More shows listed for this Detroit house of improv.
Saturday, July 8th: I, Crime/ Commonwealth
Anderson Walworth, Jennie Knaggs and Charlie McCutcheon use traditional “rock band” instrumentation to make some decidedly non-traditional rock music. Guitars, bass, drums, keyboards and occasionally accordion, are employed to back the intimate vocal harmonies of Jennie and Anderson. The sound is seductive, entertaining and eclectic; reflective of the diverse array of projects they’ve individually undertaken over the years: noise, punk and psychedelia (Bigon, The Tease, and Friends of Dennis Wilson, respectively); honky-tonk, 50’s crooning and power pop (The Saltines, Angel Lee del Angel Ahh’s, The Singles). Commonwealth is a new violin/banjo duo that is steeped in traditional Americana. Featuring Taylor (C3, Cat Time) on banjo and Amanda Lynn (2 Dollar Breakfast) on violin.
Doors at 9 pm, $5Saturday, July 15th: Scavenger Quartet with special guest TBA
Scavenger Quartet is the brainchild of prominent Detroit composer Frank Pahl. In typical Pahl fashion, Scavenger Quartet seamlessly blends charming, engaging melodies with sophisticated, modern settings. The ensemble is simultaneously proficient and tight on the most difficult material, but attracted to loose, staggering numbers of child-like simplicity. Their slow numbers crawl at such a relaxed, slow pace that even highly skilled musicians have difficulty sitting in with the group. The line-up of organ/euphonium, tenor sax/flute, double bass and drums is often augmented by mechanical automatons that Pahl invents from Erector Set parts, sewing machine treadles, small motors etc. Mostly Pahl originals, augmented by Satie, Mancinni, Jacques Tate soundtracks and the like.
Doors @9 pm; $7Wednesday, July 19th: Nate Wooley and Aaron Siegel
Aaron Siegel is a Williamsburg based percussionist/pianist who also does multi-channel sound instillations. He plays percussion in the Anthony Braxton Sextet as well and has programmed over 75 concerts in Williamsburg. Nate Wooley plays trumpet in the European improviser tradition; the focus is on extended technique and a Cageian approach to sound.
Doors @ 8pm; $6Friday, July 28: Bridge 61 (w/Ken Vandermark, Jason Stein, Nate McBride, Timothy Daisy)
What can you say about a guy who has won the MacArthur genius grant? Ken Vandermark first came to national attention when he assumed the helm of the legendary NRG Ensemble; since then his many projects have given Chicago its biggest dose of creative music energy in the past couple of decades. Some of you may remember the great show by the Vandermark 5 at Zoot’s Coffeehouse about 10 years ago. That was close to the the same time that I first met Nate McBride; even then he was already one of the best young bassists in the country. Sure to be an amazing show.
Doors at 9 pm; $10Coming Soon:
8/29 Respect Sextet
9/17 Rhys Chatham
10/6 Damo Suzuki
10/14 Thollem McDonas/Jon BrummitBohemian National Home
3009 Tillman (22nd)
Detroit 48216
313 737 6606
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