Third Coast Percussion Hammers Cage at MoMA
by Angela Sutton Third Coast Percussion dodged the raindrops at MoMA on Thursday night, presenting a mostly John Cage concert in honor of the composer's centenary and his 1943 MoMA percussion […]
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Thurston Moore, Bill Nace and Joe McPhee Play Thursday at Roulette
This Thursday, Roulette presents three titans of the avant-jazz/noise scene: guitarists Thurston Moore and Bill Nace, and reed player Joe McPhee. These three, while all major figures in their own right,
“Data Garden: Quartet” at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
by Tom Emmerling PHILADELPHIA, PA - Usually, when faced with the age-old question, "Is it Art?" I tend to just default to, "Sure, why not?" if only for the sake of
Matthew Shipp Trio at The Jazz Standard
The Matthew Shipp Trio concluded their two-night stand at The Jazz Standard, offering an emotional journey through the chaotic world of free-jazz.
Vernon Reid’s “Artificial Afrika” at Dixon Place
by Brian WeidyIn one of the most unique and innovative performances I've ever seen, guitarist Vernon Reid brought his multimedia presentation, "Artificial Afrika," to Dixon Place on the Bowery Friday night. Reid, best
Alternative Guitar Festival – Friday at Rockwood Music Hall
Pillow Wand (Nels Cline and Thurston Moore) at Joel Harrison's Alternative Guitar Summit, part of the ongoing New York Guitar Festival, Rockwood Music Hall, Friday 1/13/12. More pics at
Howard Fishman to Play the Kaufman Center on 1/19
by Brian Weidy Since 2000, Howard Fishman's unique sounded blended from dozens of genres has catapulted him to playing some of the most prestigious rooms across the globe, from The
Consider the Source with The Stomping Ground at Sullivan Hall
by Brian Weidy Despite feeling under the weather, I made the trek down to Sullivan Hall, one of my favorite venues in Manhattan, to see one of the best new
Mat Maneri Quintet at The Stone
The Mat Maneri Quintet offers a guided journey through the chaotic and complex world of experimental “free jazz”.