vaudeville cabaret
7- 8:40 pm
$5 donation
medici musica presents
THE SVENGALI CAFÉ!
A variety show, a vaudeville if you will, of musicians, jugglers, divas, commedia and alchemy hosted by Andrew Alexander (the Pavarotti of Boston) with a velvet whip.
Production: Anita Coehlo for Medici Musica Productions - info@medicimusica.com
perf/caff
9:00 - 12am
$5 donation
the return of the legendary
ZEITGEIST COFFEEHOUSE!!
hosted by joe ball
Production: Joe Ball - gesticart@hotmail.com
Art Rock/noise w/ improvised visuals
7-9pm
$5 donation
Full Body Massage
production: James Wilkie
rock/fashion
9:30-12:30am
$5 donation
Rock and Roll! Fashion Show!
The music of:
B for Brontosaurus
&
Shana’s Mango
designs by ayana
(middle school! super heroes!
middle school super heroes?)
doors at 915, rock at 930 sharp!
$5 donation, please
the critique of pure reason presents:
six organs of admittance
(with special guest chris corsano on drums)
PG Six opens
doors open at 9:30pm
all ages
$7-9
please, no large bags! this show is going to be really crowded.
let’s use the space for people and not possessions.
the critique of pure reason is happy to welcome back six organs of admittance (aka Ben Chasny), who is touring in support of his amazing new cd, School of the Flower (Drag City records).
Perhaps inspired by the east-meets-west solo guitar musings of John Fahey or Robbie Basho, guitarist Ben Chasny formed Six Organs of Admittance in 1998 in northern California. Six Organs’ self-titled, self-released debut was released that year, followed by various compilation tracks and obscurities. In 2000, Six Organs released the Manifestation EP (Ba Da Bing! records), a one-sided, clear, vinyl-only release consisting of one extended piece, and featuring female vocals and varied percussion accompanying the centerpiece of Chasny’s guitar. Also in 2000, Dust and Chimes was released; the second full-length from Six Organs, it featured raga-like guitar work surrounded by bells, chimes (as the name implies), drones, and Chasny’s multi-tracked, chant-style vocals. In 2003 Casny began an association with Comets on Fire which led to him becoming a full-time touring and recording member of the band. He also released Compathia (Holy Mountain Records) and two titles for Time-Lag—a CD reissue of 1999’s limited-edition Nightly Trembling, and the landmark For Octavio Paz. (allmusic guide)
Somewhere in between the syrupy sweet vocals of Sam Beam’s Iron & Wine with the atmospheric and psychedelic folk that is prevalent in the work of Ben Chasny’s Six Organs of Admittance, you will undoubtedly find young PG Six quietly strumming his guitar and singing about lost loves and the intricacies involved in relationships. PG Six recalls an older sound. Obscure British folk is the obvious reference point considering the conversational and occasionally poetic nature of PG Six’s lyrics. (Tiny Mix Tapes)
production: stacie slotnick for the critique of pure reason
info {{{at}}} thecritique {{{dot}}} org
jazz/improv
7-9 pm
$7 donation
JORRIT DYJKSTRA &
THE CALLITHUMPIAN CONSORT presents
Tim Feeney
Explore the collective unconscious with John Cage’s Number Pieces
This series was established to present programs that explore the crossroads between composition and improvisation in an informal atmosphere conducive to the enjoyment of both aficionados and new listeners alike.
Production: Jorrit Dikstra - post@jorritdijkstra.com, http://callithumpian.org
fake pop/ electro-mime/ torch-folk
9:30 - 12am
$5 donation
An Evening of Fairytales
with:
Cameron Hull
I Grew From A Tree Quartet
The Shivers
The Shivers are an Antisexual Electronic Mime Act out of Montreal, QC
Featuring Keith Zarriello - computor, electric guitar, piano, vocal
I Grew From A Tree Quartet
David Gross - alto saxophone/electronics
Mike Bullock - upright bass/electronics
Loren Boyer - keyboard/electronics
Jason Talbot - turntable/electronics
Boston’s I Grew From A Tree Quartet plays pop music from an imaginary world
Cameron Hull - solo acoustic guitar, vocals
Former opera singer/camp counselor turned folk singer Cameron Hull is from NYC
Production: Keith Zarriello - theshivers2001@yahoo.com
7pm-9pm
$6 donation
On Saturday March 5 the Ominous Collective will bring you the second in a series of residencies for the Collective at the Zeitgeist Gallery this time with brand new Ominous Collective members HUMANWINE, The Imo’an Performance Troupe, The Illegitimate Theatre Company, Thylacine and some friends from outside the Ominous Collective, Blitzkreigbliss. MC will be the illustrious Jutta.
HUMANWINE is a two and a half month old band that just moved to Boston. They blend the carnivalesque theatricality of recent trendsetters The Dresden Dolls (HUMANWINE vocalist Holly was once a member of a traveling circus); a radical left political stance (their name refers to a Matrix-like siphoning of the proletariat) and some serious genre bending with their capacity to turn from avant-garde jazz to metal to goth in a matter of moments. Come see them before everyone else knows about them.
Blitzkreigbliss is another brand spanking new band. The Noise revered them in a recent review likening the vocalist Sophia to Patti Smith. She will be performing a stripped down set as will Thylacine, who mesmerized the packed house at the last Ominous Collective show. Also performing short (but not necessarily sweet) sets will be The Imo’an Performance Troupe and The Illegitimate Theatre Company. MC Jutta will get this arty party started at 7 p.m and finish it at 9 sharp.
www.ominouscollective.com
jazz/funk/improv
9pm
$10 Donation
COLOR AND TALEA record release tour finale
w/ CERULEAN CITY
websites:
color and talea
cerulean city
production: bad bread records
anthony@badbread.com
908.451.7093
drawing class
10:30 - 1 pm
$10 donation
LIFE DRAWING
every sunday @ zeitgeist
Production: Hans Rickheit - hansrickheit@hotmail.com
Alternative Classical/Solo Keyboard
7-9 pm
$8 donation
ANDREW ASBOE & his
AMAZING PORTABLE ORCHESTRA!
Guest Artists: Ben Schwendener & Bob Tumarkin
Andrew Asboe is a local composer and improvisor. This concert will focus on new improvisations. “I do not improvise for the sake of being avante-garde or experimental, improvisation with synthesizer and piano gives me the flexibility to mimic a wide variety of musical genres, from string adagios to space music to raunchy Electric Guitar. At it’s best my music is easily accessible to the listener.”
production: andrew asboe
art rock
9pm - 12am
$7 donation
Echoes of Incus
and
Steph Taylor
w/ special guest
Hannah Thiem on violin
and belly dancing by Lillith
Steph is on at 9pm
Echoes of Incus at 10pm
www.Incus.net
www.StephTaylor.com
jazz guitar
7-9pm
$7 donation
guitar monster
DAVE TRONZO
solo guitar
Production: Ken Quan
jazz
10:00 – 12:30
$10 donation
the zeitgeist residency of
THE FRINGE !
jazz combo deluxe
George Garzone – tenor sax
John Lockwood – bass
Bob Gullotti –drums
Production: Bob Gullotti – 781.899.9382
crypto-folk/variety
7-9pm
$12 donation
MIDNIGHT RADIO: AN OLDIME RADIO SHOW
featuring:
Revolt of the Worms – radio drama
Craig Robertson
Lindy’s Radio – katt hernandez & matt samolis
The Ogygia Avenue Players are proud to present Midnight Radio, an old-school radio variety show. Thrill to a reading of “Revolt of the Worms”, Arch Oboler’s drama of scientific experimentation gone horribly wrong. Musical performances by Craig Robertson and Lindy’s Radio will cap off the evening. This show is a fundraiser for the film “The Ballad of Burd Janet”.
Production: Chelsea Spear
a benefit for the film “The Ballad of Burd Janet”.
featuring:
Revolt of the Worms – radio drama
Craig Robertson – mc, ukelele
Lindi’s Radio – katt hernandez & matt samolis
The Ogygia Avenue Players are proud to present Midnight Radio, an old-school
radio variety show. Thrill to a reading of “Revolt of the Worms”, Arch
Oboler’s drama of scientific experimentation gone horribly wrong. Musical
performances by Craig Robertson, Sob Sister Karen Langlie and Lindi’s Radio
will cap off the evening. This show is a fundraiser for the film “The
Ballad of Burd Janet”.
Production: Chelsea Spear
Jazz
7pm - 9pm
$ donation
Boston-based pianist/composer Marc Rossi’s long-standing progressive jazz ensemble performs his accessible yet sophisticated compositions, which blend strong melodies with worldly elements such as exotic time signatures, Indian modes and ragas, and Afro-Latin rhythms. His eclectic approach to writing music stems from a diverse background that includes not only extensive work as a jazz performer, but also as a contemporary classical composer and longtime student of both Hindustani and Carnatic Indian music.
Called “one of the dynamic few whose musical and cultural awareness travels exponentially in many different directions,” by DownBeat magazine, Rossi has been an integral part of the Boston music scene as both performer and educator for more than two decades. His long career includes extended associations with groups like Stan Strickland and Ascension, the Jimmy Guiffre 4, and George Russell’s Grammy®-nominated Living Time Orchestra. Along with the Marc Rossi Group, which he has led since 1981, his own projects have included innovative duos with sitarist Peter Row and pianist/composer Ben Schwendener, as well as premieres of his classical works in legendary venues like Symphony Hall and Dvorak Hall in Prague. More information is available at http://www.marcrossi.com
“Rossi has been building a reputation playing in truly diverse musical environs…His music is full of surprises.”—Bob Young, Boston Herald
“Rossi has never been someone of one-dimensional interests. The list of both jazz and classical compositions he has written is long and impressive.”—David Wildman, Boston Globe
jazz
9:30pm - 12am
$7 donation
Troglodytes with Planet Earth
Troglodytes:
Tyler Wood Keys
Andrew Bergmann Bass
Ziv Ravitz Drums
Planet Earth:
Jeremy Udden Sax
Nathan Bleehar Sax
Phil Grenier Bass
Ziv Ravitz Drums
For their third installment at the Zeitgeist, the Troglodytes harvest four new songs: Jack Mackerel (inspired by Richard Brautigan), Rinse (inspired by Steve-o), Rodney Strong (inspired by the red wine at Andrew’s sister’s wedding), and the Bloody Sled (inspired by real life icy carnage in Jamaica Plain). The past month, while Tyler and Ziv (seperately) toured the galaxy, Andrew often meditated while listening to the Adventage (a nintendo music cover band) on repeat. The result of this seemingly wasted time is the Trog’s newest cover: Bomberman 2. Grab your joysticks.
The concert begins with Jeremy Udden’s Planet Earth. One can expect originals and covers from the likes of Sun Ra, Stereolab, Eliot Krimsky, and Radiohead. Their music is as peaceful and grounded as their name might suggest. Ziv will once again go the distance.
production: andrew bergmann
Jazz/Improv
7-9pm
$7 or b/o
The John Licata/Benjamin Sharoni Quintet
John Licata – trombone
Benjamin Sharoni – tenor saxophone
w/ special guests TBA
John Licata and Benjamin Sharoni have been mainstays of the local and national jazz scene for over 15 years, performing and recording with such noted artists as George Garzone, Josh Redman and Bill Pierce.
Recently returning from a series of New York engagements, trombonist John Licata and tenor saxophonist Benjamin Sharoni combine a rich blend of standards and original jazz tunes. Their influences are rooted in the 60s and 70s modern jazz era, with contemporary influences. Their powerful energy and dynamic music promises to take you on an intense journey into improvisational jazz at its best.
Donations: $7 or b/o
Production: Benjamin Sharoni 781-640-7885
west african
9:30pm
$ donation
Andrew Barr and the life effect
Drummer from The Slip hosts three Thursdays at The Zeitgeist.
A night of West African songs and beats with
Malian griot singer and guitarist Boubacar Diabate
Brad Barr - guitar,
Andrew Barr - trap kit
Marc Friedman - bass,
and Lynx on Senegalese Kalimba.
production: Andrew Barr
folk/rock
7-9 pm
$7 donation
THE NEW REGULARS
The New Regulars are influenced by artists such as Bob Dylan, Elliott Smith, and The Beatles. Words and melodies. You know.
Chris Joyce: vocals, guitar
Dave Godowsky: vocals, guitar
Joe McEachern: Bass
Mike Rinker: Drums
For more information: www.thenewregulars.com
Production: Dave Godowsky
jazz/improv
9:30 – 11:30pm
$15 or b/o
rob chalfen &
subconsciouscafe new chamber music
presents
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Production: Rob Chalfen
hip chamber, music hall
7-9pm
$10 donation
7:15 Erik Lindgren Presents
Birdsongs of the Mesozoic’s Erik Lindgren will present original works for
piano, flute, and voice. Program includes the whimsical suite “Words by
Ogden Nash/Music by Erik Lindgren” with narrator Naheem Allah, 2 recent art
songs “Truth Is Immortal Error Is Mortal” and “When Fighter Pilots Inside Is
Crispy” that use spam as the text, plus various musical novelties by Raymond
Scott.
8:15 Derek Lamb
Derek will perform a selection of his (so called) humorous
readings and ballads - much in the tradition of the ‘British Music Hall’,
which was his earliest musical inspiration growing up in London. His program
is titled, “Where’s the Dalai Lama when you really need him?” and he will be
joined on vocals by the delightful Ms. Tracie Smart.
Ticket price is $10
crypto-folk
9pm - 12am
$7 donation
Annie Clark
www.annieclark.net
“Annie built her first guitar out of cardboard and rubber bands at age 5.
Shortly thereafter, she learned to bang on it and sing with it at the same time.
Accompanied by a 6-string electric cello, laptop, and drums, 22-year old
Annie has been building a buzz opening for acts as acclaimed and diverse as
Television, Tuck & Patti, Tracy+the Plastics, and Xiu Xiu.”
“Adorably spunky guitar prodigy…” (Boston Globe)
NESSA opens
www.nessamusic.com
drawing class
10:30 – 1 pm
$10 donation
LIFE DRAWING
every sunday @ zeitgeist
Production: Hans Rickheit
jazz
3-5 pm
$10 / 7 donation
The Dan Tepfer Trio
modern jazz piano trio
Dan Tepfer - piano
Jorge Roeder - double bass
Richie Barshay - drums
In the last two months, the Dan Tepfer Trio has travelled as far as Japan and the West Coast to spread the good word about their brand-new CD, Before the Storm. And even the Japanese loved it! A regular presence at the Zeitgeist, the trio is back for a special Sunday matinee show. Their last gig at the Zeitgeist was a Boston Globe “Jazz Pick”, and Dan was called “one of tomorrow’s jazz stars” by the Oregonian. In past concerts at the Zeitgeist, the Dan Tepfer Trio has revealed a rare mix of exuberance and introspection that even within complex rhythmic and harmonic explorations, is always deeply musical.
Dan Tepfer (piano) is a masters student at the New England Conservatory, where he studies with Danilo Pérez and Bob Brookmeyer. He grew up studying classical piano and playing jazz in Paris, France. Most recently he has played with Chris Potter and Christian McBride.
« Dan Tepfer is a very impressive young pianist and composer. He plays fearlessly, intensely and with great sensitivity.» — FRED HERSCH
Jorge Roeder (double bass) was born in Lima, Peru. Also a student at NEC, he has studied with Cecil McBee, John Lockwood, and Oscar Stagnaro and played with Alex Acuna, Kenny Wheeler, and Bill Watrous.
Richie Barshay (drums) performs regularly with Herbie Hancock, George Garzone, Jane Bunnett, and numerous other freelance projects. Currently based in Boston, he is completing a bachelor’s degree at NEC.
Production: DIZ Productions, www.dantepfer.com
singer/songwriter
6-9 pm
$5 donation
AUDREY RYAN presents
Boston Singer-Songwriter Series
featuring
Dylan Connor
Jennifer Greer
Rebecca Pronsky
Karl Cronin
and hosts: Andreea Pauta & Audrey Ryan
Monthly singer-songwriter series featuring local, regional, and national musicians playing 30 minute solo acoustic sets. Intimate and lots of fun. Free coffee and snacks for audience.
Production: Audrey Ryan, www.audreyryan.org
orig. jazz & improv
9:30 – 12am
$7 donation
Gabriel Birnbaum &
Boston Jazz Composers Collective presents
Danny Mekonnen Quartet
Julian Shore Trio
Set 1:
Danny Mekonnen Quartet
Danny Mekonnen: Alto Saxophone
Fransisco Pais: Guitar
Sean Pentland: Bass
Facundo Flores: Drums
Set 2:
Julian Shore Trio
Julian Shore: Piano, leader
Danny Mekonnen: Alto Saxophone
Fransisco Cardoso: Guitar
BJCC Saxophonist Mekonnen and special guest pianist Shore present an evening of exciting original music and standards from composers on the more progressive end of the jazz spectrum, such as Steve Lacy and Ornette Coleman.
The BJCC is a group of up and coming Boston musicians and composers between the ages of about 16 and 23, dedicated to expanding the sonic and expressive possibilities of jazz as well as putting on a great show.
www.bostonjcc.com
Production: Gabriel Birnbaum
jazz
10:00pm – 12:30am
$10 donation
the zeitgeist residency of
jazz combo deluxe
George Garzone – tenor sax
John Lockwood – bass
Bob Gullotti –drums
Production: Bob Gullotti – 781.899.9382
Experimental songwriting and noise
7pm - 9pm
$7 donation
The Joyful Beginners, Cottage, Bruit Vert
The Joyful Beginners are together for the purpose of rearranging the molucules of all who listen. From harsh to sublime, simple to utterly complex, the music is designed to lead all viewers to a quick, ecstatic, spiritual explosion
Cal Robertson- Vocals and Guitar
Bob Arbelo - Keyboards
Eric Robertson-Drums
Dan Morgan- 203-767-1870
perf/caff
9:00 – 12am
$5 donation
the anarchist coffeehouse
including features by
MICHAEL BROWN’S POETRY THEATRE
SARAH OLIVERA & OMINOUS COLLECTIVE
Production: Joe Ball
Jazz, etc
9:30-12:00
$8 donation
BLUE SKY RESEARCH and AMPHIS BÆNA will perform at the Zeitgeist
Gallery 1353 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, March 16th, 9:30-12:00.
$8.00 Suggested Donation.
Blue Sky Research - 1st set
Amphis Baena - 2nd set
AMPHIS BÆNA (pronounced am-fis bay-nuh) performs distinctive, creative music
that blends Jazz, Rock and Electronic Music. The trio’s loose, spirited songs have
been affectionately described as “sophisticated Garage-rock,” stemming from the dynamic interaction between the group combined with deceptively simple forms. Alto sax lines sail above distorted keyboards and digital pads while crisp beats propel ever-evolving grooves that slip into hyper-rhythmic breakbeats. AMPHIS BÆNA produces highly energetic shows that move audiences across genres, recognizing the influences of artists like Björk, Keith Jarrett, Ani DiFranco and Squarepusher.
AMPHIS BÆNA is Brian Scherman (alto sax, electronics), Jarrett Cherner
(keyboards) and Adam Clark (drums, laptop). Sharing the stage with them is BLUE SKY RESEARCH. Hailing from the Southwest, the Midwest and South Asia respectively, BLUE SKY RESEARCH has been pleasing audiences and peers alike with their tasteful blend of musical elements and influences. Performances throughout New England and a recent Midwest tour have yielded glowing reviews from fans, who likened them to such eclectic musicians as Norah Jones, Björk, James Taylor and Joni Mitchell. This band puts a fresh face on jazz, paying homage in their compositions to the blues, folk and rock they were raised on, always with a spirit of adventure and ingenuity. BLUE SKY RESEARCH is Sunny Kim (vocals, processing), Camille Jentgen (keyboards, vocals), Bridget
Kearney (Bass, vocals) and Adam Clark (drums, percussion).
Production: Brian Scherman, 617.504.6556
jazz/improv
9:30pm
$ donation
Andrew Barr and the life effect
Drummer from The Slip hosts three Thursdays at The Zeitgeist.
A free form ensemble featuring
Jim Hobbs (sx)
Mike Rivard (bs)
Brad Barr (gt)
Bob Gullotti & Andrew Barr (drms)
production: Andrew Barr
avant cabaret
8pm
$8 donation
Cirque Du Singe Brisé
presents
Exécution #11 (8pm)
&
The Only Friday Night Open Mic (11pm)
Cirque Du Singe Brisé is a presentation of eclectic excellence performed monthly in various cities throughout the Northeast. Come see an array of musical performers, film-makers & spoken word artists that dare to venture outside the mainstream. Thrills and Surprises await from every set. The evening is hosted by Joe Bellamy and involves a rotating cast of Rod Webber, The Kieran Ridge Band, Ari, Ben Blanchard, Rev Bob & The Darkness James O’Brien & Lisa Bastoni amongst others. ALSO COME DOWN FOR THE ONLY FRIDAY NIGHT OPEN MIC, STARTING AT AROUND 11:OO PM. This is a chance to do a live audition and join us one day in particular cities.
Production: R.A. Van Vleet
classical concert
1-2pm
$5 donation
A CLASSICAL APPETIZER ~
SATURDAYS @ ZEITGEIST
Sylvain Bouix - clarinet
Hojae Lee - piano
Stephanie Wingfield - cello
Johannes Brahms : Trio, Op114.
Mikhail Glinka : Trio Pathetique.
Nino Rota : Trio for Clarinet, Cello and Piano (1973).
Production: Sylvain Bouix
Singer-Songwriter
8-12pm
$10 donation (snacks / refreshments included)
Laura Brereton
Cd Release Party
with special guests: Steve Sadler, Raleigh Green, Christian Alongi, Dave Westner, Susan Mazer and Laura Vecchione
drawing class
10:30 – 1 pm
$10 donation
LIFE DRAWING
every sunday @ zeitgeist
Production: Hans Rickheit
Yiddish song/klezmer
2:30pm
$8 donation
Rebecca Kaplan & Pete Rushefsky
and
di bostoner klezmer
Double CD release party
as part of the 10th anniversary celebration of www.KlezmerShack.com, the center of the klezmer/Yiddish music internet universe
Donation: $8
Acclaimed Yiddish music artists Rebecca Kaplan (vocals, piano, drum) and Pete Rushefsky (tsimbl, the harp-like traditional klezmer hammered dulcimer) bring to life rarely heard gems of traditional Yiddish music, as well as original works.
di bostoner klezmer is the dynamic trio playing rarely-heard traditional and newly composed klezmer music: Christina Crowder, accordionist formerly of the world-famous Di Naye Kapelye…Brian Bender, trombonist, composer, and melodica (harmonica/accordion hybrid) player… Dobe Ressler, clarinetist.
For sound clips and more information about the artists:
http://cdbaby.com/cd/rushefsky (Kaplan and Rushefsky)
www.yiddishmusic.com (di bostoner klezmer)
jazz/rock
7-9 pm
$7 donation
TWO GENERATIONS OF BERKLEE:
b.j snowden (1973) mother
andres wilson band (2003) son
THE ANDRES WILSON DUO (7 – 9pm)
andres wilson - guitar and vocals
asia mei - keyboards
“The music of andres wilson blends his myriad of influences into intense, melodic and richly poetic songs where his gentle, crooning voice rises and soars over the always-bluesy thrashing of inventive harmonies from his guitars”.
b.j snowden (8 - 9pm) solo casio keyboard & vocals
“b.j snowden is the 90’s renaissance woman. Composes, plays, arranges and sings the h—- out of a tune. I played “In Canada” for my friends in Toronto and they were blown away-this song cements good relations between our two countries forever”
-Fred Schneider of the B-52’s
“The schoolteacher from Boston with a heart of gold, Snowden sings upbeat, casio-driven singalong songs that could force a smile onto the stoniest of faces. But as good as her songs are just being in her presence is the real appeal- she radiates so much goodness.”
-Ken Switzer, Village Voice
Production: B.J. SNOWDEN
9:30 – 12am
$5 donation
todd brunel &
THE VORTEX
new improvised music series presents:
Daniel Levin Trio
Daniel levin - cello
Croix Galipault - drums
peter Bitenc - double bass
Todd Brunel - clarinets
Production: Todd Brunel
jazz/groove
7-9 pm
$7 donation
SESROH
Ken Quan – drums
Pete Lalish – guitar
Adam Minkoff – bass
W/ Special Guests TBA
Production: Ken Quan
jazz
10:00 – 12:30
$10 donation
the zeitgeist residency of
THE FRINGE !
jazz combo deluxe
George Garzone – tenor sax
John Lockwood – bass
Bob Gullotti –drums
Production: Bob Gullotti – 781.899.9382
vaudeville cabaret
7- 8:40 pm
$7 donation
A SVENGALI CABARET SPECTACLE!
hosted by Andrew Alexander
Gretchen Elise and the Youth Collaboration
with Trash Fashions & More!!!!
-ANDREW ALEXANDER – Host, Opera singer, www.andrewalexander.com
-GRETCHEN ELISE YOUTH COLLABORATION www.musicalsolutions.org
-DRUM LOGIC team from Boston PAC RIM Academy
-WALNUT – spoken word www.shelshokentertainment.com
-DANA CAFFEE-GLENN - storyteller
-JENNY THE JUGGLER & THE MISADVENTURE www.jennythejuggler.com
& more!
A special bridge between local performers and the youth they teach will be made at this all-ages SVENGALI CABARET event. Vocalist Gretchen Elise, spoken word artist Walnut, Jenny the Juggler and other teaching artists mix with the students they work with, including middle school student drummers from Cambridge and Boston, for an evening of generation-blending, music and pizza.
Svengali Cabaret is a monthly performance series on the last Tuesdays of every month from 7:00-8:30 at Zeitgeist Gallery which presents an eclectic mix of performance styles not often seen in the same event. The series was started in the 90’s by opera singer Andrew Alexander and continues with the guidance of jazz/world vocalist Anita Coelho’s Medici Musica.
Production: Anita Coelho at Medici Musica (617) 640 3444
perf/caff
9:00 – 12am
$5 donation
the anarchist coffeehouse
Production: Joe Ball
Eclectic Vocal & Instrumental Sound Travel
7-9pm
$10 donation
Improvelocity
Vocals/Keyboard/Guest Artist Musicians
Improvelocity creates a rare musical exploration and immersion into the ‘unknown’, extending the opportunity for audience members to musically “co-create” in a variety of formats with Improvelocity musicians, live! The result leads performers and audiences alike to a new awareness and awe of the spirit and joy found in the moment of collective creativity, which truly opens the doors of inspiration to all who seek it!
Production: Andrea Loretz-Frey
the critique of pure reason presents:
the caribbean (tomlab records, from washington, dc)
lo fine
9:30pm
all ages
suggested donation tbd
production: stacie slotnick for the critique of pure reason
info {{at}} thecritique {{dot}} org
jazz/improv
9:30pm
$ donation
Andrew Barr and the life effect
Drummer from The Slip hosts three Thursdays at The Zeitgeist.
The wild card night
featuring Jim Hobbs, Andrew Barr and a crew of other players
Production: Andrew Barr
7-9 pm
$ donation
STEPH TAYLOR & EMILY WHITE
Production: Stephanie Taylor
jazz
9:30 – 11:30pm
$12 or b/o
DAVE BRYANT & GREGG BENDIAN (mahavishnu project)
duets & quartets with
JAMES MERENDA & JOHN TURNER
DAVE BRYANT/GREGG BENDIAN GROUP
Dave Bryant - piano
Gregg Bendian - percussion
James Merenda – alto sax
John Turner – bass
production: Rob Chalfen
classical concert
1-2pm
$5 donation
A CLASSICAL APPETIZER ~
SATURDAYS @ ZEITGEIST
Violin and Piano duo
Jesse Holstein (violin)
Sakiko Mori (piano)
Joseph Haydn: Sonata for violin and piano No.1
Charles Ives: Sonata for violin and piano No.4 “Children’s Day at the Camp meeting”
Maurice Ravel: Sonata for violin and piano in Gmajor
Production: Sakiko Mori and Sylvain Bouix
rock/pop
7-9 pm
$10 donation
DOMINIQUE LISE & BAND
Dominique Lise - a singer/songwriter from Southern Maine who has created unforgettable songs that are as rich as her background. Her songs are like ‘aural movies,’ combining intricate story lines with powerful, familiar themes that resonate on many levels. The music is profoundly emotional one moment, completely joyous the next.
Dominique Lise - vocals and acoustic guitar
Paul Newton - lead electric guitar
Derrick Michaud - bass
Tim Myers – drums
www.dominiquelise.com
experimental/breakbeat/improv
9pm
$10 Donation
COLOR AND TALEA
w/ OSHE
websites:
color and talea
oshe
production: bad bread records
anthony@badbread.com
908.451.7093
drawing class
10:30 – 1 pm
$10 donation
LIFE DRAWING
every sunday @ zeitgeist
Production: Hans Rickheit
jazz
7-9 pm
$8 donation
Boston Jazz Composers Collective
The BJCC is founded by Gabriel Birnbaum, and includes local composers and musicians currently between the ages of 16 and 23.The series will consist of concerts of new music the first sunday of every month. There will be many different bands made up of BJCC members (and even some non-members) playing over the coming months.
Production: Gabriel Birnbaum
avant-cabaret, music, film
9:30 - Midnite
$5 donation
markus nechay presents:
“A RESSURECTION WHIMSY”
The 27th of March is Easter Sunday, so we’ll call it the “Resurrection Whimsy”… I suppose Markus Surrealius will be the one resurrected. Marty will be a doctor. He’ll be operating the resurrection hardware. The question is ….. who will be operating the RESURRECTION SOFTWARE ?????
“Whimsy” is a monthly variety show of local talent hosted by two ever-morphing characters {today
doctors}. The Performances will be followed by an open poetry/music/dance jam by anyone who wishes to partipate. Performers to be announced.
Production: Markus Nechay
jazz/groove
7-9 pm
$7 donation
SESROH
Ken Quan – drums
Pete Lalish – guitar
Adam Minkoff – bass
W/ Special Guests TBA
Production: Ken Quan
jazz
10:00 – 12:30
$10 donation
the zeitgeist residency of
THE FRINGE !
jazz combo deluxe
George Garzone – tenor sax
John Lockwood – bass
Bob Gullotti –drums
Production: Bob Gullotti – 781.899.9382
improv
7-9pm
$5 suggested donation
the action figures!
brett rautenberg - master of the universe - drums/percussion
will buchanan - caped crusader - drums/electronics
eric rosenbaum - hero in a half shell - casio
jamie mclaughlin - truly outrageous - clarinet
Production: Brett Rautenberg
perf/caff
9:00 – 12am
$5 donation
the anarchist coffeehouse
Production: Joe Ball
jazz
7-9 pm
$7 donation
AYN INSERTO JAZZ ORCHESTRA
unfortunately special guest BOB BROOKMEYER will not be able to make it
Ayn Inserto, Director
Jeremy Udden, Rick Stone, Alec Spiegelman, Kelly Roberge, Hans Spencer, Jeff Claassen, Pete Kenagy, Matt Small, Nicole Rampersaud, Garo Saraydarian, Dave Hickok, Chris Gagne, Gabe Langfur, Greg Duncan, Kendall Eddy, Richie Barshay
“Ayn Inserto is in the forefront of a new generation of jazz composers who are accomplished, ambitious and truly personal.” - Fred Hersch
This jazz orchestra features some of the best musicians in Boston playing some of the most innovative and modern large ensemble music composed and arranged by director Ayn Inserto.
“Ayn Inserto’s music is intricate yet economical, harmonically intriguing, and displays a vast and alluring textural palette. The work remains personal while showing great versatility.” - Ben Monder
Production: Ayn Inserto, Web: www.ayninserto.com
jazz
7-9 pm
$8 donation
3PLAY
Josh Rosen, piano
Lello Molinari, bass
Marcello Pellitteri, drums
3play+ returns to the Zeitgeist with its unique brand of space-jazz, where freedom and interplay rule. Tonight we are proud to feature special guest Marcello Pellitteri, drummer extraordinaire. A versatile, in-demand virtuoso, Marcello is an amazing improviser, with remarkable ears and instantaneous response. He has performed worldwide with a long list of musical greats including John Scofield, Pat Metheny, Kenny Barron, Joe Henderson, Jon Hendricks, Jacky Terrasson and Wynton Marsalis. Pellitteri’s recording career includes work with John Abercrombie, George Garzone, Eddie Gomez, Dave Liebman, Danilo Perez, and Miroslav Vitous, among many others.
Joining Marcello will be 3play regulars Josh Rosen, piano, and Lello Molinari, bass, for an evening of exciting free improvisation, original compositions and occasional covers.
Production: Josh Rosen
jazz
8-11pm
$10 donation
8 PM - Quartet Of Happiness
10 PM - Mostly Other People Do the Killing
Quartet Of Happiness is:
Kelly Roberge - sax
Rick Stone - sax
Mostly Other People Do the Killing is:
Peter Evans - trumpet
Jon Irabagon - saxes
Moppa Elliott - bass
Kevin Shea - drums
The Quartet of Happiness is a theatrical performance art jazz quartet. Mostly Other People Do the Killing is dada-jazz that reverantly and sarcastically smears together 100 years of jazz history.