Non Tactus rides again while celebrating the birth of its founding member Lenny Gonzalez. Come join us for a night of sonic adventure

Non Tactus is Richard Graff(synthesizers and visuals), Lenny Gonzalez(electric guitar, effects, and synthesizers), and Robert Nance(electric guitar and effects). The evening begin with a solo set by Richard (approx. 20 min) and without break Lenny and Robert join him for a set of ambient improvisations, live processing, and visuals.
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Doors That Only Open in Silence (open participation, non-hierarchical workshop in free improvisation)

Monthly series of improvisation research at Temescal Arts Center. Bring your instrument or come to listen. Movement and other disciplines encouraged. No advance notice needed — just show up.

Small groups will be randomly assembled from submitted names immediately before each group plays. Set up before 8:00 and be as ready to play as possible. We try to keep transition time between groups at a minimum. Over by 10pm.

Bring your own gear. As a rule, there are not instruments available to share. Anyone requiring amplification should bring a small amp. It’s recommended to bring an extension cable and power strip if you need power. Outlets and supplies are limited. Get in touch if you have any questions or special requests.

community agreements:
- Open and welcoming attitude.
- Respect for the space, which is an artist-run community resource. (Please show extra care for the recently refurbished dance floor.)
- Respect for other people and their instruments.
- - Be mindful of the personal space you inhabit while performing to ensure no harm is done to any people, instruments, etc.
- - Leave floor space for movement and movers. Secure your instrument when you’re not playing.

7:30 PM (over by 10 PM, see schedule below)
TAC: Temescal Art Center
511 48th Street, Oakland
Donations for the venue rental are encouraged.

7:30 - Load-in — everyone sets up simultaneously.
8:00 - Random trios (or other small groups), about 7 minutes each depending on number of participants.
9:00 - Second round of random trios.
10:00 - Sound must stop.

videos from past editions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_HPASqyjYfIjlxrLSSkeQ6VZHDZNx9DG

mailing list: https://heule.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9cd317ce9b99ee106279105ed&id=fcc26e79a5
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Streaming and in-person:Click for stream  
The Unlocked Festival returns at a most desperate hour, featuring the return of legendary Bay Area trio Wiener Kids, the uncompromising sounds of experimental/art rock band Grex, noise rock band Feefawfum, noise/improv duo Foreign/Domestic, and the uncanny math jazz of Bleeding Vector.

The Unlocked Festival (formerly the Lockdown Festival) is an annual event that commemorates the spirit of creativity and resistance that prevailed through the COVID-19 pandemic. This program offers an opportunity for the Bay Area music community to convene, gather strength, and forge ahead. (All proceeds directed to Temescal Art Center and the National Day Laborer Organizing Network).

Donations are warmly accepted. You may contribute by donating via Venmo to @grexsounds or naming your price on an album of choice at grex.bandcamp.com or karlevangelista.bandcamp.com.

Program:

Grex (Karl Evangelista - guitar/voice, Rei Scampavia - keys/voice, Robert Lopez - drums)

Wiener Kids Reunion (Beth Schenck/Cory Wright - saxophones, Jordan Glenn - drums)

Feefawfum

Foreign/Domestic (Zachary James Watkins - bass/electronics, John Diaz - drums)

Bleeding Vector (Lorin Benedict - voice, Eric Vogler - guitar)
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