6:00 PM SUPPER (potluck) 6:30 PM OPEN MIC (share your songs and stories)

---CLICK HERE to register for FREE potluck and open mic---

8:00 PM Concert by LOOP 2.4.3 (Donation)

A regular fixture on NPR, college, and independent radio, Loop 2.4.3 is still best known for their live performances. Touring in support of a new album, Time-Machine_music, the Brooklyn-based artists are landing here with Special guests including bass virtuoso and Broadway veteran, Steve Gilewski.

I met LOOP 243 back when I was hosting Sounds of Hope at the Potter's House in DC. Now Jeff and I are excited to have Thomas Kozumplik make his magic here at Stillwaters...

Where are you from? New York, New York (Brooklyn to be precise)

What do you play? I perform and teach jazz improvisation (Ancient / Tribal / Futurist). I use percussion instruments (all shapes and sizes of drums, shakers, xylophone), my voice, and your local musicians.

Where and with whom have you performed? I've performed from stages from Brooklyn to South Korea, Jazz Festivals from London to Sydney; clinics and residencies from Cornell to UC Berkeley; the Bang on a Can Marathon, the Learning Channel, NPR, and yes, I've played Carnegie Hall!

I've been honored to play with Grammy-winner Dave Samuels, MacArthur Fellows John Jesurun and Dafnis Prieto, and indie-rock artists such as The National and Sufjan Stevens (who played here at Wolf Trap this summer).

Who has Influenced you? Robert Hohner, J.S. Bach, Jimmy Hendrix, Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, and many, many more...

Praised for "taut compositions with a stunning improvisational sense" (Time Out Chicago) and "intricate, energetic performances" (New York Times), Loop 2.4.3's compositions are rooted in the classical chamber music tradition with strong improvisatory jazz and rock foundations. Incorporating a full range of traditional percussion and innovative electro-acoustic instruments, voices, strings, and found sounds; the music embraces the notion of journeyed story-telling -- creating a kind of alternate universe.

Loop 2.4.3's concerts and recordings are an immersive experience.

FAQs

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

All ages are always welcome. Children with a paying adult are always free. You may even bring your polite pets on a leash (April-October, when we're outside under the tent).

What can/can't I bring to the event?

PLEASE BRING (if you come at 6 pm) 1) your favorite beverage and/or dish to share at our potluck supper 2) your favorite SONG or story or poem to share at the open mic (as you wish) 3) Cash (to pay at the door and/or take home CDs and other treats). You DON'T need to bring dishes or chairs, or even an umbrella--we've got you covered...come rain or come shine :)

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Mary@Stillwaters-Studios.com or 540-364-1739. We look forward to seeing you!