#284

Hey Chicago folks!
I’m newish to the modular scene but I’ve been playing in Chicago since the early 00’s a variety of rock/improv/experimental stuff. I didn’t get a chance to read this whole thread but I’m wondering where you guys/gals are doing modular specific shows? I’ve been playing in a few groups at some places such as Comfort Station, Burlington, Cafe Mustache etc – its pretty experimental but its not strictly modular, usually with a drummer, and I play guitar as well. I’d like to try and play a solo modular only show though. You guys playing modular gigs, are you playing the same places or is there another scene I’m missing, haha? Anyone need an opener / want to set up a show? My stuff is more in the 70’s Reich/ Subtonik/Eno Vibe.

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#285

You should talk to @andrew about playing at Open Space (https://www.instagram.com/an.open.space/). I haven’t played out that much but it is by far my favorite place to play music. Like the name suggests, very open and inviting.

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#287

Awesome, yeah I actually did talk to him and we are discussing dates, doing it with my duo. Looking forward to it!

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#288

I’ll be up in Chicago and playing at Elastic in early July (no synth though). Highly recommend checking out that space.

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#289

Speaking of Elastic Arts, this is happening in a few weeks:

http://elasticarts.org/event/mirror-of-nature-matt-christensen-nick-turner-doll-food/

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#290

did you just contact elastic for that gig ? stil haven’t played at a real venue lolol

ha hi again @909one

#291

Matt’s a great guitarist. I played with Zelienople MANY years ago (2004 maybe oof) at the Empty Bottle and then re-met him when we all played with Mind Over Mirrors a few years ago here in Louisville. Nice fella too!

As for Elastic, I just reached out to them. Paul remembered me playing long ago with Greg Davis and Lullatone on a tour we did together even longer ago ha. Thankful he remembered me, though that was at a different space. I played there two or so years ago and Paul was kind enough to have me now for a third time.

Also - there is no such thing as a fake venue. Treasure them all! :slight_smile:

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#292

@andrew We were asked to play by Mirror of Nature. They booked the show directly with Elastic since it is for their tape release. Matt and I are playing second. Doll Food is opening.

@sellanraa That’s awesome! I have been a fan of Zelienople for quite some time so it’s been fun connecting and playing music with Matt. Keep me/us posted about your show in July. Would love to attend.

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#293

Ok, so it seems you guys are playing all the places I’m familiar with. Ive got something booked at Elastic as well. I just didnt know if there was another sub scene that people were doing modular specific stuff at. It seems in Chicago its just existing in the improv world.

I also played with Zelienople about about 10-15 years ago, at the Bottle, I think with my band A Tundra. Rad band!

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#294

I’m pleased to announce that Clem Leek, Mykel Boyd, piv-ots (Nicholas Burrage, née Szczepanik), and myself are playing a show at Elastic Arts on May 26. It’s my fiancée’s birthday that day, and I know a lot of people will have the following day off (Memorial Day on the 27th), so I’m hoping to see a bunch of you there.

Elastic Arts link: http://elasticarts.org/event/clem-leek-mykel-boyd-piv-ots-christopher-elmore/

Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/261886168027738

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#295

Hi! I’m new to lines. Thought you guys should know about the modular synth meet at empty bottle tomorrow at noon til 4:

“Featuring local performers exhibiting their modular synthesizer systems

Bring your own modular synth, table, extension cords, small amplifier and/or headphones

All modular systems welcome: Eurorack, video modular, 5U, Buchla, Serge

Buying, trading, and selling modules encouraged

Hosted by Żłób Modular”

I’ll be there with my synth, come check it out if you’re in town.

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#296

Hey @bucketbrigade!!

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#297

So I just got a last minute show at Comfort Station in Logan Square, this Thursday the 11th. I’ll be playing modular synth and guitar with two of my friends, Adam Ostrar (Busch) and Jamie Levinson, who are on guitar and percussion & modular, respectively. Its all improv, probably going to be pretty ambient-ish. If you guys are old, you may remember the Chicago bands, Manishevitz, Sonoi, The Watchers and A Tundra. Ha. We were in those bands back in the day.

Adam currently does excellent solo stuff as Adam Ostrar. Jamie and myself are working on a duo as Levinson/Mahlmeister and I do solo modular as Sulky Driver.

Starts at 7pm and is free!

Cheers.

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#298

Comfort Station is great. The only issue for me is that it lacks a PA (or did quite awhile back when I played there). Great atmosphere though. Have fun!

Also, I think I booked a show for Manishevitz here in town like 15+ years ago, if you were in the band on Jagjaguwar.

#299

I wasn’t in Manishevitz (hence my wrong spelling of the name which is now fixed, haha) but Adam was.
Yeah I’ve played Comfort a bunch, they had a PA at one point, but I don’t remember seeing one last time I was there. Ill have to check on that.

#300

Matt Christensen and I are playing with Doll Food and Mirror of Nature this Friday at Elastic Arts. Come out if you can!

http://elasticarts.org/event/mirror-of-nature-matt-christensen-nick-turner-doll-food/

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#301

Just as an FYI for those planning on attending, the show is now starting at 8 p.m. Matt and I will be opening up with a 30 minute set.

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#302

Just saw that @annannie will be doing an free in-store performance on Monday evening at 5:30pm at Chicago Synth Exchange (Chicago Music Exchange’s new synth shop, managed by Cory Sterling / redstripedown.)

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#303

Hey All,
I’m playing Elastic Arts this Friday, the 17th, in a duo called Levinson/Mahlmeister. I’m playing modular and lap steel and my cohort will be playing modular and drums with some triggering/processing.
Its starts right at 9pm and we are first.

A little snippet from rehearsal for promo:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BxcyQw2hH6j/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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#304

heyyyyyyyyyyy coupla shows coming up

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arting and musicing in this group show on saturday with ppl from my school

&& I’ve got a real gosh darn show opening for actual real bands @ the owl on 6/12 seeya then

https://m.facebook.com/events/469029570502615

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