Tag Archives: fizzle

Lab report May 11th 2009: parking your idiom

Somewhere in Belfast, May 16, 2009
Snippets from a conversation between three musicians:
“Man, I should play more free jazz.”
“It’s not an idiom at all…”
“…a tradition? …a practice?”
“Just play all over the keyboard.”
“It is so much fun.”
“Why don’t I do this all the time?”
“There’s nothing better.”
“There really isn’t.”
“And it’s the simplest algorithm: play all the time, and [...]

Lab report 2007-2009: how to run an improvised music club

On the eve of our highest profile event, with 13 events behind us, this might be a good time to reflect on the stuff I’ve learned (and am learning) about running a space for improvised music.
I’m indebted to those who have told stories of, and given advice on, running no- or low-budget ventures elsewhere. My [...]

Stet Lab July 10th 2008 (update)

Next Stet Lab (featuring Mike Hurley) will be on Thursday, July 10th 2008, Ó Riada Hall, UCC Department of Music, Sundays Well, Cork, Ireland. Please note the new venue and earlier start time!