apartment music
apartment music series of minimalist free improvisational audio art performances, curated by Hal McGee in his apartment in Gainesville, Florida.
The first show was July 26, 2008, and was followed by five more, the seventh being on May 9, 2009. In late April 2011 I resumed the Apartment Music series of shows at my new apartment in Gainesville, Florida. You can view video and photographic documentation of each performance at every show and download audio files of the performances on these pages:
apartment music 8 logo, April 29, 2011
If you have an interest in free improvisation and live in North Florida, or plan on visiting the area, please consider performing at one of the upcoming Apartment Music shows.
Apartment Music is a series of shows
featuring performances of minimalist free improvisation, held in a highly
intimate setting in my small apartment in Gainesville, on Saturday afternoons.
In 2008 and 2009 I produced six concerts of solo minimalist free improvisational
performances in my home, in a relaxed, intimate atmosphere. The seventh
consisted of duo improvs at Chris and Susan Nadeau's apartment in St.
Petersburg, Florida.
If you are an experimental or improvising musician or noisician who lives
in Florida, or who might be visiting Florida, contact me if you will be
interested in participating. Due to the nature of these shows a maximum
of 15-20 people will be allowed to attend each show (this number includes
performers). Generally, anyone and everyone in attendance will be invited
and allowed to perform, as time permits, with multiple configurations
of solos and duos possible.
New and first-time improvisers are welcome! We will welcome with open
ears and minds improvisers of all skill and experience levels, and regardless
of gender, orientation, or planet of origin.
Four of the 15-20 spots will always be reserved for me, my brother Mark,
Andrew Chadwick, and Chris Miller.
- Sets will be 15-20 minutes, maximum, but you can perform for less if
you wish.
- Because of space limitations, I am strongly suggesting minimal gear
setups.
- Also please note that general volume must be kept to low to moderate
levels. You may bring your own amplifiers, but we must show respect for
the neighbors, so show discretion in this respect, please. I will provide
several small amps, and one vocal microphone. I will also provide two
small mini mixers. You may of course perform acoustically.
- You may bring with you one guest. At the most I can only allow about
15-20 people total (performers + audience) to attend, because of space
limitations. I might be able to allow two guests for one of you.
- I will document all of the performances on video.
- Bring pillows to sit on as I have little to no furniture, aside from
four wooden chairs. So, for the most part it will be sitting on the floor
for most folks, bohemian-style. I will provide a small table for performers.
- Coffee will be served. BYOB.
- Minimalism and improvisation will be key themes of the Apartment Music
shows, but all experimental styles and approaches will be welcome.
Please understand that because of obvious space limitations these will
not be public shows. Attendance at these shows will be strictly by prior
arrangement. If you are interested in attending and/or performing, contact
me.