Merzbow: Two shows in NYC [Sep. 23rd & 25th]

Merzbow (メルツバウ) is the main recording name of Japanese noise musician Masami Akita (秋田 昌美 Akita Masami?). Since 1979 he has released in excess of 350 recordings on numerous independent record labels.

The name "Merzbow" comes from German artist Kurt Schwitters' artwork, "Merzbau”. This was chosen to reflect Akita's dada influence and junk art aesthetic. In addition to this, Akita has cited a wide range of influences from progressive rock, free jazz, modern classical and musique concrète to BDSM and Japanese bondage.

More recently he has been inspired by animals, animal rights and environmentalism.


US Tour: 


23 Sep at Issue Project Room, NY
(2 sets)


26 Sep at Le Poisson Rouge, NY
Merzbow+Balazs Pandi
w/ Xiu Xiu

March 5 to 7 2010: ELEKTRA KB exhibition at the Local Project gallery

Local Project will be part of the Armory Arts Week 2010 Presenting an audiovisual installation by Bang Geul Han (Presented by Fluid Media lab) and a collection of artwork by Elektra KB.

- Bang Geul Han / http://www.fluid.localproject.org/bang.html
- Elektra KB / http://elektrakb.blogspot.com/
Friday March 5th to Sunday March 7th. 
Opening Reception:
Friday March 5th, 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Music playlist by Takiy Yana and Dj set by Velvet.


F*Bk:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=332333758109

Local Project
45-10 Davis St.
Long Island City, New York 11101 http://www.localproject.org
info@localproject.org


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