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    Indie classical meets indie rock when eighth blackbird collaborates with Glenn Kotche, drummer and percussionist of the Chicago-based rock band Wilco. Heralded by the Chicago Tribune for his “unfailing taste, technique and discipline,” Kotche’s eclectic performances and original compositions have explored the creative use of rhythm and space through various percussion projects over the past two decades. The show will feature works from Kotche’s album “Mobile” performed by the percussionist and eighth blackbird, a solo set by Kotche, and other works including Dutch composer Louis Andriessen’s pedal-to-the-metal Worker’s Union. For more info visit http://www.harristheaterchicago.org/

    Composer and percussionist Glenn Kotche will perform his work "Anomaly" with Kronos Quartet for the first time in Chicago at Ravinia's Martin Theatre on September 3rd. The work is a 25-minute, 7-movement piece for string quartet and drum kit. It was commissioned by Kronos Quartet and debuted at the 2007 San Francisco Jazz Festival. For tickets and other info please visit  http://www.ravinia.org/ or call 847-266-5100 For ohter performances ... read more...

    Composer and percussionist Glenn Kotche will perform his work "Anomaly" with Kronos Quartet for the first time in Chicago at Ravinia's Martin Theatre on September 3rd. The work is a 25-minute, 7-movement piece for string quartet and drum kit. It was commissioned by Kronos Quartet and debuted at the 2007 San Francisco Jazz Festival. For tickets and other info please visit  http://www.ravinia.org/ or call 847-266-5100 For ohter performances please visit  http://glennkotche.com/

This is an interview of Glenn Kotche in which he demonstrates a really cool warmup inspired by Steve Reich's  "Clapping Music". A great warmup to play by yourself or as a duo. ... read more...