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SUMMARY:Amir ElSaffar New Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Composer\, trumpeter\, santur player\, vocalist\, and bandleader Amir ElSaffar has been described in the New York Times as “the celebrated trumpeter and composer who explores vital connections between jazz and Arabic music.” ElSaffar leads a number of critically-acclaimed ensembles: The 17-piece Rivers of Sound Orchestra; Two Rivers\, which combines the musical languages and instrumentation of Iraqi Maqam and contemporary jazz; the Amir ElSaffar Quintet\, performing ElSaffar’s microtonal compositions with standard jazz instrumentation; Safaafir\, the only ensemble in the US performing and preserving the Iraqi Maqam in its traditional format; and The Alwan Ensemble\, specializing in classical music from Egypt\, the Levant\, and Iraq. In addition\, he has worked with jazz legends Cecil Taylor and Archie Shepp\, and prominent jazz musicians\, Danilo Perez\, Mark Dresser\, Gerry Hemingway\, Marc Ribot\, Henry Grimes\, and Oliver Lake. \nElSaffar’s New Quartet brings together his trio – consisting of Tomas Fujiwara\, one of NYC’s most in-demand and dynamic drummers\, and Ole Mathisen\, a tenor saxophonist of unparalleled technique and versatility – with Greek pianist Tania Giannouli\, a rising star who has headlined almost every major jazz festival and venue in Europe over the past several years. ElSaffar’s nuanced and vibrant trumpet sound\, rooted in Chicago school classical technique and combining subtle ornamentation and microtones of Arab Maqam with Jazz influences ranging from Miles to Woody Shaw\, guides the ensemble into unexplored musical territories. Their music ranges from intensely quiet and nearly silent to ecstatic and declamatory\, with the microtonal piano ringing ear-opening and beautifully unconventional harmonies throughout. \n\nAmir ElSaffar — trumpet\nTomas Fujiwara — drums\nOle Mathisen — bass\nTania Giannouli — piano\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/amir-elsaffar-new-quartet/
LOCATION:Solar Myth\, 1131 S Broad St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19147\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T220000
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SUMMARY:Alex Harding & Lucian Ban duo
DESCRIPTION:Alex Harding & Lucian Ban duo: \nThe relationship between Alex Harding and Lucian Ban has been long and fruitful. Their combination of elements of improvisational music have helped the pair develop a unique musical language that transcends the expectations of the jazz genre. \nPianist Lucian Ban arrived in New York City from Romania to study at the New School in 1998. As he first began to immerse himself into the local scene\, Ban was fortunate to hear baritone saxophonist Alex Harding. The two hit it off immediately and formed a fast friendship leading to musical collaboration. This led to Ban providing a handful of songs for Harding and Harding becoming an essential voice on Ban’s recording debut on their co-led album\, Somethin’ Holy (CIMP\, 2002). It was Harding’s unique voice that attracted Ban\, one that had also captured the ears of many legendary collaborators\, including Sun Ra\, Muhal Richard Abrams\, and Julius Hemphill. Harding’s heartfelt and blues-drenched baritone sax playing lent well to Ban’s open-minded and improvisatory approach to music. Harding’s visceral style lent an edge and authenticity to their music\, a sound and feeling anchored in the blues that Ban came to the States to try to discover and absorb. Their communion was a true celebration of the spirit\, as both found something in the other to help free their spirit in performance. Harding was essential in introducing the young pianist to the luminaries of the jazz scene\, including Sam Newsome\, Nasheet Waits\, Brad Jones\, and the incredible tuba player Bob Stewart. These relationships have been long lasting and essential to the pair’s musical development. The music that they created leans into the blues\, in feeling\, sound\, and color. The tones are mysterious yet rooted. Occasionally speaking to early traditional sounds of jazz but the use of Fender Rhodes giving a contemporary\, Afro-Futurist meets new music tint. As Alex Harding and Lucian Ban’s musical partnership has grown\, the pair have been able to incorporate elements of their musical backgrounds into an intriguing and singular sound. \naccessibility: two steps from street to venue. \nPlease note\, entrance is via the side door on Arizona Street.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/alex-harding-lucian-ban-duo/
LOCATION:The Perch\, 2321 Emerald St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19125\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T220000
DTSTAMP:20260319T131139Z
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SUMMARY:Bill Nace / Mike Polizze duo - Verity Den - Lo Fives - Nathan Taylor
DESCRIPTION:Doors 6:30 \nMusic 7:00
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/bill-nace-mike-polizze-duo-verity-den-lo-fives-nathan-taylor/
LOCATION:Jerry’s on Front\, 2341 North Front Street\, Philadelphia\, Pa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T220000
DTSTAMP:20260225T004828Z
CREATED:20260225T004828Z
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SUMMARY:Matt Engle  /  Dave McDonnell's 5th World
DESCRIPTION:Trepanation Series at Century Bar \n  \nMatt Engle solo \nDave McDonnell’s 5th World
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/matt-engle-dave-mcdonnells-5th-world/
LOCATION:Century Bar\, 1350 S. 29th St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19146\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T220000
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SUMMARY:Howling Storm
DESCRIPTION:Suki Mourning Thugg\n@scodyxiao – violin\n@qohn – drums?\n@shitkicker9001 – guitar \nSnakeroot Cleans Blood-\nAaron Pond- Daxophone/Voice\n@maxglazier – drums \nAlbeedo\n@peter_sukeena – drums\n@bobbymcdevitt_ – guitar \nLN Celestine\n@ln_celestine – vocals/violin electronics
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/howling-storm/
LOCATION:Little Big Planet\, 1123 Walnut Street\, Philadelphia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260319T131515Z
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SUMMARY:Elizabeth LaPrelle & Erik Ruin: Ballads & Crankies for an Upside-Down World
DESCRIPTION:Folk musician Elizabeth LaPrelle (Doran\, Anna & Elizabeth) and visual artist Erik Ruin (Justseeds) combine forces for an evening of ballads and crankies. From the mountains of Appalachia to the isolation wing of a German prison\, the duo will explore haunting songs of love and loss\, playful lullabies\, passionate protests of the world as it is- and dreams of how it could be. \nVideo Clips: Erik • Elizabeth • Both \nOpening the show is a set from World Assembly Body Opera\, the theatrically dynamic sonic sketch of a lost moment directed by Mason McAvoy. \nDoors open at 7:00 PM with performances starting shortly thereafter. \n 
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/elizabeth-laprelle-erik-ruin-ballads-crankies-for-an-upside-down-world/
LOCATION:Studio 34\, 4522 Baltimore Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19143\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T213000
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SUMMARY:Jagtime Millionaire / Matt Geary / Danny Kamins
DESCRIPTION:an evening of lovely guitar tunes\, brought to us by Jesse Sheppard \nJagtime Millionaire (of Pairdown) is a fingerpicking guitarist based in Pittsburgh\, PA who presents a variety of 19th and early 20th century piano ragtime on the steel-string acoustic guitar. \nMatt Geary Philly guitar sounds \nDanny Kamins Saxophone! \nDoors at 7\, music at 8. byob\, $10-15
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/jagtime-millionaire-matt-geary-danny-kamins/
LOCATION:Brickbat Books\, 709 South 4th St\, Philadelphia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135932Z
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SUMMARY:Passages -  Teddy Mars and Maria Ann Hedonia
DESCRIPTION:Passages (Season 4 / Program 7) is an 18+ music event featuring live sets by Teddy Mars and Maria Ann Hedonia\, plus a DJ set by Alex Tebbs Mitchell. There are also visual projections by Klip Collective. \nLocated on the 2nd floor; there is no elevator.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/passages-teddy-mars-and-maria-ann-hedonia/
LOCATION:Saint Michael’s Lutheran Church\, 2139 East Cumberland Church\, Philadelphia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T220000
DTSTAMP:20260402T012940Z
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SUMMARY:Label Launch - Infloresence Trio\, Nameless Network\, and Gabriel Meyer Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Announcing the People’s Music Supply Recording Company (PMSRC) \n \nFounded to preserve\, promote\, and catalyze the work of The People’s Music Supply\, the PMSRC will release a batch of high-quality recordings 3 times a year. Each project is specially selected to highlight a unique aspect of Philadelphia’s dynamic and unpredictable scene. Our first drop brings together a classical bassoonist\, a klezmer trombonist\, some of the best performers from Philadelphia’s new music scene\, the fresh wave of New York City improvisers\, and one soulful slide-whistler— featured across three wildly divergent albums.  \n \nThis first batch releases April 18th 2026 on streaming platforms.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/label-launch-infloresence-trio-nameless-network-and-gabriel-meyer-quartet/
LOCATION:Christ Church\, 20 North American Street\, Philadelphia\, PA
ORGANIZER;CN="Peoples Music Supply":MAILTO:PeoplesMusicSupply@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T220000
DTSTAMP:20260201T143343Z
CREATED:20260201T143343Z
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SUMMARY:Min Xiao-Fen & Julian Kytasty
DESCRIPTION:Few artists have done more to both honor and reinvent the 2000-year history of the pipa than soloist\, vocalist and composer Min Xiao-Fen. Classically trained in her native China\, she served as a principal pipa soloist at Nanjing Traditional Music Orchestra and was an in-demand interpreter of traditional music before relocating to the United States and forging a new path for her instrument alongside many of the leading lights in modern jazz\, free improvisation\, experimental and contemporary classical music – a list that includes Wadada Leo Smith\, Derek Bailey\, Randy Weston\, John Zorn\, Christian Marclay and Björk. \nJulian Kytasty was born in Detroit\, Michigan\, into a family of Ukrainian refugees who came to the United States after World War II. He is a third generation player of the bandura\, a Ukrainian stringed instrument with similarities to the lute and the zither. In 1980 he moved to New York to be the music director of the New York Bandura Ensemble and began a career that has taken him all over the world. As a performer\, recording artist\, composer\, teacher\, and ensemble leader\, he has redefined the possibilities of his instrument\, working cross-culturally with such artists as Chinese pipa player Wu Man\, klezmer revivalist Michael Alpert\, and Mongolian master musician Battuvshin. In September 2021\, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded Julian Kytasty the title “Honoured Artist of Ukraine” in a ceremony in New York City. \nThe two modern masters have converged for a new project aptly named “Boundless\,” a term that concisely describes their wide-ranging explorations both individually and as a border-defying duo.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/min-xiao-fen-julian-kytasty/
LOCATION:Solar Myth\, 1131 S Broad St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19147\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T220000
DTSTAMP:20260114T024013Z
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SUMMARY:Biotic (Shawn Lovato/Ingrid Laubrock/Henry Mermer
DESCRIPTION:Biotic (Shawn Lovato/Ingrid Laubrock/Henry Mermer): \nShawn Lovato is a New York-based bassist\, composer\, and improviser “with a distinctive compositional approach and a knack for finding the right partners to bring it to life” (All About Jazz). Growing up on the outskirts of New York City\, Lovato was deeply influenced by its underground scenes\, including hip hop\, metal\, and punk rock. These early fringe influences continue to shape his dedication to a wide range of musical approaches—taking him from CBGB to The Stone to Lincoln Center. As a bandleader\, Lovato’s albums Microcosms (ears&eyes\, 2022) and Cycles of Animation (Skirl\, 2017) display a breathtaking spectrum that push the frameworks of contemporary improvisation. Shawn’s records have been described as “absolutely stunning” (Jazz Trail) and “profound” (Jazz Word). In addition to leading his own projects\, Lovato has performed alongside Ingrid Laubrock\, Tony Malaby\, Tom Rainey\, Anna Webber\, Jacob Sacks\, DoYeon Kim\, Brandon Seabrook\, and others\, and serves as an Adjunct Instructor at Hofstra University. \nIngrid Laubrock is an experimental saxophonist and composer\, interested in exploring the borders between musical realms and creating multi-layered\, dense and often evocative sound worlds. A prolific composer\, Laubrock was named a “true visionary” by pianist and former Kennedy Center & a “fully committed saxophonist and visionary” by The New Yorker. Laubrock has performed with Anthony Braxton\, Muhal Richard Abrams\, Jason Moran\, Kris Davis\, Nels Cline\, Tyshawn Sorey\, Mary Halvorson\, Myra Melford\, Zeena Parkins\, Tom Rainey\, Tim Berne\, Dave Douglas\, Wet Ink and many others. Laubrock has composed for ensembles ranging from solo to chamber orchestra. Awards include Fellowship in Jazz Composition by the Arts Foundation\, BBC Jazz Prize for Innovation\, SWR German Radio Jazz Prize and German Record Critics Quarterly Award. \nHenry Mermer is a drummer\, improviser\, and composer of instrumental and electronic music currently based in Ridgewood\, Queens. As a collaborator and improviser\, he has performed at venues including The Stone\, The Jazz Gallery\, The Blue Note\, happylucky no. 1\, Spectrum NYC\, Public Records\, and The Bar Next Door. Henry holds a B.A. in Philosophy and a B.F.A. in Jazz and Contemporary Music from The New School\, where he studied with Andrew Cyrille\, Jane Ira Bloom\, Reggie Workman\, Matt Wilson\, Mary Halvorson\, and Eric Wubbels. \nBhob Rainey/John Moran/Joey Sullivan trio: \nBhob Rainey is a Philadelphia-based composer\, saxophonist\, and sound designer celebrated for his innovative contributions to contemporary\, experimental\, and improvised music. A recipient of the prestigious Pew Fellowship in the Arts and co-founder of the influential improvisational duo nmperign\, Rainey has garnered acclaim for his groundbreaking work across disciplines\, including collaborations in theater\, dance\, and visual art. With performances and commissions spanning prestigious venues and festivals worldwide\, his work continuously challenges boundaries of musical thought and instrumental technique. \nJoey Sullivan and John Moran have been active in the Philadelphia scene for years. \nMoran has been a part of Maya Keren’s trio with Julian Miltenberger\, Micah Graves’ group\, as well as playing in bands like Bark Culture\, EAT\, Guitars and Drums\, and Ceiba\, both of the latter alongside Joey Sullivan. \nSullivan is active in both setting up some very successful free music showings as well as playing with an array of east coast improvisers. Playing drums in out music groups like Bark Culture & Violet Salon III with James McKain as well as playing in active alt-folk groups like Florry. \naccessibility: five steps to first floor\, there is an elevator on first floor that goes to the 3rd floor.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/biotic-shawn-lovato-ingrid-laubrock-henry-mermer/
LOCATION:Vox Populi\, 319 N 11th St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T220000
DTSTAMP:20260416T132229Z
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SUMMARY:Alexander / Andy McLeod / Del Rossi Trio
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of fine music! \nAlexander is the solo project of guitarist and multi-instrumentalist David Shapiro (Kath\nBloom\, Josephine Foster\, Center). Under the Alexander moniker he plays fingerstyle\nacoustic guitar and banjo music. He has shared bills with Mdou Moctar\, Loren Connors\, Susan Alcorn\, and many more. His self-titled LP is distributed by Forced Exposure and he has additional releases on C/Site Recordings. \nAndy McLeod hails from Staunton\, VA and will be bringing us some American Primitive guitar and psychedelic infused American Folk \nDel Rossi Trio – Nathalie/Matt/Lisa\nA new trio consisting of cello\, harmonium\, and bass clarinet exploring sustained tones and harmonies.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/alexander-andy-mcleod-del-rossi-trio/
LOCATION:Brickbat Books\, 709 South 4th St\, Philadelphia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T132922Z
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SUMMARY:Victor Vieira Branco Trio
DESCRIPTION:Victo Vieira Branco – vibes \nJohn Moran – bass \nJoey Sullivan – drums \n  \nsets at 7:30 and 9:00
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/victor-vieira-branco-trio-6/
LOCATION:48 Record Bar\, 48 South 2nd Street\, Philadelphia\, PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T220000
DTSTAMP:20260205T161043Z
CREATED:20260205T161043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T161043Z
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SUMMARY:Olivia Block
DESCRIPTION:Chicago experimental music mainstay Olivia Block is an acclaimed media artist and composer whose discography spans nearly three decades. At any given concert she might be playing electronic instruments\, piano\, organ or amplified objects. Block composes for chamber ensemble\, orchestra and pipe organ\, and creates surround sound concerts\, sound installations and scores. Her most recent live performances are long experimental songs for voice\, piano\, and electronics.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/olivia-block/
LOCATION:Solar Myth\, 1131 S Broad St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19147\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T130217Z
CREATED:20260416T130217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T130217Z
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SUMMARY:Untethered in Motion at Dillworth Park
DESCRIPTION:Paul Giess (trumpet) Timothy Ragsdale (bass) Rodrigo Pichardo (bass) G Calvin Weston (drums) Phil Cuttino Jr. (dancer) Jay ‘Rukkus’ Jao (dancer)
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/untethered-in-motion-at-dillworth-park/
LOCATION:Dilworth Park\, 1 South 15th Street\, Philadelphia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T220000
DTSTAMP:20260115T020557Z
CREATED:20260115T020557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T020557Z
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SUMMARY:Takuya Kuroda
DESCRIPTION:Takuya Kuroda is a highly respected trumpeter and arranger born in Kobe\, Japan and based in New York City. Over the course of his seven albums to date\, Kuroda has evolved a unique hybrid sound blending soulful jazz\, funk\, post-bop\, fusion and hip hop. Kuroda moved to New York to study jazz and contemporary music at The New School. While there he met vocalist José James\, with whom he worked on the Blackmagic\, No Beginning No End\, and While You Were Sleeping albums for the legendary label Blue Note\, which also released his own Rising Son in 2014. Since then Kuroda has collaborated with the likes of Akoya Afrobeat and DJ Premier’s BADDER band and released seven albums of his own. \nHis eighth studio record\, Everyday (out Feb. 28\, 2025) builds on and dives ever deeper into the hip hop and neo-soul elements of his previous work. It is a deliciously rhythmic enterprise and a triumph of genre-blending modern jazz. Kuroda’s playing is sure-footed and pure –– whether on the horn\, synth\, or Rhodes–– and he virtuosically dances among infectious rhythms of his own creation.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/takuya-kuroda/
LOCATION:Solar Myth\, 1131 S Broad St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19147\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T220000
DTSTAMP:20260422T125154Z
CREATED:20260422T125154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T125154Z
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SUMMARY:AIRLFT : Terry Lawson curates our artistic heroes
DESCRIPTION:Please join Philly’s super collective of composers\, improvisors and sonic healers as we celebrate our artistic heroes curated our hometown hero\, TERRY LAWSON. Terry is a venerated Philly institution who has performed with the likes of Odean Pope’s Saxophone Choir\, Jamaaladeen Tacuma\, Jymie Merritt’s Forerunners and many more. First Set: legacy heroes John Coltrane\, Sunny Murray and more; Second Set: AIRFLT originals.This AIRLFT- Diehl\, Levin\, Lavelle\, Lawson\, Dennis\, Hotep\, Lowery. – Philly’s deep rooted sonic omnivores..
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/airlft-terry-lawson-curates-our-artistic-heroes/
LOCATION:Commodore John Barry Arts & Cultural Center\, 6815 Emlen St\, Philadelphia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T220000
DTSTAMP:20260412T210603Z
CREATED:20260412T210603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T210603Z
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SUMMARY:Experiments in Neuroaesthetics: Evoking Voices from Biological Systems Works by Gene Coleman\, KAVI and Quantum Global Organoid Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:KAVI: Emergent Feedback Loops: Cybernetics and the Human Brain \nqGOO (Quantum Global Organoid Orchestra): q.GOO_ PhiladelphiaNeuroMusicAI/42026 \nGene Coleman: EVOCARE (2026) for string quartet and neuro electronics\nConjure Neuro Music Ensemble + Guests\nAdam Vidiksis\, Neuro electronics\nSam Wells\, Neuro electronics\nTom Kraines\, Cello\nGene Coleman (Composition and Direction)\nWith special guests\nMelinda Rice and Molly Germer\, Violins\nMaren Rothfritz\, Viola
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/experiments-in-neuroaesthetics-evoking-voices-from-biological-systems-works-by-gene-coleman-kavi-and-quantum-global-organoid-orchestra/
LOCATION:The Rotunda\, 4014 Walnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19143\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T230000
DTSTAMP:20260416T125740Z
CREATED:20260416T125740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T125740Z
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SUMMARY:Kieran Daly & Ben Bennett / Chris Pitsiokos / Jesse Kudler & Seqouyah Leaf
DESCRIPTION:A concert of young dragons of improvised music. Kieran Daly from Chicago\, in duet with Ben Bennett (guitar and perc)\, Chris Pitsiokos (sax) from Berlin and the duet of Jesse Kudler and Seqouyah Leaf (guitar and clarinet). Plus poetry by Thomas Delahaye. \nChris Pitsiokos @chrispitsiokos\nBen Bennett @bnbnntt\nKieran Daly\nJesse Kudler @jessekudler\nSeqouyah Leaf @sequoyahleaf\nThomas Delahaye @intrinsic_coat
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/kieran-daly-ben-bennett-chris-pitsiokos-jesse-kudler-seqouyah-leaf/
LOCATION:the Fidget Space\, 1714 North Mascher Street\, Philadelphia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T220000
DTSTAMP:20260412T213856Z
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SUMMARY:The H-O-T Series of Philadelphia
DESCRIPTION:Performers for the 4/25/26 show include Visiting Artists: Mia Zabelka (violin\, Vienna\, Austria)\, Al Margolis (electronics\, Chester\, NY)\, and Walter Wright (percussion and electronics\, Charlottesville\, VA) as well as Philadelphia-based Dancers Chloe Marie\, Kayliani Sood\, Kimya Imani Jackson\, Loren Groenendaal\, and Mauri Walton and Philadelphia-based Musicians Flandrew Fleisenberg (Percussion)\, Max Glazier (Percussion)\, and Abram Taber (Electric Bass). \nIt’s gonna be H-O-T\, hot\, babeeee! \nTickets Available at the door\, $10–$25 sliding scale; barter options available.\nVenue is on the 4th floor and requires walking up 4 flights of stairs.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/the-h-o-t-series-of-philadelphia/
LOCATION:the Fidget Space\, 1714 North Mascher Street\, Philadelphia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T130212Z
CREATED:20260419T130212Z
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SUMMARY:Reláche Ensemble RE/LEASE featuring Sean Bailey
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to showcase our very own @sbaileymusic in a fully electro acoustic program celebrating Relâche’s roots in improvisation\, intermodal creative collaboration\, and experimental musical design. \nSean’s EP “GENERIC” will be featured\, along with the world premiere of a new work for clarinet\, flugelhorn\, electronics and dance\, with special guests @_posthumouslee and @the_saaaav
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/relache-ensemble-re-lease-featuring-sean-bailey/
LOCATION:the Fidget Space\, 1714 North Mascher Street\, Philadelphia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T213000
DTSTAMP:20260408T014403Z
CREATED:20260408T014403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T014403Z
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SUMMARY:Peni Candra Rini with Shahzad Ismaily & Andy McGraw
DESCRIPTION:Peni Candra Rini with Shahzad Ismaily & Andy McGraw: \nPeni Candra Rini (b. 1983) is a renowned Javanese singer\, educator\, and composer fusing Javanese sufi poetry with contemporary composition for Indonesian and Western instruments. The Kronos Quartet has described her as “one of the world’s greatest singers.” She is a master of several traditional forms (primarily gamelan) and is regarded as one of Indonesia’s most daring young composers\, one of only a handful of female composers in the country. She has performed extensively internationally\, including several world tours as the featured singer for Robert Wilson’s I La Galigo. She is a recipient of grants from the Asian Cultural Council\, is a two-time grantee of the US State Department’s One Beat and Fulbright programs\, and in 2022 was named an Aga Khan Foundation laureate of the arts. \nIn 2023 she became the first woman to be commissioned to compose a work for the Mangkunegaran court of Central Java and in 2024 was bestowed the court name Raden Nganten Tumenggung\, the highest honor offered by the Raja. In 2024 she completed a suite for string quartet commissioned by the Kronos Quartet and Carnegie Hall. Entitled Segara Gunung\, the hour long work concerns the impacts of climate change on the Indonesian archipelago is currently being performed by Kronos on major stages throughout the US and Europe. She has published albums and Eps on the New Amsterdam and Out of Your Head labels\, in collaboration with Shahzad Ismaily\, Andy McGraw\, and members of Deerhoof\, featuring her improvisations\, and experimental compositions for Javanese and Western ensembles. \nIn October 2026 Kronos will release an album of her string quartets on the Phenotypic label\, some of which they have performed on NPR’s Tiny Desk series. She has received composition commissions from Carnegie Hall\, the Asia Society\, the Gaudeamus Foundation\, and National Geographic\, among other organizations. Most recently\, her trio with Ismaily and McGraw has performed at the Edinburgh International Festival\, Roulette\, Big Ears\, the Adelaide Festival\, the Gaudeamus Festival\, the Monheim Triennale\, as well as numerous venues in the US and Europe. \nShahzad Ismaily: \nShahzad Ismaily is a Brooklyn-based musician\, composer\, engineer and founder of Figure 8 Recording. Born to Pakistani immigrant parents\, he grew up in a wholly bicultural household. Exploring improvisation\, tonal shifts and rhythmic movement\, the Grammy nominated artist (Love In Exile\, Best Alternative Jazz Album) often referred to as the “Musician’s favorite Musician” has worked with a number of avant-garde musicians and composers including Laurie Anderson\, Anthony Coleman\, Milford Graves\, Eyvind Kang\, Butch Morris and Marc Ribot. Over the last thirty years he has played electric bass\, drums\, percussion\, guitar\, synthesizers and all manner of sound-makers procured in life’s travels. Ismaily has done work for dance and theater pieces\, such as the film Frozen River (Oscar-nominated and Sundance award-winning) and Inkboat (a butoh crew from California/Switzerland). He has recorded and performed with a diverse crew of artmakers: Yoko Ono “Plastic Ono Band”\, Laurie Anderson\, Lou Reed\, Bob Dylan\, Laura Veirs\, Beth Orton\, Bonnie “Prince” Billy\, Marianne Faithfull\, Feist\, Bryce Dessner\, Dustin O’Halloran\, Elysian Fields\, Shelley Hirsch\, Nels Cline\, Bill Frisell\, Guillermo E. Brown\, Graham Haynes\, Keiji Haino\, Colin Stetson\, Ben Frost\, Damien Rice\, Ceramic Dog\, Laleh Khorramian\, Jolie Holland\, JFDR\, Secret Chiefs 3\, Sam Amidon\, Sam Smith\, Arooj Aftab\, Vijay Iyer and more. \nAndy McGraw: \nAndy McGraw is Professor and Chair of Music at the University of Richmond in Virginia. He is the author of Radical Traditions: Reimagining Culture in Balinese Experimental Music (Oxford 2013) and Music as Ethics (Oxford 2023). He has co-edited two volumes on Indonesian music: Performing Indonesia\, with Sumarsam (Smithsonian 2014) and Sounding Out the State of Indonesian Music\, with Chris Miller (Cornell 2022). He has published numerous articles on music and ethics as well as analytical pieces on rhythm in Balinese\, Javanese\, and Cuban musics. In Richmond he facilitates community gamelan and stringband ensembles and runs a music program in the Virginia prison system. His research\, teaching\, and creative work has been supported by multiple Fulbright grants\, the Cornell University Society for the Humanities\, the National Endowment for the Humanities\, Arts International\, the Smithsonian\, and the Indonesian Department of Culture\, among other organizations. Since 1996 he has spent years studying\, teaching\, and performing in Indonesia\, collaborating with leading composers and performers in Bali and Java. His discography includes recordings on Sargasso\, Porter\, Tzadik\, Out of Your Head\, and New Amsterdam record labels. \nThis performance will be accompanied with a screening of Setan Jawa (2017 Garin Nugroho) \naccessibility: street level entrance to venue but two steps to restroom. \nThis event supported by a sponsorship grant from the Penn Treaty Special Services District
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/peni-candra-rini-with-shahzad-ismaily-andy-mcgraw/
LOCATION:The Perch Large Room\, 2008 Arizona St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19125\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133418Z
CREATED:20260406T133418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T133418Z
UID:1056-1777231800-1777244400@www.avantphilly.com
SUMMARY:Whitney Johnson\, Lia Kohl\, Macie Stewart\, with Victor Vieira-Branco Trio
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \nA Special Seated Show in the Side Chapel of the First Unitarian Church!
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/whitney-johnson-lia-kohl-macie-stewart-with-victor-vieira-branco-trio/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church\, 2125 Chestnut Street
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T220000
DTSTAMP:20260422T195554Z
CREATED:20260402T013527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T195554Z
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SUMMARY:Chris Forsyth's What is Now w/ Joey Sullivan and John Moran
DESCRIPTION:2 sets 7:30 and 9:00 \nSolar Myth Bar \nNo cover
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/chris-forsyths-what-is-now-w-joey-sullivan-and-john-moran/
LOCATION:Solar Myth\, 1131 S Broad St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19147\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T133607Z
CREATED:20260406T133607Z
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SUMMARY:Victor Vieira Branco Trio
DESCRIPTION:Victor Vieira Branco – vibes \nJohn Moran – bass \nJoey Sullivan – drums \n  \nsets at 7:30 and 9:00
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/victor-vieira-branco-trio-7/
LOCATION:48 Record Bar\, 48 South 2nd Street\, Philadelphia\, PA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T220000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132840Z
CREATED:20260319T132840Z
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SUMMARY:Audrey Chen / Flandrew Fleisenberg \, Schuyler Thum
DESCRIPTION:Berlin-based Audrey Chen and Philadelphia’s Flandrew Fleisenberg have spent over a decade refining a singular\, breathing tactile space. In a rare Philadelphia performance\, Chen’s internally driven sonic language—a mix of voice and electronics—meets Fleisenberg’s “material conjuring” and obsession with physical phenomena. For Fleisenberg\, drums are secondary to the hidden voices of mundane objects; he coaxes out material textures to build an architectural frame for the music. This creates a striking contrast: Chen’s visceral\, personal explorations set against a landscape of manipulated objects. The result is an intimate\, evolving discourse between the internal self and the physical world. \n \nAudrey Chen – Voice\, electronics (Berlin\, Germany) \nFlandrew Fleisenberg – Percussion\, objectis (Philadelphia) \n \n \nSchuyler Thum– Daxophone
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/audrey-chen-flandrew-fleisenberg-schuyler-thum/
LOCATION:The Perch\, 2321 Emerald St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19125\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T213000
DTSTAMP:20260416T132514Z
CREATED:20260416T132514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T132514Z
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SUMMARY:Aaron Rosenblum / Jim Rats
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAaron Rosenblum (Portland\, ME) experimental drone and soundscapes. His works employ active listening\, archival practices\, minimalism\, and public engagement to explore the margins between man-made and natural sounds and to encourage reflection on global soundscapes and media. \nJim Rats (Philly) will treat us to some ambient goth experimental noise. \nDoors at 7\, music at 8. byob\, $10-15
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/aaron-rosenblum-jim-rats/
LOCATION:Brickbat Books\, 709 South 4th St\, Philadelphia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T220000
DTSTAMP:20260201T143535Z
CREATED:20260201T143535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T143535Z
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SUMMARY:Sam Prekop
DESCRIPTION:Sam Prekop’s work over the last 30 years\, whether created primarily on his guitar or on his modular synth\, is consistent in its powerful melodicism\, delicate arrangements and subtle evolution. Prekop’s singular blend of melody\, impressionistic lyricism and quietly intricate rhythms are the core of the singular sound of his band The Sea and Cake. \nPrekop\, according to The Quietus’ Levi Dayan\, “has never shown much interest in riding any kind of trend. His music has always been forward-thinking and bustling with ideas\, but also marked by a languid\, unhurried energy.” \nSince 2010’s Old Punch Card\, Prekop’s exploration of modular synthesis and electronic atmospheres has come into its own. His honed skills have crafted sounds that are instantly recognizable\, his pieces express real movement. Harmonies bloom with granular detail and through his careful work he is able to convey emotion. Prekop’s inquisitive eye as an artist focuses on uncovering beauty and complexity within simplicity. His latest album\, Open Close (Thrill Jockey)\, captures the flow and energy of a live performance through the lens of a deft craftsman\, an equilibrium of intuitive composition and the excitement of possibility. \n  \n21+
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/sam-prekop/
LOCATION:Solar Myth\, 1131 S Broad St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19147\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T014941Z
CREATED:20260408T014941Z
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SUMMARY:Sun & Rain + Unseen Rain
DESCRIPTION:Sun & Rain: \nNathaniel Morgan – alto saxophone\, Travis Laplante – tenor saxophone \, Andrew Smiley – electric guitar & Jason Nazary – drums. \nSun & Rain is a fully collaborative quartet that thus far has practiced a painstaking process of co-composing music together. Because of this extreme sense of collaboration and only working on the music when all four members were physically together\, the album Waterfall took six years to compose. Beginning in 2014 the band gathered at Laplante’s residence in Vermont for semi-annual rehearsal retreats. These were not particularly relaxing retreats\, as the band held themselves to a rigorous work ethic\, always working around the clock.Full days were spent obsessively working on two minutes of music which were then trashed the next day and never used. It was an extraordinarily patient and slow-moving compositional process. \nWith Morgan\, Laplante\, Nazary\, and Smiley all having wildly different personalities and interests outside of music\, the common ground in terms of communicating musical ideas to each other began to clarify over time\, which was through the language of the natural world and the elements. There are parts of the piece that recall natural events such as tsunamis\, a quiet wind rustling a wind chime\, a flower blossoming\, a still pond with birds and frogs\, forest fires with the animal’s cries\, and of course a Waterfall. It was through these Earthly metaphors that a unique\, vast band sound began to take shape. This common inspiration of the magic and power of the Earth makes sense when listening: how the music is one that spans great distance and is constantly shifting along the spectrum of improvisation and composition\, the spectrum of intensity and gentleness\, movement and stillness. This traversing of sonic territory doesn’t occur in a schizophrenic way\, but rather with integrity and wholeness. In a time when it’s more challenging than ever to be in a band\, Sun & Rain hopes to keep the torch burning for the internal rewards of spending hundreds of hours on a single piece of collaborative music. It’s not ultimately about the music compared to something else\, it’s about the act of devotion that it is for four people giving of themselves to each other in service of a unified sound. This sound carries within it the love of the music and love between people who play it. This love extends to the people who listen\, and to the Earth itself. \nMembers of Sun & Rain are/were members of bands like Little Women\, Battle Trance\, Emperyan Atlas\, Helado Negro\, Elder Ones\, Anteloper\, Secret People\, Subtle Degrees\, Extra Life\, Horse Torso\, Folklords\, Buckminster\, VaVatican\, Erica Eso\, and The Hero of Warchester. \nUnseen Rain: \nUnseen Rain is an experimental ensemble from Philadelphia. Delving into the sound worlds of places beyond human reach\, the music evokes the echolocation of ocean floors\, the bustling of anthills\, and the cosmic reverberations of extraterrestrial life. The group’s instrumentation of strings\, vibraphone and modified drum kit lends itself to an intimate\, quieter aesthetic that embraces space and slow-building forms. \nUnseen Rain was formed by violinist June Bender in 2017. Projects include the release of their debut album\, Out Beyond\, and film scoring for the documentary\, Queer Genius directed by Chet Pancake. \nUnseen Rain are June Bender-violin/compositions\, Tom Kraines-cello \, Matt Engle-double bass\, Mike Szekely- percussion & Andy Thierauf-vibraphone \naccessibility: The entrance on the 48th Street side of building is wheelchair accessible via a street-level lift. Please contact us in advance if possible to arrange access.
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/sun-rain-unseen-rain/
LOCATION:Calvary Community Center\, 4740 Baltimore Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19143\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260331T013946Z
CREATED:20260331T013946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T013946Z
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SUMMARY:Follow The Sound a birdwalk with music by Matt Engle and Juan Castrillón
DESCRIPTION:Bowerbird is pleased to present a morning birdwalk at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum led by Tony Croasdale interspersed with two performances by Matt Engle and Juan Castrillón. \n  \nM \nPlease take note of the weather and dress accordingly with appropriate footwear.\nMeet at the Environmental Education Pavilion\, to the right of the visitor center\, near the parking lot\, there are toilets and a water fountain nearby. Map \nEstimated run time: 120 minutes\nDistance: approx. one mile\nTerrain: ADA accessible
URL:https://www.avantphilly.com/event/follow-the-sound-a-birdwalk-with-music-by-matt-engle-and-juan-castrillon/
LOCATION:John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum\, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard\, Philadelphia\, Pa
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