SIMM Series
Musicians Union Hall 116 9th St @ Mission SF
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7:30pm The Hurd Ensemble co-presented by Switchboard Music
8:30pm Obstreperous Doves
Karl Evangelista - guitar, Bill Noertker - bass, Jordan Glenn - drums

Performing original music by San Francisco-based composer George Hurd, The Hurd Ensemble unifies the worlds of electronic and classical music, but leaves the door open wide for countless other styles. Wrought from elements of classical, electronic, jazz, ambient, experimental and more, each piece is written for string quartet and piano and carefully bound together with digitally-arranged found sounds collected from Hurd's travels, woven in meticulously with the chamber quintet to form a far greater whole. The electronics are layered and manipulated to create textures that perfectly complement the acoustic instruments, giving rise to a sound that is extremely organic despite its partially digital origins.
Employing classical instrumentation of violin, viola, cello, bass and piano with an array of electronics, Hurd's music is both wildly, intricately rhythmic and aglow with shimmering harmonies and melodies. Accessible and daring, its percussive yet lyrical qualities make it at home in both concert halls and nightclubs.
Press:
“The Hurd Ensemble is the perfect blend of electronic and classical. Sometimes crunchy, sometimes haunting, always surprising, The Hurd Ensemble will please anyone who is a fan of music and appreciates different genres.” -Tony DuShane, SF Gate
To learn more and hear samples of The Hurd Ensemble's music,
please visit To learn more and hear samples of The Hurd Ensemble's music, please visit
www.hurdensemble.com
www.georgehurd.com
www.youtube.com/georgehurd.

Cost: $8/10

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