Lia Kohl + Whitney Johnson
Sun, Jun 30
|Epsilon Spires
Performing as a duo, Lia Kohl and Whitney Johnson blend cello, viola, synthesizers, field recordings, organ drones, and live radio to create lush, tranquil, gradually-evolving music that explores the possibilities of sound.
Time & Location
Jun 30, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Epsilon Spires, 190 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301, USA
About the event
Join us for an evening of deep listening! Performing as a duo, Lia Kohl and Whitney Johnson blend cello, synthesizers, field recordings, organ drones, and live radio for a hypnotic, otherworldly sound.
Kohl and Johnson began improvising together in Chicago in 2018. What started with free exploration has coalesced in a set of sounds, approaches, and open compositions that take form on an upcoming record on Drag City, set to be released in November 2024. Drawing on their individual practices, Lia and Whitney have been delighted to discover their similarities and differences. Both Lia and Whitney are string players (cello and viola, respectively), composers, and sound artists based in Chicago. Both of their wide-ranging practices include solo composition and performance, installation, improvisation, and collaboration. Lia’s work centers curiosity and patience, an exploration of the mundane and profound possibilities of sound. As Matchess, Whitney’s practice asks listeners to engage with their…
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Lia Kohl + Whitney Johnson
Admission for one to: Lia Kohl + Whitney Johnson. Doors open at 7:45pm, the music begins shortly after 8pm. Please bring cash for the bar. Please let us know if you require special arrangements. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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