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re: suitcase ensemble

Hi again,

Some answers re: Suitcase Ensemble.

1) Why was it postponed?

There was a major experimental music event going on, closing out this 
season's Static Illusion Methodical Madness (SIMM) series in SF. Not only 
were some of the suitcase participants previously engaged with this, but 
it 
looked like most of the potential audience would go to the San Francisco 
event instead.

2) Was it your idea?

Yup. I was trying to find ways to encourage local musicians to try 
instruments other than what they normally play, but I didn't want to 
dictate 
the instruments that they MUST play. The main idea came from noticing that 
several local experimental percussionists will bring a suitcase full of 
knick-knacks to accompany their drum sets.

3) Can I try it in Memphis?

Sure! If you write to me after the show, I'll let you know how things went 
right and/or wrong, and how I think the idea might be improved upon.

4) Do you allow the musicians time to re-bolt the necks of their guitars?

Uh, if someone can find a way to fit a guitar into a suitcase and still 
play 
it afterwards, it's fine with me!

Matt

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