Bowerbird is pleased to present a special screening of Guns of the Trees by filmmaker Jonas Mekas and original musical score by Lucia Dlugoszewski. Jonas Mekas’s first feature—which he wrote, produced, directed, co-photographed and edited—is an entrancing snapshot of the counterculture in the early 1960s and a work of beatnik existentialism concerning the fine line…
***THIS CONCERT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. STAY TUNED FOR A NEW DATE.*** Bowerbird is pleased to present Liminal States, an ongoing series of in-person performances designed for deep listening and relaxation. Intended to guide audiences to that magic space between wakefulness and sleep, these performances invite listeners to lie down, close their eyes, and immerse…
Bowerbird is pleased to present RE/CREATE, a program for six voices and six viols with Variant 6 & Sylvan Consort of Viols. The highlight of this program is a world premiere by Philadelphia composer, Kile Smith highlighting the unique sound world created by the combination of voices and viols. Smith’s new work entitled “Endless Morn…
Bowerbird is pleased to present Philadelphia favorites Alash at The Rotunda for a FREE concert. Alash are masters of Tuvan throat singing (xöömei), a remarkable technique for singing multiple pitches at the same time. Masters of traditional Tuvan instruments as well as the art of throat singing, Alash are deeply committed to traditional Tuvan music…
Bowerbird is pleased to present Nathan Davis in a solo performance at The Rotunda. Finding narrative in natural processes and acoustic phenomena, Nathan Davis’s solo work elucidates essential characters of instruments and objects. This concert presents his recent work with the bowed psaltery alongside pieces for river stones and amplified computer, supported by and immersive…
Bowerbird is pleased to present Jules Reidy at the Maas Building performing works from their recent album Ghost/Spirit. ABOUT THE ARTIST Jules Reidy’s sublime music maps the human experience in glittering constellations of sound. The guitarist is a driver of Berlin’s fertile contemporary music scene, a respected polymath whose prolific output and worldwide touring has…
***Please note this event is happening rain or shine. We recommend bringing a camping chair, blanket, or other item to sit on.*** Bowerbird and LandHealth Institute are pleased to co-present a unique out-of-doors performance by musician-naturalist-philosopher David Rothenberg and the secret sounds of two of Philadelphia’s favorite lakes. Join David Rothenberg, interspecies musician, composer, naturalist-philosopher…
***Please note this event is happening rain or shine. We recommend bringing a camping chair, blanket, or other item to sit on.*** Bowerbird and LandHealth Institute are pleased to co-present a unique out-of-doors performance by musician-naturalist-philosopher David Rothenberg and the secret sounds of two of Philadelphia’s favorite lakes. Join David Rothenberg, interspecies musician, composer, naturalist-philosopher…
Bowerbird and Fire Museum present the duo Zelzeleh of Iranian vocalist Kamyar Arsani (Faraway Ghost) and Indian-born percussionist/producer Ravish Momin (Sunken Cages) with an opening set by Savan DePaul aka Ishtar Sr. Their collaboration combines Persian poetry with Mumbai street rhythms, layered over intricate electronic soundscapes. Arsani’s mastery of Persian classical modes (dastgahs) and his evocative…
Bowerbird is pleased to present Nmperign the saxophone/trumpet duo of Bhob Rainey and Greg Kelley at The Rotunda. The duo is known for exploring the quiet side of free improvisation often basing its music around long tones and extended-technique effects to evoke the sounds of electronic drones. The evening will open with a set by…
Bowerbird is pleased to present a morning birdwalk at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum led by Debbie Beer, interspersed with two performances by violinists, Cleek Schrey and Carlos Santiago. Please take note of the weather and dress accordingly with appropriate footwear. Meet at the pavilion near the parking lot, there are toilets…
Bowerbird is pleased to present Liminal States, an ongoing series of in-person performances designed for deep listening and relaxation. Intended to guide audiences to that magic space between wakefulness and sleep, these performances invite listeners to lie down and immerse themselves in sound. Sink in, bliss out. This edition features Neel Murgai and Seema Lisa…
DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. STAY TUNED FOR A NEW DATE Bowerbird is pleased to present the Elias Stemeseder, Kris Chen Lil’Injure, Shakoor Hakeem Trio at The Perch. ABOUT THE ARTISTS Kris Chen Lil’Injure was born 1984 in Lübben and is a drummer, composer and representative of the modern creative style…
Bowerbird is pleased to present Liminal States, an ongoing series of in-person performances designed for deep listening and relaxation. Intended to guide audiences to that magic space between wakefulness and sleep, these performances invite listeners to lie down, close their eyes, and immerse themselves in sound. Sink in, bliss out. This edition features Stuart Bogie…
Bowerbird is pleased to present SQUANDERERS, the glowingly new trio of guitarists Wendy Eisenberg and David Grubbs alongside multi-instrumentalist and legendary producer Kramer. The evening will open with a solo set by Jason Calhoun. 7:00pm Doors 7:30pm Show Their debut LP If a Body Meet a Body appeared on Shimmy-Disc in November 2024, and the…
Bowerbird along with Philly Iranians and Fire Museum Presents, are pleased to present Grammy Award winner Sahba Motallebi joined by fellow countryman and Tar virtuoso Reza Mohsenipour. Sahba and Reza will illuminate us on the history behind their musical selctions which are deeply rooted in Persian culture. Their lives and careers have been profoundly influenced…
Bowerbird is pleased to present TRANSCENDENCE, a duo performance by master percussionists Kweku Sumbry and Shakoor Hakeem at The Perch. ABOUT THE ARTISTS Grounded in the traditions of the Djembe Orchestra, Kweku Sumbry is a multi-percussionist from Washington, DC. With the djembe, drumset, and a multitude of West African Percussion instruments, Kweku is bringing forth…
Bowerbird is pleased to present Liminal States, an ongoing series of in-person performances designed for deep listening and relaxation. Intended to guide audiences to that magic space between wakefulness and sleep, these performances invite listeners to lie down, close their eyes, and immerse themselves in sound. Sink in, bliss out. This edition features C. Lavender…