The Warhol and the Music on the Edge series of the University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Music present the New York-based Talujon Percussion (“edgy, unflagging energy”- NY Times), soprano Jamie Jordan, and Franz Nicolay (from the band The Hold Steady) performing works by Paula Matthusen, Frederic Rzewski, Franz Nicolay, and Mathew Rosenblum.

Composer and electronic musician Matt McBane returns to National Sawdust to present Topography, the “terrestrial companion” to 2022’s aquatic Bathymetry, written for cellist Ashley Bathgate and percussion sextet Mantra Percussion. The 45-minute piece evokes open spaces and natural landscapes through individual movements ranging from textural, ambient slow-movements, to pattern-based, contrapuntal fast-movements. Topography builds on the intersection of acoustic and electronic sounds that McBane introduced on Bathymetry, with the percussion “orchestra” consisting of both standard and found percussion instruments as well as analog synthesizers (played live), piano and drum set, all played by the six percussionists. Ashley Bathgate will perform an opening set featuring the world premiere live performance of Anuj Bhutani’s, On Letting Go and a performance of Kate Moore, Velvet (from Bathgate’s and Moore's album, Stories for Ocean Shells).

This concert is a co-presentation with WNYC’s New Sounds, hosted by John Schaefer, and will be recorded for broadcast on a future episode of the show.

WGBO Presents Brunch at The Blue Note featuring Brass Queens. Brass Queens is a 9-piece brass band whose sound is deeply inspired by the music of New Orleans mixed with the flair of modern pop. Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, the Brass Queens features an all-female horn section with the goal of expanding the space for women in a male-dominated industry.

A record release show for our recording of The Plains at Gordium, out now on Unseen Worlds Records. A subtle, meditative brain massage of a piece. Doors at 3:30, music at 4, $15.

Playing with Funkrust Brass Band, NYC’s premiere post-apocalyptic disco funk brass band, for Rubulad’s big halloween bash. Tickets here. Come in costume!

I’ll be bowing several objects very, very quietly for about a half hour with Talujon, as a part of the US premiere of toucher l'air, a percussion quartet by Jürg Frey. Plus, Ian Antonio plays a solo! Also free.

I’m joining Mantra Percussion and Ashley Bathgate for the premiere of a new work for cello and percussion ensemble by Matt McBane. The program also includes new music from Florent Ghys, Natalie Dietterich, and James Moore. Free!

I’ll be Soundpainting (being Soundpainted?) with the Walter Thompson Orchestra at Barbés.

My percussion/live code duo with Melody Loveless, MYLAR, is playing a house show alongside Trevor New and Daniel McKemie in Bed-Stuy. Email me for the address!

Suggested donation $15, but nobody turned away.

Human Time Machine is collaborating with Chris Ferris and Dancers and sculptor Warren Kloner for a one-night-only outdoor performance of dance, music and light sculpture.

Free! but you can donate to help feed the dancers here.