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
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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 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