The Avant Grade A Clue festival is back taking place from October 7-13 at 75 Stutson Street in Rochester.
The appearances are endless and features over 200 international and local music acts. Electric Overdrive is hosting the event and a rebranded Rochester experimental week is back.
The goal of the Avant Grade A Clue and Electric Overdrive is to open minds and hearts through the transformative power of music, making it a must-attend event for lovers of avant-garde art.
Among the standout acts is Doom Dogs, an improv supergroup that has innovated their own category of music. Doom Dogs includes guitarist Reeves Gabrels, known for his work with The Cure and David Bowie, master drummer Jonathan Kane from Swans and experimental genius Jair-Rohm Parker Wells.
Renowned percussionist Tatsuya Nakatani from Osaka will showcase his distinctive sound using adapted bowed gongs, drums, and singing bowls while the legendary band, Gong will bring their genre-defying music to the festival highlighting their storied history since forming in a French commune in 1967. Other notable performances include Frank Hurricane who draws inspiration from the mystical landscapes of North Carolina and recently featured on PBS.
Additionally, multi-instrumentalist Gabriel Ahkmad Marin, celebrated for his mastery of diverse musical scales and innovative sound manipulations. Wendy Eisenberg an improviser and songwriter who seamlessly weaves through genres such as jazz to Avant-rock to even delicate sounds. Also, Rushadicus, a cellist provocateur whose performances blend black metal with immersive theater, will take the stage offering an experience that is both hilarious and deeply unsettling.
Admission is free and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Once capacity is reached, the policy is one-in, one-out to ensure everyone has a chance to experience the music.
For more information visit eclecticoverdrive.com
Live Event Dates: October 7-13, 2024
Monday, Oct. 7: Doom Dogs
Tuesday, Oct. 8: Rushadicus
Tuesday, Oct. 8 & Wednesday, Oct. 9: Tatsuya Nakatani
Wednesday, Oct. 9: Gong, Frank Hurricane, Gabriel Ahkmad Marin
Friday, Oct. 11: Roger Clark Miller
Saturday, Oct. 12: Wendy Eisenberg
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