West Coast String Summit Workshop: Lan Tung (erhu, voice) May 26th 8EAST 2 - 3:30pm Free Lan Tung embodies an energy that rivals the sun! She is constantly traveling, performing, practicing, pursuing excellence in everything she does and connecting communities of artists and art lovers as she does it! We are in awe and so […]
2nd Annual West Coast String Summit - Finale Night - Meeting of Improvising Strings 8EASTMay 26, 2024Doors - 7:30pmMusic - 8pm$10/$20/XX/Free Sina Ettehad : KamanchehRebecca Bruton : violinAnju Singh : violinMeredith Bates : violinParmela Attariwala : violaJosh Zubot : violaClyde Reed : double bassNikko Whitworth : double bass Copresented By:Vancouver Improvised Arts SocietyNOW SocietyVancouver New […]
The Sound of Light: Thunder’s Graphic Scores Project Doors at 8 Film and Music at 8:30 By Donation $10/20/xx/FREE Conception: Janine Island Graphic Scores: Thunder With: Janine Island - Introduction Nikita Carter - Saxophone Dave Leith - Synthesizer Lisa Butel - Electronics Brent Cross - Electronics Lisa Cay Miller - Piano Chad MacQuarrie - Guitar […]
On the last Wednesday of every month... Come play improvised music in a collaborative setting! Open to improvising musicians of all genres and experience levels. Small ensembles will be randomly created from musicians that register (that’s you!) to play short sets together. Free/$10/$20/$xx Admission is free; donations are welcome at the door (cash only). Cash […]
Tuesday, June 11, 2024Doors - 8:30pm Music - 9pmBy Donation $10/$20/XX/Free Three sets! Doors - 8:30pm Music - 9pm Zachary James Watkins (Bay Area) - electronics zacharyjameswatkins.com Mini MazeFeven Kidane - bass and electronicsAndromeda Monk - synthesizers and electronics Not for ProperLisa Cay Miller - pianoKenton Loewen - drums Please do not come to this […]
BIG FUN ON THE CORNER A monthly series celebrating electricity in improvised music! Brought to you by JP Carter and the NOW Society, every 2nd Wednesday of the month. 4th edition: Wednesday, June 12th, 2024 Doors 7:30pm, Music 8pm By donation $20/10/free Set 1~ JP Carter amplified trumpet, effects Set 2~ Bahar Khazei laptop David […]
Our regrets, this event has been cancelled - stay in tune for the next one~! Join Chinatown Wonders and NOW for Market Days with a wide assortment of cultural creations and resources about Chinese clan associations as well as recordings and merchandise that represent improvising communities world wide! This is a wonderful opportunity to learn […]
FREE and FAIRLY FREE IMPROVISATION Johanna Hauser, Bass clarinet Clyde Reed, Bass violin Themba Tana, Percussion + Thomas Hoeller, Guitar Oceaan Pendharkar, Keys Isaiah Dobbs, Multi-intruments + various combinations of the above By Donation $10/$20/XX/Free Please do not come to this event if you are unwell. 8EAST ventilation: open windows and door, three air purifiers, […]
Celebrating improvisation and exaltation Come prepared to move! from NYC: Aquiles Navarro - trumpet/DJ, Luke Stewart - bass and Tcheser Holmes - drums from Vancouver: Joshua Zubot - violin, Johanna Hauser - bass clarinet, Andromeda Monk - synth, Lisa Cay Miller - piano and Adrian Avendaño drums Tickets in advance $10/20 Reserve tickets here Tickets […]
NOW Society Improvisation Workshop with Luke Stewart FREE with NOW Membership, Donations gratefully accepted (here). for up to 15 participants Reserve a spot 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 levels of ability and ranges […]
Doors at 8Music at 9 First SetHow To Survive A Highrise Hotel Fire Nikko Whitworth Double BassHaley Bird OboeSpencer Shoening Drums Second SetLonghand Trio w The Zubots Tony Wilson GuitarRussell Sholberg BassKenton Loewen DrumsJesse Zubot ViolinJosh Zubot Violin By Donation $10/$20/XX/Free Please do not come to this event if you are unwell. 8EAST ventilation: open […]
8EAST 6 years! Six years in this amazing space! Come celebrate with us! Monday July 1, Continuous music from 8 - 11pm By Donation $10/$20/xx/Free All proceeds will support the Paul Plimley Fund, providing opportunities to unique artists and organizations. The 8EAST Social Space for New Culture, a project of the New Orchestra […]
8EAST 6 years! Six years in this amazing space! Come celebrate with us! Tuesday July 2, Continuous music from 8 - 11pm. By Donation $10/$20/xx/Free All proceeds will […]
Improvised music at 8EAST Wednesday July 3, 2024 Doors 7:30pm, Music 8pm Entry by donation $20/$10/Free Sara Schoenbeck (NYC) • bassoon JP Carter • trumpet Peggy Lee • cello Torsten […]