Behaviorist, Porterfield, and Imaginary Tricks at Brooklyn Music Kitchen

Behaviorist

11pm - Subversive, experimental pop by saxophonist & producer Stephen Rodes Chen (San Fermin, Ghost Funk Orchestra). Unnervingly catchy melodies soar over driving electronic beats, and mesmerizing instrumental passages trade off with hard-hitting lyrics. Social commentary and introspection surround the central, provocative question: is it even possible to be a good person? Chen and singer/keyboardist Amy Beth Anders take turns examining that question as the emotional intensity builds, song after song.

Porterfield

10pm - Porterfield is an indie-jazz-rock quartet that pushes the the lines between rock songs and improvised fusion music. The experimental instrumentation (guitar, sax/fx, moog synth bass, and drumset) leads to a modern, organic sound. They have been nominated two years a in row by the Boston Music Awards for Best Jazz Artist.

Imaginary Tricks

9pm - Brooklyn-based Imaginary Tricks has played in various idioms since its inception, but at its core is Mike Visser and Tim Talavera. With clear reference points that can be traced back to indie rock, jazz, and experimental, Visser takes his skills at arrangement and musicianship to levels that will certainly surprise long time followers of Visser’s work.