Las Tres Ensaladas - Pueblo

A labarynth of voice solos from local (or is it loco) oral soundsmiths James Beck, Bob Marsh and Helen Dunn. James specializes in word salads, Bob leaves out the words and concentrates on sonic possibilities and Helen takes opera to other dimensions.

Tom Djll - San Francisco

Chaos Luvs U

There is a 'poetics of chaos.' Far from the popular conception of the inside of a tornado — violent, uncontrollable, never-ending disaster — a chaotic system is constantly seeking stability. It's just like you and me!

This presentation is a tribute to master instrument designer and programmer Rob Hordijk, using his instruments designs. The instruments are built around Hordijk’s unique “rungler" circuit; they settle into patterns that remain in place until a new condition is introduced into the system.

Unlike the Eurologic practice of erecting a musical structure whose integrity and realness is then proved or disproved under analysis, chaotic instrument practice invites both performer and listener to come together in the activity of observing behavior as it unfolds.

Brian Amsterdam - Portland

Ceremonial Abyss (1987–) is an aleatoric tape artist, curator and writer based in the Pacific Northwest. He has toured the U.S. extensively in support of his releases 23, Betrayal, and Tape Study for Four Variants. Along the way, he has performed with musicians and authors such as Pete Swanson (Yellow Swans), Jennifer Soong, Zan da Perry, Vi Khi Nao, DIIV and Will Alexander.