The “for-tet” is a group of improvisers playing compositions by Dave Ballou. Each composition is designed to be the source for creating with no rehearsal. This concert is a pre-release celebration of the group’s upcoming release, Flat Rat on the Shiny Boy Press coming later this year. Dave Ballou- trumpet/compositions John Dierker- bass clarinet Adam Hopkins- acoustic […]

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The 27th Annual High Zero Festival will be held on September 18th – 21st!  Volunteers are needed for:– Picking artists up / dropping artists off at the airport/train station– Selling tickets at the concerts– Ushering at the concerts– Stagehand assistance – Helping with additional artist transportation during festival – Postering around town– HOUSING ARTISTS (please contact Bonnie Lander at lander@highzero.org asap if […]

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Kick off High Zero month with a fundraiser hosted by Fadensonnen. Local luminaries will perform experimental improvised music for you in a cozy tavern setting. A portion of the (upstairs only!!) tavern profits will go to High Zero! Come hang out with us and help support the work we are doing. 6pm doors, 7pm showtimeat […]

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Saturday September 6th 8pm Doors, 8:30pm show $10-$20 Sliding Scale Earth Tongues is a New York-based ensemble formed in 2011. The band is dedicated to exploring the scope and scale of experimental improvised music. Consisting of Carlo Costa on percussion, Joe Moffett on trumpet, and Dan Peck on tuba, the trio creates pieces that explore […]

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The Red Room is a volunteer-run space in Baltimore dedicated to mind-expanding experimental culture, headquartered at Normals Books and Records.