The first installment of the monthly electronic music performance/potluck called The Somethin' Else will take place Friday, June 11th at the Stevens Square Center for the Arts. The primary purpose of the series is to build community amongst electronic musicians and enthusiasts in the Twin Cities and, eventually, to connect this community to others like it throughout the world. Performances are to be held in non-bar type environments so the artistic integrity of the program might not be compromised by the dictates of commerce or popular taste. Shows will start at dinner time and participants are encouraged to bring food and drink in the interest of making each event less of a "show" and more of a gathering or engagement. With so much going on all the time, the distinction between distraction and engagement is fundamental in contemporary culture. One goes to The Somethin' Else to be engaged and immersed in sound and community, rather than distracted and, at the same time, alienated by what is ultimately artificial and impersonal. Additionally, each event has a theme to give the program structure and direction. This month's theme is "Odd Couples," pairings of musicians playing electronic instruments with musicians playing non-electronic instruments. The details are as follows.
THE SOMETHIN' ELSE #1 (Odd Couples)
An Electronic Music Potluck Featuring:
Jon Davis & Elaine Evans
Brett Bullion & Chris Smalley
Steve Goldstein & Scott Fultz
Tim Glenn & Jeremy Ylvisaker
John Keston & Graham O'Brien
Adam J To & Dejen Tesfagiorgis
Friday, June 11th
Stevens Square Center for the Arts
1905 3rd Ave S., Minneapolis, MN
(on top of the 3rd Ave. Market)
7-10pm
All Ages
$5(cover is optional if you bring food or drink to share!)
