EARTHA AUSTRIA
Robert Anderson - 5 string violin
Jacob Szekely - 5 string cello
Christopher Garcia - drums/percussion
GARCIA/SCORZO/VLATKOVICH TRIO
Harry Scorzo - violin
Michael Vlatkovitch - trombone
Christopher Garcia - drums/percussion
Cryptonight and MONA present two trios led by Christopher Garcia, a musician/composer who specializes in drumset, marimba, and percussion of India and ancient Mexico. His drumming is unusual in that it incorporates various styles, rhythms and their permutations, and reflects a fluency with odd time signatures and sonic textures which he seamlessly incorporates into his performances.
Opening the concert will be Eartha Austria. EA members Robert Anderson (5 string violin) and Jacob Szekely (5 string cello) have been pushing the boundaries of bowed string improvisation since their time as members of the widely acclaimed SuperNova String Quartet. Not satisfied with trying to just amplify acoustic instruments and play them in an electric setting, they turned to new instruments and have developed a new musical voice with bowed strings.
They stumbled upon Christopher Garcia, (best known for his work with Continuum, DeMania, Frank Zappa alumni -The Grande Mothers Re:Invented, and Michael Vlatkovich) at a performance of Harry Scorzo's Vio-Fonik in 2007, and they have been rehearsing/recording and performing ever since.
The repertoire currently consists of original music and original interpretations of compositions by Jimi Hendrix, Charlie Hunter, Led Zeppelin, Pat Metheny, Frank Zappa, and "tweaked" jazz standards, where anything can -- and does -- happen.
The second half of the concert will be a dynamic trio led by violinist Harry Scorzo, trombonist Michael Vlatkovich, and drummer/percussionist Christopher Garcia. All three musician/composers write for the ensemble, and will harness their zany improvisational talents to interact with the neon sculptures at MONA.
The concert will take place at the Museum of Neon Art, 136 W. 4th St., in Downtown LA's burgeoning arts district. Parking is available on the street, and in adjacent parking lots. Tickets are $10 at the door. Free parking is available on the street, or in two paid lots 1/2 block away.
Friday Night April 3rd - 8PM
Museum of Neon Art
136 W. 4th St., LA 90013
Tel. (213) 489-9918
