Something Else! Festival at Something Else! Festival at The Cotton Factory

The 9th annual Something Else! Festival runs June 16th-July 16th in various Hamilton venues. To see the full program of the most exciting festival to date and to purchase tickets visit: www.somethingelsefestival.com

Sunday’s evening program includes:

WAYNE HORVITZ’S SWEETER THAN THE DAY
(Seattle/Vancouver/Amsterdam)

Wayne Horvitz piano, composition; Peggy Lee cello; James Meger bass; Michael Vatcher drums

“On piano, Horvitz is economical yet lyrical, never venturing far from the strong melodic hooks which characterize his compositions, but constantly working small surprises. An irresistible antidote to gray days.” – The Wire, UK....

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The 9th annual Something Else! Festival runs June 16th-July 16th in various Hamilton venues. To see the full program of the most exciting festival to date and to purchase tickets visit: www.somethingelsefestival.com

Sunday’s evening program includes:

WAYNE HORVITZ’S SWEETER THAN THE DAY
(Seattle/Vancouver/Amsterdam)

Wayne Horvitz piano, composition; Peggy Lee cello; James Meger bass; Michael Vatcher drums

“On piano, Horvitz is economical yet lyrical, never venturing far from the strong melodic hooks which characterize his compositions, but constantly working small surprises. An irresistible antidote to gray days.” – The Wire, UK.

Formed in 1999, Sweeter Than the Day began as the acoustic incarnation of Zony Mash. This one-off Hamilton version of the band will be exclusive to Something Else! Festival.

ALLISON CAMERON (SOLO)
Composer, performer and improvising musician Allison Cameron’s improvised solo performances craft sonic environments using an idiosyncratic array of instruments, objects and electronics.

THUS OWLS
(Montreal)
Erika Angell voice, keys; Simon Angell guitar; Samuel Joly drums; Jason Sharp bass sax

Founded in Stockholm, based in Montreal, Thus Owls is the ongoing creative project of Erika and Simon Angell. The duo’s fifth album sees them continue their tradition of reinvention.



MÜLLER/VAN DER SCHYFF
(Vancouver/Melbourne)
Torsten Müller double bass; Dylan Van Der Schyff drums

Vancouver’s go-to dream team rhythm section for 20+ years!



REVIVAL ENSEMBLE PLAYS ELLINGTON & STRAYHORN
(Toronto/Amsterdam/NY/Vancouver/NS/Seattle)
Ted Crosby reeds, leader
Michael Moore reeds
Don Byron reeds
Josh Zubot violin
JP Carter trumpet
Kae Murphy trumpet
Tom Richards trombone
Wayne Horvitz piano, synth
Cole Schmidt guitar
James Meger bass
Michael Davidson vibraphone
Dan Gaucher drums

Led by Toronto-based saxophonist Ted Crosby, the 12-piece Revival Ensemble interprets and re-imagines the works of great composers, bringing them into the 21st century with a focus on free improvisation and contemporary composition.

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