electro/ambient rock
7-9 pm
$7 donation
EXIsTmusic & Dolichocephalic Productions present:
the western mass underground
an evening of grand new music you’ll (hopefully) never forget
with :
S i R R R (loud,ambient electronic-ish rawk)
Dopler Shift (spacey, improv-ish melodic rock)
Brand Name TVs told me to (improv melodic noise soundscapes)
E X I s Tmusic, an independent arts & social awareness organization promoting the artistic underground of western massachusetts. WWW.EXIsTmusic.Iwarp.com
Production: Jamison Lavo – sirrrguy2@hotmail.com, TheFablemaker@aol.com
jazz
10:00 – 12:30
$10 donation
the zeitgeist residency of
THE FRINGE !
jazz combo deluxe
George Garzone – tenor sax
John Lockwood – bass
Bob Gullotti –drums
Production: Bob Gullotti – 781.899.9382
perf/caff
7:30 – 12am
$5 donation
a special election eve
ZEITGEIST COFFEEHOUSE!!
hosted by al nidle
an eclectic evening of poets, musicians, singer / songwriters, performance artists, comedy, jugglers, etc..
from san francisco:
the latest show on earth! (7pm)
http://www.monkpunk.org/circus
PATHOLOGICAL! UN-SPIRATIONAL!
IRRESPONSIBLE!
IMPERFECTABLE!
ONTOLOGICAL!
INVOCATIONAL! ILLOGICAL!
Our circus is pulling up tent stakes this October and embarking on a worldwide tour!
“More Woo-woo for your Hoo-ha!” -Chicken John of Cirkus Ridickuless, the original punk rock circus
“Wow… It’s like something I’ve never seen!” -Justinian the Armenian Rubberman, Jim Rose Sideshow
* MARVEL!
at the Self-Taming Lion-Man!
* TREMBLE!
at the World’s Tallest Dwarf and the Earth’s Smallest Giant!
* BEHOLD!
The Emotional Escape Artist, who can writhe from an iron-clad marriage license!
* WITNESS!
The Anorexic Fire-Eater!
* GUFFAW!
at the hilarious gags of Puke-O the Clown!
* WAIT!
in line for the bathroom!
* PLUS! our Sideshow Obscuro of Post-Modern Curiosities and panoply of wonders:
We’re sure you’ll find it the best, the most best, and even the bestest show on the road today!
Heading up this new-style interactive novelty circus is Dattner, San Francisco underground standup comedian and award-winning filmmaker-turned-ringmaster . this luscious and loquacious verbal acrobat sublimates her exhibitionistic tendencies and exploits her audience in a salacious, spontaneous, multimedia extravaganza.
Throw in some original big top tunes, a few old-time movieolas, and a menagerie of human animals, and you end up with the Latest Show on Earth: a variety show of infinite array, a panorama of pageantry!
Production: Al Nidle – alanidle@hotmail.com alanidle@hotmail.com, 617.876.6060
jazz
7-9 pm
$10 donation
ED BROMS ORGAN TRIO
presents
The Complete Works of John Coltrane!
on the first Wednesday of each month
Ed Broms – organ
Timo Kielnecker – saxophone
Peter Barr - drums
The Broms Organ Trio continues a series of performances playing the complete works of jazz legend, John Coltrane. This performance of the series, which continues the first Wednesday of every month, will feature works of Coltrane from 1954 and 1955 including appearances on the Steve Allen Show and Columbia Outtakes as well as his first collaborations with Miles Davis. The Trio will not present Coltrane¹s catalog note for note, but will instead reinterpret his complete collection of songs.
Production: Ed Broms – broms@verizon.net, arc555@aol.com
crime/multimedia
9:30 – 12am
$10 donation
video screenings
live presentation / speakers & special guests
exhibit of art & artifacts (will be contained on display boards
True Crime & Warped Minds ~ Come and Trip the Light Forensic!
For the first time ever True Crime Experts and Enthusiasts get together and talk turkey about the world’s most heinous crimes and the criminals that perpetrated them.
This multimedia show is like CSI turned upsidedown! It includes rare video footage, live presentations, and rare artifacts, evidence, and serial killer artwork that will be on display for examination and insight. Every show will feature different special guests from the true crime world who will take part in a forum discussion that will enthrall and disgust, and it will all be broadcast live on the internet for ‘Three Ring Radio’.
Nothing is too taboo for these folks, they have all been de-sensitized by years of research and experience. See a live murder attempt caught on video— by the victim! Different guests in each city will explore the gruesome details of the crimes that they have studied, prosecuted, survived, or been involved with the perpetrators. Find out the truth, draw your own conclusions, and hear the real facts for the first time! Forget the narrow reports from the newspapers— These stories prove truth is stranger than fiction!
The event is hosted by Three Ring Radio barker Shane Bugbee (www.threeringradio.com) and includes his wife, horror writer Amy Bugbee (www.whoreofhorror.com). Other guests include Joe Hiles, founder of the informative website ‘Serial Killer Central’ (www.skcentral.com), and artist
Doug Mesner. Several true crime filmmakers will screen movies, including ‘H.H. Holmes: America’s First Serial Killer’, and a rare collection of artifacts will be on display. Be warned, some of the images presented here will follow you to the grave.
For more information check out www.evilnow.com.
Contact Shane or Amy Bugbee at 219-931-9300, or email: crime@evilnow.com
Production: generalamy@ameritech.net
modern classical
7-9 pm
$8 donation
COLIN STACK presents
THE SOCIALLY AWKWARD COMPOSERS ENSEMBLE
An eclectic mix solo and chamber music composed by graduate and doctoral students from the New England Conservatory and Brandeis University.
Monsterrat Torras, “On Deaf Ears”
Sofia Koutsovitis - vocals
Michael Miller, “Chrysalis”
Harry Cherrin - Saxophone
Mandy Wong - Piano
Colin Stack, “Identity Crisis”
Daniel Bassin - conductor
Nana Aomori - flute
Amy Advocat - clarinets
Megan Fergusson - viola
Harry Cherrin - alto saxophone
Peter Borrebach - horn
Rose Vrbsky - bassoon
Derek Jacoby, “Sketches for Solo Flute”
Meghan Miller – flute
Production: Colin Stack – colin_stack@hotmail.com
post-rock/psych-blues/improv jazz skronk
9:30-12am
$7 donation
SEEKONK
THE LOW COUNTRY MESSIAHS
STOCKHOLM SYNDROME
Spend a vibrant, ethereal autumn evening enjoying an
eclectic line up featuring Portland, Maine’s slo-core
giants Seekonk, as they perform material off of their
upcoming sophomore LP. Comparisons to GY!BE and Low
aside, see why they have labels on both sides of the
pond clamoring to put out their next record.
(www.seekonkmusic.com)
Making their Cambridge debut, Lowell, MA duo the Low
Country Messiahs bring a slow burn of ramshackle,
multi-octave singing, psych-drenched slide guitar and
eerie sonics married to deep delta blues and dark,
haunting acapella spirituals. Imagine Memphis Minnie
and Charley Patton on a double-date with Flannery
O’Connor and John Brown, while Jason Spaceman
chaperones a baleful trip past scarecrow preacher
revivalists under the tent-show’s hepatitis-yellow
lights. Featuring Rob Hamilton, ex-Green Magnet
School. Soon to be featured in “No Depression”
magazine. Not to be
missed! (www.lowcountrymessiahs.com)
Opening the night and marking their 2nd Zeitgeist
appearance, local free/freak jazzcore
improvisationalists (dear old)Stockholm Syndrome will
alight the senses with the unique wall of sound
created when a processed Theremin bounces off of Ennio
Morricone-inflected guitar, white noise, and lap-steel
twang, then careens into modern Dutch-style free
drumming. Neat-o!
produced by:
Chris Pearson/krispyBMC- cpearson_sy@yahoo.com cpearson_sy@yahoo.com
modern classical
7-9 pm
$8 donation
COLIN STACK presents
THE SOCIALLY AWKWARD COMPOSERS ENSEMBLE
An eclectic mix solo and chamber music composed by graduate and doctoral students from the New England Conservatory and Brandeis University.
jazz/avant
7-9 pm
$10 donation
JORRIT DYJKSTRA presents
THE CALLITHUMPIAN CONSORT in
“ZORN”
The Callithumpian Consort and guests perform compositions by eclectic composer/improviser John Zorn, including “Cobra”, “Duras”, “Cat o’ Nine Tails”, and tunes from the Masada book.
Production: Jorrit Dikstra – post@jorritdijkstra.com, http://callithumpian.org
jazz
9:30 – 12am
$10 donation
JORRIT DYJKSTRA/JOHN HOLLENBECK
jorrit dijkstra - alto sax, lyricon, analog electronics
john hollenbeck - drums, percussion, toys
John Hollenbeck and Jorrit Dijkstra have been playing duets on and off since 1998. They investigate the minuscule details within the sonic palette of their instruments by “zooming in” to a whole new world of sonic textures. With the help of some analog electronics, they place their sounds under an imaginary microscope, to orchestrate the overtones, micro-beats, wind flows, clicking of the pads, impact of the stick on the drumhead, and subtone effects, without losing their strong sense of melody and groove. They also share an interest in improvising with multiple-tempo layerings, melodic cells, cut and paste methods, extended techniques and integrating uncommon (analog) instruments. Their music shows influences from Ornette Coleman, Steve Lacy, György Ligeti, and Conlon Nancarrow, as well as minimalists like Morton Feldman, Ryoji Ikeda, Brian Eno and the Clicks and Cuts movement.
Production: Jorrit Dikstra – post@jorritdijkstra.com
singer-songwriter
7-9 pm
$7 donation
TODD MARTIN
Production: todd martin – todd@toddmartinmusic.com
bent folk,blues
9:30 – 12am
$7 donation
JOE JACK TALCUM
MICAH BLUE SMALDONE
Joe Jack Talcum, founding member of the Dead Milkmen, and current keyboardist for the Low Budgets, gives a special solo appearence, armed with a harmonica, acoustic guitar, and a big collection of witty,endearing songs written over the past two decades.
Micah Blue Smaldone plays bygone blues-and-ragtime guitar, sings like a hand-cranked Victrola, and writes songs steeped in the melancholia of heartbreak, the companionship of lonely hours, and the weight of the workingman’s grind.
Production: Micah Blue Smaldone - hylaphone@yahoo.com
drawing class
10:30 – 1 pm
$8 donation
LIFE DRAWING
every sunday @ zeitgeist
Production: Hans Rickheit – hansrickheit@hotmail.com
contemporary composer series
1:30 - 2:30 pm
$5 donation, includes refreshments
MADHATTER’S TEA AND PIANO PARTY ANNOUNCES :
“Behind the Scenes: Composers at the Keyboard.”
Curated by Composer/Pianist and Tufts University Professor John McDonald
A new series that brings composers out of the studio and off the university campus to present and discuss important and exciting new ideas in contemporary music, with the Zeitgeist Gallery’s excellent Kawai piano at center stage. This is the perfect event for non-musicians and musicians alike who want a brief inside look at musical minds in action. Also spotlights wonderful Boston-area performers. Come witness new works in the making and catch a glimpse into the composer’s workshop
November 7 Composer and Tufts University Faculty Member Paul Lehrman and
Storyteller Sharon Kennedy present collaborative compositions
Production: John Mcdonald - john.mcdonald@tufts.edu
jazz
7-9 pm
$10 donation
VARDAN OUSEPIAN TRIO
Production: Vardan Ousepian – VardanO@yahoo.com
jazz/rock
9:30 – 12am
$8 donation
ANDREEA PAUTA QUARTET
Production: Andreea Pauta – dreea@hotmail.com
jazz
7-9 pm
$8 donation
3PLAY
Lello Molinari – bass
Ralph Rosen – drums
Josh Rosen - piano
3play continues its once-a-month pre-Fringe residency with it’s freeflowing mix of originals and free improvisation. Featuring Lello Molinari on acoustic bass, with his rocking groove, deeply melodic approach and innovative use of strangely beautiful textures. 3play maintains the possibility of freedom at all times - the music changes on a dime, and with keen ears (and a little luck) magic happens…
Production: Josh Rosen – jrosen@berklee.edu
jazz
10:00 – 12:30
$10 donation
the zeitgeist residency of
THE FRINGE !
jazz combo deluxe
George Garzone – tenor sax
John Lockwood – bass
Bob Gullotti –drums
Production: Bob Gullotti – 781.899.9382
jazz
7-9 pm
$8 donation
Eli Kessler Quintet
original jazz compositions
Production: Gabriel Birnbaum – birnbaug@bc.edu
the critique of pure reason presents:
Jagjaguwar recording artist
julie doiron
with kevin o’rourke and bruce tull of lo fine
9:30
$8
all ages
Julie Doiron began her career in music in 1990 at the age of 18 in Moncton, New Brunswick Canada playing bass in Eric’s Trip, a folky yet psychedelic band that was to become the undisputed underground darling of Canadian Music. Eric’s Trip were the first of many maritime Canadians signed to Sub Pop and found international recognition releasing several albums and touring widely. Following 1996’s Purple Blue, Eric’s Trip announced their breakup and Julie Doiron embarked on her solo career, first releasing songs as “Broken Girl” but then under her own name. Since then she has worked with a veritable Who’s Who list of independent rock giants, including Dave Shouse (Grifters), Howe Gelb (Giant Sand) and Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie, to name a few. “Fellow Canadian songwriter Leonard Cohen once titled an album Songs from a Room. Montreal-based Julie Doiron apparently took up residence there and removed whatever furniture was left behind.” - Rob O’Connor, Rolling Stone juliedoiron.com
“Lo Fine is a band dedicated to the difficult task of performing delicate rock-based music, committed to the notion that there’s a place for popular music that values the sublime and restrained over the raw and showy. It’s an approach that puts Lo Fine in league not only with the Scud Mountain Boys but with such acts as Lambchop, Vic Chesnutt, and Boston’s own Willard Grant Conspiracy.” (Sean Glennon, Boston Globe) lofine.com
production: stacie slotnick for the critique of pure reason
info at thecritique dot org
peruvian jazz
9:30 – 12am
$8 donation
JORGE PEREZ PRESENTS
AVANTRIO
Sofia Kousovitis - Vocals.
Jorge Roeder - Bass
Jorge Perez - Drums, Cajon.
“A new proposal, Three South American musicians exploring their music background. From Lima, Peru and Buenos Aires, Argentina throughout the streets of Jazz; searching… to express their identity”
Jorge Perez:
Born in Lima Peru, moved to Boston in 1994 to attend the Berklee College of Music. He has performed and recorded with Grammy nominee Eva Ayllon and singers Tania Libertad and Fabiola De La Cuba. Saxophonist Eli Degibri (Herbie Hancock), pianist Leo Blanco. Albert Sanz, Javier Vercher, Jason Palmer among others. Also Jorge actively performs with “Surca” (Daniel Blake, Gabriel Guerrero, Jorge Roeder).
Sofia Koutsovitis: Voice
Argentine Vocalist Sofia Koutsovitis is an active performer and educator in the Boston area. She currently leads her own quintet performing her original compositions and arrangements that uniquely blend South American rhythms with elements of jazz and contemporary music.
After her professional singing debut at age 9 in the Teatro Colon Children’s Choir, Sofia later became a member of the internationally renowned National Youth Choir of Argentina, taking part of seven tours to South America, Europe and the USA. She has performed in the most distinguished halls of Buenos Aires, such as the Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires Cathedral, the Gran Rex Theater and the Recoleta Cultural Center. In 2001 she moved to Boston to pursue a Master’s Degree in the Jazz Program at the New England Conservatory where she studied with jazz masters Danilo Perez, Dominique Eade, Steve Lacy, Charlie Banacos and Bob Moses.
Sofia has sang in venues throughout the northeast of the USA, including Jordan Hall, the Kennedy Center, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Ryles and the Zeitgeist Gallery. In addition, she performed at the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival and she recently completed a series of performances in Puerto Rico.
Jorge Roeder: Acoustic Bass
Born in Lima in 1980, began studying the cello and the electric bass at age 14; two years later was invited on scholarship to study at the Rimsky Korsakov Conservatory in St. Petersburg, Russia. After taking the double bass, Jorge became assistant principal bassist of the Lima Philharmonic and Opera orchestras for he 2001 and 2002 seasons. From 1999, he became part of the “New Music Youth Orchestra,” which is dedicated to the development of jazz in Peru. With them, Jorge toured throughout the eastern U.S. and performed at the IAJE (International Association of Jazz Educators) annual conference in New York City. In 2002, Jorge was invited by Ken Schaphorst and the New England Conservatory Jazz studies department to pursue his studies in Boston on scholarship. During his stay at NEC, he has studied with Cecil McBee, John Lockwood, Danilo Perez, Oscar Stagnaro, Jerry Bergonzi and Dominique Eade. He has recently performed with jazz greats such as Roy Haynes, Bob Brookmeyer, Steve Lacy, Alex Acuna, Harvey Mason, Bob Moses, George Russell, Maria Scheneider, Gunther Schuller, Steve Turre, Bill Watrous and Kenny Wheeler.
Jorge Perez-Albela: Cajon
Born in Lima Peru, began playing drums by age 16; studying with his uncle “Pocho” Purizaga. When he was 17 he was already performing professionally with the main Rock groups of the scene and by 18 he was touring throughout South America. In 1994, he moved to Boston to attend the Berklee College of Music on scholarship; where he received “The Most Active Performer Award.” He has studied with Danilo Perez, Alex Acuna, Pat Metheny, Bob Moses, Oscar Stagnaro, Hal Crook, Jamey Haddad, George Garzone, Kenwood Dennard, Lenny Nelson. Juan Medrano Cotito (Cajon Master, Susana Baca). Gigio Parodi (Peruvian percussion master). In 1997 Attended the IASJ meeting in Siena, Italy, where he studied with David Liebman. Jorge has lived in Spain, including Seville, where he did studies and research in Flamenco music.
He has performed and recorded with Grammy nominees Eva Ayllon and Gian Marco. Also with singers Tania Libertad and Fabiola De La Cuba. Saxophonist Eli Degibri (Herbie Hancock, Al Foster), pianist Leo Blanco (CD “Roots and Effect”); bassist Oscar Stagnaro, pianist Albert Sanz, The Rusty Scott Quartet, saxophonist Javier Vercher, guitarists “Romero” (CD Live at Trinity Church, New York. Meg music). trumpeters Jason Palmer and Peter Kenagy (recorded the CD with “Fresh Sound” Label), and with the band Surca. Has toured Europe and played at prestigious venues such as “The Jamboree” in Barcelona, “El Cafe Central” in Madrid, “Bebop” in San Sebastian, “Hot Club” in Lisbon, Portugal. In New York City, has performed at “Nells” and “Kenny’s Castaways”. Also has performed with his trio at the 2002 International Jazz Festival in Lima,
Production: Jorge Palbela – jorgepalbela@aol.com
lounge jazz
7-9 pm
$7 donation
A Night of Elegant Pop Songs
with
JAY MCCARROL QUARTET – piano, vocals
pop rock piano songs
opening :
TAYLOR GREENWOOD QUINTET
sultry soul pop vocals
JAY MCCARROL QUARTET
Jay McCarrol lead vocals, piano
Austin Jenkins guitar, vocals
Joe Huettner bass, vocals
John Hirst drums
TAYLOR GREENWOOD QUINTET
Taylor Greenwood lead vocals
Ryder McNair piano
Dan Ellis bass
Justin Renfrow trumpet
James Casey drums
Production: Ken Quam - kenquam@hotmail.com
jazz
9:30 – 12am
$7 donation
SECRETIVE MOBIUS BAND
jazz quintet
Production: Josh Vandehey – joshheyheyhey@hotmail.com
jazz
7:30-9:30
$10 donation
ALEJANDRO CIMADORO QUINTET
Felipe Salles (soprano and tenor saxphopones),
Jeff Galindo (trombone),
Nando Michelin (piano),
Francisco Mela (drums),
Alejandro Cimadoro (double bass, compositions and arrangements).
playing music from their latest CD “The Princess and the Moonlight”
Late Show
jazz/improv
9:30 – 12:30am
$15 or b/o
rob chalfen &
subconsciouscafe new chamber music
presents
THE BURTON GREENE/ROY CAMPBELL QUARTET
Burton Greene – piano (Mark Dresser)
Roy Campbell – trumpet (William Parker)
Laurence Cook - drums (Moondoc, Thurston Moore)
Adam Lane – bass (Tom Waits)
http://www.burtongreene.com
“BURTON GREENE ranks as one of the seasoned survivors in creative improvised
music. Like a handful of his ESP (Records) peers he’s still at it after all
these years, plugging away at his craft and creating chameleonic music along
the way… Greene sounds great as well, foraging over the finely tuned
ivories with a self-assurance and acuity ideally suited to the auspicious
surroundings.”
-Derek Taylor, All About Jazz.
From review of CIMP duo recording with bassist Mark Dresser: “Peace Beyond
Conflict: “Burton has been on the avant improvised scene since it’s
beginnings in the early ‘60’s. His music is to be found on more than 40
recordings.
ROY CAMPBELL has also been active many years and is easily one of the most
sought after trumpet players of the downtown New York scene. His own
Pyramid Trio with bassist William Parker tours and records extensively in
the US and Europe.
“Trumpeter ROY CAMPBELL’S approach is to swallow all musical concepts,
converting ‘world music’ into one music. His playing can emanate pure
improvisation, as with the quartet Other Dimensions in Music, and the
trumpeter can also maintain that improvisational touch in the large band of
William Parker. Campbell’s trumpet comes with the lyricism of Freddie
Hubbard, the freedom of Albert Ayler, and the worldliness of Don Cherry. ” ~
Mark Corroto, “All About Jazz”
Bassist, composer ADAM LANE(33) is the youngest player and most recent
welcome addition to the quartet. Combining influences from Duke Ellington,
Karlheinz Stockhausen, and Melt Banana, Adam Lane stretches the terms
“jazz” and “chamber Music” beyond convention. His blend of music and
performance art takes listeners on a meticulously orchestrated joyride, with
horns, strings, electronics, spoken word, etc. As a composer he has been
recognized by critics world wide as “innovative” (Signal to Noise) and
“forward thinking,” (Jazziz) and as a player he has contributed to important
new recordings by artists such as John Tchicai and Tom Waits.
LAURENCE COOK studied painting at the Museum School of Fine Arts in Boston
and later learned to play piano, vibraphone, and drums. He has been a major
figure in the jazz avant-garde since the 1960’s on twenty-two recordings,
including Revenge, and Dual Unity with Paul Bley; Skillfullnes with Alan
Silva,Ritti with Joe Morris; “Fuzzagainst Junk” from Vision 1997 Festival
with Thurston Moore; Triplet and Fire in the Valley with Jemeel Moondoc;
Divine Mad Love with Sabir Mateen; November 1981, Thoughts, and Son of
Sisyphus with Bill Dixon. He has worked with Sam Rivers, Alan Silva, The
Brecker Brothers, Robin Kenyatta, Mark Whitecage, and Barre Phillips among
many others.
Production: Rob Chalfen – robchalfen@hotmail.com (robchalfen@hotmail.com)
goth metal jazz madness
9:30 – 12am
$8 donation
ENUMA ELISH
Production: Yuri Zbitnoff - yrz@world.std.com
drawing class
10:30 – 1 pm
$8 donation
LIFE DRAWING
every sunday @ zeitgeist
Production: Hans Rickheit – hansrickheit@hotmail.com
contemporary composer series
1:30 - 2:30 pm
$5 donation, includes refreshments
MADHATTER’S TEA AND PIANO PARTY ANNOUNCES :
“Behind the Scenes: Composers at the Keyboard”
Curated by Composer/Pianist and Tufts University Professor John McDonald
Brazilian Folk
7-9 pm
$8 donation
VALDISA MOURA SEXTET
Production: Valdisa Moura – valdisamoura@earthlink.net
jazz/improv
7:30 – 9 pm
$10 donation
JAAP BLONK - voice and electronics
JORRIT DIJKSTRA - alto saxophone, lyricon, and electronics
On Monday, November 15th, world-renowned Dutch composer/voice performer/sound poet Jaap Blonk will join Boston-based saxophonist/composer Jorrit Dijkstra in performance at the Zeitgeist Gallery in Cambridge. Blonk and Dijkstra will each perform a solo set before coming together as a duo to explore various permutations of acoustic and electronic improvisation. They met as members of the acclaimed Dutch improvised music scene, and have collaborated on various projects over the last several years. This concert is presented with support from The Netherlands’ Gaudeamus Foundation.
Jaap Blonk explores the fertile creative ground between poetry and music in the Dada vein, blending those idioms with performance art, improvisation and a constant search for new sound combinations that still exist within the semantics of language. Born in Woerden, Holland in 1953, Blonk has performed across Europe, as well as in the U.S., Canada, Indonesia, South Africa and Latin America. Along with his solo work, he has also collaborated with Paul Lytton, Mats Gustafsson, Michael Zerang, Fred Lonberg-Holm, Melvyn Poore, Paul Dutton, Nicolas Collins, Carola Bauckholt, the Netherlands Wind Ensemble and the Ebony Band. He is also the founder of the 15-piece orchestra SPLINKS, the avant-rock trio BRAAXTAAL, and the Kontrans record label. The newest development of his extensive career is his experimentation with electronics, primarily sampling and processing his own voice. More information is available at http://www.jaapblonk.com
Jorrit Dijkstra
A product of the same vital music tradition that produced European free music icons like Misha Mengelberg, Han Bennink and Willem Breuker, Dutch-born saxophonist/composer Jorrit Dijkstra is a recipient of a Fulbright grant and the prestigious Podium Prize from the Dutch Jazz Foundation. His long list of high-profile collaborators includes Gerry Hemingway, John Butcher, Mat Maneri, Marty Ehrlich, Jim Black, Kenny Wheeler among many others, and he has recorded as a leader on the Trytone, Songlines and BVHaast labels. Since 2002, Dijkstra has lived in Boston, when he earned a master’s degree from New England Conservatory, though he continues to also lead and perform in a variety of world-touring ensembles based in Amsterdam, Chicago, and Vancouver. More information is available at http://www.jorritdijkstra.com
jazz
10:00 – 12:30
$10 donation
the zeitgeist residency of
THE FRINGE !
jazz combo deluxe
George Garzone – tenor sax
John Lockwood – bass
Bob Gullotti –drums
Production: Bob Gullotti – 781.899.9382
perf/caff
9:30 – 12am
$5 donation
the return of the legendary
ZEITGEIST COFFEEHOUSE!!
hosted by al nidle!
an eclectic evening of poets, musicians, singer / songwriters, performance artists, comedy, jugglers, etc…
Production: Al Nidle – alanidle@hotmail.com, 617.876.6060
experiMENTAL
7-9 pm
$5 donation
darkfunk.com presents:
THE STORY OF GILGAMESH as told by THE ACTION FIGURES
THE ACTION FIGURES are:
brett rautenberg - drums, master of the universe
paul bosse - drums, real american hero
erik lund - drums, more than meets the eye
eric rosenbaum - casio, hero in a half-shell
alec spiegelman - casio & sax, princess of power
september’s performance can be heard here.
Production: brett rautenberg
art-noise rock
6:30 - 9 pm
$7 donation
MOUTH OF THE ARCHITECT
CONIFER
This gig is part of Ohio’s Mouth of the Architect’s east coast tour, Conifer is coming down from Portland, ME to play with them. Both bands are a edgy art-rock, but blend different elements and styles to make them both stand out from each other.
Production: Joe Macnamara – notcommonrecords@yahoo.com
jazz
9:30 – 12am
Jorge Perez-Albela presents
EXPLORATIONS IN MUSIC
with
Carmen Staaf - Piano.
Peter Slavov - Acoustic bass
Jorge Perez-Albela - Drums, Cajon
“A conversation among three musicians with different backgrounds,United States, Bulgaria and Peru; but with a common ground: Jazz”
I am a Peruvian born musician living in the U.S. for over a decade now. Throughout these years I have cultivated a deep passion for jazz for its “raw force” where the musicians could channel their true feelings in freedom and express them in beauty, beyond the reason … being that way able to connect
with the listener who resonates and identifies with those feelings.
Production: Jorge Perez-Albela - Jorgepalbela@aol.com
jazz
7-9 pm
$10 donation
JOE DELLA PENNA TRIO
Jazz
7-9 pm
$10 donation
JOE DELLA PENNA TRIO
Joe Della Penna – piano
Greg Loughman – bass
Brooke Sofferman – drums
Joe Della Penna’s musical direction combines Jazz with his interests in Musical Theatre, Blues, and the Avant-Garde. This is the debut gig at the Zeitgeist Gallery for the Joe Della Penna Trio. Joe Della Penna has played classical, jazz, and pop piano for over twenty eight years. This New Jersey native earned his
Bachelors Degree in music cum laude from The Hartt School of Music in 1991 where he studied and performed with Jackie McLean and Jaki Byard. He came to Boston in 1993 to attend the New England Conservatory of Music where he received his Masters Degree, studying voice with Dominique Eade and piano with
Paul Bley and Ran Blake. Greg Loughman – bass He has performed with
musicians including Curtis Fuller, JoAnne Brackeen, Kenwood Dennard, Greg
Abate, Ray Santisi, Mark Greel, Rusty Scott, Al Vega, Grammy-nominated
pianist Phillip Aaberg, guitarist Mimi Fox, Brazilian multi-instrumentalist
Carlos Malta, jazz violinist Christian Howes, singer Patti Page, actor/singer James Naughton, and the Jimmy Dorsey Big Band, among many others. Brooke Sofferman – drums His work with such artists as John Abercrombie,
George Russell, Clark Terry, Cecil McBee, John McNeil, George Garzone, Danilo Perez, Bob Moses and many others have contributed to his development
as a drummer and composer. Along with dozens of recordings as a sideman,
Brooke has released three CD’s as a leader on the Arizona jazz label, Summit
Records. (www.summitrecords.com) These recordings feature all original compositions of Brooke’s and feature world renowned saxophonist, Jerry Bergonzi and trumpeter Phil Grenadier.
Production: Joe Della Penna – joe@joedellapenna.com
the critique of pure reason presents
greg davis
signer
ariel pink
november 18
9:30pm
all ages
$8 suggested donation
Greg Davis is a musician based in Chicago. As an undergraduate at DePaul University in Chicago, Greg Davis studied classical and jazz guitar alongside composition and jazz studies. In 1997, he started his own label, Autumn Records, in order to put out his music and that of others. Several CDR releases later, Autumn Records relocated to Boston in 1999. At this time Greg was attending the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, where he received his master’s degree in composition in June 2001. Greg was an active performer in the Boston area, playing many shows by himself and with Parallel, before returning to Chicago in 2002. As Bob Mehr wrote in the Chicago Reader: “He augments his signature symphony of gently plucked acoustic guitar and natural sounds—water seems to be a favorite theme—with touches of brass, woodwind, and pedal steel and even takes a couple rare lead vocal turns….” Beginning to work with an ensemble, Davis toured North America in spring 2004 playing material from the Curling Pond Woods album as part of Greg Davis (Group). A new piano piece by Davis called “Emptying” premiered at the Summer Institute for Contemporary Piano Performance at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, MA.
Mysterious mutant offspring of Bevan Smith’s Aspen, Signer crafts dub-replicant grooves. Signer grafts Aspen’s distinctive spatial possibilities and organic textures onto the DNA blueprint of the Basic Channel Berlin techno-dub sound. Smith’s alter ego allows him to add more cogent rhythm patterns to the Aspen sound. The music is deep; bass-heavy inputs fed through shifting textures. Smith describes the sound as ‘experiments in the movement of ambient music’. Perhaps this is the sound that movement makes in dreams. Effortless, static free flights through physical locations and emotive scapes.
Recording at home with a guitar, bass, keyboard, and 8-track (the drum sounds are all unbelievably created with his mouth), Ariel Pink blends Lite FM and warped lo-fi pop into something beautiful and confusing, yet highly addictive. After years of recording in relative seclusion in the hills of Los Angeles, Ariel Pink (the first non-Animal Collective member on the Paw Tracks roster) makes his official Paw Tracks debut with “The Doldrums”. Originally a handmade CD-R release a couple years back, “The Doldrums” by Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti was discovered by the Animal Collective during one of their west coast tours and became an immediate favorite.
production: stacie slotnick for the critique of pure reason
info at thecritique dot org
jazz/improv
7-9 pm
$10 donation
David Haas - piano
original music with special appearance by
Joe Maneri - poetry
Production: David Haas - jdhaasproductions@comcast.net
avant-cabaret
9:30 – 12am
$8 donation
Cirque Du Singe Brisé #4
Cirque Du Singe Brisé (Circus of the Shattered Monkey) is a monthly showcase of acoustic and eclectic talent held regularly on the last Friday of every month @ the Zeitgeist Gallery. We are always looking for new faces to take part in this event and anyone who is interested should email ra_vanvleet@yahoo.com. Any members of the press or media that have particular eclectic favorites are more than welcomed to pass on any recommendations.
Production: Rich Van Vleet - ra_vanvleet@yahoo.com
rock
7-9 pm
$7 donation
7:00: DAN BURKE (invisiblechains.com)
8:00: HOOKER STREET BAND (www.hookerstreetband.com)
Production: George Leonard - george@hookerstreetband.com
indie jazz/rock
9:30 – 12am
$10 donation
Kevin Corzette presents
“Sessions in Sonic Debauchery”
with
COLOR & TALEA
Production: Kevin Corzett – kevincorzett@hotmail.com
drawing class
10:30 – 1 pm
$8 donation
LIFE DRAWING
every sunday @ zeitgeist
Production: Hans Rickheit – hansrickheit@hotmail.com
contemporary composer series
1:30 - 2:30 pm
$5 donation, includes refreshments
MADHATTER’S TEA AND PIANO PARTY ANNOUNCES :
“Behind the Scenes: Composers at the Keyboard”
Curated by Composer/Pianist and Tufts University Professor John McDonald
Piano Music by Tufts Composers Nathan Curtis, Felipe Lara, Marco Visconti-Prasca, and Warren A. Weberg, performed by John McDonald
singer-songwriter
6-9 pm
$ donation
AUDREY RYAN presents
Boston Singer-Songwriter Series
featuring
Chuck e Costa
Daniel Burke
Audrey Ryan
Naomi Sommers….
Production: Audrey Ryan – audreyryan79@yahoo.com
psych-folk rock
9:30 – 12am
$7 donation
Demi-Saison Assembly presents
Brian Michael Roff & the Deer
Raymond Morin
Jeffrey Simmons and the Symptoms.
Brian Michael Roff performs songs that appear upon first listen to be merely sketches of situations and common emotions, but further examination reveals his work as the middle-class koans of a sharp-eyed social observer. Think Randy Newman burning down the Barnes & Noble rather than the cornfield and you’re getting close. The Deer, led by Jim Reynolds on lead guitar and banjo, throws gasoline on the fire.
Raymond Morin writes mysterious songs that read something like a Flannery O’Conner story shattered into a fragmentary Cummings poem, left for you to reassemble. His unique voice is backed by fingerpicked guitar reminiscent of British folksters like Bert Jansch and John Renbourn.
Jeffrey Simmons & the Symptoms draw from a deep well of post-Watergate rock n roll stylings and general sense of fagged-out teenage ennui…in Symptoms land, it’s always Miller Time, Gram Parsons is on the dollar bill, and Alex Chilton’s on the twenty.
Production: Matthew Goulet – mgoulet@mbta.com
jazz
7-9 pm
free
The Boston Jazz Collective:
THE BJC MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Featuring The Either/Orchestra
FREE ADMISSION, LIGHT REFRESHMENTS SERVED
Hosted by co-founders DANIEL BLAKE (www.danielblake.net) and MARIANNE SOLLIVAN (www.jazzinmind.com)
The Boston Jazz Collective presents its first membership drive at 7:00 p.m. This concert will be free to all prospective members, and will feature several of the greatest bands on the Boston jazz scene.
The BJC will serve as an official entity behind which Boston jazz artists, for a basic annual membership fee of $15, can find greater visibility for their music. This will be accomplished by the creation of a BJC website, advertising of BJC member concerts through mailings and newsletters, and periodic BJC-sponsered events. Through this group effort, the BJC hopes to foster greater public awareness of the thriving Boston jazz scene. Come join us for our first official night on the town, hosted by the Zeitgeist Gallery!
We are accepting new members, who will get:
a.. immediate access to BJC promotional services such as calendar and newsletter
b.. placement on the new BJC website
c.. a wider network of support through involvement in an official entity, putting a face to the thriving Boston jazz scene!
Member CDs will be for sale, and present also will be our sponsors Magpie Sound and web designer Grace Solivan.
Production: Daniel Blake – info@danielblake.net
jazz
10:00 – 12:30
$10 donation
the zeitgeist residency of
THE FRINGE !
jazz combo deluxe
George Garzone – tenor sax
John Lockwood – bass
Bob Gullotti –drums
Production: Bob Gullotti – 781.899.9382
latin jazz
7-9 pm
$10 donation
DEAN MARCELLANA LATIN JAZZ GROUP
Dean Marcellana - piano
Jorge Roeder - bass
Jorge Najarro - percussion
Production: Dean Marcellana - capache@prodigy.net
jazz
9:00pm-12:00am
$5 or b/o
Todd Brunel & THE VORTEX presents
MARK HARVEY AARDVAARK JAZZTET
THE VORTEX new improvised music series happens in the hour before The Fringe, on 1st, 3rd & 4th Mondays of the month.
Production: Todd Brunel - thbrunel@earthlink.net
the critique of pure reason presents:
kimya dawson
david-ivar herman dune
and special guests and friends tba
8:30pm
suggested donation
http://www.kimyadawson.com
http://www.hermandune.com
production: stacie slotnick for the critique of pure reason
info (at) thecritique (dot) org
drawing class
10:30 – 1 pm
$8 donation
LIFE DRAWING
every sunday @ zeitgeist
Production: Hans Rickheit – hansrickheit@hotmail.com
contemporary composer series
1:30 - 2:30 pm
$5 donation, includes refreshments
MADHATTER’S TEA AND PIANO PARTY ANNOUNCES :
“Behind the Scenes: Composers at the Keyboard”
Curated by Composer/Pianist and Tufts University Professor John McDonald
jazz
10:00 – 12:30
$10 donation
the zeitgeist residency of
THE FRINGE !
jazz combo deluxe
George Garzone – tenor sax
John Lockwood – bass
Bob Gullotti –drums
Production: Bob Gullotti – 781.899.9382
brazilian jazz fusion
7-9 pm
$10 donation
THE DIG TRIO
Gustavo Assis-Brasil - guitars
Michael Farquharson - bass
Mauricio Zottarelli - drums
“Feast your ears!… These are three superb musicians worth checking out!” Rod Morgenstein (Dixie Dregs, Steve Morse Band)
“An impressive display of power and versatility!” Brett Willmott (Berklee College of Music)
“Essential for fans of contemporary fusion!!” M. Okayama - Guitar Player Magazine/Brazil
“These guys are so tight!” Chris Aranosian - www.godsofmusic.com
Production: Gustavo Assis-Brasil - info@gustavoassisbrasil.com
Web: http://www.digtrio.com
perf/caff
9:30 – 12am
$5 donation
the return of the legendary
ZEITGEIST COFFEEHOUSE!!
hosted by al nidle!
an eclectic evening of poets, musicians, singer / songwriters, performance artists, comedy, jugglers, etc…
Production: Al Nidle – alanidle@hotmail.com, 617.876.6060