Thursday 9/2/10 - 10:00PM - $8 Improvised Music Series Paul Giallorenzo's GitGO Mars Williams – reeds, Jeb Bishop - trombone, Paul Giallorenzo - piano, Anton Hatwich - bass, Marc Riordan – drums Friday 9/10/10 - 9:00PM - $7 Homeroom presents Songwriter Showcase and Open Mic featuring Ed Anderson and Andy Wagner Josh Dumas of Notes and Scratches hosts this event. Ed Anderson, writes for 1900’s and Mazes, both acclaimed Chicago bands. Anderson seems to constantly seek a balance between simple and grand. His melodies and harmonies are simple, but build on each other to create a full, deep aesthetic. At times, Anderson’s melodies suggest Americana and country music, and at others, indie pop and rock. His sound is never harsh or brash, but can still startle the audience with unexpected turns. A held note may move from discordant to resolute, and back again, as the music shifts under his voice. Regardless of lyrics that often deal with darker subjects, Anderson’s music is fundamentally affirming and comforting. Andy Wagner’s songs possess a sense space and distance. Wagner’s weathered voice drifts through plucked guitars, giving a feeling of time suspended. As a multi-instrumentalist, Wagner sings his stories and moods with a confident patience. At times, his music is packed with regret and loss, but Wagner also conveys a beautiful passivity and numbness that accompanies years of sadness. homeroomchicago.org Thursday 9/16/10 - 10:00PM - $8 Improvised Music Series Devin Hoff Solo Devin Hoff - bass Jason Stein Trio Jason Stein - bass clarinet, Devin Hoff - bass, Frank Rosaly – drums Friday 9/17/10 - 9:30PM - $8 Described by CHIRP Radio President Shawn Campbell as "a Chicago four-piece that writes haunting, sophisticated guitar-based songs that are by turns gentle and driving", Seafarer draw influence from the simplistic and the psychedelic, both the Nick Drakes and Sonic Youths of the world. On the heals of a self-released EP "Hiding Places", the band should see the release of a new 7" and beginnings of their debut LP later this year. Thursday 9/23/10 - 10:00PM - $8 Improvised Music Series Mazzarella/Riordan Nick Mazzarella – alto saxophone, Marc Riordan – drums Davis/Schneider/Vinsel/Reed Caroline Davis – alto saxophone, Matt Schneider - guitar, Jake Vinsel - bass, Mike Reed – drums Saturday 9/25/10 - 9:00PM - $10 Elastic Hip-Hop Series Black Don't Crack Avery R. Young Mohagnaey L. Browne John Murillo Roger Bonair-Agard Thursday 9/30/10 - 10:00PM - $8 Improvised Music Series Kimmel/Labycz/Rosaly Jeff Kimmel – bass clarinet, Brian Labycz - electronics, Frank Rosaly – drums Jeff Greene Ensemble James Davis – trumpet, Jeff Kimmel - bass clarinet, Bill MacKay - guitar, Jeff Greene - bass, Charles Rumback – drums |