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Out of Context and Theater Grottesco: Open Rehearsal: Sunday July 11
by High Mayhem Newsletter 06 Jul '10

06 Jul '10

*Sunday, July 11, 12:30-2:30pm* *Collaborations: Out of Context and Theater Grottesco* * Grottesco Rehearsal Studio, Fashion Outlets of Santa Fe, *Cerrillos Road at I-25, Suite 448-450 *Admission: Free Food and drink by donation* Collaborations: An Open Rehearsal with the Out of Context Orchestra ( http://highmayhem.org/artists/music/out-of-context) and a sneak preview of Theater Grottesco's fall premiere, OM: Ten Tiny Epics in an Outlet Mall ( http://www.theatergrottesco.org/shows) Join us for an afternoon of art in the making! And catch a special appearance of Rod Harrison as Lord Buckley ( http://www.diglordbuckley.com/index.html) - help Mr. Harrison warm up his act for his August performance at Lincoln Center! J.A. Deane conducting the Out of Context Orchestra [image: http://e2ma.net/userdata/29335/images/large/e1278120277.jpg] Rod Harrison as Lord Buckley [image: http://e2ma.net/userdata/29335/images/large/e1278120444.jpg] For More Information Call: 505.474.8400 And have you heard about Santa Fe's first Recession Gallery? The extraordinary works of artist Patrick McFarlin are on display in a new gallery, just down the way from Theater Grottesco's rehearsal space at the Outlet Mall. The prices are amazing! And half the proceeds from each sale benefit Grottesco. Viewings available on Sunday, July 11 after the open rehearsal, and by appointment: 505.473.2747.

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Noisefold June 19 at El Museo
by High Mayhem Newsletter 16 Jun '10

16 Jun '10

** *Saturday, June 19, 6pm* *and 10pm* *Noisefold *** NoiseFold returns to Santa Fe with a new 3-Screen performance. A leading "Live Cinema" group, NoiseFold will present 2 performances on Saturday, June 19 at 6PM and 10PM as part of the CURRENTS 2010 exhibition at El Museo in the railyard. www.noisefold.com NoiseFold is a live cinema and interactive installation group founded by interdisciplinary artist-performers, David Stout and Cory Metcalf. Originally in residence at the College of Santa Fe, NoiseFold presented their world premiere at the Festival Internationale d’Art Video in Casablanca, Morocco in spring 2006. The duo utilize sensor activated computer systems and complex audio-visual feedback models to synthesize a mesmerizing array of bio-mimetic visual forms that generate sound. Critics have described the result as “a powerful synaesthetic experience where noise, music and image interact on a symphonic scale.” NoiseFold routinely performs in wildly different contexts from concert halls, museums and art-house film theaters to planetariums, and botanic gardens. Their performances, which have included High Mayhem in Santa Fe, the UNESCO Creative Cities Summit, the New York Electronic Arts Festival, Interactive Futures in Victoria, BC and “Chinati We ekend” in Marfa, Texas have garnered enthusiastic reviews and a growing audience. Stout & Metcalf began their seminal work in Santa Fe, New Mexico, renown as an art center and lesser known as the birthplace of Artificial Life (A-Life). Currently the pair are developing several installation projects including Archipelago, a distributed networked installation in the form of a “live” artificial ecosystem. David Stout david.stout(a)unt.edu

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High Mayhem: Tatsuya Nakatani/iNK oN pAPER/A. Barnhouse and Art Opening Cermanski/Story
by High Mayhem Newsletter 31 May '10

31 May '10

** ***Friday, June 4, 9pm* *CD/Digital release party for iNK oN pAPER with Tatsuya Nakatani and A. Barnhouse* * High Mayhem Studio, *2811 Siler Lane *Suggested donation: $10 * *3 sets of music 1) Tatsuya Nakatani solo 2) iNK oN pAPER 3) Tatsuya with A. Barnhouse! * *Tatsuya Nakatani* (percussion) is originally from Osaka, Japan. In 2006 he performed in 80 cities in 7 countries and collaborated with 163 artists worldwide. In the past 10 years he has released nearly 50 recordings on CD. He has created his own instrumentation, effectively inventing many instruments and extended techniques. He utilizes drumset, bowed gongs, cymbals, singing bowls, metal objects, bells, and various sticks and bows to create an intense, organic music that defies category or genre. His music is based in improvised/ experimental music, jazz, free jazz, rock, and noise, yet retains the sense of space and beauty found in traditional Japanese folk music. In addition to live solo and ensemble performances he works as a sound designer for film and television. He also teaches Masterclasses and Workshops at the University level. He also heads H&H Production, an independent record label and recording studio based in Easton, Pennsylvania. He was selected as a performing artist for the Pennsylvania Performing Artist on Tour (PennPat) roster as well as a Bronx Arts Council Individual Artist grant. *High Mayhem is pleased to present the debut release of iNK oN pAPER. Limited to 100 Handmade CD’s designed by Burning Books, this release is also available via digital download dropcards.–Release Party and Tour Kick!* *iNK oN pAPER* is a drum, bass, and electronics duo from Milton Villarrubia III (drums and laptop) and Carlos Santistevan (bass and electonics). After making music together as a rhythm section in numerous creative projects for over 10 years, Carlos and Milt decided they would further hone their craft in a duo setting exploring the vast possibilities of their respective instruments. Both members play hybridized versions of their instruments with Milton using Midi triggers on his drums to trigger samples and processing using Ableton Live and Carlos incorporating analog live looping and signal processing on his upright electric bass. The result is a duo that is drags rhythm through the mud in unimaginably glorious ways. [image: http://highmayhem.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/ink-on-paper.jpg] iNK oN pAPER [image: http://highmayhem.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/tatsuya1.jpg] Tatsuya Nakatani ** * * *Friday, June 11, 6pm* *Art Opening: "Embed" New work by Andrea Cermanski and Tanya Story *“Embed” is a two-person art exhibit. Andrea Cermanski and Tanya Story have both embedded lots of natural materials into their pieces. The opening will go longer because there will be music by DJ Erin E and Phi. Visit www.highmayhem.org for more information. [image: http://highmayhem.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Cermanski-Cave_websmall.jpg] Andrea Cermanksi "Cave" [image: http://highmayhem.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Tanya-Story-suite-4-websma…] Tanya Story "Suit #4" *High Mayhem is partially funded by the generous contributions from The Kindle Project <http://www.kindleproject.org/>*.

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High Mayhem Upcoming Events - May 29 and June 4
by High Mayhem Newsletter 25 May '10

25 May '10

** *Saturday, May 29, 7pm* *Steven M. Miller* * High Mayhem Studio, *2811 Siler Lane *Suggested donation: $10 * * *New and Recent Works for Acoustic & Electroacoustic Environments Following the workshop "An Introduction to Audio Field-Recording Techniques", Steven M. Miller will perform. The concert will feature live and pre-recorded works including soundscape composition and field-recordings with live signal processing. Images of place – known and unknown – viewed through a lens of micro- and macro-interest in timbre, texture, density, and spatial configuration. For more information, visit www.highmayhem.org *Friday, June 4, 9pm* *CD/Digital release party for iNK oN pAPER with Tatsuya Nakatani and A. Barnhouse* * High Mayhem Studio, *2811 Siler Lane *Suggested donation: $10 * *3 sets of music 1) Tatsuya Nakatani solo 2) iNK oN pAPER 3) Tatsuya with A. Barnhouse! * *Tatsuya Nakatani* (percussion) is originally from Osaka, Japan. In 2006 he performed in 80 cities in 7 countries and collaborated with 163 artists worldwide. In the past 10 years he has released nearly 50 recordings on CD. He has created his own instrumentation, effectively inventing many instruments and extended techniques. He utilizes drumset, bowed gongs, cymbals, singing bowls, metal objects, bells, and various sticks and bows to create an intense, organic music that defies category or genre. His music is based in improvised/ experimental music, jazz, free jazz, rock, and noise, yet retains the sense of space and beauty found in traditional Japanese folk music. In addition to live solo and ensemble performances he works as a sound designer for film and television. He also teaches Masterclasses and Workshops at the University level. He also heads H&H Production, an independent record label and recording studio based in Easton, Pennsylvania. He was selected as a performing artist for the Pennsylvania Performing Artist on Tour (PennPat) roster as well as a Bronx Arts Council Individual Artist grant. *High Mayhem is pleased to present the debut release of iNK oN pAPER. Limited to 100 Handmade CD’s designed by Burning Books, this release is also available via digital download dropcards.–Release Party and Tour Kick!* *iNK oN pAPER* is a drum, bass, and electronics duo from Milton Villarrubia III (drums and laptop) and Carlos Santistevan (bass and electonics). After making music together as a rhythm section in numerous creative projects for over 10 years, Carlos and Milt decided they would further hone their craft in a duo setting exploring the vast possibilities of their respective instruments. Both members play hybridized versions of their instruments with Milton using Midi triggers on his drums to trigger samples and processing using Ableton Live and Carlos incorporating analog live looping and signal processing on his upright electric bass. The result is a duo that is drags rhythm through the mud in unimaginably glorious ways. [image: http://highmayhem.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/ink-on-paper.jpg] iNK oN pAPER [image: http://highmayhem.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/tatsuya1.jpg] Tatsuya Nakatani ** * * *High Mayhem is partially funded by the generous contributions from The Kindle Project <http://www.kindleproject.org/>*.

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High Mayhem Matinee Show - May 16
by High Mayhem Newsletter 12 May '10

12 May '10

** *Sunday, May 16, 12pm* *Tsigoti (Thollem McDonas) and Jack Wright Duo* * High Mayhem Studio, *2811 Siler Lane *Suggested donation: $10 * * MATINEE SHOW!!! *"ESP-Disk is proud to announce its newest artist, Tsigoti, an international band combining revolutionary politics and intelligent semi-acoustic avant-punk fervor. ‘Private Poverty Speaks To The People Of The Party’ was recorded with a group of players that have run the gauntlet of life experience and musical explorations and you can hear it in the vitality and urgency of the music. ‘Private Poverty Speaks To The People Of The Party’ still holds the same raw improvisational qualities of their debut recording, ‘The Brutal Reality of Modern Brutality’ (Edgetone Records). Straying from the typical notion of political commentary, Tsigoti delivers a clever, experimental, driving, AND fun accessible work of art that is true to the ESP mission: forward thinking and forever changing." *Personnel* For more information, visit www.highmayhem.org [image: http://highmayhem.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/tsigoti-01-300x225.jpg] *Also, for those in Albuquerque see TSIGOTI with High Mayhem’s iNK oN pAPER at the Coalmine Collective-May 15th 9pm!* *High Mayhem is partially funded by the generous contributions from The Kindle Project <http://www.kindleproject.org/>*.

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SFX on May and High Mayhem May 16
by High Mayhem Newsletter 05 May '10

05 May '10

*Saturday, May 8, 8pm* *JA "Dino" Deane and David Dunn - New Electroacoustic Duo** * *Santa Fe Complex, *632 Agua Fria *Tickets $10 * * *This isn't a High Mayhem show, but Dino is family....* * Utilizing new electroacoustic instruments of their own design, J.A. Deane and David Dunn present an evening of expansive sonorities that explore leading edge improvisation and scientific sonification. Combining their unique skills as significant figures in multiple contemporary music traditions (jazz, free improvisation, classical new music, electroacoustic composition, sound art, biomusic, early music, world music, and microtonal performance), this duo presents music that draws upon new understandings of both ancient and modern insights into the fundamental nature of sound to effect human consciousness. Also featured is the premiere of 4 Plus 4, an 8 channel collaborative sound piece by Philip Mantione and Martin Back. Each will precompose 4 channels of sound in a blind collaboration to be mixed live for the first time. More information: http://sfcomplex.org/2010/04/j-a-deane-and-david-dunn *Sunday, May 16, 12pm* *Tsigoti (Thollem McDonas) and Jack Wright Duo* * High Mayhem Studio, *2811 Siler Lane *Suggested donation: $10 * * MATINEE SHOW!!! *"ESP-Disk is proud to announce its newest artist, Tsigoti, an international band combining revolutionary politics and intelligent semi-acoustic avant-punk fervor. ‘Private Poverty Speaks To The People Of The Party’ was recorded with a group of players that have run the gauntlet of life experience and musical explorations and you can hear it in the vitality and urgency of the music. ‘Private Poverty Speaks To The People Of The Party’ still holds the same raw improvisational qualities of their debut recording, ‘The Brutal Reality of Modern Brutality’ (Edgetone Records). Straying from the typical notion of political commentary, Tsigoti delivers a clever, experimental, driving, AND fun accessible work of art that is true to the ESP mission: forward thinking and forever changing." *Personnel* For more information, visit www.highmayhem.org [image: http://highmayhem.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/tsigoti-01-300x225.jpg] *Also, for those in Albuquerque see TSIGOTI with High Mayhem’s iNK oN pAPER at the Coalmine Collective-May 15th 9pm!* *High Mayhem is partially funded by the generous contributions from The Kindle Project <http://www.kindleproject.org/>*.

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Dino and Dunn at SFX - May 8
by High Mayhem Newsletter 24 Apr '10

24 Apr '10

*Saturday, May 8, 8pm* *JA "Dino" Deane and David Dunn - New Electroacoustic Duo** * *Santa Fe Complex, *632 Agua Fria *Tickets $10 * * * Utilizing new electroacoustic instruments of their own design, J.A. Deane and David Dunn present an evening of expansive sonorities that explore leading edge improvisation and scientific sonification. Combining their unique skills as significant figures in multiple contemporary music traditions (jazz, free improvisation, classical new music, electroacoustic composition, sound art, biomusic, early music, world music, and microtonal performance), this duo presents music that draws upon new understandings of both ancient and modern insights into the fundamental nature of sound to effect human consciousness. Also featured is the premiere of 4 Plus 4, an 8 channel collaborative sound piece by Philip Mantione and Martin Back. Each will precompose 4 channels of sound in a blind collaboration to be mixed live for the first time. More information: http://sfcomplex.org/2010/04/j-a-deane-and-david-dunn

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High Mayhem - April 21 - The Proxemics and City Center (NYC)
by High Mayhem Newsletter 19 Apr '10

19 Apr '10

[image: http://highmayhem.org/wp-content/themes/atahualpa/images/logo.png] High Mayhem Emerging Arts 2811 Siler Lane Santa Fe, NM 87505 www.highmayhem.org *Wednesday, April 21, 9pm* *The Proxemics and City Center (NYC) **** Suggested $10 donation at the door* *City Center (NYC)* “Even when City Center may appear impenetrable, it’s still welcoming. C’mon in, the water’s great.” – Pitchfork (Review of City Center August 5, 2009) 10 years after the band’s inception, Saturday Looks Good to Me (Polyvinyl, K Records) had tallied themselves a fully impressive resume: 6 full-length albums, a handful of EPs and 7”s, hundreds of shows all over the globe and a dedicated legion of supporters telling their own stories about what happened the particular night Fred Thomas and his cohorts passed through town. In 2009, however, it was understandably time for something new. Thomas had left his native Michigan and was now living in New York City. He no longer had luxury of larger dwellings or soundproofed practice spaces. Instead, he had to adjust to the acceptable noise levels of apartment life…and thus City Center came to be. Shortly after City Center’s beginning stages, Fred recruited former SLGTM bandmate Ryan Howard to collaborate on subsequent recordings and help bring City Center to a live setting. The two wasted no time last year, having now already amassed 10 out-of-print releases on vinyl, cassette, and CDR. Late in the year they released their first proper full length on Type records and headed out on the road to enthusiastic audiences. Now, Quite Scientific Records is proud to announce the release Spring St. Four brand new songs from City Center that feature lush soundscapes and subdued washes of rhythm. The short-player runs just over twenty minutes long and will be released both digitally and on stunning limited-run hand screened clear vinyl (viewable here: http://store.quitescientific.com/qsr015image.html) Only 500 copies of the vinyl will be sold, and it will be exclusively available at live shows, independent retailers, Insound, Other Music, and the Quite Scientific Records webstore. Just in time for the release, City Center will also be hitting the road on a full spring tour kicking off in Pennsylvania on March 19th, touching two oceans, funneling itself through the desert and finally ending in Detroit on April 30th. Where possible the band will be playing all-ages shows at art-spaces and DIY venues in the hopes of recreating the fan-experience so many were able to be a part of with Saturday Looks Good to Me. If you have the opportunity, we strongly encourage you to experience the band in-person. *The Proxemics (Santa Fe)* The Proxemics is a Santa Fe based rock band founded in 2009 by Alex Neville (The brilliant Dullards, Antoine Pasquier) Currently working as a quartet, the members include: Yozo Suzuki on guitar; Roland Ostheim on bass, guitar and trombone;Michael Smith on drumset and saw; and Alex Neville on guitar, mandolin, bass, samples and voice. The members of The Proxemics are all long-time members of High Mayhem Emerging Arts Collective, also based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Proxemics blend their asymmetrical song forms with sonic threads and noise, often weaving songs into a larger, continuous theme. For more information on these events and upcoming events, please visit www.highmayhem.org [image: http://highmayhem.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/The-Proxemics-1.jpg] Alex Neville, The Proxemics [image: http://highmayhem.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/citycenter02.jpg] City Center

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High Mayhem - March 26 - Tartufi and esthom
by High Mayhem Newsletter 24 Mar '10

24 Mar '10

High Mayhem Emerging Arts 2811 Siler Lane Santa Fe, NM 87505 www.highmayhem.org *Friday, March 26 at 8pm* *Tartufi and esthom **** Suggested $10 donation at the door* *Tartufi (San Francisco)* Formed in 2001, San Francisco's TARTUFI released three albums as a power-pop trio, Westward Onward (Thread Records- 2002), So We Are Alive (Thread Records - 2004), and Trouble (Acuarela - 2005), and garnered heaps of press and “Best of…”s before members Lynne Angel and Brian Gorman decided switch gears and head in a new direction. In 2006, having just played a South by Southwest showcase and with an album at #75 on CMJ charts, the now duo had much to prove and an eager desire to fulfill their like-minded sonic vision. Ditching their previous material and hitting the studio armed with bigger amplifiers and modified loop stations; Angel and Gorman began developing their new sound. In 3 months time, the reinvented band had written and recorded Us Upon Buildings Upon Us (2006- Thread Records) with the help of Tim Green (Joanna Newsom, Melvins, Monotonix) in the engineer's seat. www.myspace.com/tartufi [image: http://highmayhem.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/tartufi_small.jpg] *esthom (Santa Fe)* esthom is a collaboration of Roland Ostheim and Vadi Grontis. They produce sounds and visuals with angelic overtones, with the clanging reds, blues, yellows and other hues over bottles and cans. They use circuits, strings, brass, and vibrations in this artistic exploration/love collaboration. They are actively involved with 7ate9, We Drew Lightning and Simulate Sensual. www.myspace.com/esthom [image: http://highmayhem.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/esthom_small.jpg] For more information on these events and upcoming events, please visit www.highmayhem.org

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DINO @ THE OUTPOST APRIL SECOND
by High Mayhem Newsletter 22 Mar '10

22 Mar '10

http://www.outpostspace.org/node/743 Click the link to see details for a performance at the Outpost by JA "Dino" Deane.

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