December 10th, Prism Concert- Five Spot
November, Prism Concert-Five Spot
Monday, September 29th
Nick Chapman & Hektor Fontanez present NOISEPOP
The Echo- Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles was a blast. As the plane descended through the orange brown layer we realized we were in a world very different from our own, yet eerily the same. Freeways are subways, taco trucks replace pizzerias, and bodegas only exist in 7-11 form. At least NYC has rivers that aren't concrete. Many many thanks to friends old and new... Scott & Rosie, Nate, Schmed, Josh, Santina, Ninja Academy, and smog.
Tuesday, September 16th
Prism Concert Series- Five Spot, Brooklyn
Definitely one of the more diverse events that we have had.
Nick Chapman & Hektor Fontanez presented NoisePop; Randy Borra & Friends (alto sax, upright bass, viola, clarinet, spoken word); Julianna Barwick (solo) and later with Girls! Girls! Girls! (also featuring Kristi Keefe & Rivka); Veli & Twi (soundscapes); Nicole & Dave introduced their folk to the group
Plus special guests Dirty Churches (sweaty noise)
There was also an experiment in random group improvisation featuring many different people not previously scheduled to play together.
and of course... Mike Air "just" spinning records
Tuesday, August 12th
Prism Concert Series- Five Spot, Brooklyn
This was one of the smoothest events that we have had yet. Everyone stepped up and put on a great night. Air Mike held it down the whole night to many thanks and great fanfare. Other performances included Randy, Gene, and Miriam (alto, bass, viola), Julianna Barwick (guitar, keyboard, vocals) accompanied by Kristi Keefe (guitar, vocals), Nick Chapman (electric piano, synthesizer) & James Coats (guitar) with improvisations, later with Alex Beard (drums), and a band that was not there played songs that were not yet written.
Saturday, July 12th
Marco Lopez: Hands Up, Don't Move, Smile
BAMA Gallery
Hoboken, NJ
Nick Chapman & Hektor Fontanez provided noise and atmosphere by synthesizer and noise boxes.
Tuesday, July 8th 2003
Five Spot, Brooklyn
Many thanks to everyone who came out to support the Prism Concerts on Tuesday at the Five Spot. The night was spectacular! Congratulations to all of the performers including, Hektor Fontanez, Julianna Barwick, Randy Borra, Gene Janas, Miriam Blacksher, Mark Carranceja, Anthony Valenciano, Jesse Lyons, James Coats, Alex Beard, Dave Ferraro, and Mike on the tables and the floor. The folks over at the Five Spot enjoyed it so much they've invited us back. Come out on the 12th of August to see what we can come up with this time!
Thursday, May 15th:
The action returned this week after a short hiatus.
Gene, Randy, and Miriam were the stars of the show with some new and old compositions arranged for Alto Sax (Randy), Viola (Miriam), and Upright Bass (Gene). Hektor turned a nice performance of acoustic guitar based noise and Nick worked out some arrangements for electric piano. Thanks again to all that came out and enjoyed. Also, rumor has it there may be a new venue in the works... stay tuned.
Thrusday, April 17th:
Pratt 15 @ The Aurora Gallery
The show was great, the performers went 'round, and the wine flowed freely. Many congratulations to Marco Lopez for the great paintings and successful opening. Performance highlights include Gene & Randy rocking the Upright Bass & Alto Sax as usual , Nick's ethereal soundscapes for synthesizer, and Hektor & Anthony's noise loops and sound construction/demolition. Another good time had by all.
Thursday, April 3rd:
Once again the roof came off, and almost literally. This was probably one of the hottest nights yet. Gene & Randy (Bass & Sax) turned in another set of favorites including the now crowd favorite, "Elephant Man". Hektor and Anthony turned in a short set of noise and voice loops followed by Nick's arousing set of symphonic material for Electric Piano and Synthesizer (who says you can't blow your own horn!). The newcomers for the evening proved to be up to the challenge as well with Julianna contributing songs for Guitar and Piano coupled with her beautiful vocal styling and a great evening was brought to a close with the mighty Miriam on Viola spreading some love for Bach and raising some neck hair with an impromptu "Star Spangled Banner". Much love to all who came and enjoyed.
Thursday, March 20th:
Wow! Nick & James started the evening off with an interesting experiment in playing as a duo without hearing the duo. Gene & Randy brought more Bass & Saxophone Free Jazz with an arrousing and engaging set highlighted by everyone's participation on "Elephant Man". Hektor was, well... Hektor. An amazing performance and the award for best use of an improvisational monologue in a musical performance. Finally, newcomer Remy moved the crowd with his beautiful brand of pop style.
Thursday, March 13th:
--Hektor Fontanez- Original Compositions for Acoustic Guitar and Voice
--Nick Chapman- Background music for the neurotic.
Wednesday, March 5th:
--Gene, Randy, Nick, and James contributed to some on the scene explorations in sound and style. (Upright Bass, Alto Saxophone, Electric Piano, Electric Guitar)
Wednesday, February 26th:
--Nick & James (Electric Piano & Guitar) started the evening off with some off the cuff standard arrangements including Little Sunflower (Freddie Hubbard) and Lonnie's Lament (John Coltrane).
--Gene & Randy appeared for the first time with a Free Jazz set of some new arrangements for Upright Bass & Alto Saxophone.
--Hektor brought that ole' acoustic to life (not to mention those in attendance).
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