Wayward Music Series: Threshold + Here to Play
$5-$20 donation at the door
- Donald Berman, drums
- Heather Bentley, cello
- Dennis Rea, electric guitar
- Simon Henneman, electric guitar
- Kelsey Mines, double bass & voice
- Neil Welch, saxophone & electronics
- Gregg Keplinger, drums & handmade percussion
About Threshold
Threshold is an all-star band comprised of Seattle improvised music scene veterans. Organized by Don Berman, the group assembled for a free-ranging recording session in 2023, and their self-titled first album together is the result.
This project is the manifestation of a musical vision Berman has held for years. His late father, William Berman, was a master violist who performed extensively in symphonic and string quartet settings. Having listened to so much of his chamber music playing, Don decided he would would form a 21st-century string quartet. In his words: "I took the liberty of choosing cello, two guitarists, percussion, and creative electronics, as opposed to the classical two violins, viola, and cello format. Heather, Simon, Dennis, and I decided this would be an exciting musical adventure."
https://www.rightbrainrecords.com/thresholdAbout Here to Play
Here to Play is a hard-charging trio featuring Kelsey Mines on upright bass + vocals, Neil Welch on saxophone + electronics, and Gregg Keplinger on drums + handmade percussion. Their work explores original songwriting and fully improvised sonic creations. Flowing from an avant spirit fit for astral traveling, they are currently performing works from their new album Cosmic Moments.
http://www.neilwelch.com/here-to-playAbout Wayward Music Series
Each month, Nonsequitur and a community of like-minded organizations and artists present 10 concerts of adventurous and experimental music in the gorgeous Chapel Performance Space at the Good Shepherd Center: contemporary/post-classical composition, free improvisation and the outer limits of jazz, electronic/electroacoustic music, new instruments, phonography, sound art, and other innovative musics.
https://www.waywardmusic.org/About Donald Berman, drums
About Heather Bentley, cello
Seattle-based violist and composer Heather Bentley has trailblazed a career as one of the West Coast's most visible improvisatory musicians, specializing in creating evocative atmospheres and textures. Relentless in her pursuit of creativity, she continues this work as co-founder of Kin of the Moon, a 501(c)3 organization which fosters collaboration between artists in service of creating unique art.
https://www.hbentleymusic.com/About Dennis Rea, electric guitar
Guitarist Dennis Rea has performed internationally with his own groups like Moraine, as well as such trailblazing musicians such as Hector Zazou and Hawkwind members Nik Turner and Michael Moorcock, and many others. He has appeared on over 50 recordings.
https://dennisrea.com/