ROT DIET (MITCH STAHLMANN + CHRIS FARSTAD)
Mark Clifford + JULIANA GAONA +
Ben Goldberg + JUAN DAVID RUBIO
How can a shape sit inside something infinite? Doesn't something infinite need a body in order to hold? But the body moves away from living, from the flesh and bone of life, and becomes regions. Renouncing essences or absolutes ROT DIET (MITCH STAHLMANN and CHRIS FARSTAD) may brandish cracklebox and electronic wind instrument, but really nothing is needed other than infinity and nowhere.
For the second set, the WEST OAKLAND SOUND SERIES presents the first of hopefully many events grouping together talented local musicians from different circles within the wider contemporary music community.
Mark Clifford (vibraphone), JULIANA GAONA (oboe),
Ben Goldberg (clarinet), and JUAN DAVID RUBIO (drums) join series curator
Matt Ingalls (clarinet) in a set of free improvisations. This performance marks the beginning of what we hope will be a continuous series of exciting collaborations, showcasing the diverse and vibrant Bay Area contemporary music scene.
Cost: $10-$25 sliding scale