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New version of “Bleached Beach” on digital benefit compilation
Back in April, 2010, I spent a day at Oneida's famed Ocropolis studio recording a version of my song "Bleached Beach" with Shahin Motia behind the board. Two years later, I'm happy to see the release of the recording on this special digital compilation benefiting Japan. From the JagJaguwar web site: "It was an idea hatched during a Nov 7th birthday brunch for Kid Millions by Showtime. We would create a Stax-like studio band based around Oneida's now defunct Ocropolis studio. We would record and produce one song each from a list of our favorite local musicians — the sky was the limit. We both realized that we had about 2 years left in our amazing paradise of a recording studio and while we had done a lot. . .we still hadn't really taken full advantage of the studio. We hadn't made good on our mandate to become a resource for the community of musicians with whom we shared a home. Unlike many of the half-baked ideas which emerge from the Brah Records boardroom — this one had legs. (more...)
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Fundraising Campaign for Commissioned Work
// Tickets for the premiere performance of "Into the Midnight Sun" on April 14th at the Center Stage at Reston Community Center are basically sold out! Don't worry, you can still gain entry to the show and a VIP reception while also helping fund the rehearsal time that the Low End String Quartet musicians need to make the performance spectacular by donating to our fundraising campaign at USA Projects. We have donation incentives at several different levels to show our appreciation for your generosity, including a private Noveller concert for you and your friends in NYC! Please watch the above video to learn more about our fundraising campaign and click here to make a donation. Your donations will be generously matched by the Cheswatyr Music Commissioning Fund (ACF), so each contribution goes a long way. Thanks!
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“Into the Midnight Sun” premieres April 14th
Following a Noveller set in D.C. back in the Summer of 2010, Jonathan Matis, the founder and electric guitarist for the D.C.-based Low End String Quartet introduced himself and asked me if I had any interest in composing music for ensembles. It was an opportunity I couldn't pass up. Luckily Jonathan and I kept in touch after our initial meeting, and last year the Low End String Quartet officially commissioned me to write a piece for their group to debut in 2012. (more...)
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Bayer in Brooklyn profiles Noveller for German TV
Bayer in Brooklyn is a bi-monthly column on German TV featuring musicians and artists based in Brooklyn. For this piece, the series' host Matthias Roeckl filmed me experimenting with sounds at my home studio as well as my live performance at The Knitting Factory. For more Bayer in Brooklyn videos, click here.
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Noveller performance at final Parts & Labor show
My former bandmates in Parts & Labor have invited me to help them celebrate their 10 year anniversary with an absolutely stellar evening of rock 'n noise at 285 Kent on Friday, February 24th. Sadly, the guys have decided to take a permanent hiatus after this celebration, but instead of getting all weepy, let's remember the good times and send the guys off with one last incredible show. I'll be opening the evening, followed by Neptune, Oneida, and of course, Parts & Labor. Details below. (more...)
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Ecstatic Music Festival performance Feb 7th
The 2012 Ecstatic Music Festival kicks off this week at Merkin Concert Hall in New York City. I'm participating in the festival's February 7th event with Sxip Shirey & Angélica Negrón + Special Guests. Angélica and I will perform a short collaborative set followed by a solo Noveller piece. The evening will feature several other collaborative pairings by Sxip Shirey, Angélica Negrón, Todd Reynolds, & Jonny Rodgers. Closing the evening, Face the Music will give the world premiere of Angélica Negrón’s El Gran Caleidoscopio. More information about the performance and festival ticket info is available here.
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Performance of Brian Eno’s ‘Apollo’ at NY Guitar Festival
Join me on Friday, January 6th, at the World Financial Center Winter Garden for a live interpretation of Brian Eno's Apollo: Atmospheres and Soundtracks album. This free event kicks off the 2012 New York Guitar Festival. More info below. (more...)
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European Mini-Tour December 5th-10th
Tomorrow I head to London to embark on my European mini-tour. You can catch me in London, Brussels, and at the Kilbi Im Exil Festival in Zurich on Dec. 5th, 6th, and 10th, respectively. I'm bringing with me the last 12 vinyl copies of 'Glacial Glow' that I just received from Weird Forest. Aside from these, the Glacial vinyl is officially sold out from the label! More info about the performances after the jump. (more...)
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Ben Frost Ensemble Performance of “Music for 6 Guitars”
This Sunday, November 13th, the main branch of the New York Public Library hosts a performance of Ben Frost's "Music for 6 Guitars". I'm excited to participate as one of the six guitarists in the ensemble. The other performers include Tim Hecker, Shahzad Ismaily, Paul Corley, and Sarah Register from Talk Normal. Read the Village Voice article about Ben Frost and the upcoming performance here.
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Halloween Show Tonight in Brooklyn
Celebrate Halloween at 285 Kent tonight! This all ages show starts at 8pm and features performances by Guardian Alien, Noveller, Amen Dunes, Gary War, and PC Worship. Noveller set begins at 9:45pm. Bring some candy corn.
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Noveller A/V performance at SONiC Fest 10/21
SONiC – Sounds of a New Century – is a brand new festival of 21st century music by more than 100 composers age 40 and under that will take over New York from Friday, October 14 through Saturday, October 22, 2011. I'm excited to perform alongside one of my new film pieces at the festival's multimedia event at Roulette starting at 10 PM on October 21st. Tickets are $10 ($8 with SONiCPass). Free with paid admission to the 7:30 PM concert at Roulette. (more...)
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Noveller at CMJ Oct. 20th
I'm excited to announce my performance at WNYU’s CMJ showcase, Thursday, October 20th at Littlefield in Brooklyn. The lineup features six amazing bands – in order of appearance: Noveller, Amen Dunes, Blues Control, Talk Normal, Widowspeak, & Frankie Rose. For more info and tickets, check out the listing on Littlefield’s website The show is 18+ and the tickets are $8 advance, $10 at the door. (more...)
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Video: Noveller at Ellnora Fest
If you were unable to make it to Ellnora: The Guitar Festival this past weekend in Champaign-Urbana, here's your chance to check out some of what you missed! Watch this HD video excerpt from the improvised portion of my epic 2 hour long performance.
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September 17th show with Barn Owl at Shea Stadium
On Saturday, September 17th, Visitation Rites and Vibes Management present a night of deep moods and maximalist simplicity at Brooklyn's Shea Stadium. Witness a rare East Coast appearance by drone-driven San Francisco guitar duo Barn Owl after hearing the Branca and Chatham-inspired Noveller (New York's Sarah Lipstate) loop a single guitar into the sound of a dozen. Former GHQ guitar slinger Steve Gunn brings his minutely colored, raga-inspired blues-folk to the stage with drummer John Truscinski of X.O.4. renown, and Los Angeles singer/songwriter Universe opens the night with a mystery backing band. Visit Facebook for more info. --Emilie Friedlander, Visitation Rites
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Free performance at Ellnora Fest Saturday 9/10
Saturday, September 10, 2011, from 10pm-Midnight, catch a free Noveller performance at ELLNORA: The Guitar Festival at the University of Illinois. Draped fabric and plants lit by colored lights create ELLNORA’s Sonic Garden, where Noveller serenades for free while you select from the full bar service and a menu of treats for purchase. Before the show, hang out in the club-style setting to unwind and refuel.
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Show tonight, Aug 19th, with Mirah. Tickets avail at Door.
Tickets are still available for tonight's show at Dead Herring in Williamsburg with Mirah and Tara Jane O'Neil. Show up at 8pm when doors open to make sure that you get a spot, as space is limited! Noveller set begins at 9pm. (more...)
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AUDITORIUM performance August 12th
On Friday, August 12th, I'm performing at Safe Harbor Studios in NYC as part of a new 8 point channel, surround sound, ambient music series called Auditorium. Tickets are available for purchase here.
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Noveller at Ellnora Guitar Festival September 10th
I'm excited to announce my participation in this year's Ellnora Guitar Festival! The festival takes place at the Krannert Center located at The University of Illinois in Champaign. Other performers include Lee Ranaldo, Calexico, Bill Frisell, Marc Ribot, My Brightest Diamond, and many many more! My performance takes place at the festival's Sonic Garden on September 10th from 10pm-Midnight. Entry to the Sonic Garden is FREE. For more info, check out the official schedule for Ellnora.
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‘Desert Fires’ vinyl release now available
My 2010 full-length release, 'Desert Fires', is now available for purchase on vinyl thanks to the folks at Weird Forest. You can pick up a copy directly from my web store.
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Record Release show June 26th at Bruar Falls
Join me this Sunday, June 26th, for the 'Glacial Glow' official record release show at Bruar Falls! I'll have vinyl and CD copies of 'Glacial Glow' available for sale. U.S. Girls and unFact will be helping me celebrate, so come out early to catch their performances. The show begins at 8pm and cover is $7. U.S. Girls performs first, followed by unFact, and then Noveller. It's also the last show of my tour with U.S. Girls, so come on out and welcome us back from the road!
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