About this Event
On a steep hill north of New York City, three instrumentalists came together to live-compose State Fête (Adhyaropa Records – 2026) – The ethos celebrates the lyrical, the textural, the evil, and the funky. Using drums, homemade percussion (from bamboo to plastic waste), guitars, a unique reedless saxophone, and modified electric piano they conjure something both joyous and chaotic―an experience not unlike a one's first trip to the state fair.
Billy Martin a founding member of Medeski, Martin and Wood, has played with John Lurie's Lounge Lizards, John Zorn's Cobra ensembles and countless other uncompromising groups. He pursues diverse musical contexts relentlessly, exploring, free improvisation, chamber compositions, and film scores. Billy is also prolific with new instrument design, film-making, and visual art.
Matt Glassmeyer crafts innovative sounds in Slow Accordion with Oliver Wood (Nashville), Hompulon (Brooklyn: Brian Drye, Tim Keiper, Dana Lyn, Tom Spiker) and a trio featuring Brittany Haas (Punch Brothers) and Ben Garnett. He also has a long-standing duo with Jano Rix of The Wood Brothers. Matt is the inventor of the reedless saxophone, the shuitar, and a new approach to the electric piano.
Jonathan Goldberger'ssingular approach to guitar, described as “McLaughlin-meets-ambient” in Downbeat Magazine, is featured with Joe Russo, John Zorn, Jacob Garchik, and other progressive groups. He leads the acoustic collective Surface to Air and Visitors (with JP Schlegelmilch and Jim Black), one of Rolling Stone’s 20 Best Jazz Albums of 2018.
INSTAGRAM: @illybeats | @meadownoise | @jgoldberger
*If you are over 21 but do not have a legal ID, State law prohibits us from serving you adult alcoholic beverages. There is a $5 surcharge at the door if you are under 21. Under 18 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.*
Event venue & nearby stays
The Evening Muse, 3227 N. Davidson Street, Charlotte, United States
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