Urchestra plays “Sonata in Primeval Sounds” in Rochester, NY; Special Guests Don & Steve Rice!
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URCHESTRA presents
“Sonata In Primeval Sounds” by Kurt Schwitters
Thursday, March 18th, 8:00pm
Multi-use Community Cultural Center (AKA MuCCC)
142 Atlantic Avenue, Rochester, NY
Pay what you want benefit for MuCCC
Dada artist Kurt Schwitters’s classic “Sonata In Primeval Sounds,” also called “Ursonate,” is performed by URCHESTRA: vocalists Andy Laties and Rebecca Migdal, percussionist Eric Blitz, invented-instrument-makers Mitch Ahern (electoluxopipeophone, crutch) and Pronoblem (bass, board, cane, clarinet). SPECIAL GUESTS: Don Rice (wwodwinds) and Steve Rice (keyboard, accordion).
Published in 1932, Kurt Schwitters’s “Sonata In Primeval Sounds” is the granddaddy of sound-art poems: an hourlong opus that develops 26 abstract themes in classical sonata format. Andy Laties’s rousing participatory interpretations
were honored in Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art’s major “Art in Chicago 1945-1995″ retrospective.
The Western Massachusetts-based free-improv ensemble URCHESTRA has performed a dozen times in New York City (Bowery Poetry Club, Judson Church and Vox Pop), the Boston area (Outpost 186 and 119 Gallery), and Western Mass. (GonzoQuest in Holyoke; Easthampton town center).
For further info visit:
Andy_Laties @ March 4, 2010
Urchestra’s “Sonata In Primeval Sounds” plus Open Mic @ Grey Matter Books, Hadley
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URCHESTRA presents
“Sonata In Primeval Sounds” by Kurt Schwitters
at Final Fridays Open Mic,
Featuring Steve Lindow, plus Cave Bears
Friday, January 29th, 7:00pm
47 East Street, Hadley, MA
$10 Admission
Dada artist Kurt Schwitters’s classic “Sonata In Primeval Sounds,” also called “Ursonate,” is performed by URCHESTRA: vocalists Andy Laties and Rebecca Migdal, percussionists Eric Blitz and Bob Wilson, Andy Crespo (bass), GLOVE, John Landino (trombone, trumpet, cello), Denis Luzuriaga and Amanda Petrovato (synths) with invented-instrument-makers Mitch Ahern (electoluxopipeophone, crutch) and Pronoblem (bass, board, cane, clarinet). The open mic features performance poets, artists with slideshows, and musicians. This month, Steve Lindow and Cave Bears are among the featured guests.
Published in 1932, Kurt Schwitters’s “Sonata In Primeval Sounds” is the granddaddy of sound-art poems: an hourlong opus that develops 26 abstract themes in classical sonata format. Andy Laties’s rousing participatory interpretations
were honored in Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art’s major “Art in Chicago 1945-1995″ retrospective.
The Western Massachusetts-based free-improv ensemble URCHESTRA has performed a dozen times in New York City (Bowery Poetry Club, Judson Church and Vox Pop), the Boston area (Outpost 186 and 119 Gallery), and Western Mass. (GonzoQuest in Holyoke; Easthampton town center).
For further info visit:
Andy_Laties @ January 23, 2010
Live Webcast: “Sonata In Primeval Sounds” Jan 3
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Live Webcast: “Sonata In Primeval Sounds” by Kurt Schwitters
Sunday, January 3rd, 2010, 6:00pm
Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery, New York City
Click here Jan 3rd, between 5:30pm and 7:30pm, for live webcast
Dada artist Kurt Schwitters’s classic “Sonata In Primeval Sounds,” also called “Ursonate,” is performed by URCHESTRA: vocalists Bob Holman, Andy Laties and Rebecca Migdal, percussionists Eric Blitz and Bob Wilson, Andy Crespo and Fly (bass), GLOVE, John Landino (trombone, trumpet, cello), Denis Luzuriaga and Amanda Petrovato (synths), Zeph Noi$e (violins), with invented-instrument-makers Mitch Ahern (electoluxopipeophone, crutch) and Pronoblem (bass, board, cane, clarinet). $10 admission.
Click here for “Ursonate” audio preview.
Published in 1932, Kurt Schwitters’s “Sonata In Primeval Sounds” is the granddaddy of sound-art poems: an hourlong opus that develops 26 abstract themes in classical sonata format. Andy Laties’s rousing participatory interpretations were honored in Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art’s major “Art In Chicago 1945-1995″ retrospective.
Founded this year, the Western Massachusetts-based free-improv ensemble URCHESTRA has performed a dozen times in New York City (Bowery Poetry Club, Judson Church and Vox Pop), the Boston area (Outpost 186 and 119 Gallery), and Western Mass. (GonzoQuest in Holyoke; Easthampton town center).
For further info visit: http://www.bowerypoetry.com/#Event/84661
http://www.sonicbids.com/urchestra.
Andy_Laties @ December 31, 2009
NYC Show: “Sonata In Primeval Sounds” by Kurt Schwitters @ Vox Pop, Sat Nov 28
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Saturday, November 18, 10pm
Vox Pop, 1022 Cortelyou Road, Brooklyn, NY
Dada artist Kurt Schwitters’s classic “Sonata In Primeval Sounds,” also called “Ursonate,” is performed by Urchestra: vocalists Andy Laties and Rebecca Migdal, percussionist Eric Blitz, Andy Crespo (bass), GLOVE, John Landino (trombone, trumpet, cello), Ken Bradburd, Denis Luzuriaga, Amanda Petrovato and Bob Wilson (synths), with invented-instrument-makers Mitch Ahern (electroluxeopipeophone, crutch) and Pronoblem (bass, board, cane, clarinet). Click here for “Ursonate” audio preview.
Published in 1932, Kurt Schwitters’s “Sonata In Primeval Sounds” is the granddaddy of sound-art poems: an hourlong opus that develops 26 abstract themes in classical sonata format. Andy Laties’s rousing participatory interpretations were honored in Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art’s major “Art In Chicago 1945-1995″ retrospective.
For information visit http://www.voxpopcafe.com ,
Andy_Laties @ November 26, 2009
“Sonata in Primeval Sounds” @ Open Mike Night, November 20th, 9pm
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Dada artist Kurt Schwitters’s classic “Sonata In Primeval Sounds,” also called “Ursonate,” is performed by Urchestra: vocalists Andy Laties and Rebecca Migdal, percussionist Eric Blitz, Andy Crespo (bass), GLOVE, John Landino (trombone, trumpet, cello), Denis Luzuriaga and Amanda Petrovato (synths) with invented-instrument-makers Mitch Ahern (electoluxopipeophone, crutch) and Pronoblem (bass, board, cane, clarinet), on November 20 at 9pm as part of GonzoQuest’s Open Mike Night series. The open mike, interspersed with “Ursonate” movements, features performance poets, artists with slideshows, and musicians. GonzoQuest is located at Paper City Studios, 80 Race Street, 3rd Floor, in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Costumes encouraged. Snacks and drinks provided: a five dollar donation is requested. Phone Andy Laties at 413-230-4913 or email alaties@aol.com for further info.
Urchestra’s electronic press release is here.
Audio of performance on July 31 is here.
Published in 1932, Kurt Schwitters’s “Sonata In Primeval Sounds” is the granddaddy of sound-art poems: an hourlong opus that develops 26 abstract themes in classical sonata format. Andy Laties’s rousing participatory interpretations were honored in Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art’s major “Art In Chicago 1945-1995″ retrospective. GonzoQuest is a comics journalism publisher and reality travel company encouraging community economic development through self-expression.
Andy Laties on Kurt Schwitters & Dada is here.
Andy_Laties @ November 7, 2009
Halloweeeeen!!!
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We are having a great Halloween party Friday night at Gonzoquest!
Come early at 7 PM to attend an art show reception on the ground floor!
We’ll also have pumpkin carving and costume-making fun!
admin @ October 30, 2009
“Sonata in Primeval Sounds” Halloween Eve Party at Final Fridays Open Mike Night, October 30th, 9pm
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Ursonate Urchestra
Dada artist Kurt Schwitters’s classic “Sonata In Primeval Sounds,” also called “Ursonate,” is performed by Urchestra: vocalists Andy Laties and Rebecca Migdal, percussionist Eric Blitz, GLOVE, John Landino (trombone, trumpet, cello), Denis Luzuriaga (synths) with invented-instrument-makers Mitch Ahern (electoluxopipeophone, crutch) and Pronoblem (bass, board, cane, clarinet), on October 30th (Halloween Eve) at 9pm as part of GonzoQuest’s Final Fridays Open Mike Night series. The open mike, interspersed with “Ursonate” movements, features performance poets, artists with slideshows, and musicians. GonzoQuest is located at Paper City Studios, 80 Race Street, 3rd Floor, in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Costumes encouraged. Snacks and drinks provided: a five dollar donation is requested. Phone Andy Laties at 413-230-4913 or email alaties@aol.com for further info.
Urchestra’s electronic press release is here.
Audio of performance on July 31 is here.
Published in 1932, Kurt Schwitters’s “Sonata In Primeval Sounds” is the granddaddy of sound-art poems: an hourlong opus that develops 26 abstract themes in classical sonata format. Andy Laties’s rousing participatory interpretations were honored in Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art’s major “Art In Chicago 1945-1995″ retrospective. GonzoQuest is a comics journalism publisher and reality travel company encouraging community economic development through self-expression.
Andy Laties on Kurt Schwitters & Dada is here.
Andy_Laties @ October 20, 2009
“Sonata in Primeval Sounds” at Outpost 186, Cambridge, Sunday Oct 18th, 8pm
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Ursonate Urchestra
Dada artist Kurt Schwitters’s classic “Sonata In Primeval Sounds,” also called “Ursonate,” is performed by Urchestra: vocalists Andy Laties and Rebecca Migdal, percussionist Eric Blitz, GLOVE, John Landino (trombone, trumpet, cello), Denis Luzuriaga (synths) with invented-instrument-makers Mitch Ahern (electoluxopipeophone, crutch) and Pronoblem (bass, board, cane, clarinet). The show takes place 8pm, Sunday October 18, at Outpost 186, located at 186 1/2 Hampshire Street, Inman Square, Cambridge, MA. Directions: Near corner of Prospect, opposite Hess gas station, behind 7-11. Big ‘186′ on right side. Follow walk at left to gallery, REAR.
Urchestra’s electronic press release is here.
Audio of performance on July 31 is here.
Published in 1932, Kurt Schwitters’s “Sonata In Primeval Sounds” is the granddaddy of sound-art poems: a 45-minute nonsense opus that develops 26 abstract themes in classical sonata format. Andy Laties’s rousing participatory interpretations were honored in Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art’s major “Art In Chicago 1945-1995″ retrospective.
Andy Laties on Kurt Schwitters & Dada is here.
Andy_Laties @ October 14, 2009
“Sonata in Primeval Sounds” at Final Fridays Open Mike Night, September 25th, 9pm
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Ursonate Urchestra
Dada artist Kurt Schwitters’s classic “Sonata In Primeval Sounds,” also called “Ursonate,” is performed by vocalists Andy Laties and Rebecca Migdal, and percussionist Eric Blitz, with GLOVE, John Landino (tronbone, trumpet, cello), and Denis Luzuriaga (synths), plus special guests, invented-instrument-makers Mitch Ahern (electoluxopipeophone, crutch)and Pronoblem (bass, board, cane, clarinet), on September 25th at 9pm as part of GonzoQuest’s Final Fridays Open Mike Night series. The open mike, interspersed with “Ursonate” movements, features performance poets, artists with slideshows, and musicians. GonzoQuest is located at Paper City Studios, 80 Race Street, 3rd Floor, in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Snacks and drinks provided: a five dollar donation is requested. Phone Andy Laties at 413-230-4913 or email alaties@aol.com for further info.
Urchestra’s electronic press release is here.
Audio of performance on July 31 is here.
Published in 1932, Kurt Schwitters’s “Sonata In Primeval Sounds” is the granddaddy of sound-art poems: a 45-minute nonsense opus that develops 26 abstract themes in classical sonata format. Andy Laties’s rousing participatory interpretations were honored in Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art’s major “Art In Chicago 1945-1995″ retrospective. GonzoQuest is a comics journalism publisher and reality travel company encouraging community economic development through self-expression.
Andy Laties on Kurt Schwitters & Dada is here.
Andy_Laties @ September 16, 2009
“Sonata in Primeval Sounds” at Final Fridays Open Mike Night, August 28th, 9pm
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Dada artist Kurt Schwitters’s classic “Sonata In Primeval Sounds,” also called “Ursonate,” is performed by vocalists Andy Laties and Rebecca Migdal, and percussionist Eric Blitz, with John Landino (tronbone, trumpet, cello), Denis Luzuriaga (synths), and Glove (guitar, tape measure), plus special guests, invented-instrument-makers Mitch Ahern (electoluxopipeophone, crutch)and Pronoblem (bass, board, cane, clarinet), on August 28th at 9pm as part of GonzoQuest’s Final Fridays Open Mike Night series. The open mike, interspersed with “Ursonate” movements, features performance poets, artists with slideshows, and musicians. GonzoQuest is located at Paper City Studios, 80 Race Street, 3rd Floor, in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Snacks and drinks provided: a five dollar donation is requested. Phone Andy Laties at 413-230-4913 or email alaties@aol.com for further info.
Urchestra’s electronic press release is here.
Audio of performance on July 31 is here.
Published in 1932, Kurt Schwitters’s “Sonata In Primeval Sounds” is the granddaddy of sound-art poems: a 45-minute nonsense opus that develops 26 abstract themes in classical sonata format. Andy Laties’s rousing participatory interpretations were honored in Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art’s major “Art In Chicago 1945-1995″ retrospective. GonzoQuest is a comics journalism publisher and reality travel company encouraging community economic development through self-expression.
Andy Laties on Kurt Schwitters & Dada is here.
Andy_Laties @ August 21, 2009