Old listings (1999)

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January 1999

Sat 1/2/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Fred Anderson (tenor sax) with Billy Brimfield (trumpet), Tatsu Aoki (bass), Chad Taylor (drums)

Sun 1/3/99 7:00 @ Uncommon Ground (1214 W. Grace)
Jazz/world/improv

Winston Damon
Anonymous Series B (Dave Rempis (alto sax), Steve Alford (bass clarinet), Gordon Lewis (bass), Tim Daisy (percussion))

Tue 1/5/99 8:00 @ Logan Beach Cafe
Improv
Emergency Piano Quintet (Bob Marsh (cello, violin), Julie Pomerleau (viola, violin), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Liz Payne (bass), Bob Falesch (keyboards, electronics))

Tue 1/5/99 8:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz/improv
Robbie Hunsinger (oboes), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Jim Baker (keyboards), Gerald Dowd (percussion) quartet

Tue 1/5/99 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Chicago Improvisers Series with the Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

Wed 1/6/99 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Chicago Underground Quartet (Rob Mazurek (cornet), Jeff Parker (guitar), Noel Kupersmith (bass), Chad Taylor (drums)); also trio and duo subsets

Thu 1/7/99 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Aesops Quartet (Hamid Drake (drums), Rollo Radford (bass), Jeff Parker (guitar), Ernest Dawkins (reeds))

Thu 1/7/99 9:00 @ Nervous Center
Jazz
Dave Rempis Quartet (Dave Rempis (alto sax), Steve Alford (reeds), Gordon Lewis (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))

Fri 1/8/99 @ HotHouse
Jazz
8 Bold Souls (Ed Wilkerson Jr. (reeds), Robert Griffin (trumpet), Mwata Bowden (reeds), Isaiah Jackson (trombone), Aaron Dodd (tuba), Naomi Millender (cello), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Dushun Mosley (drums))

Fri 1/8/99 10:00 @ Nervous Center
Improv
Bob Falesch (PowerBook, synthesizer), Jeremy Ruthrauff (saxophones), Michael Zerang (percussion) trio

Fri-Sat 1/8-9/99 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Yapree Howell and Space Bop Vanguard (Yapree Howell (piano), Ben Montgomery (drums), Boaz McGee (space baritone sax), Salim Salley (guitar), Darius Savage (bass))

Sat 1/9/99 3:00 @ Chicago Cultural Center
Improv
Paul Lytton (percussion) with Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Jim Baker (piano)

Sat 1/9/99 9:00 @ Nervous Center
Improv
Through Trio (Ernst Long (trumpet, electronics), Liz Payne (bass), Adam Vida (drums))

Sun 1/10/99 3:00 @ HotHouse
Classical/improv

West End String Quartet plays works by Russ Grazier and Adrian Childs
Ensemble Noamnesia (Gene Coleman (bass clarinet), Hal Rammel (live electronics), Steve Butters (percussion), Shelley Weiss (viola), Kyle Bruckmann (oboe), others) with guest Malcolm Goldstein play music by Goldstein, Coleman, John Cage

Sun 1/10/99 @ Fireside Bowl
Noise/improv
Open City (Peter Kolovos (guitar), Doug Russell (guitar)) and other acts

Mon 1/11/99 11:00am live on WNUR 89.3 FM
Improv
Paul Lytton (percussion), Ken Vandermark (reeds) duo

Mon 1/11/99 7:30 FREE @ Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with the Che Guevara Memorial Accordion Band

Mon 1/11/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Improv/jazz
Paul Lytton (percussion) with Jeb Bishop (trombone), Kent Kessler (bass)

Tue 1/12/99 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Chicago Improvisers Series with the Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

Wed 1/13/99 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Improv
Paul Lytton (percussion) trio with Mars Williams (reeds), Ken Vandermark (reeds); duo with Hamid Drake (drums)

Thu 1/14/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Improv/jazz
Caffeine (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Jim Baker (keyboards), Steve Hunt (drums))

Fri 1/15/99 @ HotHouse
Jazz
8 Bold Souls (Ed Wilkerson Jr. (reeds), Robert Griffin (trumpet), Mwata Bowden (reeds), Isaiah Jackson (trombone), Aaron Dodd (tuba), Naomi Millender (cello), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Dushun Mosley (drums))

Fri-Sat 1/15-16/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Fred Anderson (tenor sax) with Jeff Parker (guitar), Tatsu Aoki (bass), Hamid Drake (drums)

Sat 1/16/99 7:30 @ Pick-Staiger Concert Hall (Northwestern University)
Classical
"Contemporary Music Concert IV", music by Steve Reich, James Tenney, Cecille Ore, Maggie Payne, Francis Dhomont, others

Sun 1/17/99 2:00 @ Green Mill
Classical/experimental
"New Music at the Green Mill" (George Flynn (coordinator)); performers to include Bob Falesch, Emergency String Quartet et al; music by Fred Lonberg-Holm, Don Malone, Kurt Westerberg, George Flynn, Bob Marsh, et al

Mon 1/18/99 9:30 @ The Note
Jazz/improv
NRG Ensemble (Mars Williams (reeds), Brian Sandstrom (trumpet, guitar, bass), Kent Kessler (bass), Steve Hunt (drums, marimba), possibly Chuck Burdelik (reeds)?)

Mon 1/18/99 9:30 (no cover) @ Roby's (1944 W. Division, 773/252-9250)
Experimental
Medium (Todd Carter, Brent Gutzeit, Ernst Long, Dave Williams, Rob Wilkus, Michael Babcock)

Tue 1/19/99 8:00 @ Logan Beach Cafe
Improv
Emergency Piano Quintet (Bob Marsh (cello, violin), Bob Falesch (keyboards, electronics), others)

Tue 1/19/99 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Chicago Improvisers Series with the Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

Wed 1/20/99 9:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz/improv
Tri Color (Dave Pavkovic (percussion), Jeff Parker (guitar), Tatsu Aoki (bass))

Wed 1/20/99 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Improv/???

Through Trio (Ernst Long (trumpet, electronics), Liz Payne (bass), Adam Vida (drums))
Helen Mirra (guitar, vocals) solo; record release concert for Along Below

Thu 1/21/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Improv

Battuto (Mats Gustafsson (reeds), Terri Kapsalis (violin), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), John Corbett (acoustic guitar))
Mats Gustafsson (reeds), John Corbett (electric guitar), Michael Zerang (percussion) trio

Thu-Fri 1/21-22/99 7:30 @ Columbia College (1014 S. Michigan)
Classical/experimental/performance
"Spirits and Shadows": CUBE and the MASS Ensemble and other performers, music and performance; music by Patricia Morehead, Janice Misurell-Mitchell, Steve Reich, Iannis Xenakis, Luiz Anunciacao

Fri 1/22/99 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
R.J. Temple (guitar) with Derek Polk (bass), Bakari Davis (percussion)

Fri 1/22/99 @ HotHouse
Jazz
8 Bold Souls (Ed Wilkerson Jr. (reeds), Robert Griffin (trumpet), Mwata Bowden (reeds), Isaiah Jackson (trombone), Aaron Dodd (tuba), Naomi Millender (cello), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Dushun Mosley (drums))

Sat 1/23/99 7:00p-1:00a @ Museum of Contemporary Art
Techno/experimental/multimedia
"Trans23", a "techno-influenced, six-hour extravaganza with music, deejays, audio installations, live mix video projections, Internet broadcasts, animated video shorts, and more", including music by Atmospheric Audiochair, Scott Gibbons with Brien Rullman, Carl Craig and the Innerzone Orchestra, Casey Rice, Johnny Machine, MW Burns; also to be simulcast on the net

Sat 1/23/99 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Jeff Parker (guitar) with ??? (bass), Chad Taylor (drums)

Sun 1/24/99 8:00 (no cover) @ Goose Island Brewery (1800 N. Clybourn)
Jazz
Chicago Bridge Unit (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

Mon 1/25/99 6:00-11:00 @ Chicago Cultural Center
Jazz
21st Annual Jazz Fair with Myra Melford (piano), Leroy Jenkins (violin), Joseph Jarman (reeds) trio and other performers; see http://www.jazzinstituteofchicago.org/ for more info

Mon 1/25/99 9:30 @ The Note
Jazz/improv
NRG Ensemble (Mars Williams (reeds), Brian Sandstrom (trumpet, guitar, bass), Kent Kessler (bass), Steve Hunt (drums, marimba), possibly Chuck Burdelik (reeds)?)

Mon 1/25/99 9:30 (no cover) @ Roby's (1944 W. Division, 773/252-9250)
Improv/experimental

Weasel Walter (percussion), Kurt Johnson (contrabass), Michael Colligan (reeds) trio
Lozenge "unplugged"

Mon 1/25/99 @ Steppenwolf
Jazz
Archie Shepp & Mark Isham

Tue 1/26/99 8:00 @ Artemisia Gallery (700 N. Carpenter St, 3rd floor, 312/226-7323)
Jazz
Joseph Jarman solo

Tue 1/26/99 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Chicago Improvisers Series with the Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

Wed 1/27/99 7:00 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Empty Bottle Jazz Series 3rd Anniversary Bash featuring:

In Zenith (Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Michael Zerang (percussion)) Tim Mulvenna (drums))
Fred Anderson (tenor sax) with Kent Kessler (bass), Hamid Drake (drums)
Mats Gustafsson (reeds) solo playing music by Steve Lacy
Jeb Bishop Trio (Jeb Bishop (trombone), Kent Kessler (bass),
Ken Vandermark (reeds), Hamid Drake (drums) duo playing music by George Clinton/Funkadelic

plus food, favors, door prizes, raffle, surprises, and between-sets music by the Wounded Jukebox Sound System.

Thu 1/28/99 9:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
AACM memorial concert for Fred Hopkins, all proceeds to Fred Hopkins Memorial Fund; featuring Harrison Bankhead, Steve Berry, Mwata Bowden, Ernest Dawkins, Malachi Favors, Bob Griffin, Vandy Harris, Ike Jackson, Yosef Ben Israel, Sister Maia, Dushun Moseley, Ameen Muhammad, Ed Wilkerson Jr., Taalib din Ziyad, and others

Thu 1/28/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Improv/jazz
Liz Payne (bass), Adam Vida (drums), Ken Vandermark (reeds) trio

Fri 1/29/99 7:30 @ Chicago Cultural Center
Improv
Mats Gustafsson (reeds), David Grubbs (guitar, etc.) duo

Fri 1/29/99 8:30 @ Renaissance Society (University of Chicago, 773/702-8670)
Classical
Ensemble Noamnesia (featuring Gene Coleman (bass clarinet)) with guest Harry Sparnaay (bass clarinet)), performing music by Coleman, Mauricio Kagel, Franco Donatoni, Ambrosini, Yuasa, etc. [note: Vinko Globokar cancelled due to injury]

Fri 1/29/99 8:00 @ Old Town School of Folk Music (4544 N. Lincoln, 773/728-6000)
Rock
Smog

Fri 1/29/99 @ HotHouse
Jazz
8 Bold Souls (Ed Wilkerson Jr. (reeds), Robert Griffin (trumpet), Mwata Bowden (reeds), Isaiah Jackson (trombone), Aaron Dodd (tuba), Naomi Millender (cello), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Dushun Mosley (drums))

Fri-Sat 1/29-30/99 10:00 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz/improv
DKV Trio (Hamid Drake (drums), Kent Kessler (bass), Ken Vandermark (reeds))

Sat 1/30/99 8:00 @ Museum of Contemporary Art
Performance/???
"constraint = ROPE = freedom" by Local Infinities (theater group), with live music composed by Michael Zerang and performed by Shelley Weiss (viola)

Sat 1/30/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Improv/experimental/pop

Alan Licht and Darin Gray
Town and Country (Liz Payne (bass), Ben Vida (guitar), Jim Dorling (harmonium), Josh Abrams (bass))
Sam Prekop

Sat 1/30/99 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Roscoe Mitchell Ensemble (believed: Roscoe Mitchell (reeds), Leon Lee Dorsey (bass), Gerald Cleaver (drums))

Sun 1/31/99 8:00 (no cover) @ Goose Island Brewery (1800 N. Clybourn)
Jazz
Chicago Bridge Unit (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

February 1999

Mon 2/1/99 6:00 @ School of the Art Institute (Film Center auditorium)
Lecture/improv
Michael Snow lecture, film ("Au Revoir/See You Later"), piano solo

Mon 2/1/99 9:30 (no cover) @ Roby's (1944 W. Division, 773/252-9250)
Experimental
"VERSION :: SOUND, an evening of experimental electronic music mixed on three turntables" with DJ Language, DJ Ken Wagner, video installations by Non Video, etc.

Mon 2/1/99 9:30 @ The Note
Jazz/improv
NRG Ensemble (Mars Williams (reeds), Brian Sandstrom (trumpet, guitar, bass), Kent Kessler (bass), Steve Hunt (drums, marimba), possibly Chuck Burdelik (reeds)?)

Tue 2/2/99 7:30 @ Lutkin Hall (Northwestern University)
Classical
Ian Pace (piano) solo plays music by Chris Dench, Richard Barrett, Christopher Fox, and Michael Finnissy

Tue 2/2/99 8:00 @ Logan Beach Cafe
Improv
"Falesch-Marsh Free Music Workshop": Bob Falesch (keyboards, electronics) with guests Dan McCoy (electric guitar), Chris Warland (alto sax), Michael Hartman (drums)

Tue 2/2/99 8:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz/improv
Robbie Hunsinger (oboes), George Langford (bass), Jim Baker (keyboards), Gerald Dowd (percussion) quartet

Tue 2/2/99 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Chicago Improvisers Series with the Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

Wed 2/3/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Improv
Pillow (Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Michael Colligan (reeds), Liz Payne (bass), Ben Vida (guitar)) CD release concert for new disc on BOXmedia

Thu 2/4/99 7:30 @ Benedictine Theater (Benedictine University, Lisle, IL)
Classical
MeloMania! (Mark Engebretson (saxophones), Susan Fancher (saxophones), Amy Dissanayake (piano), Michael Overman (percussion), Richard Yeo (cello)) play music by Cliff Calender, Mark Engebretson, Reg Bain, Ryo Noda, Keith Carpenter

Thu 2/4/99 @ HotHouse
Experimental/improv/classical

8:00: Olivia Block CD release for Pure Gaze (Sedimental Records) with Jeb Bishop, Kyle Bruckmann, Ernst Long, John Robbins, Jason Thor
9:00: Ether Lift (Hal Rammel (invented instruments), Gene Coleman (bass clarinet), others), followed by Ensemble Noamnesia (featuring Gene Coleman (bass clarinet)) playing music by John Cage, R.H. Ramati, Georg Katzer

Thu 2/4/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Jazz/improv
Ken Vandermark (reeds) solo

Fri 2/5/99 7:00-9:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Tri Color (Dave Pavkovic (percussion), Jeff Parker (guitar), Tatsu Aoki (bass))

Fri 2/5/99 9:30 @ Lounge Ax
Improv/jazz/experimental
BOXmedia Festival, featuring:

David Boykin Outet (David Boykin (sax), Josh Abrams (bass), Glenda Baker (vocals), Niki Mitchell (flute))
Town and Country (Jim Dorling (harmonium), Ben Vida (guitar), Liz Payne (bass), Josh Abrams (bass))
TV Pow (Brent Gutzeit, Todd Carter, Michael Hartman)
Michael Zerang (percussion), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Jim Baker (keyboards) trio
plus, time permitting, a large "free jam"

Fri 2/5/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Fred Anderson (tenor sax) with Jeff Parker (guitar), Tatsu Aoki (bass), ??? (drums)

Fri-Sat 2/5-6/99 8:00 @ Links Hall (3435 N. Sheffield)
Performance/experimental
"Multiple Introductions: Tales of Horror, Ecstasy and Mundane States of Pregnancy" by Sheelah Murthy; music by Eric Leonardson (springboard) with Joseph Marchione (tenor sax), Fausto Fernos (violin), Meenakshi Marchione (dance), Kathleen O'Shea (a rude interruption), others; other performers also on the bill

Fri-Sun-Mon-Tue-Thu-Sun 2/5-7-8-9-11-14 6:00pm (FREE) @ School of Music Administration Building (Northwestern University, 711 Elgin, Room 413, Evanston, IL)
Classical/experimental
week 1 of 3: Michael Pisaro (piano) solo performs his "Pi" in 15 installments during February; performances to range from 5 to 54 minutes

Sat 2/6/99 4:00-6:00 live on WNUR 89.3 FM's Airplay
Improv

To and Fro (John Corbett (guitar), Terri Kapsalis (violin), Kent Kessler (bass), Adam Vida (drums))
and other performances/features

Sat 2/6/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Fred Anderson (tenor sax) with Tatsu Aoki (bass), Avreeayl Ra (drums)

Sat 2/6/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Experimental
Jumper Cables (Jim Baker (ARP synthesizer), Kevin Drumm (electric guitar), Don Meckley (shortwave radio), Michael Zerang (multiple percussion)); compositions by Zerang

Mon 2/8/99 7:30 FREE @ Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with Robbie Hunsinger (oboes), Carrie Biolo Thompson (vibes, percussion), Liz Payne (bass), Jen Paulson (koto, viola), Julie Pomerleau (violin)

Mon 2/8/99 9:30 @ The Note
Rock/jazz
Slam (Mars Williams (reeds), Kent Kessler (bass), Greg Suran (guitar), David Suycott (drums))

Mon 2/8/99 9:30 (no cover) @ Roby's (1944 W. Division, 773/252-9250)
Jazz
David Boykin Outet Expanse (David Boykin (sax), Sherman Storey (sax), Moses Mussa Hollins (trumpet), Niki Mitchell (flute), Glenda Baker (vocals), Josh Abrams (bass), Darius Savage (bass), Avreeayl Ra (drums), Lawrence Jones (percussion))

Tue 2/9/99 8:30 @ Logan Beach Cafe
Improv/jazz
Carol Genetti (voice), Tatsu Aoki (bass) duo

Tue 2/9/99 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Chicago Improvisers Series with the Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

Wed 2/10/99 7:30 @ Orchestra Hall
Classical
CSO MusicNow series: musicians from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra perform music by Mario Davidovsky, Gyorgy Ligeti, Liptak, Luciano Berio, John Eaton, Helps, Chin

Wed 2/10/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Improv
"Sticks & Stones: Percussion Improvisation", featuring Michael Zerang, Steve Hunt, and Carrie Biolo

Thu 2/11/99 @ Nervous Center
Jazz
Dave Rempis (alto sax), Steve Alford (reeds), Gordon Lewis (bass), Tim Daisy (drums) quartet

Fri 2/12/99 @ Fireside Bowl
Rock/experimental

Lozenge
Sau

Fri 2/12/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Yapree Howell (piano) with Darius Savage (bass), Ben Montgomery (drums)

Fri 2/12/99 6:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz/improv
Charles Kim (guitar), Jeff Parker (guitar) duo

Sat 2/13/99 9:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Ethnic Heritage Ensemble (Kahil El Zabar (percussion), Joseph Bowie (trombone), Ernest Khabeer Dawkins (reeds))

Sat 2/13/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Soundscape (Hamid Drake (drums), Glenda Baker (vocals), Niki Mitchell (flute), Josh Abrams (bass))

Sun 2/14/99 3:00 house concert @ 4453 N. Ashland #1 (RSVP to 773/506-7167)
Improv
Triple A (Kyle Bruckmann (accordion), Jeff Kowalkowski (accordion), Bob Marsh (accordion))

Sun 2/14/99 8:00 (no cover) @ Goose Island Brewery (1800 N. Clybourn)
Jazz/improv
Jeb Bishop Trio (Jeb Bishop (trombone), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

Mon 2/15/99 7:30 FREE @ Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with Guillermo Gregorio (reeds), Michael Colligan (reeds), Steve Butters (percussion)

Mon 2/15/99 9:30 @ Roby's (1944 W. Division, 773/252-9250)
Improv/experimental?

Silver Measure (Steven Tod (guitar), Colin Jordan (bass), Todd Leibov (moog, electronics), Jim Franzen (percussion), Alison Stanley (clarinet))
Ben Vida, Dante Carfagna, Brent Gutzeit, plus possibly Kevin Drumm

Mon 2/15/99 9:30 @ The Note
Jazz/improv
NRG Ensemble (Mars Williams (reeds), Brian Sandstrom (trumpet, guitar, bass), Kent Kessler (bass), Steve Hunt (drums, marimba), possibly Chuck Burdelik (reeds)?)

Tue 2/16/99 6:30-midnight @ International Arts Club (2362 Cottage Grove)
Jazz
"Carnival '99" featuring the Fred Anderson Trio; also on bill: Rafo's International Combo, Benito

Tue 2/16/99 7:30 (FREE) @ Chicago Cultural Center
Classical
Ian Pace (piano) plays music by Luigi Nono, Helmut Lachenmann, Iannis Xenakis, Salvatore Sciarrino, Brian Ferneyhough, Gerhard Staebler

Tue 2/16/99 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Chicago Improvisers Series with the Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

Wed 2/17/99 9:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz/improv

Guillermo Gregorio (alto sax, clarinet) with Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Carrie Biolo (percussion)
Tri Color (Dave Pavkovic (percussion), Jeff Parker (guitar), Tatsu Aoki (bass))

Wed 2/17/99 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Matana Roberts Trio (Matana Roberts (alto sax), Josh Abrams (bass), Chad Taylor (drums))

Thu 2/18/99 5:00-8:00 @ Adler Planetarium
Jazz
Tribute to Sun Ra with Kelan Phil Cohran (harp, trumpet, African thumb piano, French horn, Congo drums) with Rollo Radford (bass), Art Hoyle (trumpet), Walter Strickland (trumpet), Hattie Randolph (vocals), James Scales (alto sax), Avreeayl Ben Israel (drums), Robert Barry (drums), Nate Pryor (trombone), Rick Murray (vocals)); also in attendance, Alton Abraham and Hunter Adams; concert preceded (3:00-4:00) by a free workshop on Sun Ra's music

Thu 2/18/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Improv
Signal to Noise Unit (Kevin Drumm (guitar), Ken Vandermark (reeds), Steve Butters (percussion))

Fri 2/19/99 6:00-9:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Friday Early Out Sets with:
Jeff Parker (guitar), Chad Taylor (drums), John Herndon (drums) trio, plus guests?

Fri 2/19/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Matana Roberts Trio

Fri 2/19/99 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/rock/experimental

Chicago Underground Duo (Rob Mazurek (cornet, etc.), Chad Taylor (drums, etc.))
Brokeback (Doug McCombs (bass))
The Eternals

Fri-Sat-Sun 2/19-20-21 6:00pm (FREE) @ School of Music Administration Building (Northwestern University, 711 Elgin, Room 413, Evanston, IL)
Classical/experimental
week 2 of 3: Michael Pisaro (piano) solo performs his "Pi" in 15 installments during February; performances to range from 5 to 54 minutes

Sat 2/20/99 8:00 @ Artemisia Gallery (700 N. Carpenter St, 3rd floor, 312/226-7323)
Experimental/improv
Pauline Oliveros (accordion) with Robbie Hunsinger (oboes), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Carol Genetti (vocals), Olivia Block, Andrea Polli, others

Sat 2/20/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Yapree Howell and Space Bop Vanguard (Yapree Howell (piano), Ben Montgomery (drums), Boaz McGee (space baritone sax), Salim Salley (guitar), Darius Savage (bass))

Sun 2/21/99 3:00 (FREE) @ Chicago Cultural Center
Experimental/classical/improv
Pauline Oliveros with Jack the Dog (Jeff Kowalkowski, Carrie Biolo)

Sun 2/21/99 8:00 (no cover) @ Goose Island Brewery (1800 N. Clybourn)
Jazz
Chicago Bridge Unit (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

Mon 2/22/99 9:30 @ The Note
Jazz/improv
Witches and Devils (usually: Mars Williams (reeds), Jeb Bishop (trombone), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Jim Baker (keyboards), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Steve Hunt (drums))

Mon 2/22/99 9:30 @ Roby's (1944 W. Division, 773/252-9250)
Improv
Fred Lonberg-Holm Lightbox Orchestra (lineup variable, but might include: Josh Abrams (bass), Jim Baker (keyboards), Carrie Biolo (percussion), Jeb Bishop (trombone), Michael Colligan (reeds), Kevin Drumm (guitar), Bob Falesch (electronics), Guillermo Gregorio (reeds), Robbie Hunsinger (oboes), Steve Hunt (percussion), Terri Kapsalis (violin), Ernst Long (trumpet, electronics), Bob Marsh (cello, voice, keyboards), Niki Mitchell (flute), Liz Payne (bass), Julie Pomerleau (violin), Jeremy Ruthrauff (reeds), Ken Vandermark (reeds), Adam Vida (drums), Ben Vida (guitar), Michael Zerang (percussion), etc.)

Tue 2/23/99 8:30 @ Logan Beach Cafe
Improv/jazz
Carol Genetti (voice), Tatsu Aoki (bass) duo

Tue 2/23/99 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Chicago Improvisers Series with the Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

Tue 2/23/99 @ House of Blues
Reggae
Lee "Scratch" Perry with Mad Professor

Wed 2/24/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Improv/jazz
"Honkers & Shouters: Saxophone Improvisation": with Ken Vandermark (reeds), Mars Williams (reeds), Guillermo Gregorio (reeds), 1st set solo, 2nd set trio (& duos?)

Thu 2/25/99 @ HotHouse
Improv/jazz

Scott Fields (acoustic guitar), Francois Houle (clarinet), Jason Lee Roebke (bass) trio
Jim Baker (piano) with Brian Sandstrom (bass), Steve Hunt (drums)

Thu 2/25/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Jazz/improv?
music of Jim Stewart, performed by Todd Margasak (cornet) with Ken Vandermark (reeds), Jeb Bishop (trombone), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Adam Vida (drums)

Fri 2/26/99 11:00am live on WNUR 89.3 FM
Jazz/improv
Robbie Hunsinger (oboes), Gerald Dowd (percussion) duo

Fri 2/26/99 6:00-9:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Friday Early Out Sets with:
Jeff Parker (guitar), David Pavkovic (drums), plus guest bassist

Fri 2/26/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Jazz/improv
Todd Margasak (cornet) and Jeb Bishop (trombone) duo

Fri 2/26/99 10:00 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Sound in Action Trio (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Tim Mulvenna (drums), Robert Barry (drums))

Sat 2/27/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Hanah Jon Taylor Artet

Sat 2/27/99 10:00 @ Fireside Bowl
Noise/experimental

MSBR
Government Alpha
TV Pow (Brent Gutzeit, Todd Carter, Michael Hartman)
Sea Foam (Charles King, Philip von Zweck)

Sat 2/27/99 @ Empty Bottle
Rock/experimental?

David Grubbs
L'Atra
Speed to Roam

Sun 2/28/99 8:00 (no cover) @ Goose Island Brewery (1800 N. Clybourn)
Jazz
Chicago Bridge Unit (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

March 1999

Mon 3/1/99 7:00 & 9:30 @ Steppenwolf
Jazz
World Saxophone Quartet (David Murray (reeds), Oliver Lake (reeds), Hamiet Bluiett (reeds), John Purcell (reeds))

Mon 3/1/99 7:30 FREE @ Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with Sam Prekop (guitar), Jeff Parker (guitar), John McEntire (synthesizer) trio

Mon 3/1/99 9:30 @ Roby's (1944 W. Division, 773/252-9250)
Improv

Weasel Walter (percussion), Michael Colligan (reeds), Kurt Johnson (bass) trio
Jeb Bishop (trombone) solo

Mon 3/1/99 9:30 @ The Note
Improv/jazz
Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Jeff Parker (guitar), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Michael Zerang (drums) quartet

Tue 3/2/99 7:00 @ Logan Beach Cafe
Jazz/improv/experimental
Falesch-Marsh Free Music Workshop:

Bob Falesch (piano), Kurt Johnson (bass), Al Teimer (drums) trio
Al Teimer (MIDI horn, Buchla Thunder, drums), Bob Falesch (keyboards, electronics), Bob Marsh (amplified violin, voice), Kurt Johnson (bass) quartet

Tue 3/2/99 8:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz/improv
Robbie Hunsinger (oboes), George Langford (bass), Jim Baker (keyboards), Gerald Dowd (percussion) quartet

Tue 3/2/99 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Chicago Improvisers Series with Dave Rempis (alto sax), Tim Daisy (drums) duo

Wed 3/3/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Dave Douglas Tiny Bell Trio (Dave Douglas (trumpet), Brad Shepik (guitar), Jim Black (drums))

Thu 3/4/99 8:00 @ Nervous Center
Experimental
Television Power Electric (Todd Carter, Brent Gutzeit, Michael Hartman, Ernst Long, all on electronics etc.)

Thu 3/4/99 8:30 @ HotHouse
Improv/jazz
Damon Short (vibes, drums), Jim Baker (piano, ARP synthesizer) duo

Thu 3/4/99 9:00 @ Lounge Ax
Rock/experimental/jazz/improv

VHS or Beta
Robert Johnson & the Browns
Duane Denison (guitar) & Jeb Bishop (trombone)

Fri 3/5/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Black Earth (Aquilla Sadsib (vocals, bass clarinet), Niki Mitchell (flute), Darius Savage (bass), Sam Brown (violin), ??? (drums))

Fri 3/5/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Improv/jazz
Scott Fields Ensemble (Scott Fields (guitar), Jason Lee Roebke (bass), Michael Zerang (percussion))

Fri 3/5/99 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Rock/jazz/improv

Plastic People of the Universe
Terminal 4 (Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Ben Vida (guitar), Jeb Bishop (trombone), Josh Abrams (bass), Michael Zerang (drums))

Sat 3/6/99 @ Green Mill
Jazz
Ethnic Heritage Ensemble (Kahil El Zabar (percussion), Joseph Bowie (trombone), Ernest Khabeer Dawkins (reeds))

Sat 3/6/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
David Boykin Outet Expanse (David Boykin (sax), Sherman Storey (sax), Moses Mussa Hollins (trumpet), Niki Mitchell (flute), Glenda Baker (vocals), Josh Abrams (bass), Darius Savage (bass), Avreeayl Ra (drums), Lawrence Jones (percussion))

Mon 3/8/99 6:15 (FREE) @ Arts Club (201 E. Ontario)
Classical
Ensemble Noamnesia with guests Paulo Alvares (piano), Mike Svoboda (trombone) perform music of John Cage, including "Concert for Piano and Orchestra", "Ryoanji", "Five", "Aria", "Suite for Toy Piano", "Variations II", "In a Landscape"; free but reservations are required (call 312/787-3997)

Mon 3/8/99 7:30 FREE @ Myopic Books
Improv/experimental
Improvised Music Workshop with John Sedan (sax, turntables), Kevin Shea (drums) duo

Mon 3/8/99 9:30 @ Roby's (1944 W. Division, 773/252-9250)
Experimental
Electronic Music Workshop with Ernst Long, Brent Gutzeit, Michael Hartman, Bob Falesch, Todd Carter, Doug Lussenhop, Rob Wilkus, others

Mon 3/8/99 9:30 @ The Note
Jazz/improv
Jim Baker (keyboards), Suto, Steve Hunt (drums) trio

Tue 3/9/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Chicago Improvisers Series with the
ASB Quartet (Dave Rempis (alto sax), Steve Alford (reeds), Gordon Lewis (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))

Tue 3/9/99 8:00 @ Renaissance Society (University of Chicago, 773/702-8670)
Classical
Mike Svoboda (trombone) solo plays music by Luciano Berio, Klaus Huber, Iannis Xenakis, Karlheinz Stockhausen, Hespos, et al

Wed 3/10/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Silver Measure (Steven Tod (guitar), Colin Jordan (bass), Todd Leibov (moog, electronics), Jim Franzen (percussion), Alison Stanley (clarinet))

Thu 3/11/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Jazz/improv
Jeb Bishop (trombone); 1st solo, 2nd set duo with Michael Colligan (reeds)

Thu 3/11/99 8:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Ernest Dawkins (reeds) and guests

Thu 3/11/99 @ Martyr's (3855 N. Lincoln, 773/404-9494)
Experimental

Richard Pinhas (guitar, electronics) and Maurice Dantec (texts) duo
TV Pow Big Band (Brent Gutzeit (electric "koto", 18 string steel "bass"), Michael Hartman (drums, latop), Todd Carter (laptop, sampler), Ernst Long (trumpet, electronics), Ben Vida (guitar), Liz Payne (bass), Adam Vida (drums), plus guests)

Fri 3/12/99 6:00-9:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Friday Early Out Sets with: Tri Color (Dave Pavkovic (percussion), Jeff Parker (guitar), Tatsu Aoki (bass))

Fri 3/12/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Damon Short Quartet (Damon Short (drums), Ryan Shultz (bass trumpet), Chuck Burdelik (reeds), Larry Kohut (bass))

Fri 3/12/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Improv
Chris Heenan (alto sax, bass clarinet), Jeremy Ruthrauff (saxophones), Eric Leonardson (invented instruments), Steve Barsotti (invented instruments) quartet

Fri-Sat 3/12-13/99 8:00 @ Columbia College Concert Hall (1014 S. Michigan, 312/344-6245)
Jazz
Chicago Jazz Ensemble (featuring William Russo) with guests The Meta Quartet and Don Moye and Lester Bowie (Bowie on Friday only); music by Italian composers Salis, Fresu, Satta, Lai

Sat 3/13/99 4:00-6:00 live on WNUR 89.3 FM's Airplay
Rock/experimental

Robert Johnson & the Browns
show also features: Rebecca Gates

Sat 3/13/99 8:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz/???
Benefit for the Chicago Committee to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal with:

David Boykin
Ernest Dawkins Group
and other acts including All Natural, Black Earth Trio, Sister Tambourine

Sat 3/13/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Blues/jazz
Elijah Levi Ensemble

Sat 3/13/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Experimental
Jumper Cables (Jim Baker (ARP synthesizer), Kevin Drumm (electric guitar), Don Meckley (shortwave radio), Michael Zerang (multiple percussion)); compositions by Zerang

Sun 3/14/99 3:00 @ HotHouse
Classical/experimental
"Face the Music" featuring:

music of Chris Heenan played by Jeb Bishop (trombone), Ernst Long (trumpet), Christie Vohs (bass clarinet), Josh Sinton (baritone sax), Steve Barsotti (invented instruments), Eric Leonardson (invented instruments), Chris Heenan (alto sax, bass clarinet), Ken Vandermark (reeds), Jason Thor (trombone)
pieces by other composers TBA

Sun 3/14/99 8:00 (no cover) @ Goose Island Brewery (1800 N. Clybourn)
Jazz
Chicago Bridge Unit (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

Mon 3/15/99 7:30 FREE @ Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with Chris Heenan (alto sax, bass clarinet), Ernst Long (trumpet, electronics), others TBA

Mon 3/15/99 9:30 @ Roby's (1944 W. Division, 773/252-9250)
Jazz
David Boykin Outet (David Boykin (sax), Glenda Baker (vocals), Niki Mitchell (flute), Josh Abrams (bass))

Tue 3/16/99 7:30 @ Logan Beach Cafe
Improv/jazz/experimental
Falesch-Marsh Free Music Workshop:
Bob Falesch (keyboards, electronics), Bob Marsh (cello, voice), Chris Heenan (bass clarinet, alto saxophone), Michael Hartman (drums) quartet

Tue 3/16/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Chicago Improvisers Series with the
Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

Wed 3/17/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Improv/jazz
Liz Payne (bass), Adam Vida (drums), Ken Vandermark (reeds) trio

Thu 3/18/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Steve Lacy (soprano sax) solo

Fri 3/19/99 11:00am on WNUR 89.3 FM
Jazz
live interview with Steve Lacy

Fri 3/19/99 8:00 @ Ascension Church (815 S. East Ave., Oak Park, 708/383-6456)
Jazz
Paul Wertico, John Moulder, Kahil El'Zabar, Ed Harrison, Alejo Poveda, Tom Gullion, Hamid Drake, Harrison Bankhead; preconcert discussion at 7:30

Fri 3/19/99 8:00 @ Harold Washington Library
Experimental/improv

Whole or By the Slice (Lou Mallozzi, Hal Rammel, Terri Kapsalis)
Laetitia Sonami

Fri 3/19/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Steve Lacy (soprano sax) with Jean-Jacques Avenel (bass), John Betsch (drums)

Fri 3/19/99 10:00 @ Lounge Ax
Rock

Smog
La Makita Soma
Movere Workshop

Sat 3/20/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Ernest Dawkins Trio

Sun 3/21/99 3:00 (free) @ Goodspeed Hall (University of Chicago, Ellis & 59th, enter from quadrangle, 773/288-8141)
Classical/experimental
Chris Brown (piano) solo performs music by Brown, Maggi Payne, John Bischoff, Cheryl Leonard, Glenn Spearman, Henry Cowell

Sun 3/21/99 3:00 @ Reid Holt Memorial Chapel (Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan, Lake Forest)
Classical
Vision Saxophone Quartet plays music of Steve Reich, Franco Donatoni, Karlins, Levin

Sun 3/21/99 8:00 (no cover) @ Goose Island Brewery (1800 N. Clybourn)
Jazz
Chicago Bridge Unit (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums)) with guest Wolter Wierbos (trombone)

Mon 3/22/99 7:30 FREE @ Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop Five Year Anniversary Show with:

Michael Colligan (reeds), Kevin Drumm (guitar), Liz Payne (bass), Josh Abrams (bass) [unconfirmed] quartet
Jeb Bishop (trombone), Helen Mirra (guitar) duo
3rd set TBA

Mon 3/22/99 9:30 @ The Note
Jazz/improv
Witches and Devils (Mars Williams (reeds), usually with: Jeb Bishop (trombone), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Jim Baker (keyboards), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Steve Hunt (drums)) with guest Wolter Wierbos (trombone)

Mon 3/22/99 9:30 @ Roby's (1944 W. Division, 773/252-9250)
Improv/experimental

Kevin Drumm (guitar), Brent Gutzeit (tapes, electronics, etc.) duo
Kevin Shea (drums), John Seden (turntables, guitar, sax, electronics, etc.) duo

Tue 3/23/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Chicago Improvisers Series with the
Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums)) with guest Wolter Wierbos (trombone)

Wed 3/24/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Improv/jazz
Wolter Wierbos (trombone) solo and duo with Jeb Bishop (trombone)

Thu 3/25/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Improv/jazz
Ernst Long (trumpet), Liz Payne (bass), Adam Vida (drums), Ken Vandermark (reeds) quartet

Thu 3/25/99 8:00 @ Logan Beach Cafe
Improv
Bhob Rainey (soprano sax), Bob Falesch (keyboards, electronics) duo

Fri 3/26/99 6:00-9:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Friday Early Out Sets with:
Jeff Parker (guitar), David Pavkovic (drums), plus guest bassist

Fri 3/26/99 7:30 @ Unity Temple (Oak Park, IL)
Jazz
Bradley Parker-Sparrow (piano), Willie Pickens (piano) duo; concert preceded by lecture by George Flynn

Fri 3/26/99 @ Roby's (1944 W. Division, 773/252-9250)
Rock/experimental?

9:00:
- Trans Atlantic (Ben Vida (guitar), Adam Vida (drums), Liz Payne (bass))
- Sleeper Car Trio (featuring Helen Mirra)
11:00:
- The Adequate Brothers
- Katzenmallets

Fri 3/26/99 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Rock/experimental/improv

Frontier
Dylan Group
Charles Kim (guitar), Jeff Parker (guitar) duo

Fri-Sat 3/26-27/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Fred Anderson (tenor sax) with Jeff Parker (guitar), Tatsu Aoki (bass), Hamid Drake (drums)

Sat 3/27/99 2:00 (FREE) @ Chicago Cultural Center
Jazz/improv
Joe Maneri (reeds), Mat Maneri (violin) with Randy Peterson

Sat 3/27/99 @ Nervous Center
Experimental
TV Pow (Brent Gutzeit, Todd Carter, Michael Hartman)

Sat 3/27/99 @ Elbo Room
Jazz
LAMPO (312/409-0099) presents: Big John Patton Quartet (John Patton (organ), Ken Vandermark (reeds), George Freeman (guitar), Robert Shy (drums))

Sun 3/28/99 3:00 (FREE) @ Chicago Cultural Center
World/classical/improv
Min Xiao-Fen (pipa) solo and with Jeb Bishop (trombone), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello)

Sun 3/28/99 8:00 (no cover) @ Goose Island Brewery (1800 N. Clybourn)
Jazz
Chicago Bridge Unit (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

Sun 3/28/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Jazz/improv
Jeb Bishop (trombone) with Josh Abrams (bass), Hamid Drake (drums)

Mon 3/29/99 7:30 @ Steppenwolf
Jazz
Anthony Davis (piano), James Newton (flute) duo

Mon 3/29/99 7:30 FREE @ Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with Michael Hartman (drums), Dan McCoy (guitar), Ernst Long (electronics) trio

Mon 3/29/99 9:30 @ The Note
Jazz/improv
Cinghiale (Mars Williams (reeds), Ken Vandermark (reeds)) and guests

Mon 3/29/99 9:30 @ Roby's (1944 W. Division, 773/252-9250)
Improv
Fred Lonberg-Holm Lightbox Orchestra special edition emphasizing electronics, computers, etc. (lineup variable, but might include: Josh Abrams (bass), Jim Baker (keyboards), Carrie Biolo (percussion), Jeb Bishop (trombone), Michael Colligan (reeds), Kevin Drumm (guitar), Bob Falesch (electronics), Guillermo Gregorio (reeds), Robbie Hunsinger (oboes), Steve Hunt (percussion), Terri Kapsalis (violin), Ernst Long (trumpet, electronics), Bob Marsh (cello, voice, keyboards), Niki Mitchell (flute), Liz Payne (bass), Julie Pomerleau (violin), Jeremy Ruthrauff (reeds), Ken Vandermark (reeds), Adam Vida (drums), Ben Vida (guitar), Michael Zerang (percussion), etc.)

Tue 3/30/99 7:30 @ Logan Beach Cafe
Improv/jazz/experimental
Falesch-Marsh Free Music Workshop:
Bob Falesch (keyboards, electronics), Bob Marsh (cello, voice), Kurt Johnson (bass), Michael Hartman (drums) quartet

Tue 3/30/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Chicago Improvisers Series with the
Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

Wed 3/31/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Rock/jazz

Slam (Mars Williams (reeds), Kent Kessler (bass), Greg Suran (guitar), David Suycott (drums))
Jive Council

April 1999

throughout April @ Northwestern University (Music Administration Building, Room 109, corner of Sherman and Elgin, Evanston, IL, 847/467-2034)
Classical/experimental
"Stueck 1998" by Manfred Werder performed in 13 installments (comprising only a small portion of the 400-hour piece); instrumentation is variable; admission is free; performers to include organizer Michael Pisaro, Northwestern students, and special guests; all performances begin at 6:00pm

Tue 4/6: 23 actions (4'36")
Thu 4/8: 119 actions (23'48")
Fri 4/9: 3 actions (0'36")
Sat 4/10: 33 actions (6'36")
Sun 4/11: 141 actions (28'12")
Tue 4/13: 51 actions (10'12")
Wed 4/14: 132 actions (26'24")
Thu 4/15: 132 actions (26'24")
Sat 4/17: 106 actions (21'12")
Sat 4/24: 126 actions (25'12")
Tue 4/27: 133 actions (26'36")
Wed 4/28: 123 actions (24'36")
Thu 4/29: 5 actions (1'00")

Thu 4/1/99 7:30 @ Logan Beach Cafe
Improv/experimental
Tatsuya Nakatani (percussion) with Bob Falesch (keyboards, electronics), Bob Marsh (vibes, etc.), Kurt Johnson (bass)

Thu 4/1/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Jazz/improv
Ken Vandermark (reeds), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello) duo

Thu 4/1/99 10:00 @ Roby's
Rock

Couch (Marlon Magas, Mr. Velocity Hopkins)
Wolf Eyes

Fri 4/2/99 11:00am (CST) live on WNUR 89.3 FM
Improv
Tatsuya Nakatani (percussion) with Chris Warland (alto sax), Bob Falesch (keyboards, computer, electronics), Bob Marsh (vibes, etc.)

Fri 4/2/99 6:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Friday Early Out Sets with Pillow (Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Michael Colligan (reeds), Liz Payne (bass), Ben Vida (guitar))

Fri 4/2/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Improv
Tatsuya Nakatani (percussion) with Chris Warland (alto sax), Bob Falesch (keyboards, electronics), Bob Marsh (vibes, etc.), Tatsu Aoki (bass)

Fri 4/2/99 10:00 @ Heartland Cafe
Jazz
David Boykin Outet Expanse (David Boykin (sax), Sherman Storey (sax), Moses Mussa Hollins (trumpet), Niki Mitchell (flute), Glenda Baker (vocals), Josh Abrams (bass), Darius Savage (bass), Avreeayl Ra (drums), Lawrence Jones (percussion))

Sat 4/3/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Experimental
Jumper Cables (Jim Baker (ARP synthesizer), Kevin Drumm (electric guitar), Don Meckley (shortwave radio), Michael Zerang (multiple percussion)); compositions by Zerang

Mon 4/5/99 9:30 @ Roby's (1944 W. Division, 773/252-9250)
Improv/jazz

O Group (Ian Knox, Chad Robinson, Jason Wietlispach, Michael Duffy)
Weasel Walter (drums), Michael Colligan (reeds), Kevin Drumm trio

Mon 4/5/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Experimental

Sensorband (Atau Tanaka, Zbigniew Karkowski, Edwin var der Heide)
TV Pow (Brent Gutzeit, Todd Carter, Michael Hartman)
Sea Foam (Charles King, Philip von Zweck)

Tue 4/6/99 7:30 @ Logan Beach Cafe
Improv/jazz/experimental
Falesch-Marsh Free Music Workshop:
A-UN (Tatsuya Nakatani (percussion), Kenta Nagai (fretless guitar)) with guests Bob Falesch (keyboards, electronics), Bob Marsh (vibes, etc.), Kurt Johnson (bass)

Tue 4/6/99 8:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz/improv
Robbie Hunsinger (oboes), George Langford (bass), Jim Baker (keyboards), Gerald Dowd (percussion) quartet

Wed-Thu 4/7-8/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Assif Tsahar (tenor sax), Susie Ibarra (drums) duo; on Wed. with guests Fred Anderson (tenor sax) and Hamid Drake (drums) , on Thu. with guest Ken Vandermark (reeds)

Thu 4/8/99 11:00am on WNUR 89.3 FM (also via RealAudio)
live interview with Assif Tsahar and Susie Ibarra

Thu 4/8/99 8:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz?
Eponine Moll, Erica Blue, Vincent Chancey, Andrew Voigt, Harrison Bankhead, Hamid Drake

Thu 4/8/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Improv/experimental
Ernst Long (trumpet-controlled analog synthesizer), Jim Baker (analog synthesizer) duo

Fri 4/9/99 10:00-11:30am @ Chicago Cultural Center
Jazz
Malachi Favors Maghostut (bass), Tatsu Aoki (bass) duo performance and interview, simulcast live on WNUR 89.3 FM

Fri 4/9/99 6:00-9:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Friday Early Out Sets with: Tri Color (Dave Pavkovic (percussion), Jeff Parker (guitar), Tatsu Aoki (bass))

Fri 4/9/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Improv
Tatsuya Nakatani (percussion) and Kenta Nagai (guitar) with Chris Warland (alto sax), Bob Falesch (keyboards, electronics), Bob Marsh (vibes, etc.), Tatsu Aoki (bass), Carol Genetti (vocals)

Fri 4/9/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz/improv
Jeb Bishop Trio (Jeb Bishop (trombone), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

Sat 4/10/99 8:00 @ Artemisia Gallery (700 N. Carpenter, 312/226-7323)
Improv
A-UN (Tatsuya Nakatani (percussion), Kenta Nagai (fretless guitar)) with Bob Falesch (keyboards, computer, electronics)

Sat 4/10/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Andrew Voigt (reeds) with Benson Chaney, Harrison Bankhead (bass), Hamid Drake (drums), Sandra Binion

Sun 4/11/99 2:00 @ Green Mill
Classical/experimental
"New Music at the Green Mill" featuring music by George Flynn, Bob Falesch, John Cage, Bob Marsh, Cornelius Cardew, Frank Abbinanti, Hans Eisler; performers to include The Emergency String Quartet, Fred Lonberg-Holm, Julie Pomerleau, Liz Payne, Jennifer Marx, Sarah Martin, Ruth Abbinanti, Greg Hamilton, Alex Dumitrache, Teresa Fream

Sun 4/11/99 3:00 (FREE) @ Chicago Cultural Center
Jazz
Muhal Richard Abrams (piano) solo

Sun 4/11/99 7:00 @ HotHouse
Classical
Ensemble Noamnesia (featuring Gene Coleman (bass clarinet)) and CUBE with guest Monique Buzzarte (trombone) play music by Kristin Norderval, Margaret De Wys, Sorrel Hays, Catherine Slade/Janice Mitchell, Herbert Bruen, Morton Feldman, and Luciano Berio

Mon 4/12/99 7:30 FREE @ Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with Jeff Parker (guitar), Noel Kupersmith (bass)

Mon 4/12/99 9:30 @ Roby's (1944 W. Division, 773/252-9250)
Noise/experimental

Nautical Almanac "Orcqk"
ZZZZZ (Bill Pisarri (clarinet, vocals), Bhob Rainey (soprano sax, vocals), Colm O'Reilly (synthesizer, vocals), Mimi Wallman (vocals), Alan Scalpone (trombone, vocals), Mark Slima (keyboard, vocals), Dave Gretich (percussion, vocals))
3rd act TBA

Tue-Wed 4/13-14/99 @ House of Blues
Rock/experimental
The Residents

Wed 4/14/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Improv/jazz
Fred Van Hove (piano), Johannes Bauer (trombone) duo

Thu 4/15/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Jazz/improv
Ken Vandermark (reeds) solo

Thu 4/15/99 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Rock

Lozenge
Horse and Rider
American Heritage

Sat 4/17/99 8:00 house concert @ 4453 N. Ashland #1 (RSVP to 773/506-7167)
Improv/experimental
Karlheinz Essl (electronics), Bob Falesch (electronics), Bob Marsh (electronics) trio

Sat 4/17/99 9:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Gerry Hemingway (drums) with Ellery Eskelin (tenor sax), Paul Smoker (trumpet), Mark Dresser (bass)

Sat 4/17/99 10:00 (until "late") @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
DKV Trio (Hamid Drake (drums), Kent Kessler (bass), Ken Vandermark (reeds))

Sat 4/17/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Rock/improv/experimental
Lozenge

Sun 4/18/99 3:00 (FREE) @ Chicago Cultural Center
Classical/experimental
Karlheinz Essl with Ensemble Noamnesia and guests Mwata Bowden (clarinet) and Harrison Bankhead (bass) play music by Essl for computer interactive systems and live musicians

Sun 4/18/99 8:00 (free) @ Goose Island Brewery (1800 N. Clybourn)
Jazz
Chicago Bridge Unit (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

Sun 4/18/99 8:00 @ Nervous Center
Improv
Out of the Blue Quartet (Kyle Bruckmann (double reeds), Lisa Goethe (flute), Bob Marsh (cello), Bhob Rainey (soprano sax))

Sun 4/18/99 8:00 @ Mandel Hall (University of Chicago, 1131 E. 57th St., 773/702-7300)
Classical
music by Charles Ives, Augusta Read Thomas, Harrison Birtwistle, Mathew Rosenblum, Gyorgy Ligeti, and Heinz Holliger; performed by the University of Chicago Contemporary Chamber Players and the Pacifica String Quartet

Mon 4/19/99 7:30 FREE @ Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with Steve Dobkowski (drums), Michael Dobkowski (bass), Jeremy Prevost (keyboards), Brad Prenda (guitar)

Mon 4/19/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Old Friends (Albert Mangelsdorff (trombone), Manfred Schoof (trumpet), Wolfgang Dauner (piano), Klaus Doldinger, Eberhard Weber (bass), Wolfgang Haffner (drums))

Mon 4/19/99 9:30 @ Roby's (1944 W. Division, 773/252-9250)
Rock/experimental

Flatline Racing System (Rob Wilkus (electronics) solo)
Robert Johnson and the Browns (Robert Johnson, Todd Rittman)

Tue 4/20/99 7:30 @ Logan Beach Cafe
Improv/jazz/experimental
Falesch-Marsh Free Music Workshop:
Bob Falesch (keyboards, electronics), Bob Marsh (violin, cello, flute, voice), Kurt Johnson (bass), Mark Stevens (drums) quartet

Tue 4/20/99 8:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
New Power Trio (Mwata Bowden (reeds), Tatsu Aoki (bass), Paul Kim (percussion)) with guest Ze' Maria

Wed 4/21/99 11:00am (CDT) live on WNUR 89.3 FM (also via RealAudio)
Jazz/improv
Companion Trio (Evan Rapport (reeds), Jerry Lim (guitar), Bob Wagner (drums))

Wed 4/21/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Companion Trio (Evan Rapport (reeds), Jerry Lim (guitar), Bob Wagner (drums))

Thu 4/22/99 7:30 @ Harold Washington College
Jazz
Tatsu Aoki (bass) with Mwata Bowden (reeds), Paul Kim (percussion), Patti Adachi

Thu 4/22/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Jazz
Sound in Action Trio (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Tim Mulvenna (drums), Robert Barry (drums))

Fri 4/23/99 6:00-9:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Friday Early Out Sets with: Tri Color (Dave Pavkovic (percussion), Jeff Parker (guitar), Tatsu Aoki (bass))

Fri-Sat 4/23-24/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Fred Anderson (tenor sax) with Jeff Parker (guitar), Tatsu Aoki (bass), Hamid Drake (drums) [Friday only], Tony Walton (drums) [Saturday only]

Sat 4/24/99 6:30 @ Metro
Rock/electronic

Trans Am
Pan Sonic
Laddio Bolocko

Sat 4/24/99 8:00 @ Nervous Center
Jazz/improv
Companion Trio (Evan Rapport (reeds), Jerry Lim (guitar), Bob Wagner (drums)) [opening for unknown band]

Sat 4/24/99 8:00 @ Maple Street Chapel (Lombard, 630/629-2630 or 630/964-4871)
Jazz
Michael Mason Exploratory Ensemble; benefits Maple Street Chapel Preservation Committee

Sat 4/24/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Experimental/multimedia

Tape-beatles
Medium (Todd Carter, Brent Gutzeit, Ernst Long, Dave Williams, Rob Wilkus, Michael Babcock, Ben Bracken)
Animal Charm

Sun 4/25/99 8:00 (free) @ Goose Island Brewery (1800 N. Clybourn)
Jazz
Chicago Bridge Unit (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

Mon 4/26/99 7:30 FREE @ Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with Ben Bracken (guitar), Brent Gutzeit (electronics), Michael Colligan (reeds, dry ice), Kevin Drumm (guitar, electronics)

Mon 4/26/99 9:30 @ Roby's (1944 W. Division, 773/252-9250)
Improv
Fred Lonberg-Holm Lightbox Orchestra (lineup variable, but might include: Josh Abrams (bass), Jim Baker (keyboards), Carrie Biolo (percussion), Jeb Bishop (trombone), Michael Colligan (reeds), Kevin Drumm (guitar), Bob Falesch (electronics), Guillermo Gregorio (reeds), Robbie Hunsinger (oboes), Steve Hunt (percussion), Terri Kapsalis (violin), Ernst Long (trumpet, electronics), Bob Marsh (cello, voice, keyboards), Niki Mitchell (flute), Liz Payne (bass), Julie Pomerleau (violin), Jeremy Ruthrauff (reeds), Ken Vandermark (reeds), Adam Vida (drums), Ben Vida (guitar), Michael Zerang (percussion), etc.)

Tue 4/27/99 7:30 @ Logan Beach Cafe
Improv
Carol Genetti (voice), Bob Marsh (cello) duo

Tue 4/27/99 8:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Tatsu Aoki (bass), Paul Kim (percussion), Mwata Bowden (reeds) trio

Tue 4/27/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Chicago Improvisers Series with the
Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

Wed 4/28/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Improv
Malcolm Goldstein (violin) solo and with Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Michael Colligan (reeds), Liz Payne (bass), Ben Vida (guitar)

Thu 4/29/99 8:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
New Power Trio (Mwata Bowden (reeds), Tatsu Aoki (bass), Paul Kim (percussion)) with guest Ze' Maria

Thu 4/29/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Improv
Bhob Rainey (soprano sax) solo and with Michael Zerang (percussion), Bob Marsh (cello, violin, etc.)

Fri 4/30/99 6:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Friday Early Out Sets with The Carrie Biolo Ensemble

Fri 4/30/99 8:00 @ Yello Gallery (1639 N. Milwaukee, 773/235-9731)
Experimental/improv
The Bug Show Concert ("original insect-inspired compositions") with Robbie Hunsinger (oboes, electronics, invented instruments), Gerald Dowd (percussion, electronics) duo

Fri 4/30/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Yapree Howell and Space Bop Vanguard (Yapree Howell (piano), Ben Montgomery (drums), Boaz McGee (space baritone sax), Salim Salley (guitar), Darius Savage (bass))

Fri 4/30/99 10:00 @ Lounge Ax
Rock

Storm & Stress
Truman's Water
Robert Johnson and the Browns

May 1999

throughout May @ Northwestern University (Music Administration Building, Room 37, corner of Sherman and Elgin, Evanston, IL, 847/467-2034)
Classical/experimental
"one tone. rather short. very soft." by Antoine Bueger performed 17 times (each performance different) by Greg Stuart (percussion) and Don Nichols (percussion); all performances begin at 6:00pm and last one half hour; performance dates:
Sun 5/2; Mon 5/3; Fri 5/7; Sat 5/8; Sun 5/9; Mon 5/10; Tue 5/11; Wed 5/12; Thu 5/13; Mon 5/17; Wed 5/19; Sat 5/22; Sun 5/23; Mon 5/24; Wed 5/26; Sun 5/30; Mon 5/31

Sat 5/1/99 5:00-9:00 @ NTU Theater (1716 S. Michigan)
Jazz
Famoudou Don Moye's Sun Percussion Summit (Moye (percussion), Enoch Williamson (vocals, percussion), Selah Allen (vocals, percussion), Meshack Silas (vocals, percussion), Ari Brown (sax, keyboards), Herb Walker (guitar), Joel Brandon (whistling, flute), Jimmy Allen (bass); concert includes buffet, cash bar, silent auction; see http://www.hydepark.org/5.1.1999.html for more information

Sat 5/1/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Electronic/experimental

Mannequin Lung
Phthalocyanine
Low Res

Sat 5/1/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
David Boykin (reeds), Bakari Davis (drums) duo

Sat-Sun 5/1-2/99 8:00 @ Schuba's
Folk/experimental
John Fahey

Sun 5/2/99 3:00 @ North Lakeside Cultural Center (6219 N. Sheridan)
Lisa Goethe-McGinn (flute), Paul Bowman (guitar) duo play music by Milton Babbitt, Toru Takemitsu, Christian Wolff, Yehuda Yannay, Peter Edwards

Sun 5/2/99 7:30 @ Pick-Staiger Concert Hall (Northwestern University, Evanston)
Classical/experimental
Q-02 plays music by John Cage ("Music for Five"), Burkhard Schlothauer, Michael Pisaro

Mon 5/3/99 @ Heartland Cafe
Jazz
David Boykin (reeds), Bakari Davis (drums) duo

Mon 5/3/99 7:30 FREE @ Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with David Boykin (tenor sax), Niki Mitchell (flute)

Mon 5/3/99 9:30 @ Roby's (1944 W. Division, 773/252-9250)
Improv

Bob Marsh (cello, vocals, etc.), Jack Wright (reeds), Bhob Rainey (soprano sax) trio
Lozenge

Tue 5/4/99 7:30 @ Regenstein Recital Hall (Northwestern University, Evanston)
Classical
composer/performers Antoine Beuger (flute), Michael Pisaro (guitar)

Tue 5/4/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Improv
Jack Wright (saxophones), Bhob Rainey (soprano sax), Bob Marsh (cello, voice), Bob Falesch (electronic keyboards) quartet

Tue 5/4/99 8:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz/improv
Robbie Hunsinger Quartet (Robbie Hunsinger (oboes), George Langford (bass), Jim Baker (keyboards), Gerald Dowd (percussion))

Tue 5/4/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Experimental

Stilluppsteypa
Desist (Anthony Burr, Skuli Sverrisson)
TV Pow (Brent Gutzeit, Todd Carter, Michael Hartman)
David Patton

Wed 5/5/99 7:00 (free) @ Reckless Records (Wicker Park store on Milwaukee)
Experimental

Stilluppsteypa
Desist (Anthony Burr, Skuli Sverrisson)

Wed 5/5/99 8:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Black Earth (Niki Mitchell (flute), Savoire Faire (violin), Eliel Sherman Story (saxophones), Darius Savage (bass), Lawrence Jones (percussion))

Wed 5/5/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
LAMPO presents: Bern Nix (guitar) with Harrison Bankhead (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums)

Thu 5/6/99 11:00am (CDT) live on WNUR 89.3 FM (also via RealAudio)
Improv
Jack Wright (saxophones), Bhob Rainey (soprano sax), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Bob Marsh (cello) quartet

Fri 5/7/99 8:00 @ Renaissance Society
Classical/experimental
Wilhelm Bruck (guitar, sound objects), Theodor Ross (guitar, sound objects) duo play music by Helmut Lachenmann ("Salut fur Caudwell"), Mauricio Kagel ("Acustica"), Giacinto Scelsi ("Ko-Tha")

Fri 5/7/99 9:30 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Eight Bold Souls (Ed Wilkerson (reeds), Mwata Bowden (reeds), Robert Griffin (trumpet), Isaiah Jackson (trombone), Gerald Powell (tuba), Naomi Millender (cello), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Dushun Mosley (drums))

Fri 5/7/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Bill Perry & Healing Force (Bill Perry (tenor sax), Fred Anderson (tenor sax), Billy Brimfield (trumpet), Yosef Ben Israel (bass), Hamid Drake (drums))

Fri 5/7/99 10:00 @ Roby's
Rock

DragKing
DJ Lunatic
Star Vehicle
MC Greenfield

Fri 5/7/99 @ Nervous Center
Improv/rock
All Time Present (Chris Forsyth (electric guitar), Rich Gross (electric guitar), Ethan Sklar (electric guitar))

Sat 5/8/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
R.J. Temple Trio

Sat 5/8/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Improv
Jack Wright (saxophones), Bhob Rainey (soprano sax), Bob Marsh (cello, voice), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello) quartet

Sat 5/8/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Experimental/improv

Mia Doi Todd
Brent Gutzeit (electronics) solo
Ben Vida (guitar) solo

Sun 5/9/99 7:00 @ HotHouse
Classical
"Face the Music":

Paul Bowman (guitar), Lisa Goethe (flute) play music by Elliott Carter, Milton Babbitt, Toru Takemitsu, Salvatore Sciarrino, others
Erik Lund (trombone), Malcolm Goldstein (violin), Michael Cameron (bass) play music by Goldstein, Lund, John Cage
Ensemble Noamnesia perform new work by Gene Coleman

Mon 5/10/99 7:30 FREE @ Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with Kevin Shea (drums), Daniel Borzutzky (reeds) duo

Mon 5/10/99 @ Heartland Cafe
Jazz
David Boykin (reeds), Bakari Davis (drums) duo

Mon 5/10/99 10:00 @ Roby's (1944 W. Division, 773/252-9250)
Improv/experimental/noise

Bob Falesch (keyboards, electronics) with Jeremy Ruthrauff (saxophones), Steve Butters (percussion)
Gunshop (Jason Soliday (electronics, toys), Joe Mason (toys, electronics))

Tue 5/11/99 8:00 @ Uncommon Ground
Jazz
Tim Daisy Trio (Tim Daisy (drums), John Beard (guitar), Jack Zara (bass), guests?)

Tue 5/11/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Improv
"Site Specific": Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello) duets with John Corbett, Jim Baker, Jeb Bishop, Charles Kim, Adam Vida, Ben Vida, Jeff Parker, Michael Krasner

Wed 5/12/99 8:00 @ HotHouse
Rock/jazz/experimental?
Bablicon (Griffin Rodriguez (bass), Dave McDonell (reeds), Jermey Barnes (drums, banjo, keys))

Wed 5/12/99 8:30 @ Some Like It Black Coffee Club and Gallery (1904 S. Michigan, 312/225-4140)
Jazz
David Boykin Outet Expanse (David Boykin (tenor sax, bass clarinet, clarinet), Niki Mitchell (flute), Glenda Baker (vocals), Eliel Sherman Story (saxophone), Nate Wolcott (trumpet), Bill Sims (drums), Lawrence Jones (perc.), Yapree Howell (piano), Darius Savage (bass))

Wed 5/12/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Fred Anderson (tenor sax), Robert Barry (drums) duo

Thu 5/13/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Improv/jazz
Ernst Long (trumpet), Matt Lux (bass), Adam Vida (drums) trio

Fri 5/14/99 6:00-9:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Friday Early Out Sets with: Tri Color (Dave Pavkovic (percussion), Jeff Parker (guitar), Tatsu Aoki (bass))

Fri 5/14/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Fred Anderson (tenor sax) with Tatsu Aoki (bass), Tony Walton (drums)

Fri 5/14/99 9:00 @ Empty Bottle
Improv/jazz
Empty Bottle Festival of Jazz & Improvised Music, night 1 of 3:

1st set: Jeb Bishop Trio (Jeb Bishop (trombone), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums)) with guests Sebi Tramontana (trombone), Giancarlo Schiaffini (trombone)
2nd set: Peter Brötzmann Die Like a Dog Quartet (Peter Brötzmann (reeds), Toshinori Kondo (trumpet, electronics), William Parker (bass), Hamid Drake (drums))
plus surprise 3rd set

Sat 5/15/99 2:00 (FREE) @ Chicago Cultural Center
Improv/jazz
in association with the Empty Bottle Festival of Jazz & Improvised Music:
Joelle Leandre (bass), Sebi Tramontana (trombone) duo

Sat 5/15/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Improv/experimental
Brent Gutzeit (20 string steel bass), Ben Miller (electronics), Ernst Long (trumpet, electronics) trio

Sat 5/15/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Fred Anderson (tenor sax) with Tatsu Aoki (bass), Hamid Drake (drums)

Sat 5/15/99 9:00 @ Empty Bottle
Improv/jazz/experimental
Empty Bottle Festival of Jazz & Improvised Music, night 2 of 3:

1st set: Jumper Cables (Michael Zerang (percussion), Don Meckley (electronics), Jim Baker (ARP synthesizer), Kevin Drumm (guitar))
2nd set: Sebi Tramontana (trombone, electronics), Giancarlo Schiaffini (trombone, electronics) duo
3rd set: Mats Gustafsson (reeds), Thurston Moore (guitar) duo
plus surprise 4th set

Tue-Sun 5/11-16/99 @ Jazz Showcase
Jazz
Pharoah Sanders Quartet

Sun 5/16/99 3:00 house concert @ 4453 N. Ashland #1 (RSVP to 773/506-7167)
Improv
Out of the Blue Quartet (Kyle Bruckmann (double reeds), Bob Marsh (cello, violin), Bhob Rainey (soprano sax), Jim Baker (ARP synthesizer))

Sun 5/16/99 5:30 @ Empty Bottle
Improv/jazz
Empty Bottle Festival of Jazz & Improvised Music, night 3 of 3:

1st set: Michael Zerang (percussion), Mats Gustafsson (reeds), Jaap Blonk (vocals) trio
2nd set: The Brötzmann Chicago Tentet (Peter Brötzmann (reeds), Mats Gustafsson (reeds), Toshinori Kondo (trumpet, electronics), Ken Vandermark (reeds), Jeb Bishop (trombone), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Kent Kessler (bass), William Parker (bass), Hamid Drake (drums), Michael Zerang (drums))
plus surprise 3rd set

Mon 5/17/99 7:30 FREE @ Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with Ben Borter (guitar), Tony Lazzara (guitar), Aric Arduini (bass), Danny Faith (drums) quartet

Mon 5/17/99 @ Heartland Cafe
Jazz
David Boykin (reeds), Bakari Davis (drums) duo

Mon 5/17/99 10:00 @ Roby's (1944 W. Division, 773/252-9250)
Improv/experimental

Weasel Walter (drums), Michael Colligan (reeds), Kurt Johnson (bass) trio
Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello) solo

Tue 5/18/99 8:00 @ Uncommon Ground
Jazz
Tim Daisy Trio (Tim Daisy (drums), John Beard (guitar), Jack Zara (bass), guests?)

Tue 5/18/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Chicago Improvisers Series with the
Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

Wed 5/19/99 8:00 @ HotHouse
Improv
Jaap Blonk (vocals), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Michael Zerang (percussion) trio

Wed 5/19/99 8:30 @ Some Like It Black Coffee Club and Gallery (1904 S. Michigan, 312/225-4140)
Jazz
David Boykin Outet Expanse (David Boykin (tenor sax, bass clarinet, clarinet), Niki Mitchell (flute), Glenda Baker (vocals), Eliel Sherman Story (saxophone), Nate Wolcott (trumpet), Bill Sims (drums), Lawrence Jones (perc.), Yapree Howell (piano), Darius Savage (bass))

Wed 5/19/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
mixed groupings including Peter Brotzmann (reeds), Toshinori Kondo (trumpet), Mats Gustafsson (reeds), Kjell Nordeson (drums), Sebi Tramontana (trombone), others

Wed 5/19/99 10:00 @ Heartland Cafe
Jazz
Dave Rempis (alto sax), Gordon Lewis (bass), Tim Daisy (drums) trio

Thu 5/20/99 7:00/9:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz

7:00: George Graewe (piano), Gene Coleman (bass clarinet), Jeb Bishop (trombone) trio
9:00 Topaz (Erik Friedlander (cello), Andy Laster (alto sax), Stomu Takeishi (fretless bass), Satoshi Takeishi (percussion))

(separate admission for the two shows; reduced rate if you see both)

Thu 5/20/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Improv/experimental
Brent Gutzeit (electronics), Ernst Long (electronics) duo

Fri 5/21/99 6:00-9:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Friday Early Out Sets with: David Boykin (reeds)

Fri 5/21/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Jazz
Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jack Zara (bass), Tim Daisy (drums) trio

Fri 5/21/99 @ Links Hall
Improv/experimental
Jaap Blonk (acoustic vocals) solo and duo with Jeb Bishop (trombone)

Fri-Sat 5/21-22/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
tribute to Miles Davis with Malachi Thompson (trumpet) and Ron Bridgewater, Kirk Brown, John Whitfield, Dana Hall

Sat 5/22/99 4:00-7:00 live on WNUR 89.3 FM's Airplay
Improv/experimental/rock

Thurston Moore (guitar) solo
Mia Doi Todd
Ang.13

Sat 5/22/99 @ Links Hall
Improv/experimental
Jaap Blonk (amplified vocals) solo and duo with Jim Baker (electronic keyboards)

Sat 5/22/99 8:00 house concert @ 4453 N. Ashland #1 (RSVP to 773/506-7167)
Improv
Emergency String Quartet (Kurt Johnson (bass), Bob Marsh (cello), Jen Paulson (koto, viola), Julie Pomerleau (violin))

Sat 5/22/99 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Rock

U.S. Maple
Gunga Din
Duster
Small Wonder

Sat 5/22/99 11:00 @ Fireside Bowl
Experimental/noise

K.K. Null
Illusion of Safety
Damian Catera
Xome

Sun 5/23/99 @ Deadtech (3321 W. Fullerton)
Experimental/noise

K.K. Null
Damian Catera (guitar, electronics) solo
Jalopaz

Sun 5/23/99 8:00 @ Nervous Center
Improv
Boris Sinclair Hauf (soprano sax, tenor sax) with Bob Marsh (cello, flute), Bob Falesch (metapiano, electronics), Kurt Johnson (bass), Michael Hartman (percussion)

Sun 5/23/99 8:00 (free) @ Goose Island Brewery (1800 N. Clybourn)
Jazz
Tim Mulvenna Trio (Tim Mulvenna (drums), Scott Stevenson (keyboards), Randy Henry (bass))

Mon 5/24/99 7:30 (free) @ Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with Kevin Drumm (guitar, electronics), Michael Colligan (reeds), Boris Sinclair Hauf (reeds), Kurt Johnson (bass), Kurt Griesch (electronics), others

Mon 5/24/99 @ Heartland Cafe
Jazz
David Boykin (reeds), Bakari Davis (drums) duo

Mon 5/24/99 10:00 @ Roby's (1944 W. Division, 773/252-9250)
Improv/jazz/experimental

Brent Gutzeit (20 string steel bass), Ben Miller (electronics), Ernst Long (trumpet, electronics) trio
Ken Vandermark (reeds), Liz Payne (bass), Adam Vida (drums) trio

Mon 5/24/99 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Improv/experimental
Jim O'Rourke (guitar?, electronics?), Günter Müller (percussion, electronics) duo

Tue 5/25/99 8:00 @ Uncommon Ground
Jazz
Tim Daisy Trio (Tim Daisy (drums), John Beard (guitar), Jack Zara (bass), guests?)

Wed 5/26/99 8:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz

Tatsu Aoki (bass) with Mwata Bowden (woodwinds), Paul Kim (percussion)
Flippomusic (Dave Flippo (keyboards, melodica), Dan Hesler (saxophones, flute), Donn DeSanto (bass), Heath Chappell (drums), guest percussionist)

Wed 5/26/99 8:30 @ Some Like It Black Coffee Club and Gallery (1904 S. Michigan, 312/225-4140)
Jazz
David Boykin Outet Expanse (David Boykin (tenor sax, bass clarinet, clarinet), Niki Mitchell (flute), Glenda Baker (vocals), Eliel Sherman Story (saxophone), Nate Wolcott (trumpet), Bill Sims (drums), Lawrence Jones (perc.), Yapree Howell (piano), Darius Savage (bass))

Wed 5/26/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
week of 1 of 2: Sebi Tramontana (trombone) with Ken Vandermark (reeds), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums)

Thu 5/27/99 8:00 @ HotHouse
Improv/jazz
Guillermo Gregorio (alto sax, clarinet) with Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Carrie Biolo (percussion)

Thu 5/27/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Improv
Jim Baker (ARP synthesizer), Ernst Long (trumpet, electronics) duo

Fri 5/28/99 6:00-9:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Early Friday Out Sets with: Black Earth (Niki Mitchell (flute), Savoire Faire (violin), Eliel Sherman Story (saxophones), Darius Savage (bass), Lawrence Jones (percussion))

Fri 5/28/99 @ Martyr's (3855 N. Lincoln, 773/404-9494)
Rock
Magma (Christian Vander (drums, vocals), Stella Vander (vocals), Isabelle Feuillebois (vocals), Antoine Paganotti (drums, vocals), James McGaw (guitar), Emmanuel Borghi (piano), Philippe Bussonnet (bass))

Sun 5/30/99 8:00 (free) @ Goose Island Brewery (1800 N. Clybourn)
Jazz
Chicago Bridge Unit (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Kent Kessler (bass), ??? [not Tim Mulvenna] (drums))

Mon 5/31/99 10:00 @ Roby's (1944 W. Division, 773/252-9250)
Improv
Fred Lonberg-Holm Lightbox Orchestra (Lonberg-Holm conducts; lineup for this performance: Ken Vandermark (reeds), Mars Williams (reeds), Michael Colligan (reeds, objects), Jeb Bishop (trombone), Jeff Parker (guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Kurt Johnson (bass), Hamid Drake (drums), Weasel Walter (drums))

June 1999

Tue 6/1/99 9:30 @ Chopin Theatre (1543 W. Division, 773/296-1268)
Jazz
David Boykin Expanse

Tue 6/1/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Chicago Improvisers Series with the
Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

Tue 6/1/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Velvet Jam Band featuring Dennis Winslett (alto sax)

Wed 6/2/99 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Eight Bold Souls (Ed Wilkerson (reeds), Mwata Bowden (reeds), Robert Griffin (trumpet), Isaiah Jackson (trombone), Gerald Powell (tuba), Naomi Millender (cello), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Dushun Mosley (drums))

Wed 6/2/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
week 2 of 2: Sebi Tramontana (trombone) with Ken Vandermark (reeds), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums)

Thu 6/3/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Improv
Sebi Tramontana (trombone), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Michael Zerang (percussion) trio

Fri 6/4/99 6:00-9:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Early Friday Out Sets with: Jeb Bishop Trio (Jeb Bishop (trombone), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

Fri 6/4/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Improv
Jeremy Ruthrauff (reeds), Kyle Bruckmann (oboe) duo

Fri 6/4/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Ari Brown/Yapree Howell Trio

Sat 6/5/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
David Boykin Expanse

Sat 6/5/99 10:00 @ 6ODUM (2116 W. Chicago)
Performance/improv/rock/experimental

Theater Dank (puppet theater); music by Jim Baker (keyboards), Michael Colligan (reeds, objects), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Michael Zerang (percussion)
Robert Johnson and the Browns (Robert Johnson, Todd Rittman)

Sun 6/6/99 2:00-4:00 (free) @ Borders (1529 Orrington, Evanston, 847/733-8852)
Jazz/world
Flippomusic (featuring Dave Flippo (keyboards, melodica))

Sun 6/6/99 8:00 (free) @ Goose Island Brewpub (1800 N. Clybourn)
Jazz
Chicago Bridge Unit (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

Mon 6/7/99 7:00 (free) @ Chicago Cultural Center
Improv/jazz
Paul Lovens (percussion) with Ken Vandermark (reeds), Jeb Bishop (trombone)

Mon 6/7/99 7:30 (free) @ Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with William Pisarri (clarinet), Bhob Rainey (soprano sax), Greg Kelley (trumpet), Weasel Walter (drums), Kurt Johnson (bass) quartet

Mon 6/7/99 7:30 @ Steppenwolf
Jazz
Lester Bowie (trumpet) with the Kahil El'Zabar Experimental Band performing music by El'Zabar

Mon 6/7/99 9:30 @ Roby's
Jazz/improv

Jeff Parker (guitar), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Michael Zerang (percussion) quartet
Pillow (Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Liz Payne (bass), Ben Vida (guitar), Michael Colligan (reeds))

Tue 6/8/99 7:30 @ Fassbender Gallery Space (309 W. Superior)
Improv
LAMPO presents: Paul Lovens (drums) with Ken Vandermark (reeds), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello)

Tue 6/8/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Chicago Improvisers Series with the
Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

Tue 6/8/99 @ HotHouse
Jazz?
Miroslav Gadjos (bass)

Wed 6/9/99 8:30 @ Some Like It Black Coffee Club and Gallery (1904 S. Michigan, 312/225-4140)
Jazz
Vandy Harris

Wed 6/9/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Improv/jazz
LAMPO presents: Paul Lovens (percussion), Sebi Tramontana (trombone), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Kent Kessler (bass) quartet

Wed 6/9/99 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Eight Bold Souls (Ed Wilkerson (reeds), Mwata Bowden (reeds), Robert Griffin (trumpet), Isaiah Jackson (trombone), Gerald Powell (tuba), Naomi Millender (cello), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Dushun Mosley (drums))

Thu 6/10/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Improv
Laurie Lee Moses (alto saxophone, keyboards), Jason Roebke (bass), Michael Zerang (percussion) trio

Thu 6/10/99 7:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz

night 1 of 3: Roscoe Mitchell's Note Factory (Roscoe Mitchell (reeds), Jaribu Shahid (bass), Tani Tabbal (percussion), Craig Taborn (piano), Leon Dorsey (bass), Hugh Ragin (trumpet), Gerald Cleaver (drums)); Ari Brown (piano) subs for Matthew Shipp who arrives tomorrow
Fred Anderson (tenor sax) with Tatsu Aoki (bass), Hamid Drake (drums)

Thu 6/10/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Improv
Laurie Lee Moses (alto saxophone, keyboards), Jason Roebke (bass), Michael Zerang (percussion) trio

Thu 6/10/99 7:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz

night 1 of 3: Roscoe Mitchell's Note Factory (Roscoe Mitchell (reeds), Jaribu Shahid (bass), Tani Tabbal (percussion), Craig Taborn (piano), Leon Dorsey (bass), Hugh Ragin (trumpet), Gerald Cleaver (drums)); Ari Brown (piano) subs for Matthew Shipp who arrives tomorrow
Fred Anderson (tenor sax) with Tatsu Aoki (bass), Hamid Drake (drums)

Fri 6/11/99 12:15pm (free) @ Chicago Cultural Center
Jazz/classical/etc.
"New Music Southport" featuring:

April Aloisio & Fareed Haque
Tatsu Aoki
Wagner Campos & Roderick Ferguson
Francesco Crosara
George Flynn
Michael Mason & Harrison Bankhead
Corky McClerkin
Joanie Pallatto & George Freeman
Bradley Parker-Sparrow & Marshall Vente

Fri 6/11/99 6:00-9:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Early Friday Out Sets with:
Tricolor (Tatsu Aoki (bass), Jeff Parker (guitar), Dave Pavkovic (drums))

Fri 6/11/99 8:00 @ Renaissance Society (University of Chicago, 773/702-8670)
Improv
LAMPO presents: Paul Lovens (drums) with Michael Zerang (drums), Jim Baker (ARP synthesizer)

Fri 6/11/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Improv/experimental
Eric Leonardson (invented instruments), Steve Barsotti (invented instruments) duo

Fri 6/11/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
R.J. Temple Trio

Fri 6/11/99 @ HotHouse
Jazz

night 2 of 3: Roscoe Mitchell's Note Factory (Roscoe Mitchell (reeds), Jaribu Shahid (bass), Tani Tabbal (percussion), Craig Taborn (piano), Matthew Shipp (piano), Leon Dorsey (bass), Hugh Ragin (trumpet), Gerald Cleaver (drums))
William Parker (bass), Matthew Shipp (piano) duo

Sat 6/12/99 8:00 @ Artemisia Gallery
Improv
nmperign (Bhob Rainey (soprano sax), Greg Kelley (trumpet)) by themselves and with Carol Genetti (vocal voodoo), Bob Marsh (cello), Eric Leonardson (springboard)

Sat 6/12/99 9:00 @ Some Like It Black Coffee Club and Gallery (1904 S. Michigan, 312/225-4140)
Jazz
Frank Lacy (trombone) with Ari Brown (reeds), Malachi Favors (bass), Avreeayl Ra (drums)

Sat 6/12/99 @ HotHouse
Jazz

night 3 of 3: Roscoe Mitchell's Note Factory (Roscoe Mitchell (reeds), Jaribu Shahid (bass), Tani Tabbal (percussion), Craig Taborn (piano), Matthew Shipp (piano), Leon Dorsey (bass), Hugh Ragin (trumpet), Gerald Cleaver (drums))
Robbie Hunsinger Quartet (Robbie Hunsinger (oboes), George Langford (bass), Jim Baker (keyboards), Gerald Dowd (percussion))

Sat 6/12/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Tony Mujica Ensemble

Sun 6/13/99 3:00 @ house concert @ 4453 N. Ashland #1 (RSVP to 773/506-7167)
Improv
nmperign (Bhob Rainey (soprano sax), Greg Kelley (trumpet)) with Bob Marsh (cello), Jim Baker (ARP synthesizer)

Sun 6/13/99 7:00 @ HotHouse
Experimental/classical/improv
"Chicago Electronics, Part 1", featuring:

TV Pow (Brent Gutzeit, Todd Carter, Michael Hartman)
Hal Rammel (invented instruments, live electronics) with Kyle Bruckmann (oboe), Gene Coleman (bass clarinet), Jeff Klatt (cello)
Bob Falesch (computer, electronics) plays music by Fred Lonberg-Holm (and ???)
Ensemble Noamnesia (featuring Gene Coleman (bass clarinet)) performed music by John Richey (for CD playback and live musicians)

Sun 6/13/99 8:00 (free) @ Goose Island Brewpub (1800 N. Clybourn)
Jazz
Tim Daisy Trio

Sun 6/13/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Improv
nmperign (Bhob Rainey (soprano sax), Greg Kelley (trumpet)) with guests Kyle Bruckmann (accordion), Bob Marsh (accordion)

Mon 6/14/99 7:30 (free) @ Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with Kyle Bruckmann (double reeds, electric oboe, Minimoog), Ernst Long (trumpet, electronics)

Mon 6/14/99 9:30 @ Roby's
Improv/experimental

Azita (electric piano), Kurt Johnson (bass) duo
Ernst Long (synthesizer, electronics), Brian Labycz (computer), Brent Gutzeit (computer), Rob Wilkus (synthesizer, electronics) quartet

Tue 6/15/99 8:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Damon Short (drums) with Ryan Shultz (bass trumpet), Chuck Burdelik (reeds), Noel Kupersmith (bass)

Tue 6/15/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Chicago Improvisers Series with
Adam Vida (drums), John Corbett (guitar), Terri Kapsalis (violin), Ben Vida (guitar), Liz Payne (bass) quintet

Wed 6/16/99 8:30 @ Some Like It Black Coffee Club and Gallery (1904 S. Michigan, 312/225-4140)
Jazz
Vandy Harris

Wed 6/16/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/experimental
Casey Rice live mix of Noel Kupersmith (bass), Jeff Parker (guitar), Chad Taylor (drums) trio

Wed 6/16/99 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Eight Bold Souls (Ed Wilkerson (reeds), Mwata Bowden (reeds), Robert Griffin (trumpet), Isaiah Jackson (trombone), Gerald Powell (tuba), Naomi Millender (cello), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Dushun Mosley (drums))

Thu 6/17/99 5:00-8:00 @ Three Arts Club (1300 N. Dearborn)
Experimental
Eric Leonardson (springboard, electronics) solo (event is a "fabulous francophone vernissage" with visual art by Marie-Jesse Baum, Marie-Pier Guillaut, Alex Herhst, Ben Mackoff, Claire Mangoubl, and Mimi Zaphiratos)

Thu 6/17/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Jazz
Tatsu Aoki (bass), Michael Zerang (drums) duo

Thu 6/17/99 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Rock

Ruins
Mainliner

Fri 6/18/99 6:00-9:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Early Friday Out Sets with:
David Pavkovic (percussion), Tatsu Aoki (bass), Elijah Levi (vocals) trio

Fri 6/18/99 8:00-9:00 @ Museum of Contemporary Art
Improv/world
day 1 of 2 (sunset): Summer Solstice Percussion Concerts with Hamid Drake (percussion), Michael Zerang (percussion) duo (as part of MCA's Summer Solstice Celebration which includes many other performers and events)

Fri 6/18/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz?
Happy Apple

Fri 6/18/99 10:00 @ Nervous Center
Improv
Bhob Rainey (curved soprano sax), Kurt Johnson (bass), John Robbins (tenor sax, viola), Kyle Bruckmann (oboe, English horn) quartet

Sat 6/19/99 5:00am-6:00am @ Museum of Contemporary Art
Improv/world
day 2 of 2 (sunrise): Summer Solstice Percussion Concerts with Hamid Drake (percussion), Michael Zerang (percussion) duo (as part of MCA's Summer Solstice Celebration which includes many other performers and events)

Sat 6/19/99 8:00 @ Unity Temple (Oak Park, IL)
Jazz
Fred Anderson (tenor sax), Hamid Drake (drums) duo (introduction by Neil Tesser)

Sat 6/19/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Yapree Howell and Space Bop Vanguard (Yapree Howell (piano), Ben Montgomery (drums), Boaz McGee (space baritone sax), Salim Salley (guitar), Darius Savage (bass))

Sat 6/19/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Rock/experimental

Pan American
Shuttle358
Tom Steinle

Sat 6/19/99 @ Metro
Rock

Boredoms
Hatewave
Bablicon
DJs Ryn & Soulcracker

Sun 6/20/99 3:00 @ house concert @ 4453 N. Ashland #1 (RSVP to 773/506-7167)
Improv
Bob Falesch (keyboards), Bob Marsh (flute, cello, voice) duo

Sun 6/20/99 8:00 (free) @ Goose Island Brewpub (1800 N. Clybourn)
Jazz
Mitch Paliga Trio

Mon 6/21/99 1:00pm (free) @ Chicago Cultural Center
Jazz
Rich Corpolongo Trio birthday tribute to Eric Dolphy

Mon 6/21/99 7:30 (free) @ Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with
Liz Payne (bass) and guests

Mon 6/21/99 10:00 @ Roby's
Improv
Michael Zerang (percussion) with Steve Hunt (drums), Weasel Walter (drums), Jeff Parker (guitar)

Tue 6/22/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Chicago Improvisers Series with the
Adam Vida Ensemble

Tue 6/22/99 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Tatsu Aoki (bass), Mwata Bowden (reeds), Paul Kim (percussion) trio

Wed 6/23/99 8:30 @ Some Like It Black Coffee Club and Gallery (1904 S. Michigan, 312/225-4140)
Jazz
Vandy Harris

Wed 6/23/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Yapree Howell and Space Bop Vanguard (Yapree Howell (piano), Ben Montgomery (drums), Boaz McGee (space baritone sax), Salim Salley (guitar), Darius Savage (bass))

Wed 6/23/99 @ Lounge Ax
Improv
Castle Broadway

Wed 6/23/99 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Eight Bold Souls (Ed Wilkerson (reeds), Mwata Bowden (reeds), Robert Griffin (trumpet), Isaiah Jackson (trombone), Gerald Powell (tuba), Naomi Millender (cello), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Dushun Mosley (drums))

Thu 6/24/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Improv
Hal Rammel (invented instruments), Bhob Rainey (soprano sax), Michael Zerang (percussion) trio

Fri 6/25/99 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz

Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums)) record release for Simpatico (Atavistic)
Joe McPhee (reeds, brass), Hamid Drake (drums) duo

Fri 6/25/99 (free) @ Chicago Cultural Center
Improv/film
Kevin Drumm (guitar), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Michael Zerang (percussion) trio, accompanying unknown films

Fri 6/25/99 @ HotHouse
Jazz?
Mark Isham's Silent Way Project (tribute to Miles Davis) [date could actually be Sat 6/26, I'm checking]

Fri 6/25/99 @ Fireside Bowl
Rock/experimental

Melt Banana
Lozenge

Fri 6/25/99 @ No Exit
Improv?
Exzoskeleton (Weasel Walter (reeds), ??? (reeds), ??? (synthesizer), ??? (drums))

Fri-Sat 6/25-6/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Fred Anderson (tenor sax) with Jeff Parker (guitar), Tatsu Aoki (bass), Hamid Drake (drums)

Sat 6/26/99 @ Lounge Ax
Rock

Melt Banana
Dishes
Let's Crash

Sun 6/27/99 3:00 @ house concert @ 4453 N. Ashland #1 (RSVP to 773/506-7167)
Improv
123 Series (3 solos, then trio): Carol Genetti (voice), Bob Marsh (voice), Bhob Rainey (soprano sax)

Sun 6/27/99 8:00 (free) @ Goose Island Brewpub (1800 N. Clybourn)
Jazz
Chicago Bridge Unit (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

Sun 6/27/99 @ HotHouse
Jazz/improv
Laurie Lee Moses (sax, vocals?), Michael Zerang (drums), guests

Mon 6/28/99 7:30 (free) @ Myopic Books
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with
Kurt Newman (guitar) and guests

Mon 6/28/99 10:00 @ Roby's (1944 W. Division, 773/252-9250)
Improv
Fred Lonberg-Holm Lightbox Orchestra (Lonberg-Holm conducts; lineup for this performance only: Weasel Walter (percussion), Jim Baker (synthesizer), Ernst Long (trumpet, electronics), Twig Harper (electronic banjo device), Bhob Rainey (soprano sax), William Pisarri (electric guitar), Brent Gutzeit (electronics, etc.), LeDeuce (electronics etc.), one other musician)

Tue 6/29/99 7:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz/improv

Damon Short (drums, vibes), Jim Baker (piano, ARP synthesizer) duo
Mwata Bowden (reeds), Paul Kim (percussion), Tatsu Aoki (bass) trio

Tue 6/29/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Chicago Improvisers Series with the
Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

Wed 6/30/99 8:30 @ Some Like It Black Coffee Club and Gallery (1904 S. Michigan, 312/225-4140)
Jazz
Vandy Harris

Wed 6/30/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
"Tricotism Revisited": Kent Kessler (bass), Jeff Parker (guitar), Ken Vandermark (reeds) trio

Wed 6/30/99 @ Heartland Cafe
Jazz
Triage (Dave Rempis (saxophones), Gordon Lewis (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))

Wed 6/30/99 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Eight Bold Souls (Ed Wilkerson (reeds), Mwata Bowden (reeds), Robert Griffin (trumpet), Isaiah Jackson (trombone), Gerald Powell (tuba), Naomi Millender (cello), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Dushun Mosley (drums))

July 1999

Listings for this month are rather incomplete, because I was on vacation.

Thu 7/1/99 @ HotHouse
Jazz

Ryan Shultz (bass trumpet) with Kevin Tkacz (bass), Damon Short (drums, vibes)
Robbie Hunsinger Quartet (Robbie Hunsinger (oboes), George Langford (bass), Jim Baker (keyboards), Gerald Dowd (percussion))

Sat 7/3/99 8:00 @ Green Mill
Jazz
Ted Sirota's Rebel Souls (Ted Sirota (drums), Kevin Kizer (tenor sax), Jeff Parker (guitar), Noel Kupersmith (bass), Geof Bradfield (saxophone), Ruben Alvarez (percussion)) CD release party for new disc on Naim

Sat 7/3/99 @ 6ODUM (2116 W. Chicago)
Improv/experimental

No Neck Blues Band
Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Jim Baker (keyboards), Weasel Walter (percussion) trio
Sun Burned Hand of the Man
Kevin Drumm, Michael Colligan duo (tape piece)

Mon 7/5/99 7:30 (free) @ Myopic Books (new location: 1468 N. Milwaukee)
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with
Adam Sonderberg (guitar), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Michael Colligan (reeds, objects), plus guest

Mon 7/5/99 10:00 @ Roby's
Improv?

The Flying Luttenbachers (Weasel Walter (drums), Kurt Johnson (bass), Michael Colligan (reeds))
guest opening act

Tue 7/6/99 8:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Eight Bold Souls (Edward Wilkerson Jr. (reeds), Mwata Bowden (reeds), Robert Griffin (trumpet), Isaiah Jackson (trombone), Gerald Powell (tuba), Naomi Millender (cello), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Dushun Mosley (drums))

Wed 7/7/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Ted Sirota's Rebel Souls (Ted Sirota (drums), Kevin Kizer (tenor sax), Rob Mazurek (cornet), Jeff Parker (guitar), Noel Kupersmith (bass)) CD release party for new disc on Naim

Thu 7/8/99 8:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Smoker/Short Annual Quintet (Paul Smoker (trumpet), Damon Short (drums), Chuck Burdelik (reeds), Ryan Shutlz (bass trumpet), Larry Kohut (bass))

Sat 7/10/99 @ Lounge Ax
Rock/improv/experimental

Ether Frolics
DragKing
Sweeder
Binto Family
Suplex (featuring Stel Valavanis)

Sun 7/11/99 7:00 @ HotHouse
Classical/experimental
"The Meanings of the Graph", a concert of graphic scores, including:

Cornelius Cardew's "Treatise" arranged for large ensemble and directed by Art Lange
Guillermo Gregorio's "Moholy I/II/III" arranged and directed by Gregorio
Anthony Braxton's "Composition No. 10" and "Composition No. 16 (+101)" arranged for quintet by Art Lange

Performers will include Ensemble Noamnesia (featuring Gene Coleman (bass clarinet)) plus Guillermo Gregorio (alto sax, clarinet), Todd Margasak (trumpet), Jeff Parker (guitar), Jim Baker (piano, ARP synthesizer)

Mon 7/12/99 7:30 (free) @ Myopic Books (new location: 1468 N. Milwaukee)
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with
Todd Margasak (trumpet), Kevin Drumm (electronics, guitar), Michael Colligan (reeds, dry ice), Michael Zerang (percussion)

Tue 7/13/99 8:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Eight Bold Souls (Edward Wilkerson Jr. (reeds), Mwata Bowden (reeds), Robert Griffin (trumpet), Isaiah Jackson (trombone), Gerald Powell (tuba), Naomi Millender (cello), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Dushun Mosley (drums))

Thu 7/15/99 8:00? @ Artemisia Gallery
Ryan Shultz (bass trumpet) with Kevin Tkacz (bass), Damon Short (drums, vibes)

Thu 7/15/99 9:00 @ HotHouse
Electronic/experimental
"/bin Festival of Electronic Music" with:

Funkstoerung (Michael Fakesch, Chris De Luca)
Joshua "Kit" Clayton
Lexaunculpt (Alex Graham)

Sat 7/17/99 1:00pm (FREE) @ Jazz Record Mart
Jazz
Ted Sirota's Rebel Souls (featuring Ted Sirota (drums))

Sat 7/17/99 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Rock
High Rise

Sun 7/18/99 3:00 @ house concert @ 4453 N. Ashland #1 (RSVP to 773/506-7167)
Improv
123 Series (3 solos, then trio): Jeb Bishop (trombone), Bob Marsh (cello), Bhob Rainey (soprano sax)

Sun 7/18/99 8:00 @ Nervous Center
Improv
The Che Guevara Memorial Accordion Band (Kyle Bruckmann (accordion), Jeff Kowalkowski (accordion), Bob Marsh (accordion) with guest Sven Hermann)

Tue 7/20/99 8:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Eight Bold Souls (Edward Wilkerson Jr. (reeds), Mwata Bowden (reeds), Robert Griffin (trumpet), Isaiah Jackson (trombone), Gerald Powell (tuba), Naomi Millender (cello), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Dushun Mosley (drums))

Fri 7/23/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Improv
Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Bob Marsh (accordion, etc.), Adam Sonderberg (acoustic guitar) trio

Sun 7/25/99 3:00 @ house concert @ 4453 N. Ashland #1 (RSVP to 773/506-7167)
Improv
123 Series (3 solos, then trio): Gene Coleman (bass clarinet), Bob Marsh (cello), Bhob Rainey (soprano sax)

Tue 7/27/99 8:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Eight Bold Souls (Edward Wilkerson Jr. (reeds), Mwata Bowden (reeds), Robert Griffin (trumpet), Isaiah Jackson (trombone), Gerald Powell (tuba), Naomi Millender (cello), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Dushun Mosley (drums))

Wed 7/28/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Jeff Parker (guitar), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Michael Zerang (drums), quartet

Thu 7/29/99 8:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Kahil El Zabar (percussion), Billy Bang (violin), Hamiet Bluiett (baritone sax) trio

Thu 7/29/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Jazz
Jeff Parker (guitar), Chad Taylor (drums), Ken Vandermark (reeds), ??? (bass) quartet

Fri 7/30/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Improv
Jack Wright (saxophones), Bhob Rainey (soprano sax), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Bob Marsh (cello) quartet

Fri-Sat 7/30-31/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Fred Anderson (tenor sax) with Bill Brimfield (trumpet), Tatsu Aoki (bass), Chad Taylor (drums) CD release party

August 1999

Sun 8/1/99 8:00 (free) @ Goose Island Brewery (1800 N. Clybourn)
Jazz
Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums) with ???

Sun 8/1/99 9:30 @ Nervous Center
Experimental
TV Pow (Brent Gutzeit (20 string bass), Michael Hartman (drums), Todd Carter (turntables, tapes))

Tue 8/3/99 @ HotHouse
Jazz

8:00: Mwata Bowden (reeds), Paul Kim (percussion), Tatsu Aoki (bass), Patti Adachi quartet
9:30: Robbie Hunsinger Quartet (Robbie Hunsinger (oboes), George Langford (bass), Jim Baker (keyboards), Gerald Dowd (percussion))

Tue 8/3/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Chicago Improvisers Series with
Triage (Dave Rempis (alto sax, tenor sax), Gordon Lewis (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))

Wed 8/4/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/improv
Explosion: Cerebral (Matt Bauder (tenor sax), Zach Wallace (bass), Eric Roth (drums)) with guest Jeb Bishop (trombone)

Thu 8/5/99 7:00 (free) @ Stateway Park (3658 S. State)
Jazz
"Beltway to Bronzeville" by Ernest Dawkins performed by the South Shore Cultural Center Gallery 37 Youth Jazz Ensemble with guest soloists Ari Brown (tenor sax), Orbert Davis (trumpet), Steve Berry (trombone)

Thu 8/5/99 8:00 @ HotHouse
Improv
Carol Genetti (voice), Eric Leonardson (springboard), Jack Wright (reeds) trio

Fri 8/6/99 6:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Early Friday Out Sets with:
Kyle Bruckmann (double reeds), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Jen Clare Paulsen (koto, viola), Bhob Rainey (soprano sax) quartet

Fri 8/6/99 8:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Kahil El Zabar's AfroCentrix

Sat 8/7/99 4:00-7:00 live on WNUR 89.3 FM's Airplay (also via RealAudio)
Spoken word/experimental?
Thaxestra (Thax Douglas (spoken word) with Azita, Mark Shippy, Ben Vida)

Sat 8/7/99 9:30 (free) @ Nervous Center
Experimental/improv

Dimensionally Challenged Waveforms (Charles King (tapes, drums, plastic guitar), Richard Holland (banjo, effects))
Charles King Lubricated Buttercup (Charles King (vocals), Richard Holland (loops, effects), Mark Booth (guitar, accordion, etc.), plus guests)
Richard Holland (solo) and with Bob Cozzolino and others

Sat 8/7/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Fred Anderson (tenor sax), Hamid Drake (percussion), Tatsu Aoki (bass) trio

Sat 8/7/99 10:00 @ 6ODUM (2116 W. Chicago)
Improv/experimental

"an exquisite corpse" with Bobby Conn, Fred Lonberg-Holm, Robert Johnson and the Browns, Azita, Ian Williams, Rob Wilkus, Greg Araya and Keith Herzik
Jeb Bishop (trombone), Josh Abrams (bass), Adam Vida (drums) trio
Ben Vida (solo)
DJ for the evening: Kevin Drumm

Sun 8/8/99 7:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz/improv/classical

Tatsu Aoki (bass), Eric Leonardson (springboard), Carol Genetti (vocals) trio
Sven Hermann (accordion) with Jeff Kowalkowski (piano) and others, performing music by Kowalkowski, Nicholas Huber, et al

Sun 8/8/99 8:00 @ Nervous Center
Improv
Kyle Bruckmann (double reeds) with Steve Butters (percussion), Lisa Goethe (flute), Charles Lipp (bassoon), Jeremy Ruthrauff (saxophones)

Sun 8/8/99 8:00 (free) @ Goose Island Brewery (1800 N. Clybourn)
Jazz
Chicago Bridge Unit (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

Mon 8/9/99 7:30 (free) @ Myopic Books (new location: 1468 N. Milwaukee)
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with Dan McCoy (guitar), David Boykin (tenor sax), guest

Tue 8/10/99 9:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Mwata Bowden (reeds), Paul Kim (percussion), Tatsu Aoki (bass), Patti Adachi quartet

Tue 8/10/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Chicago Improvisers Series with the
Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

Wed 8/11/99 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Improv
Signal to Noise Unit (Kevin Drumm (guitar), Ken Vandermark (reeds), Steve Butters (percussion))

Thu 8/12/99 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Black Earth Trio (featuring Niki Mitchell)

Fri 8/13/99 9:00 @ Nervous Center
Improv

Opera Viva (Carol Genetti (voice), Bob Marsh (voice)) with Michael Zerang (percussion)
2nd act TBA

Sat 8/14/99 8:00 @ Artemisia Gallery (720 N. Carpenter)
Experimental/improv
Open Spaces, night 1 of 2:

Steve Barsotti
Olivia Block

Also featured: installations by Andrea Polli, Carol Genetti, and Ken Rinaldo.

Sat 8/14/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Don Moye Quintet (Don Moye (drums), Ari Brown (saxophone, piano), ??? (guitar), ??? (bass), ??? (flute, whistling, voice, piano))

Sun 8/15/99 8:00 (free) @ Goose Island Brewery (1800 N. Clybourn)
Jazz
Chicago Bridge Unit (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

Sun 8/15/99 8:00 @ Artemisia Gallery (720 N. Carpenter)
Experimental/improv
Open Spaces, night 2 of 2:

Carol Genetti (voice), Bob Marsh (cello) duo
Eric Leonardson, Ken Rinaldo duo

Also featured: installations by Andrea Polli, Carol Genetti, and Ken Rinaldo.

Tue 8/17/99 7:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz/improv

Scott Fields (acoustic guitar), Francois Houle (clarinet), Jason Roebke (bass) trio
Rob Zettl with Harrison Bankhead, Strunk

Tue 8/17/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz
Chicago Improvisers Series with the
Vandermark Five (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Dave Rempis (alto sax), Jeb Bishop (trombone, guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

Wed 8/18/99 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/Improv
Jeb Bishop Quartet (Jeb Bishop (trombone), Jeff Parker (guitar), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

Thu 8/19/99 6:30 @ Peace Museum (314 W. Institute Pl.)
Dance
Winifred Haun & Dancers in collaboration with Robbie Hunsinger (oboes)

Thu 8/19/99 7:00 @ Wood St. Gallery (1239 N. Wood)
Experimental/performance
MASS Ensemble

Thu 8/19/99 @ Heartland Cafe
Jazz
Triage (Dave Rempis (saxophones), Gordon Lewis (bass), Tim Daisy (drums))

Fri 8/20/99 6:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Early Friday Out Sets with: Noel Kupersmith (bass) and guests?

Fri 8/20/99 9:00 @ Nervous Center
Improv/experimental

Opera Viva (Carol Genetti (voice), Bob Marsh (voice)) with Kyle Bruckmann (MiniMoog)
Ribbon Effect

Fri 8/20/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Ernest Dawkins Trio

Sat 8/21/99 9:00 @ Artemisia Gallery (700 N. Carpenter)
World/improv?
Brett Larner (koto)

Sat 8/21/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
David Boykin Expanse (David Boykin (tenor sax, bass clarinet), Niki Mitchell (flute, alto flute, piccolo), Aaron Getsu (baritone sax), Nate Wolcott (trumpet), Derek Polk (bass), Bill Sims (drums), Laurence Jones (percussion), Glenda Baker (vocals))

Sat 8/21/99 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Pop/experimental/improv

Rebecca Gates
Town and Country (Jim Dorling (harmonium), Ben Vida (guitar), Liz Payne (bass), Josh Abrams (bass))

Sun 8/22/99 8:00 (free) @ Goose Island Brewery (1800 N. Clybourn)
Jazz
Chicago Bridge Unit (Ken Vandermark (reeds), Kent Kessler (bass), Tim Mulvenna (drums))

Sun 8/22/99 8:00 @ Nervous Center
Improv
Bob Falesch, Bob Marsh duo with guests Kurt Johnson (bass), Mark Stevens (percussion); CD release celebration for co-lage

Mon 8/23/99 7:30 (free) @ Myopic Books (new location: 1468 N. Milwaukee)
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with Dan McCoy (guitar), Nathaniel Braddock (guitar), Jeremy Boyle (electronics)

Mon 8/23/99 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Experimental
TV Pow Electric solo sets:

Aerospace Soundwise (Todd Carter (laptop, turntables, etc.))
Wheaton Research (Brent Gutzeit (laptop))
Anti-Dynamical Relay (Robert J. Wilkus (electronics))
Koura (Brian Labycz (desktop computer))
Black Dot Corporation (Michael Hartman (laptop))

Tue 8/24/99 @ Empty Bottle
Rock/experimental
IQU

Wed 8/25/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Jazz/rock
Isotope 217 (Rob Mazurek (cornet), Jeff Parker (guitar), Sara P. Smith (trombone), John Herndon (percussion), Dan Bitney (percussion))

Thu 8/26/99 11:00am live on WNUR 89.3 FM (also via RealAudio)
Jazz
Ted Sirota's Rebel Souls (Ted Sirota (drums), Noel Kupersmith (bass), Kevin Kizer (tenor sax), Rob Mazurek (cornet)) live performance and interview

Thu 8/26/99 6:30pm (free) @ Chicago Cultural Center
Jazz
Vandy Harris and the Front Burners

Thu 8/26/99 @ Nervous Center
Jazz
Tim Daisy (drums) with Gordon Lewis (bass), Adam Shelton

Fri 8/27/99 11:00am (free) @ Chicago Cultural Center
Jazz/improv
Guillermo Gregorio (alto sax, clarinet) performance and interview, with Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), Carrie Biolo (percussion), simulcast live on WNUR 89.3 FM (or listen over the net via RealAudio)

Fri 8/27/99 6:00 @ HotHouse
Jazz
Early Friday Out Sets with: The Dave Pavkovic Band

Fri 8/27/99 9:30 @ Empty Bottle
Rock/jazz/experimental

Brokeback
The Eternals
Chicago Underground Duo (Rob Mazurek (cornet), Chad Taylor (percussion, etc.))

Fri 8/27/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Happy Apple

Sat 8/28/99 11:00am @ Goethe Monument (Lincoln Park, Stockton & Diversey)
Jazz?
Jeb Bishop Ensemble birthday tribute to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Sat 8/28/99 9:30 @ Velvet Lounge
Jazz
Jodie Christian Ensemble

Sat 8/28/99 10:00 @ Empty Bottle
Experimental

Roger Eno, Lol Hammond duo
Roedelius

Sun 8/29/99 2:30 @ Bucktown Arts Fest (Holstein Park Field House, 2200 N. Oakley)
Dance
Winifred Haun & Dancers in collaboration with Robbie Hunsinger (oboes)

Sun 8/29/99 8:00 @ Nervous Center
Improv

Michael Hartman (drums), Kyle Bruckmann (double reeds), Bob Falesch (meta-piano, electronics), Bob Marsh (cello, voice, electronics), Dan McCoy (guitar, spelling book)
Chris Warland (alto sax), Nathaniel Braddock (guitar, steel guitar), Michael Hartman (drums) trio

Sun 8/29/99 9:30 @ HotHouse
Jazz?
Fred Ho's "Warrior Sisters: The New Adventures of African and Asian Womyn Warriors," an "Afro Asian fantasy-action opera"

Mon 8/30/99 7:30 (free) @ Myopic Books (new location: 1468 N. Milwaukee)
Improv
Improvised Music Workshop with Jason Soliday and Brent Gutzeit

Tue 8/31/99 11:00am live