George Steeltoe Ensemble Spring 2007 Tour March 28, 2007

GEORGE STEELTOE ENSEMBLE SPRING 2007 TOUR

GEORGE STEELTOE ENSEMBLE
Ed Bear- feedback saxophone
Jay Dunbar- cello/tape/electronics
Lathan Hardy- tenor/alto sax
Brian Osborne- percussion
Other Special Guests TBA

3.29.07 @ 611 Florida (Washington DC) w/ Jack Rose, Microwaves, & Branch/Riordan/Sexton
3.30.07 @ Nightlight (Chapel Hill, NC) w/ Savage Knights
3.31.07 @ Art Space (Richmond, VA) w/ Insects With Tits, Ryfylke, New Loft, Jason Talbot
4.3.07@ Square One (Greensboro NC) w/ Jack Rose
4.4.07 @ Ruby Green (Nashville, TN) w/ Taiwan deth
4.5.07 @ Skull Lab (Cincinnati OH) w/ John Rich - Jon Lorenz Duo
4.6.07 @ Ice Factory (Chicago, IL) w/ Mike Tamburo, Layne Garrett, Eric Carbonara, tba Quin Kirchner group
4.7.07 @ Mecca (Lexington, KY)

In 1999 The George Steeltoe Ensemble began experimenting in free jazz and other improvisational forms through weekly "church" sessions at the Lexington, KY home of Brian and Elisa Osborne. Since its inception the Ensemble has taken many shapes, performing throughout the Midwest and South and participating actively in New York's free music community. Currently the Ensemble is based out of Brooklyn and is comprised of a rotating field of improvisers and performing artists.

REVIEWS:
"a passionate gust of free jazz and experimental manipulation that sounds like the Art Ensemble Of Chicago jamming with Jackie-O Motherfucker"
WIRE

"noisy, cluttered, and refreshingly nasty garbage jazz all the way, maybe even a new kind of fire music, some shitty city fire like a stolen car burning in an alley behind some slum apartments next door to fledgling condo conversions."
BLASTITUDE #21

"the Steeltoes build thick walls of dissonant belligerency, interspersing flows of hoarse rage with strange languages that mix treated vocals and electronic undercurrents. It's difficult but not intimidating music that does not look for appreciation at all costs but rather seeks the best way to leave a lasting impression."
TOUCHING EXTREMES

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Official Website: http://www.heatretentionrecords.com/HRR%20shows.asp