Yearning for a musical adventure off the beaten playlist? Make plans to visit eyedrum on Monday, Dec. 16 for a triple bill guaranteed to lead you astray. By now, everyone recognizes W8ing4UFOs as Atlanta’s preeminent no-fucks-to-give chamber rock ensemble. One of the fun factors about seeing the band of misfit boys and girls led by Bill Taft in person is that, due to life’s vagaries, you can never be certain what the instrumental lineup will be. Here’s hoping the whole crew shows up at eyedrum including that weirdo guitarist from Athens. Every time I’ve seen Flea Circus, they’ve honed their trippy jazz-rock thing to an ever keener edge. Can’t wait to hear how sharp they are this time around.

An okapi is an endangered mammal native to the Democratic Republic of Congo, which looks like a cross between a giraffe and zebra. It’s also the name of a duo featuring cellist Lindsey Miller and contrabassist Scott Gorski who play intricately composed, intensely ruminative music, which they hope will “stimulate a universal confrontation with reality, with the hope of inspiring consciousness, healthy growth, and individual empowerment.” – Doug DeLoach

DOORS OPEN: 7:00
MUSIC STARTS: 7:30
ADMISSION: $10

Closing reception Dec 07. 10 6pm-10pm

GRAB YOUR ADVANCE TICKETS HERE

Catch every amazing performance by original instrumental musicians (who happen to be women): From the revolutionary piano explosions of Ipek Eginli, Grammy award winning flautist Rasheeda Ali, Soul haunting artist Aileen Loy, Improvisational guitarist Ann Delay, Ambient trumpeter, Alexandria Smith, and Improvisational flute and clarinet duo by Al Yasha & Priscilla Smith.

HOTLINE TNT w/ Lorie, Team Deathmatch and Plasticine at eyedrum on Friday Nov. 22 - Grab your advance tickets HERE now!

Thursday, Nov. 21 is the final edition of #KirkwoodBallersClub for 2024—the avant-garde monthly forum held every 3rd Thursday at eyedrum art & music gallery. Don’t miss this month’s packed lineup!

Featuring:
𝑲𝒍𝒊𝒎𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒌
𝑹𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒓 𝑹𝒖𝒛𝒐𝒘
𝑲𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒐
𝑷𝒂𝒖𝒍𝒂 𝑽𝒂𝒏 𝑮𝒐𝒆𝒔
𝑵𝒂𝒕 𝑹𝒆𝒆𝒅
𝑩𝒓𝒚𝒄𝒆 𝑬𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒏
𝑩𝒆𝒏 𝑮𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒏
𝑶𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝑳𝒂𝒘𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆
𝑪 𝑲 𝑷 𝑰 𝑻 𝑺
𝑯𝒀?𝑵𝑶
𝑭𝒍𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓
𝑴𝑶𝑴𝑴

Doors open at 8pm, the program begins at 8:30pm. Admission Free

Established in 2004, KBC takes place every 3rd Thursday at eyedrum art & music gallery from 8:00-1130pm.

In its various incarnations over the years, Kirkwood Ballers Club has created an environment where generations of avant-garde musical energy and talent have flourished throughout periods of existence and inactivity.

During its early years at Lenny’s Bar, a parade of local punk, hip-hop, jazz, and indie rock musicians would sign up to perform including everyone from garage punks and experimental musicians Cole Alexander of the Black Lips, Janelle Monáe, and Bradford Cox of Deerhunter to Grammy-winning saxophone player Kebbi Williams of Tedeschi Trucks Band. All utilized the format to create music in-the-moment that expanded upon their typical repertoires.

"The Kirkwood Ballers Club was always a place of pure freedom. I learned from KBC at Lenny’s Bar and from the scene at Eyedrum how to be free. I saw some of the most original and provocative things at the KBC, and it totally affected my life as an artist.”- Kebbi Williams

This program is funded by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners and supported in part by the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. Additionally, it receives partial funding from a grant provided by the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and Georgia Council for the Arts.

WHEN: Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 8-11:30pm

WHERE: eyedrum art & music gallery 515 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30312 - eyedrum.org 

SAVE THE DATE:
Registration for the next KBC on January 16, 2025, opens on Friday, December 20 at 10 AM. Come back then to fill out the questionnaire here and submit it for the event selection process.

PRINT THE KBC PARTICIPATION GUIDE AT HOME!

PUSSY GILLETTE play w/ De()t, B.I.M.B.O.S, and Chloride at eyedrum on 11/15. Doors open 9pm.

Opening reception & artist talk Sunday Nov. 10 2pm-6pm

ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

Jaap Blonk (born 1953 in Woerden, Netherlands) is a self-taught composer, vocalist, poet and visual artist. His unfinished studies in mathematics and musicology mainly created a penchant for activities in a Dada vein, as did several unsuccessful jobs in offices and other well-organized systems. In the early 1980s he discovered the power and flexibility of his voice, and set out on a long-term research of phonetics and the possibilities of the human voice.

At present, he has developed into a specialist in the creation and performance of sound poetry and a unique vocal improviser, supported by a powerful and uninhibited stage presence. He performs and gives workshops worldwide on a regular basis.

With the use of live electronics and projection of visuals the scope and range of his concerts has acquired a considerable extension. To this date Blonk’s music has appeared on 30 CDs with his own Kontrans label; many other recordings as well as about a dozen books with his visual work have been published in several countries.

Featuring support by: Grady Cousins

DOORS OPEN: 7PM
ADMISSION: $15
ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

SYNESTHESIA: COTA FACULTY PERFORMANCE & ART EXHIBITION Closing Reception

With performances by Andrew Ryker, baritone, Geoff Haydon, piano, Maria McDaniel, mezzo soprano, Jack Thorpe, saxophone, Alex Freund, trumpet, Miya Suen, piano, Stuart Gerber, percussion

eyedrum's NEW GALLERY PRESENTS SYNESTHESIA

A musical performance for the closing of the art exhibition.

CLOSING RECEPTION Oct 26th 6PM-9PM

ROGER QUILTER Go Lovely Rose 1923

RICHARD WAGNER O Du Mein Holder Abendstern 1945 - Andrew Ryker, baritone / Geoff Haydon, piano

FRANZ SCHUBERT An die Musik 1817

JACQUES OFFENBACH Ah! quel diner (Tipsy Song) from La Périchole 1868 - Maria McDaniel, mezzo soprano / Geoff Haydon, piano

DOINA ROTARU Legend II 1996 - Jack Thorpe, saxophone

PAUL HINDEMITH Sonata for Trumpet and Piano 1939 - Alex Freund, trumpet/Miya Suen, piano

STUART SAUNDERS SMITH Songs I-IX 2019 - Stuart Gerber, percussion

FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN Fantasy Impromptu in C Sharp Minor, Op. 66 1834 - Geoff Haydon, piano

ENRIQUE GRANADOS Allegro de concierto, Op. 46 1903 - Geoff Haydon, piano

ADVANCE TICKETS HERE

8pm | $15 | All Ages

Chuck Johnson is a California-based composer, producer, and musician. He approaches his work with an ear towards finding faults and instabilities that might reveal latent beauty, with a focus on pedal steel guitar, experimental electronics, alternate tuning systems, and composing for film and television. Recordings of his work have been published by Western Vinyl, VDSQ, Thrill Jockey, Temporary Residence, Kompakt, Ghostly, and Three Lobed, among others.

Between 2011 and 2015 Johnson released a triptych of solo guitar LP’s – A Struggle Not A Thought, Crows in the Basilica, and Blood Moon Boulder – that have become touchstones of 21st Century acoustic guitar. Balsams, his first album to platform pedal steel guitar, was described by Pitchfork as “singular,” and “a mournful hymn built out of layers of sliding strings, cascading with a zenlike stateliness…” In 2019 he collaborated with Marielle V. Jakobsons to release their debut LP as Saariselka for Temporary Residence Ltd. The follow-up to Johnson’s acclaimed Balsams LP, The Cinder Grove delves further into the compositional possibilities of the pedal steel guitar in the context of chamber ensemble arrangements for strings, organ, and piano.

On his latest album Sun Glories, Johnson explores themes of time, memory, and illusion through his unique blend of pedal steel, synths, organs, strings, and drums. Pitchfork wrote about the album “A lot of ambient artists are embracing the pedal steel right now, but none are quite as willing to jettison the instrument’s readymade associations as Johnson.” And All Music Guide wrote “Sun Glories is a magnificent record displaying Johnson’s mastery of multiple instruments and techniques.”

Johnson’s credits as a film composer include scores for the HBO series Burden of Proof and the popular PBS shows Somewhere South and A Chef’s Life.  In 2009 he received an MFA in Electronic Music and Intermedia Art from Mills College, where he studied composition and electronic music with Pauline Oliveros, Maggi Payne, Chris Brown, John Bischoff, Laetita Sonami, and James Fei.

His work as a mixing and mastering engineer includes releases by Room40 records, No Quarter, Three Lobed Recordings, Temporary Residence, Bill Orcutt, Allison Russell, Nathan Salsburg, claire rousay, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Daniel Bachman, Body/Head, and more.

Pull up Thursday, Oct. 17 for another installment of #KirkwoodBallersClub, the avant-garde monthly forum held every 3rd Thursday at eyedrum art & music gallery.

This month's artists features:

The Language of Men Dying
Ipek Eginli w/ Chris Childs
2 Part Guitargument
Schlorph
Lake Collins
Dylans room
North Scenic Route Arkestra
C K P I T S
Chuck Scerry?

Doors open at 8pm, the program begins at 8:30pm. Admission Free

This program is funded by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners and supported in part by the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. Additionally, it receives partial funding from a grant provided by the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and Georgia Council for the Arts.

WHEN: Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 8-11:30pm

WHERE: eyedrum art & music gallery 515 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30312 - eyedrum.org

Sign-up to participate

ADVANCE TICKETS HERE

It's a West End Reunion! Join us for a screening of The Wild Wild West End with special guests West End Motel and DJ James Joyce.

They’ll never believe you. Not without proof.

Let us gather one and all to reminisce of the madness, the freedom, and the music that gave birth to a cultural phenomenon. The Wild Wild West End will explore the Atlanta based epicenter of an anarchy fueled DIY movement that will never be repeated. You’ll just have to watch, listen and go back to a time where you had the space to truly carve out your own destiny.

Return to the West End for the premiere screening of The Wild Wild West End Oral History, Part 1: The Biggest Dreams at Eyedrum Gallery. Afterwards, West End Motel will play and James Joyce will be DJing throughout the night. Let's celebrate the love, friendship, and memories from the warehouse days.

DJ James Joyce
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Wild Wild West End Oral History, Part 1: The Biggest Dreams by Ivette Spradlin
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

West End Motel
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Party
10:30 PM - 11:30 PM

ADVANCE TICKETS HERE

Come join Catfight! and a litter of other meaowvelous acts at eyedrum art and music gallery for a purrfect day of live music, activism, and fundraising to support Planned Parenthood and their vital work in providing essential healthcare services! All ages!

ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

Artists:
Nihilist Cheerleader
Janie Danger and the Wifesuckers
Foxy Jones
Pylon Reenactment Society
Magnapop
Catfight!
Catch These Hands
The Brower Sisters Band
with DJ interludes by Nerdboink

PLUS
Voter Registration by the Fulton County Board of Elections!
Health Information from Planned Parenthood and Georgia Harm Reduction Coalition!
Food from Coffyn Pyes!
and a raffle!

AMPS is a monthly improv jam always on the 1st Tuesday of each Month and always free! Bring your voice or instrument to perform and or just come and listen to some of the best musicians in town break it down for a 3-hour session. House band will kick things off around 830pm then the stage opens up to everyone else around 930pm to 1130pm. This has become one of the best monthlies in Atlanta where all are welcome. Doors 8pm, Free to All

We’re excited to be back or Cin·e·logue on Tuesday, September 26th! 🎬 Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the film kicks off at 7 PM sharp. This month’s screening dives into the vibrant world of underground raves and the connections formed in spaces of pure joy and freedom. 🕺💫⁠
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Plus, we’ll have a post-screening discussion led by the amazing Atlanta-based filmmaker Adesola Thomas! You won’t want to miss it. Check out our review on Letterboxd and join the conversation.⁠
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Buice play w/ Hostage Pith and Split Silk. Admission $12 - Doors at 7:30, music starts at 8:30

IMPROVISATION MARATHON: Double Album Release & Birthday Party for Ipek Eginli!

Join us for a night of improvisation with Ipek Eginli and a interstellar lineup featuring Kebbi Williams, The Difference Machine, Daniel Levin, Klimchak, Calla, and The Harmonic Continuum, as Ipek collaborates with each artist throughout the evening to create spontaneous musical experiences not to be missed!

The evening kicks off with the Atlanta Improvisers Orchestra, who will perform throughout different parts of eyedrum, including our new space next door. Experience unique musical moments as duos and trios move through the space, inviting you to wander and explore the sounds.

Hope to see you all there!

Tickets are $15 available in advance HERE
All ticket and merch sales will be donated.
If you do not have the funds, we will not turn anybody away.

Organically Programmed featuring Oliver Domingo will be performing at the eyedrum art & music gallery alongside Psaltery, Aaron Dylan Kearns, Come. Doors open 8pm, music starts at 9pm and admission is $10 at the door.

AMPS is a monthly improv jam always on the 1st Tuesday of each Month and always free! Bring your voice or instrument to perform and or just come and listen to some of the best musicians in town break it down for a 3-hour session. House band will kick things off around 830pm then the stage opens up to everyone else around 930pm to 1130pm. This has become one of the best monthlies in Atlanta where all are welcome. Doors 8pm, Free to All

ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE VIA EVENTBRITE

Join us for a gripping performance by Tatsuya Nakatani, the internationally acclaimed percussionist known for his unique use of bowed gongs. He has spent decades refining his sound as an arrangement of formations of vibrations, incorporated in shimmering layers of silence and texture. You do not want to miss this intimate show at our gallery space!

Tatsuya Nakatani

Tatsuya Nakatani is an avant-garde percussionist, composer, and sound artist known for his innovative approach to music. Since the 1990s, he has released over 80 recordings and performs over 150 concerts a year worldwide. Nakatani’s primary focus is his solo work and the Nakatani Gong Orchestra. He teaches master classes and lectures globally, combining new music, improvisation, and experimental sound. His distinctive music features his adapted bowed gong, drums, cymbals, and singing bowls, creating an array of shimmering layers of silence and texture. Nakatani’s work retains the formal elegance and space (ma) felt in traditional Japanese music.

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS:

Ipek Eginli

A native of Turkey, Ipek Eginli is an experimental artist specializing in electroacoustic improvisation on piano, voice, and modular synthesizers. With a background in contemporary classical music, she has performed internationally for over two decades. Recently, she received the Reiser Atlanta Artists Lab grant for her multimedia project “Hold on To Your Names.” Eginli is the founder and director of a piano academy in north Atlanta and holds a doctoral degree in piano performance from the University of Georgia.

Naan Violence

Led by Arjun Kulharya from Atlanta, GA, Naan Violence offers transcendental free sitar music enriched with analog synthesizers, acoustic guitars, flute, and tabla. Their expansive sonic palette is both organic and untethered, drawing spiritual and cosmic connections to Sun Ra, Ravi/Ananda Shankar, and contemporaries like Bitchin Bajas.

Join us for a truly engaging evening of avant-garde and experimental music at eyedrum art & music gallery!

Get your tickets now!

Event: Tatsuya Nakatani Live at eyedrum art & music gallery
Date: Saturday, August 24
Special Guests: Ipek Eginli and Naan Violence
Admission: $15 in advance
Age: All ages
Doors Open: 7 PM
Performances Begin: 7:30 PM
Venue Address: 515 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA

KBC returns on August 15 with another stacked line up spotlighting Atlanta’s most adventurous performing artist. Doors open at 8pm, and the program starts at 8:30 pm sharp.

featuring:
8:30 - Ipek Eginli
8:45 - Jeremy Muller
9:00 - Joshua Washburn
9:15 - Not Mrs. Rentz
9:30 - INTERMISSION
9:45 - Ohmu
10:00 - Studio le Bradshaw
10:15 - Cidni Lingard
10:30 - Lake Collins
10:45 - Jeffrey Bützer (Academy of Staring Daggers)

Basic Intro to Live Sound: Signal Flow from Mic to PA Workshop Sunday Aug 11th 2pm to 5pm with Instructor, Lewis Lovely. This event is FREE to those interested in learning about live sound on eyedrum's new Behringer X32 soundboard.

AMPS is a monthly improv jam always on the 1st Tuesday of each Month and always free! Bring your voice or instrument to perform and or just come and listen to some of the best musicians in town break it down for a 3-hour session. House band will kick things off around 830pm then the stage opens up to everyone else around 930pm to 1130pm. This has become one of the best monthlies in Atlanta where all are welcome. Doors 8pm, Free to All

Alumni from a long line of noisy, mathy, post-most everything bands."

7PM
$10

W8ING4UFOS are coming to eyedrum on Saturday, July 27 and they’re bringing Slime Ring and Ivy Burly with them so be ready for take off at 8pm when the music starts. This event is open to all ages.

Doors: 7pm
Music starts: 8pm
Admission: $12

Kirkwood Ballers Club will take July 2024 off but will resume on Thursday, August 15th.

Sign-up for the August 15th installment begins Friday, July 19th at 10 a.m.