[NewMusicEvents] New releases and performances from Edgetone Records Fall 2009

[Rent Romus]

New releases and performances from Edgetone Records Fall 2009

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This release cycle celebrates the 100th release on the Edgetone Catalog

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Tom Nunn/David Michalak, T.D. Skatchit & Company

Tom Nunn - skatchbox, David Michalak – skatchbox
Guest Artists
Aurora – voice, David Slusser – Slussomatic, Chris Brown – electronics, Toyoji Tomita – trombone, Jon Raskin – bari saxophone, Leif Shaleford – viola, Karen Stackpole – gongs 
“Primal Utterance” – that is the nature of skatch. Articulations of shaped noise arising directly from the gut through the application of combs to cardboard and objects attached thereto. From these most humble of materials comes a new universe of sound reminiscent of wind, seashore, trees rustling, birds singing, frogs croaking, dogs barking, cats fighting, tires squealing, motors running. The skatchbox is an organic “synthesizer” of noise, but the noise is not synthetic; it is acoustic. With the simplest gesture, comb in hand, a rich complexity of sonic articulation arises effortlessly. Yet with study and practice, variegated techniques are developed in the use of the combs, themselves shaped so as to function most efficiently. Add to this the sophisticated talent of the guest improvisers presented here and one has a truly unique music.

Genre/Style: Experimental
Catalog# EDT4096
http://www.edgetonerecords.com/catalog/4096.html
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Noertker's Moxie, druidh lacunae

Annelise Zamula - tenor saxophone and flute, Bill Noertker - contrabass, Jenny Maybee - piano, Jason Levis - drums, Jim Peterson - alto saxophone and flute, Dave Mihaly - drums, Rob Ewing - trombone, David Beck - baritone saxophone 
Bill Noertker, the druidh, paints musical portraits of the natural and supernatural world — the mysterious beauty of the giraffe; the funky gait of the white elephant; the fantastic denizens of Frida Kahlo's bath; a flower blooming in the snow in the High Tatras; the proud yet clumsy birds of Athens; the tragedy of the Nevada desert. These portraits have intentional lacunae, blank spaces or missing parts, that are filled by the impressionistic and expressionistic musings of the inspired musicians of Noertker's Moxie. In the last decade, Bill Noertker has composed over 150 original pieces of music for jazz ensemble. His compositions point to the continuity between the jazz tradition and the avant-garde. His use of group improvisation and his attention to the individual voices of each of his band mates call forth the human element so sorely missing from much of today’s jazz.

Genre/Style: Avant-Garde Jazz
Catalog# EDT4095
http://www.edgetonerecords.com/catalog/4095.html
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Rent Romus' Lords of Outland, XV (The First Fifteen Years 1994-2009)
(limited edition 2-CD set)

Rent Romus - alto, soprano, and C-melody saxophones, voice, electronics, CJ Borosque- no-input pedals, trumpet, Ray Schaeffer - 6-string electric bass, Philip Everett - drums, autoharp, electronics
The Lords of Outland is a rotating collective of ensemble members under the direction of saxophonist and producer Rent Romus. Throughout the Lords' fifteen year history in the spirit of free form experimentation its core roster has changed numerous times featuring guests John Tchicai, James Zitro, Kash Killion, and many others.
The group currently features CJ Borosque no-input pedals and trumpet, Philip Everett drums, percussion and electronics, and Ray Schaeffer electric basses, lead by Rent Romus on alto, soprano, C-melody saxophones, voice, and electronics. Contained in XV are live public recordings covering a wide range of original jazz and improvisations many of which have never been released from 1994-2008 and, on disc two a new full length project recorded in 2009.

Genre/Style: Avant-Garde Jazz
Catalog# EDT4094
http://www.edgetonerecords.com/catalog/4094.html
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Go-Go Fightmaster, Sound 1
Edgetone is proud to present the 100th catalog release with Go–Go Fightmaster! 

Aaron Bennett - saxes and straw, John Finkbeiner - guitar and straw, Lisa Mezzacappa - contrabass, Vijay Anderson - drums 
Go-Go Fightmaster is music that seeks only to be music and relevant in this era of violent expansionism and blatant disregard for the declining state of the planet. Go-Go Fightmaster does not seek to be the most modern, historical, punk/jazz/disco/dark/light /cool/whatever shocking, comforting, Spiritual, secular, or Avant-garde. Go-Go Fightmaster are lovers, not fighters and we do not engage in the form of dancing known as "Go-Go". Go-Go Fightmaster does not like cheese (except on crackers). Go-Go Fightmaster is the ideal band for your corporate event. Go-Go Fightmaster loves you.

Genre/Style: Avant-Garde Jazz
Catalog# EDT4093
http://www.edgetonerecords.com/catalog/4093.html
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Eddie the Rat, Food for the Moon Too Soon

Peter J. Martin - (aka Pete Rat): conductor, lead vocals, sermonizing, piano, moog, guitar, birdcage, magazine rack, assorted odds 'n ends, Ronnie Camaro - electric bass, sparklers, Bill O' Mahony - electric guitar, Jesse Hix - contrabass, xylophone, jews harp, Warren Huegel - percussion, wine glasses, Brandon Foust - percussion, wine glasses
Heather Bradley - lead vocals, Molly Tascone - vocals, Floyd Labar - vocals, Jeanette Labar - vocals, Dione Ardania- vocals, Vonn Scott Bair - vocals 
Eddie the Rat is the pseudonym for composer and multi-instrumentalist Peter J. Martin (aka Pete Rat) and the musical group who execute his compositions. Martin calls his music "head music for your feet." Inspired by everything from Indonesian gamelan, American music styles (Jazz, Blues, rock), and modern orchestral music, Eddie the Rat tries to bridge the gap between ritual, roots, and concert music.
"Food for the Moon Too Soon" was the first CD to document Martin's journey from a solo electro-acoustic artist to the leader of a large performing group. Recorded live in 2001 at Artist's Television Access in San Francisco, the performance showcases a 12-piece ensemble in a nine-track song-cycle about death, consciousness, and insanity which masquerades as normality. The piece uses composed cyclical patterns which are conducted by Martin in an on-the-fly cut & paste performance.

Genre/Style: Experimental
Catalog# EDT4090
http://www.edgetonerecords.com/catalog/4090.html
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And! Coming in january 2010 Matt Davignon, Stein/Rosaly duo, Thollem Mcdonas
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Upcoming Edgetone Artist Gigs Fall 2009

October 29
CD release sets from
RENT ROMUS LORDS OF OUTLAND, EDDIE THE RAT
Outsound Presents
LSG New Music Series
1007 Market St. @ 6th
San Francisco, CA
8pm $6-10 also with Headboggle

November 1
NOERTKER'S MOXIE
CD Release show for druidh lacunae
Outsound Presents
SIMM SERIES
Musicians Union Hall
116 9th St. @ Mission
San Francisco, CA
7:30 pm also with Reconnaissance Fly

November 2
THOLLEM MCDONAS
Mills College Ensemble Room
Oakland, CA
7:30pm Free

November 5
THOLLEM MCDONAS
San Francisco Museum Of Modern Art
Phyllis Wattis Theater
151 3rd St.
San Francisco, CA
7pm
w/ Martha Colburn and John Dieterich (Deerhoof)

November 10
THOLLEM MCDONAS
Festival Internacional de Puebla
Puebla, Mexico
With EstamosEnsemble

November 12
15 DEGREES BELOW ZERO
Outsound Presents LSG New Music Series
1007 Market St. @ 6th
San Francisco, CA
8pm $6-10 also with Mem1

November 12
THOLLEM MCDONAS
San Francisco Museum Of Modern Art
Phyllis Wattis Theater
151 3rd St.
San Francisco, CA
7pm
w/ Martha Colburn, John Dieterich, Jad Fair, Mike Evans

November 16
THOLLEM MCDONAS w/Martha Colburn
Anthology Film Archives
32 Second Avenue
New York, NY
7pm

November 16
RENT ROMUS LORDS OF OUTLAND
Ivy Room improv/experimental hootenanny & social club
860 San Pablo Ave
Albany, CA
8pm

November 20
THOLLEM MCDONAS w/BitahkizAyeli
City Center
New York, NY
by invitation

November 20
TOM NUNN/DAVID MICHALAK
CD Release performance for T.D. Scatchit & Company
SF Community Music Center
544 Capp St. @ 20th
San Francisco, CA
8pm $15/$10 also with Aurora, and more TBA

November 27-29
THOLLEM MCDONAS w/Germaul Barnes
Sound/Movement workshop
Gap, France

November 28
THOLLEM MCDONAS w/BitahkizAyeli
Centre Municipal Culture et Loisirs
Gap, France

December 1
THOLLEM MCDONAS w/Stefano Scodanibbio
Syncronie Festival Milano
Milano, Italy

December 2
THOLLEM MCDONAS
Jam Station
Ravenna, Italy

December 4
THOLLEM MCDONAS
Terminal Macerata, Italy

December 6
THOLLEM MCDONAS w/Nicola Guazzaloca
ScuolaPopolareDiMusicaIvanIllich
Bologna, Italy

December 8
GO-GO FIGHTMASTER
CD Release show for Sound 1
The Uptown
1928 Telegraph Ave,
Oakland, CA
7:30 pm

December 9-20
THOLLEM MCDONAS w/Tzigoti (Waristerror Terroriswar)
On tour in Italy - more information TBA

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and company by releasing music by musicians who are "self-producers", with a mind
for business. Musicians who do not want to compromise their music to fit into a
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