Adam Lion ~ Offering “a tone so pure it is almost a sine-wave” (The Wire) Adam Lion is a percussionist/vibraphonist investigating enabling constraint, acoustics, repetition, surprise and perception. His experimental performances blur acoustic space, creating oppurtunities for new sonic frameworks to naturally emerge. Within this process new realities grow, encouraging listeners to investigate the hidden potential of reimagined sound. Based in Los Angeles, CA his work has been featured in The New York Times, Pitchfork Media, Artforum Magazine and Bandcamp Daily.
His new vibraphone album “When A Line Bends” is a repetitious study on the possibilities of acoustic phenomena. Sound floods the room with music one would only expect from amplification or supplementary electronics. Bars are bowed for sustained durations producing an effect similar to a sine tone, and textural adjustments occur spontaneously. Slowly evolving ostinatos result in pulsating, dissonant overtones whose frequency beatings bring about scintillating clouds of polyrhythms. Adam explores the vibraphone hoping to surprise himself

Asher Bay -
a Salt Lake City based experimental electronic music composer. His sound ranges from otherworldly, ambient, atmospheres to skittering percussive textures. It pulsates and breathes as if alive. Using Max/MSP he builds algorithmic systems that generate unpredictable, ever evolving sonic environments. His work explores the tension between structure and chaos, aiming to draw listeners into trance states and subtly distort their perception of time.

SaLaCiUASG -

Is the string ensemble of local music legend, Dave Payne. Best know as the frontperson for art rock ensemble, Red Bennies. Dave has been a stalwart of the music scene. It’s rare to find a bill that Dave doesn’t have a hand on any given night in Salt Lake City. From teaching music, to hosting a weekly series showcasing local acts and giving platform for artists to try out new ideas. Dave has help up the avant-garde in Salt Lake City for decades and continues to do so. Here he brings a handful of students along with him to perform pieces he composed for strings. Dave has carved out his own musical..is it language? Is it ethos? Is it an entire unique sonic existence?

Monday, May 19th, 2025
Sunhouse
567 e 7th Ave
Salt Lake City, UT
Doors @ 7pm
Suggested $10 donations.