Ars Nova Workshop is thrilled to present Philadelphia-based trio led by vibraphonist Victor Vieira-Branco, Bark Culture at Solar Myth on Thursday, August 21, 2025. “Philly-based, and with roots in the São Paulo experimental music scene, vibraphonist Victor Vieira-Branco—along with bassist John Moran and drummer Joey Sullivan—serve up melodically rich music that feels like it’s in […]

A benefit for Gaza Soup Kitchen. About Gaza Soup Kitchen Chef Mahmoud, who always ended his videos by thanking his friends in the United States and signing off with the Arabic word “Mostamreen” (مستمرين) 💪, meaning “we will continue,” left a legacy of resilience and hope. His spirit lives on through our family and friends […]

Bowerbird is pleased to present Liminal States, an ongoing series of in-person performances designed for deep listening and relaxation. Intended to guide audiences to that magic space between wakefulness and sleep, these performances invite listeners to lie down, close their eyes, and immerse themselves in sound. Sink in, bliss out. This edition features C. Lavender […]

Earth Tongues: An ensemble dedicated to exploring the scope and scale of experimental improvised music, Earth Tongues approaches each performance as a chance to build new, challenging work that take silence and ambient sound into full account. Consisting of Carlo Costa on percussion, Joe Moffett on trumpet, and Dan Peck on tuba, the trio creates immersive pieces that weave through a […]

A fundraiser for Fire Museum Presents. Keir Neuringer: Keir Neuringer is a saxophonist, composer, and writer committed to emancipatory and interdisciplinary practices in his work, activism, and parenting. He co-founded the critically-acclaimed band Irreversible Entanglements and co-leads the improvisation trio Dromedaries. Traveling widely to present his work, he has appeared internationally on festival stages, in […]

Imal Gnawa stands at the intersection of traditions rooted in the deep spiritual and rhythmic legacy of Moroccan Gnawa music and bold futurism. Imal Gnawa seeks to weave together ritualistic trance acoustic elements with futuristic aesthetics, creating a soundscape that is as timeless as it is avant-garde. At the core of this music lies an […]

AIRLFT: Kevin Diehl, Elliott Levin, Matt Lavelle, DM Hotep, Joshua Marquez, Keith DeStefano, Tom Lowery – Philly’s deep rooted, multi-culti, inter-gen, sonic omnivores. .Look for our various LPs in 2025. Take SEPTA Rt. 23 bus; RR Chestnut Hill West to Carpenter; Carpool!. The AIRLFT series is EVERY 4th THURSDAY – PHOTO: @John Hubbard…#harmolodic#isthatjazz#LiveMusic#phillymusic#improv #experimental#vibemusic#jazz #phillyjazz#ornette#AEC#ayler#dudupakwana#afrofuturist

Bill Nace is an experimental musician based in Philadelphia, PA. While Nace maintains a robust career as a solo musician, he has become widely known for many of his collaborations including Michael Morley, Graham Lambkin, Sakina Abdou, John Truscinski, Thurston Moore, and Kim Gordon, with whom he regularly plays as one half of the experimental […]

Hope Vine Pathway by Aaron Pond (Trio for Improvisors in Urban Nature) Three performances at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. Rain (indoors) or Shine. Free. Hope Vine Pathway by Aaron Pond Composition for Improvisors in Urban Nature Performers Aaron Pond- Quena, Courting Flute, Slide Whistle, Wagner Tuba, Percussion Hudson River- Vibraphone   Will Fredendaal- Flutes, Dizi   […]

Modular on the Spot (MOTS) is a recurring, free, outdoor picnic-style event for modular synthesizer enthusiasts in Philadelphia, similar to events in other cities like Los Angeles and globally. Performers using modular synths set up their gear in parks and outdoor locations, often with a generator and sound system, to create experimental electronic music for […]

Ars Nova Workshop presents one of creative music’s most prolific and wide-ranging musicians, guitar innovator Marc Ribot as he celebrates the release of his new album, Map of a Blue City, at Solar Myth on September 29-30, 2025. Revered guitarist Marc Ribot has released over 25 albums under his own name over a 40-year career, […]

Ars Nova Workshop presents one of creative music’s most prolific and wide-ranging musicians, guitar innovator Marc Ribot as he celebrates the release of his new album, Map of a Blue City, at Solar Myth on September 29-30, 2025. Revered guitarist Marc Ribot has released over 25 albums under his own name over a 40-year career, […]