#20 : Mia Zabelka + Tracy Lisk / Elka Bong / Hard Shirking Man

Thursday 9 May 2024

First time in the Lurid Ultra Hybrid's Mirage Bar : Eroteme presents a night of Improvised Noise Duo’s featuring a mix artists from USA, Europe & the UK

A mix of small sounds, grand gesture’s, telepathic intimacy!

Mia Zabelka

is a musician and composer known for her experimental use of the violin and electronic music. She has performed at various festivals and venues around the world. Zabelka is known for her innovative and boundary-pushing approach to music, incorporating elements of noise, drone and improvisation into her work. She has played with a variety of artists, including John Zorn and Zeitkratzer.

Tracy Lisk

Tracy Lisk is a percussionist based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ms. Lisk’s history as a painter informs the substance of her improvisations which contain references to rhythmic structures while maintaining a fluid, suspended continuity. She has lead percussion ensembles, and regularly tours as a drummer in the US and Europe. She has collaborated with Mia Zabelka, William Parker, saxophonist Gary Hassay, Maggie Nicols, Andrea Pensado (electronics/voice), dancer Ryuzo Fukuhara, and cellist Helena Espvall, among others.

Matt Wand

Matt Wand from Salford, UK, became known to a wider public especially with Stock, Hausen & Walkman, frequent collaboration with Tony Oxley (documented on Incus, The Tony Oxley Quartet, The Tony Oxley Orchestra on Soul Note). Had recently been commissioned by WDR sound collages extracted from WDR recordings of contemporary classical works (Schnitt-Haubenstock, composition & live performance). Individual compositions/contributions also appeared on compilations on various labels. Has received numerous commissions for installations and exhibitions in the UK and abroad.

\ Besides live performances, radio work, installations he has written film scripts for short films and animations (one winning the Goldcrest Award for best short in 1988) and shown many small gauge movies in the UK and abroad. He also runs the independent artistic recording label Hot Air and designs the visuals and packaging for the many vinyl and CD items released so far.

https://hot-air.bandcamp.com