September 18, 2009

Nels Cline / G.E. Stinson -- FREE INSTORE

Nels Cline / G.E. Stinson Free In-store Performance
September 21st - 7:00pm

What? Nels Cline? The Clark Kent of LA guitarists? Yep, that Nels Cline. Nels has made a career playing both avant and improvisational jazz, as well as playing in Scarnella and The Geraldine Fibbers, and if that's not enough, for the past several years he's been keeping busy as the guitarist/utility player for Wilco. Providing counter-point to Nels will be the incomparable G. E. Stinson, who is best known for his solo work (including previous work with Nels and Alex Cline) and his work with Shadowfax and Halfmonk. This evening of music is being described as an evening of Sound Expansion, Destruction, and Resurrection.

Together Nels and G.E. have recently recorded Elevating Device, a single and expansive 44 minute track that provides a unique look into the rabbit hole of avant guitar improvisation. Cline and Stinson will attack, sample, and soothe their instruments throughout this incendiary evening of unique guitar music.

The guest list is now open, first come first served, though those who purchase Elevating Device will receive an event poster to accompany their CD.

Here is a snippet from Elevating Device.