Bryce Dessner, Aaron Dessner + Matthew Ritchie: Oct 31

Artist Talk with Bryce Dessner, Aaron Dessner, and Matthew Ritchie
October 31, 6pm
BAM: Hillman Attic Studio
$8; $4 for Friends of BAM

Brothers Bryce and Aaron Dessner of international indie rock fame The National, and British-born visual artist Matthew Ritchie, known for his kaleidoscopic, cosmological projects, have come together to introduce The Long Count. Their new collaboration will lend itself to a discussion on music, art, and genesis.
http://www.bam.org/view.aspx?pid=1264

The Long Count, Part of the 2009 Next Wave Festival, will be performed at BAM on October 28, 30 & 31 at 8pm. The stage has been designed by Matthew Ritchie and the show is a music / theater piece that merges the Mayan creation myth with Bryce and Aaron's experience growing up as twins in Cincinnati, OH during the era of the Cincinnati Reds Big Red Machine. The production consists of 70 minutes of music composed by Bryce and Aaron and played by an 11 piece ensemble as well as Bryce and Aaron. Guest vocalists Kim and Kelley Deal (The Breeders, The Pixies), Shara Worden (My Brightest Diamond), and Matt Berninger (The National) round out the line-up in this visionary collaboration between music and art. In addition, David Sheppard will be creating live audio loops and surround sound audio effects throughout the performance. http://www.bam.org/view.aspx?pid=1263

A bonus for Hot Art Action readers! The song "Bull Run" featuring vocals by Kelley Deal is available for free download here: http://www.sendspace.com/file/ulk1bq