thanks: Han-earl Park, Catherine Sikora and Josh Sinton at On The Way Out, Brooklyn

and for keeping me on my toes. I appreciate your impeccable choices, and the time and effort you’ve put into making music out of the broad tactical sketches that I brought to the rehearsals. Thanks for finding a play-space, and forging a living game. Some exciting performances coming up in April with Catherine Sikora, Eric Lyon, Piotr Michalowski, Dominic Lash, Joe Moffett, Andrew Drury, Ed Rosenberg, Owen Stewart-Robertson, Kate Pittman and other…

reminder: Han-earl Park, Catherine Sikora and Josh Sinton at On The Way Out, Brooklyn

…This coming Tuesday (March 26, 2013), at 8:30pm (our set: 10:00pm): Han-earl Park (guitar), Catherine Sikora (saxophones) and Josh Sinton (saxophone and clarinet) will perform Metis 9 as part of On The Way Out at The Backroom @ Freddy’s Bar (627 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215) [map/directions…]. $10 suggested donation. [Details…] Facebook Twitter Bluesky Mastodon Email More Tumblr Threads Reddit WhatsApp Telegram Pinterest Pocket Print…

performance diary 02-26-13 (Brooklyn, New York)

…Moffett (trumpet), Han-earl Park (guitar) and Andrew Drury (percussion). Recommended donation: $10. [Details…] April 21, 2013 ABC No Rio 156 Rivington Street New York, NY 10002 7:00pm A performance by Han-earl Park (guitar), Catherine Sikora (saxophones) and Eric Lyon (piano) as part of COMA: Citizens Ontological Music Agenda. Also performing: Elliott Levin and Denis Beuret with Gene Janas. Admission: $5. [Details…] [ABC No Rio page…] 2013 North A…

reminder: Eris 136199 (Nick Didkovsky, Han-earl Park and Catherine Sikora) at On The Way Out, Brooklyn

This coming Tuesday (July 24, 2012), 8:30pm: a performance by Eris 136199: The Ultimate Nick Didkovsky (guitar), The Uncanny Han-earl Park (guitar), and The Astonishing Catherine Sikora (saxophones). The event is presented by On The Way Out takes place at The Backroom @ Freddy’s Bar (627 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215) [map/directions…]. This is one hell of a trio. Don’t believe me? Well, this is what we sounded like last time we played: Facebook…

performances: Drury-Park and Park-Sinton, Brooklyn

A couple of house concerts coming up in June with Andrew Drury, and with Josh Sinton, both in Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn, New York (see the performance diary for up-to-date info). June 7, 2012: Performance by Andrew Drury (drums) and Han-earl Park (guitar), plus Bow Duo (Adrian Knight and Chris Cerrone) as part of Soup and Sound House Concert #11. Takes place at Andrew Drury’s home (contact him for the location), and starts 7:00pm (Andrew and I a…

reminder: Nick Didkovsky, Han-earl Park and Catherine Sikora at ABC No Rio, New York

…This Sunday (May 27, 2012), event starting at 6:00pm: a performance by Nick Didkovsky (guitar), Han-earl Park (guitar) and Catherine Sikora (saxophones) as part of COMA: Citizens Ontological Music Agenda takes place at ABC No Rio (156 Rivington Street, New York, NY 10002) [map/directions…]. Admission is $5. [Details…] Facebook Twitter Bluesky Mastodon Email More Tumblr Threads Reddit WhatsApp Telegram Pinterest Pocket Print…

performance diary 05-14-12 (Brooklyn, New York)

upcoming performances date venue time details May 27, 2012 ABC No Rio 156 Rivington Street New York, NY 10002 6:00pm Performance by Nick Didkovsky (guitar), Han-earl Park (guitar) and Catherine Sikora (saxophones) presented by COMA: Citizens Ontological Music Agenda.Also performing: Jim Goodin, Frederika Kreier, and the Rocco John Iacovone ensemble.Admission: $5. [Details…] [ABC No Rio page…] [facebook event…] June 7, 2012 Andrew Drury’s home [Co…

performance: Nick Didkovsky, Han-earl Park and Catherine Sikora at ABC No Rio, New York

…(guitar) and Catherine Sikora (saxophones) perform the penultimate set of COMA: Citizens Ontological Music Agenda. Also performing are Jim Goodin, Frederika Kreier, and the Rocco John Iacovone ensemble. The event starts at 6:00pm, takes place at ABC No Rio (156 Rivington Street, New York, NY 10002) [map/directions…], and admission is $5. See the performance diary for up-to-date info. [ABC No Rio page…] [facebook event…] Facebook Twitter Bluesky M…

recording: $100 Guitar Project

…h the title apophenia: A atomic symphony in 10 movements ii you seek iii a comfortable spot to listen iv to this v track the sofa perhaps vi or the vii floor however viii standing hand ix suspended over the volume x control you xi find that xii it is “Charmed by its [the $100 guitar’s] no-name vibe and single bridge pickup that looks like an old radio,” Nick Didkovsky and Chuck O’Meara masterminded the $100 Guitar Project which now involves some 6…

thanks: Ishmael Wadada Leo Smith’s Silver Orchestra at the Roulette, Brooklyn

…acticalities) of large ensemble creative music; and Yuko and Taylor making the sections breaks clearer for the rest of us. And of course, thanks to Wadada for taking time to guide us through his compositions; always a pleasure. Happy Birthday, Wadada! Facebook Twitter Bluesky Mastodon Email More Tumblr Threads Reddit WhatsApp Telegram Pinterest Pocket Print…

relocating to New York

I will be moving to New York in December 2011. A couple of exciting gigs coming up in NY including a performance as part of Ishmael Wadada Leo Smith’s Silver Orchestra at the Roulette (Confirmed!), and a duo with Tracy McMullen at the Downtown Music Gallery (see the performance diary for up-to-date details). As always, I’m up for formal or ad-hoc playing opportunities. Interested musicians, promoters, venues, please get in touch! Facebook Twitter…