Gigs
June 26th, Mama Tried, w. Tim Dahl and Sandy Ewen
June 30th, Lincoln Center Damrosch Park, w. large ensemble performing Terry Riley‘s In C. Organized by Nick Hallett and Zack Layton
July 12th, Prospect Park Bandshell, w. Wordless Music Orchestra performing the music of Arthur Russell
July 17th, Main Drag, w. Sally Gates and Matt Hollenberg
August 11th, Sisters, w. Sally Gates and Zoh Amba
September 9th, Two Fifteen at Public Hotel, w. Puzzled Panther
October 13th, O+ Festival (Kingston, NY), w. Beech Creeps
November 14th, The Stone, w. Zeena Parkins
Media
Videos + Photos + Bio // Selected Discography
Drums and Drones
Drums and Drones: bio + discography + media // Background and beginnings // Just Intonation
Chaikin Records
Chaikin Records, owned and operated by Brian Chase, is a record label dedicated to the musical language of the avant-garde with a special focus on the NYC community and its groundbreaking artists. For further info and catalog of releases, visit chaikinrecords.com.
Writings
food: cooking // yoga: notes // commentary: Akeidah | Toldot
music: on drum harmonics and other playing techniques of Drums and Drones (with demonstration videos), published on the blog of percussion website Liquidrum // on various topics relating to the language and appreciation of music, for arts and culture media network Talkhouse
Radio + Playlists
For about four years, Brian hosted a monthly radio program at Brooklyn’s The Lot Radio independent radio station. Select shows are available at chaikinrecords.com/community as well as many playlists showcasing the underground Brooklyn rock and experimental music scene.