The Sounds of Fear


Ok, one more for Halloween. This article discusses the offbeat music popularized in horror films, from Mike Oldfield to Goblin to George Crumb.

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Velvet Lounge Reopens


Fred Anderson’s Velvet Lounge is open once again and hosting live performances, after a few problems due to nearby construction.

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Ayler's Holy Ghost Redux


This 9CD boxed set of Ayler’s work is generating a lot of press. Read articles in the New York Times, Jamaca Observer, Village Voice, and London News Review.

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Two Braxton Shows in December at Wesleyan


Anthony Braxton (that’s Professor Braxton to me and you) will be playing with his small ensemble on December 8th and with his large ensemble on December 10th.

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Get into the Halloween Spirit with Theophany


Theophany Radio is streaming the spooky music of Cold Meat Industries for the next day or so. Time to scare those trick-or-treaters, methinks…

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Upcoming at the Knit


New York’s Knitting Factory has a number of interesting shows coming in the next couple of weeks.

Thu, Nov 04 8:00 PM
$15.00 ‘Boxing & Jazz’ Matthew Shipp Trio w/ Guillermo Brown, William Parker with film ‘Combinations’ directed by Patrick A Gaucher Matthew Shipp Trio

Thu, Nov 04 10:00 PM
$15.00 ‘Boxing & Jazz’ Matthew Shipp Trio w/ Guillermo Brown, William Parker with film ‘Combinations’ directed by Patrick A Gaucher Matthew Shipp Trio

Fri, Nov 12 11:00 PM
ADV $12.00 DOS $14.00 OOIOO (feat Yoshimi of The Boredoms), Kim Gordon w/ Ikue Mori & Jim O’Rourke, (dis)functionixs

Sun, Nov 14 8:00 PM
ADV $18.00 DOS $22.00 Project/Object with Ike Willis and Napoleon Murphy Brock Performing the Music of Frank Zappa

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Miles Davis – Seven Steps


The BBC reviews the latest boxed set of Miles, Seven Steps; The Complete Columbia Recordings 1963 – 1964.

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DMG Newsletter


This week’s DMG Newsletter has the usual reviews and new release info.

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OFAM's Now Hear This 2004-05 Season


Now Hear This is a concert series run by the Oregon Festival of American Music. Featured performances in upcoming weeks and months include:

John Cale
Monday, Nov 1, 2004 – Shedd Concert Hall, Eugene, OR
Now Hear This 2004-05

Tim Berne
Tim Berne’s Hard Cell
Friday, Mar 11, 2005 – Shedd Concert Hall, Eugene, OR

Tomasz Stanko
The Tomasz Stanko Quartet
Thursday, Mar 17, 2005 – Shedd Concert Hall, Eugene, OR
April, 2005

Dave Holland
The Dave Holland Big Band
Sunday, Apr 10, 2005 – Shedd Concert Hall, Eugene, OR
May, 2005

Eskelin – Courvoisier
Ellery Eskelin & Sylvie Courvoisier
Wednesday, May 18, 2005 – Shedd Concert Hall, Eugene, OR

An article on the John Cale show is available.

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Contempo Ensemble Overview


An article discusses the Contempo Ensemble, a pair of musical groups based in the University of Chicago playing modern classical music.

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