw Ensemble: Nathan Bontrager on cello, Adam Matlock on accordion, Anne Rhodes voice, & Carl Testa on bass. The group performed a set of Ben’s original music followed by improvisational sets for duets. The group concluded the night by a piece for quintet written by Ben.… Continue reading Ben Shirley and the Scrimshaw Ensemble at The Uncertainty Music Series
Broadcloth & Prehistoric Horse At John Slade Ely House
Broadcloth trio performed at John Slade Ely House in New Haven, CT last Friday with a set of their improvised music. Broadcloth trio is: Anne Rhodes, vocalsNathan Bontrager, Cello &Adam Matlock, accordion They played 4 pieces of their music Con Ahinco In Stitches Sharpie Suite Folk Song The entire performance may be watched on YouTube:… Continue reading Broadcloth & Prehistoric Horse At John Slade Ely House
Live Music at Popeye’s Garage
This was a “Farewell & good luck” performance for Gabriel José Bolaños Chamorro before he moved to the west coast for grad school. The event took place in New Haven’s Popeye’s Garage at Goffe street. The set started with Chris Point playing an Electronic noise piece of his followed by a piece by Adam Matlock… Continue reading Live Music at Popeye’s Garage
Broadcloth makes it to The Stone in Alphabet City, NYC
My Cello teacher’s trio,Broadcloth, has made it to “The Stone” described by many as “ A not for profit space for the Experimental and Avant-Garde”. Its location in Alphabet city talks a ton about its vitality and dedication to up and new musicians. Broadcloth is: Anne Rhodes on Voice,Nathan Bontrager on Cello andAdam Matlock on… Continue reading Broadcloth makes it to The Stone in Alphabet City, NYC
Broadcloth Trio
On January 30th 2010, Broadcloth trio played two sets of their original compositions with two aspiring guests. Broadcloth is a free improv Chamber group that includes: Anne Rhodes, VocalNathan Bontrager, CelloAdam Matlock, Accordion and Recorders(he also provided some voices) The guests were Gabriel Bolaños Chamorro, electronic spectral music composition and guitarSteve Zieminski, percussion and drums… Continue reading Broadcloth Trio