Today I bought my copy of David Eggers adaptation of "Where the Wild Things Are." I am really excited to try and read this before the film comes out in a few weeks.. check it out Ross
Phil Elverum of mount eerie photographs his entire book collection. This is a ton of fun to look at http://www.pwelverumandsun.com/collection I really want to photograph my collection one of these days, when I get time. If anyone does this please post a link I would love to see your collections..(Eventually I will blog about my obsessive collecting!)
Mount Eerie also has a new album Wind's Poem that is absolutely incredible, he cranks up the noise and drowns the vocals in the mix creating songs that envelope you. I recommend high volume for this one..
Eric Von Munz was kind enough to do a poster for our upcoming show @ the cactus club... you can see some of his work @ http://www.lsmfa.com/vonmunz/index.html hope to see everyone at the show.. Ross
“Untitled (New York City)” a photograph by Helen Levitt
Helen Levitt died in March of 2009. She left behind a legacy of amazing "street photography." This particular photo spoke to me on many levels. The children are masked and almost frightening to look at. It reminds me of "Lord of the Flies,"and the possibility of what evils children could do if left to their own devices. On the other hand it reminds me of a time when children could entertain themselves with a simple paper mask rather than video games, tv, or the internet. Technology has come a long way in a short time and has many great advantages but sometimes the cost is great. The pace of life has quickened to break neck speeds. I find it hard to keep up. I find myself yearning for time to just sit on the porch and amuse myself with paper masks. Ross
I will be attending this thursday. My mind will be blown that I am sure of.. Jon Mueller was kind enough to join us in the studio to record some gong on one of our songs for the new record. Go see this......
Thursday, September 3, 2009 The Haggerty Museum of Art/Helfaer Theatre Milwaukee, WI
Reception at 6PM at Haggerty Museum of ArtPerformance at 7PM at Helfaer TheatreAdmission is FREE.
Jon Mueller: drums and percussion Jim Schoenecker: analogue synth David Bailey: gongs David Dinnell: video
Milwaukee drummer and percussionist Jon Mueller will present his new solo percussion work Physical Changes at the Haggerty Museum of Art at Marquette University on Thursday, September 3 at 7 p.m. Jim Shoenecker and David Bailey will appear alongside Mueller in a performance that combines percussion, electronic music and video (David Dinnell) to turn the fundamental concepts of rhythm and percussion into an entirely new experience that’s heard, seen and felt.
Mueller has been an active drummer and percussionist since the mid-80s, working regularly with the group Collections of Colonies of Bees. He has performed throughout the U.S., Japan and Europe and played or recorded with members of the groups Swans, Wilco, Bon Iver, and Rhys Chatham’s Guitar Trio, among others.
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Canyons of Static had the honor of opening for Slaraffenland on their first American tour. It was an incredible experience. This band from Denmark is a must hear and their new album comes out tomorrow..Preview all the tracks here
Eric Von Munz was kind enough to do a poster for our upcoming show @ the cactus club...
“Untitled (New York City)” a photograph by Helen Levitt
