Bamford/Diamantakiou/Pelchat/Serralheiro + EF'T (Epps, Freedman, Thomson) 5 mai

Paul Serralheiro (trompette), Alex Pelchat (guitare electrique), Stéphane Diamantakiou (contrebasse), Ivan Bamford (batterie)

Bamford/Diamantakiou/Pelchat/Serralheiro are musicians with varied interests and backgrounds who come together for the sheer thrill of the improvising experience. Leaping into the moment with panache and fearless abandon, the group values the serendipity of the spontaneous--a happening worth its weight in gold…if it had a weight and if it could be measured in gold.


Quatre musiciens en quête de musique doré et inoubliable, Bamford/Diamantakiou/Pelchat/ Serralheiro n’ont pas peur de plonger dans les creux les plus profonds, ou bien de vaguez au-delà de l’horizon. Leur voyage mythique sera aussi le votre.

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EF’T: Ellwood Epps (trompette), Lori Freedman (clarinettes), Scott Thomson (trombone)

Epps, Freedman and Thomson are constantly busy improvising their ways through the musicverse. This will be a first-time meeting of the trio, who have performed together in the Ratchet Orchestra, Murray Street Band, and more. We can expect a direct energy, some crackling, some tension, some flames. The rest will depend on the weather, the people, and which dreams the musicians have the night before the show.

www.scottthomson.ca
www.lorifreedman.com
www.ellwoodepps.blogspot.com

Visitors, elders, a fresh spark! April 28 at La Brique!

de Toronto, Halifax, Montreal:
Rainer Wiens - Guitar and Thumb Piano
John Heward - Percussion
Arthur Bull - Guitar and Chromatic Harmonica
Bob Vespaziani - WAVEDRUM and Electronics
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Paralune:
Guillaume Dostaller - piano
Olivier Prudhomme-Richard - guitare
Philippe Roy - contrebasse
Mathieu Frenette - saxophone alto et sopranino


Wiens, Heward, Bull & Vespaziani is an electro-acoustic quartet uniting improvisors from Montreal, Halifax, and Toronto. These four players present some very original approaches to their instruments and a highly imaginative feel for improvisation.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyfMFjpblYE


Paralune est une réunion momentanée au su et vu de la lune, une rencontre rapprochée entre des objets sonores improvisés. Un mouvement à quatre songes décelable par les lueurs de la lumière qu'il réfléchi.

At the outskirts of the moon, a brief intimate meeting between objects of sonic nature. A quartet of dreams defining a movement detectable by the unique glittering of the light it reflects.

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L'envers présente la musique improvisée chaque dimanche soir à:
La Brique 6545 Durocher #402
portes à 20h, musique à 21h30
$8
BYOB/apportez votre propre alcool
www.lenvers185.blogspot.com

Three is Free! 2 New Trios....

dimanche le 21 avril:Félix-Antoine Hamel (saxophone ténor), Stéphane Diamantakiou (contrebasse), Kai Basanta (batterie)
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Nigel Taylor (trompette), Aaron Lumley (contrebasse), Jamie Thompson (batterie)
This night brings you two new trios representing some of the most active and energetic players on Montreal's free music scene.

Félix-Antoine Hamel has been increasingly present of late, putting the brave sound of his tenor into acoustic and electric settings, seemingly unafraid of each new situation. Stephane Diamantakiou has also been heard very often lately, bringing a solid technique and empathetic ears to the music. Kai Basanta balances a mature sense of restraint with a joyful swing.

“C'est un trio nouveau. Pour l'anniversaire de Mardi Spaghetti, j'ai invité un vieux ami—Jamie Thompson, batterie—et un nouveau ami—Nigel Taylor, trompette—à me rejoindre pour un set des improvisations. Ces rencontres musicales dépendent sur la chimie musicale et dans ce cas, les bons ingrédients étaient présent: Tout au long, la musique maintenait l'équilibre entre intensité et sensibilité; on engage une idée complètement mais aussi être ouvert aux changements soudains dans la direction; d'être conscient de la forme, même dans une tempête de bruit ... Donc, je pense que ce serait une bonne chose que nous faisons de la musique encore.” -- Aaron Lumley, double bass

“This is a new trio. For the recent Mardi Spaghetti Anniversary, I invited an old friend—Jamie Thompson, drums—and a new one—Nigel Taylor, trumpet—to join me for a set of free improvisations. These kinds of musical meetings hinge almost completely on musical chemistry and in this case, the right ingredients seemed to be there: Throughout the set, the music maintained balance between intensity and sensitivity; staying committed to an idea while remaining open to a sudden, inspired change in direction; an awareness of form even deep within a maelstrom of noise... So I think it would be a good thing for us to make music together again.” -- Aaron Lumley, double bass

Nigel Taylor is new to Montreal, and he has already upped the standard of creative trumpet playing. He quit a symphony job in his native Saskatchewan to pursue studies of improvised music at the New England Conservatory, and now we are lucky to have him in our midst. This trio had its premiere at the recent Mardi Spahgetti 5th anniversary Marathon, where they laid down a solid performance noted for its consistency of intensity and lack of dull moments.


L'envers presents improvised music every Sunday at:
La Brique 6545 Durocher #402
doors at 830, music at 9 sharp
$8
BYOB/apportez votre propre alcool
www.lenvers185.blogspot.com

T-SHIRTS available through mail order

Ok, folks are asking ''how can i get one of those tshirts?''. $20 will get you one, including shipping to anywhere in the solar system. sizes are small, medium and large in both women's and men's styles, and also an XL size in men's. email lenvers185@gmail.com to order.

The tshirts are designed by Seripop, who are a wonderful team of creative spirits. Can't thank them enough for their generous and badass work (seen above, and printed on a white tshirt)

Also, a proper L'envers website might soon become a reality. Better 5 years late than never!!!

(Free?) Jazz! 14 avril...

Géraldine Eguiluz (voix)
Stéphane Diamantakiou (contrebasse)
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Karoline Leblanc (piano)
Paulo J. Ferreira Lopes (batterie)
Ivan Bamford (batterie)
Ellwood Epps (trompette)

Géraldine Eguiluz et Stéphane Diamantakiou sont un duo de Montréal. Ils nous offrent  un concert  de voix et contrebasse tout en intimité et dénuement,  aussi fragile que puissant. Des pièces que vous reconnaitrez  _ou peut-être pas,_ sous forme de voyages colorés, fugues et  contrepoints signées Monk, Mingus, Bach, Ellington…

Vocalist Géraldine Eguiluz and bassist Stéphane Diamantakiou are a Jazz duo, based in Montréal. They will offer an intimate concert, as fragile as powerful in their freely and singular approach. Pieces that you might recognize (or not) as coloured travels, fugues and counterpoint signed by Monk, Mingus, Bach, Ellington, Pascoal and many more…

dimanche le 14 avril, 21h

$8

La Brique, 6545 DuRocher #402

www.geraldineeguiluz.com

www.lappelduvidemtl.bandcamp.com

SPIN THE BOTTLE JAM SESSION March 31

The Spin the Bottle Jam Session is back! 

The first edition was the final event to happen at the old L'envers space, and it was a warm success.  We are happy to keep things going at La Brique.

Come this Sunday night, March 31st to hear new sounds, meet new friends, and to hear what's new on the scene. (Editors note: I ended up playing 2 performances with a guitarist I met at the last Spin the Bottle) All  listeners and musicians of any and all backgrounds are welcome. As the title suggests, we will start the night by randomly select musicians to play together in small groups. After the introductions are made, we'll improvise, of course!

Piano will be provided. Interested drummers/amp users please email lenvers185@gmail.com to coordinate gear and ride shares.

Doors open at 830pm and music will go from 9pm to midnight. We are asking for a $3 donation to help with the room rental.
Please bring something to drink if you might get thirsty!

La Brique   6545 Durocher   #402

L'Appel du Vide + 4eyes

L'envers presents : L'Appel du Vide et 4eyes - Live à la Brique Sunday March 10th <<>> Dimanche le 10 mars Doors : 8:30PM <<>> Musique : 9PM 8$ <<>> BYOB <<>> 6545 Durocher #402 L'Appel du Vide is an experimental music quartet from Montreal featuring Fred Bazil (sax), Philippe Bernier (guitar), Stéphane Diamantakiou (bass), and Farley Miller (drums). The four musicians set out to explore new sonic territories through improvisation and experimentation. 4eyes is making its long-awaited return to the stage on March 10th. For those of you who have yet to see the band, you're in for quite a treat. Preston Beebe and Ryan Packard are two percussionists with a great chemistry and a LOT of imagination and energy. You've seen them before? Well... each 4eyes gig is completely different and that's the way we like it! L'Appel du Vide est un quartet de musique expérimentale de Montréal avec Fred Bazil (sax), Philippe Bernier (guitare), Stéphane Diamantakiou (contrebasse) et Farley Miller (batterie). Les quatre musiciens explorent de nouveaux territoires sonores grâce à une bonne dose d'exploration et à de l'improvisation sans filet. 4eyes fait son grand retour sur scène le 10 mars. Pour ceux d'entre vous qui ne les avez jamais vu, vous serez sous le choc! Preston Beebe et Ryan Packard sont deux percussionistes avec une belle chimie et BEAUCOUP d'énergie et d'imagination. Vous les avez déjà vu? Et bien sachez que chaque concert de 4eyes est complètement différent et qu'on aime ça comme ça. http://lappelduvidemtl.bandcamp.com/ http://www.prestonbeebe.com/projects/4eyes/