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November 2019

Monday November 18 | 9:00 pm
$10

Suihkonen/Ernst/Harris & Jeff Kimmel Trio

Tonight's concert features two improvising trios.
Tuesday November 19 | 8:00 pm
$10

We Series: Food

This chapter is a ritual for food, community, thanksgiving, midnight snacks, hunger, big family dinners. The evening will be around a table, and there will be food.
Thursday November 21 | 9:00 pm
$10

Blonk/Mallozzi/Vandermark

This all-star transatlantic triumverate convenes for a first time collaboration. All of these musicians have worked together in numerous contexts with one another over the last several decades, but tonight's marks the first time this trio performs.
Friday November 22 | 8:00 pm
$10

Afro+naut Lab : Performance Matters Pt 3

Afro+naut and the Afro-nots with »radiant devices« and a Special Guests
Saturday November 23 | 9:00 pm
$10

Mwata Bowden CD Release Party

Critically acclaimed woodwindist Mwata Bowden's "One Foot In One Foot Out" CD will be released on November 23 with a live performance by ensemble members Ari Brown, Harrison Bankhead, Avreeayl Ra, Leon Q. Allen and Discopoet Khari B. From his beginnings with 70's funk band "Black Lightning to the world renowned "8 Bold Souls,” Bowden has recorded and performed throughout the world with top names in the field of R & B, funk and creative improvised music. This project marks Bowden’s first recording as leader and composer.
Monday November 25 | 9:00 pm
$10

The Unknown New & Shultz/Montzka/Hipskind Trio

Tonight's bill is shared by Paul Mutzabaugh's fusion ensemble and the collaborative electric trio of longtime collaborators Ryan Shultz, Karl Montzka, and Tom Hipskind.
Tuesday November 26 | 8:00 pm
$10

We Series: Law

This chapter is a ritual for rules, law, bureaucracy, contracts, restrictions, freedom. Participants will be asked to bring a rule for everyone to follow (or break) throughout the evening.
Saturday November 30 | 9:00 pm

HIPPY HOLY DAZE 4 – Annual Music and Art Festival

The 4th Annual HIPPY HOLY DAZE Music and Art Festival!!!! EAT, DRINK, AND BE MERRY!!! And maybe sing some karaoke!!!

December 2019

Sunday December 1 | 9:00 pm
$10

Josh Miller (KZOO) Cassette Release Show / Loams

Experimental songwriter Josh Miller celebrates the release of his new tape "SONGS FROM THE ROAD" on 1980 recs, alongside fuzzed-out local rockers Loams.
Monday December 2 | 9:00 pm
$10

Sarah Clausen Quartet & Jake Wark Quartet

Saxophonists and composers Sarah Clausen and Jake Wark each lead a quartet playing their original material.
Thursday December 5 | 9:00 pm
$10

Tim Daisy Solo & Clinkman/Daisy Duo

Chicago percussionist and composer Tim Daisy performs three works for solo percussion: Space Within Limits (for marimba and percussion) Staklo (for glass instruments) and Construction House (for drum set) For the second set, Daisy will be joined by guitarist Andrew Clinkman for a set of duo improvisations
Saturday December 7 | 7:30 pm
$10

ST(ART UP) SERIES

ST(ART UP) is a quarterly series that brings together DJ’s, live performance, and visual art to celebrate and support emerging talent in Chicago. Exploring and expanding on the idea of starting up an artistic practice, ST(ART UP) supports emerging artists by providing a safe space for experimentation and collaboration across the realms of visual art and music. ST(ART UP) seeks to connect emerging artists to a broader network of creative practitioners to support their growth and encourages the exchange of ideas. ST(ART UP) will take shape as an opening party for each exhibition, featuring special performances by the exhibiting artists supported by a roster of local DJ’s.
Monday December 9 | 9:00 pm
$10

Black/Ernst/Gold & Jarod Bufe Trio

Tonight's performance features two trios: Black/Ernst/Gold is a collaborative vehicle for the original compositions of its members, while saxophonist Jarod Bufe's trio improvises freely.
Wednesday December 11
$10

J e l l o Performance Series

Thursday December 12 | 9:00 pm
$10

Freedom From and Freedom To : 2nd Edition

After the 1st edition of this improvisational cross-medium collaboration took off as a resounding success in September, dancer/choreographer, artist educator, activist, and Elastic Arts Board Member Cristal Sabbagh returns with the second incarnation of this dance and sound-fueled mashup between ten musicians and ten dancers.
Monday December 16 | 9:00 pm

Paul Bedal Quartet & Buckley/Kline Duo

Pianist Paul Bedal presents new compositions with his regular quartet, and Cincinnati-based musicians Josh Kline and Tom Buckley perform as a duo.
Friday December 27 | 9:00 pm
$20

DKV Trio – Night One

The DKV Trio, one of the most celebrated working bands to emerge from the Chicago creative music scene in the last thirty years, continues its ongoing holiday performance tradition with two nights at Elastic Arts.
Saturday December 28 | 9:00 pm
$20

DKV Trio – Night Two

The DKV Trio, one of the most celebrated working bands to emerge from the Chicago creative music scene in the last thirty years, continues its ongoing holiday performance tradition with two nights at Elastic Arts.

January 2020

Jan 7 2020 | 9:00 pm
$10

Rempis/Lopez/Packard Trio – Tuesday Residency

This working trio comprised of New York bass phenom Brandon Lopez, now ex-Chicagoan Ryan Packard, and hometown stalwart Dave Rempis converge on our fair city for the month of January, taking on a weekly Tuesday night residency at Elastic Arts. Each week of this run, they'll be joined by a different special guest.
Jan 9 2020 | 9:00 pm
$10

Long/Zalek Duo & Wark/Heinemann/Harris

We kick off the 2020 Improvised Music Series with a double bill featuring several Chicago-based improvisers. The first set marks the debut of a new duo collaboration between electronics whiz Norman Long, and movement specialist Sara Zalek. Set two features a working trio that includes some of the best improvisers amongst the "new" generation of Chicago musicians.
Jan 14 2020 | 9:00 pm
$10

Rempis/Lopez/Packard Trio – Tuesday Residency

This working trio comprised of New York bass phenom Brandon Lopez, now ex-Chicagoan Ryan Packard, and hometown stalwart Dave Rempis converge on our fair city for the month of January, taking on a weekly Tuesday night residency at Elastic Arts. Each week of this run, they'll be joined by a different special guest.
Jan 16 2020 | 9:00 pm
$10

Gordon Grdina’s Nomad Trio

Vancouver-based string master Gordon Grdina presents this stellar trio in Chicago for the first time tonight. Featuring two masters of the New York downtown scene, Matt Mitchell and Jim Black, this band promises to dazzle.
Jan 21 2020 | 9:00 pm
$10

Rempis/Lopez/Packard Trio – Tuesday Residency

This working trio comprised of New York bass phenom Brandon Lopez, now ex-Chicagoan Ryan Packard, and hometown stalwart Dave Rempis converge on our fair city for the month of January, taking on a weekly Tuesday night residency at Elastic Arts. Each week of this run, they'll be joined by a different special guest.
Jan 23 2020 | 9:00 pm
$10

Jason Roebke Solo & Clinkman/Heinemann/Sudderberg

Bassist and longtime Elastic Arts regular Jason Roebke makes a rare solo performance, and a new collaborative trio makes its debut!
Jan 28 2020 | 9:00 pm
$10

Rempis/Lopez/Packard Trio – Tuesday Residency

This working trio comprised of New York bass phenom Brandon Lopez, now ex-Chicagoan Ryan Packard, and hometown stalwart Dave Rempis converge on our fair city for the month of January, taking on a weekly Tuesday night residency at Elastic Arts. Each week of this run, they'll be joined by a different special guest.
Jan 30 2020 | 9:00 pm
$10

Gerrit Hatcher Group

Firebreathing saxophonist Gerrit Hatcher returns to Elastic Arts with his working quintet for a record release party celebrating their recording debut.

February 2020

Feb 14 2020 | 9:00 pm
$10

Kaze

Japan meets France in this international pairing of like-minded experimentalists. Returning to Elastic Arts after their Chicago debut in 2017, this stunningly austere and outright gorgeous band makes their second Chicago appearance.
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