April 2013
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Spring Break 2013
I am headed to Europe on April 10th to tour a new set of solo viola songs throughout Austria, Switzerland, and Germany.
My old and dear friend, Katie Young is meeting me out there and playing a set of her solo bassoon and electronics music on most of the shows as a double bill.
Looking forward to some new adventures, rumors of a raging dance party in Basel, and plenty of heart to...
February 2013
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February 2013
I’m headed north to play a string of solo violin / vox shows mostly as a double bill with bassist, CJ Boyd. Am also looking forward to seeing some old buds along the way:
Carl, Taylor and Rachel (Anne & Matt W.?) in New Haven, Brett and Em in Maine, the Weismans and Neil Young Cloaca (!!) in VT, Adam in Ottawa, Tad in Toronto (w/ a day off for extra Tad time!) and whatever new...
December 2012
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Old News
Around this time last year, I was buried behind my lap top working on an article titled, “Process, Creativity, and Planetary Returns.”
I discuss my creative process, how it has evolved over time and the particular influence of saturn’s planetary return, which according to astrological
belief systems is a “coming of age” of sorts. It was my first time formally...
October 2012
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Some Favorites
I am headed to one of my favorite countries today with one of my favorite saxophone players:
http://venice.eventseekr.com/anthony-braxton-12-1tet/concerts/event/oct-13-2012/23325713
August 2012
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Now that I am almost able to carry my own amp...
I’m once again trying to get this solo project off the ground.
For those of you who don’t know me too well, I had major back surgery
over the summer and couldn’t lift anything over 10 lbs. for two months.
I spent most of my surgical recovery on tour with Normal Love - which ruled.
It was tons of fun and they were amazing about adhering to my medical needs.
So, I am not only...
Normal Love US tour
I am leaving for tour with Normal Love today in support of our new record, Survival Tricks. www.normallove.com
If you are near any of these places, come by and say hi!
August:
1 - P.R. Matrix Hex - Providence, RI 2 - Gay Gardens - Allston, MA 3 - Cabaret Playhouse - Montreal, QB 4 - Electric Eclectics Festival - Meaford, ON 6 - Sweet Magic London Festival - London, ON 7 - Lake Michigan - Lake...
April 2012
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New Release - Hope Dawson is Missing - June 25,...
I have a new CD coming out early this summer. With the help of a commission from the Jerome Foundation, I spent 2010 composing all of the music and the first half of 2011 writing the lyrics. Here is what Tzadik has to say about it:
“Following upon her acclaimed first CD for Tzadik, Songs of Synastry and Solitude (2009), Jessica Pavone has created a beautiful and evocative song cycle that...
