Errant Space

This month’s podcast is a behind the scenes peek into how I prepare for a show. For a solo electronic performance I need to devise a system to improvise with that will produce (manageable?) unexpected results that I can respond to. (When improvising with other musicians, this takes care of itself.) In this case I … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 118: 3 Drones →

This month’s podcast features recordings from my recent trip to Portugal where I met some amazing improvising experimental musicians. It starts with a collaborative performance with António Caramelo at Darc Desterro that was organized by the good folks at Russian Library. That’s followed by recording from a visit to the studio of Adriana Sá who played her … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 117: Experimental Sounds From Portugal →

This month’s podcast features experimental musician Mathieu Sylvestre from Berlin. My first meeting with Mathieu was recording for this podcast. I really enjoy getting to know someone by making music together and our collaboration turned out to be quite interesting. I play guitar for part of it and then switch to electronics. Mathieu works with looping, … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 116 with Mathieu Sylvestre →

This month’s podcast features excerpts from four recent live collaborations. It begins with a performance at XFest 2024 which features: Andrew Neumann (Buchla), Thomas Watkiss (bass) and Rachel Devora (french horn). Next, some electronic sounds with Missing Channels, recorded at Quinn’s in Beacon, NY. That’s followed by a performance with Irman at the Lace Mill in Kingston, NY. … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 115: Misc.Bits →

This month’s podcast is from a live performance with Space Biscuit (Matty Hutchins, aka DJ Buttermilk). We performed together for the first time in this configuration (me: guitar, Matty: synths) at Quinns in Beacon, NY where Matty runs a weekly electronic music series, Sleepwalking Through the Sun. Here you’ll hear some of the tastiest bits … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 114: Biscuit Space! →

This month’s podcast gets quite experimental! I’ve lately been listening to some early electronic music: I love the abstract nature and pure tones of the pre-synthesizer era. Also, I recently saw the film Forbidden Planet, and its amazing soundtrack inspired this podcast. I recommend listening to this one in the dark and seeing where the … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 113: Electronic Tonalities →

This month’s podcast is a live performance with Brian Dewan and Elizabeth Karp recorded in the Widow Jane Mine in Rosendale, NY. I’ve long wanted to play in the Widow Jane Mine, and the experience did not disappoint! And performing with two amazing collaborators was a bonus. This is a binaural recording that really captures … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 112: in The Widow Jane Mine →

This month’s podcast was recorded live at the first installment of the Noise Reduction series. Its a collaborative improvisation with synthesist David Mason. The performance took place in the rear chapel space of Prophecy Hall, a former Dutch Reformed church in Beacon, NY. Its an interesting space to create in, and I hope to do more … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 111: Noise Reduction →

This month’s podcast features the Multiphonic guitar of Ben Miller. Ben was in the area on tour and came by the studio for a quick session, we got some good stuff; lots of nice textures!! Never miss a podcast, SUBSCRIBE!  with Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Feedburner

This month we’re heading outdoors to explore the secret sounds of ponds with David Rothenberg. This was a fun adventure! I packed up a battery powered synth (softpop) and amp, and my binaural mic and hiked out to Hidden Lake in Putnam County, NY with David who brought a hydrophone and some speakers along with his … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 109: the secret sounds of ponds →