NOW Improvisation Workshops Spring 2023 At 8EAST Roberts Creek Community Hall February 23 FREE with NOW Membership (purchase here or in the workshop) Donations gratefully accepted (donate here) Since 1978, the New Orchestra Workshop Society (NOW) has presented music improvisation workshops, offering space for exploration and participation. Our workshops are for improvisers of all […]
Exaltation Dance Party at 8EAST Sunday February 26, 9pm Reserve Tickets here Celebrating improvisation and exaltation Come prepared to move!
Improv Karaoke Come play improvised music in a free, collaborative, drop-in session! Open to improvising musicians of all genres and experience levels. Small ensembles will be randomly created from musicians that sign up (that’s you!) to play short sets together. Admission by donation xx/$10/$20 - Sign up/set up at 6pm - Music 7-10pm Bring your […]
Three sets! 1 Duo, 1 Quartet, 1 Sextet! Andrea Wong (gu zheng) / Spencer Schoening (drums) Adrian Avendaño (drums), Andromeda Monk (synthesizer), Feven Kidane (trumpet), Matthew Ariaratnam (electric guitar) 8pm at 8EAST. Donation at the door xx/$10/$20 Masks Recommended. Cash Bar. photo by Matthew Ariaratnam ~ 8EAST ACCESS STATEMENT ~ The 8EAST social space […]
Vocalist Patsy Klein and guitarist Tony Wilson started collaborating in 2015. The first year they performed as a duo and a year later the duo became a quartet. The present quartet consists of bassist Russell Sholberg and drummer Kenton Loewen. The ensemble performs regularly at various venues in the Lower Mainland and performed at the […]
Honouring Paul Plimley: A Celebration Marathon at 8EAST The NOW Society, Vancouver and international musical communities have lost a bright light with the passing of brilliant, generous Paul Plimley. His kindness, his bright wit and enthusiasm are all deeply missed. He was a major force, profoundly influencing the formation and practice of improvised music and […]