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Bob Marsh & Emergency String X-tet at The Rotunda
Courtesy of Fire Museum Presents | Posted on March 21, 2016
Where
The Rotunda
4012 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
Map
215-573-3234
When
Tue, April 12, 2016
8:00 pm
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Musicians
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Fire Museum Presents :
Spring Garden Spring Music event with:
Bob Marsh
With the Emergency String X-tet
Spring Garden No Net
Tuesday, April 12th 8:00 PM
The Rounda
4014 Walnut Street
Philadelphia
FREE
Bob Marsh (Boulder, CO):
Bob Marsh is a well-seasoned improviser whose work has involved shaping sounds words images ideas. Originally from Detroit, Marsh arrived in the Bay Area in 2000 after ten years in Chicago where he played with most of the avant improvisers in that rich and varied scene. Since his arrival on the west coast, multi-instrumentalist and composer Marsh has been busy with several projects. He currently leads or directs String Theory, a string ensemble focusing on textures and microtonics; the Che Guevarra Memorial Marching (and Stationary) Accordion Band, structured and free improv for six to fifteen accordions; Robot Martians, electronics and processed voice; the Out of the Blue Chamber Ensemble, a mixture of reeds and strings; Opera Viva, voiced physical theater; the Quintessentials, a quintet specializing in interpreting graphic compositions based on alterations to the Michelin Road Guide to France; and the Illuminated Orchestra, structured improves for large ensemble. Additionally Marsh is a member of Romus/Diaz-Infante's Abstractions, Jim Ryan's Left Coast Improv Group, Moe! Staiano's Moe!chestra and Tom Bickley's Cornelius Cardew Choir. Bob Marsh tours frequently with his long term partner saxophonist Jack Wright. Bob has recently been presenting a solo work involving violin, voice and tap shoes. Marsh's educational background includes a BFA in sculpture and an MA in humanistic clinical psychology. He has studied classical piano, classical guitar and vibraphone and has taught himself various other instruments. He currently is active with cello, accordion, violin, voice, vibraphone and electronics. Bob recently relocated to Boulder, Colorado...