This month’s podcast is from a recent performance at an art opening (Don’t Go In There!). It uses parts of my preparation for the show and material from the actual performance, and is as much sound design as music. It could be the perfect ominous ambiance for your halloweenining. (you might want to have a … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 127: don’t go in there →
This month’s podcast draws from three solo performances from summer 2025.* Two are solo guitar performances, with an electronic set sandwiched in between. I’ve been experimenting with incorporating field recordings into my performances, as an additional texture source. I’m especially into hydrophone sounds these days, which are very otherworldly (thanks to David Rothenberg for introducing … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 126 – Summer Summary →
This month’s podcast features the electronic tonalities of Modular Moose. My friend the Moose was in the area for the summer doing an internship, so we had the opportunity to record, play some shows and see some music. This podcast explores some rich drone textures and gets v e r y s p a c … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 125: with Modular Moose →
This month’s podcast features Bob Lukomski. Its a binaural recording made along the River to Ridge Trail in New Paltz, NY. We made strange sounds, fairly quietly, outdoors using small amplifiers. You can hear the sounds of birds and the occasional vehicle in the background. The binaural mic was about five feet away from us. … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 124: Gentle Noise with Bob Lukomski →
This month’s podcast is a study in contrasts. It features two recent performances, one outdoors during the day, the other indoors at night. The first part was at Great (Big) Pond, organized by the good folks at Stretch Metal. As the name implies it took place by a pond on a pleasant Sunday afternoon in … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 123: Outside/Inside →
This month’s podcast features experimental flutist/composer Jane Rigler. Jane recently moved to the Hudson Valley, and its been fun exploring a new sonic vernacular with her. Its always interesting collaborating with acoustic instruments, and Jane spices things up by processing her flute (and voice) through her laptop. (It gets very spatial, headphones recommended!) I used … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 122 with Jane Rigler →
This month’s podcast features two solo guitar performances from a night and day in Philadelphia. The first was recorded on the evening of March 29, 2024 at the Rotunda as part of the Event Horizon series. Then the next morning I performed at Thunderbird Hall as part of the Chilladelphia series. Both performances were explorations … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 121: on the language of sound →
This month’s podcast marks a decade of Errant Space podcasting! I’ve dug into the archives and found some rare or unreleased bonus tracks to celebrate. It begins with a piece for piano and percussion by Peter Fagiola that features some guitar atmospherics by me (Craig). Next some recordings made with David Rothenberg at his Bee Street studio (that’s … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 120: Ten Years →
Its mid-winter here in the Northeast US. This month’s podcast is a series of solo guitar improvisations; contemplating winterness, and exploring the language of sound. Never miss a podcast, SUBSCRIBE! with Apple Podcasts, Feedburner or on YouTube.
This month’s podcast is a behind the scenes peek into how I prepare for a show. For a solo electronic performance I need to devise a system to improvise with that will produce (manageable?) unexpected results that I can respond to. (When improvising with other musicians, this takes care of itself.) In this case I … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 118: 3 Drones →
This month’s podcast features recordings from my recent trip to Portugal where I met some amazing improvising experimental musicians. It starts with a collaborative performance with António Caramelo at Darc Desterro that was organized by the good folks at Russian Library. That’s followed by recording from a visit to the studio of Adriana Sá who played her … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 117: Experimental Sounds From Portugal →
This month’s podcast features experimental musician Mathieu Sylvestre from Berlin. My first meeting with Mathieu was recording for this podcast. I really enjoy getting to know someone by making music together and our collaboration turned out to be quite interesting. I play guitar for part of it and then switch to electronics. Mathieu works with looping, … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 116 with Mathieu Sylvestre →
This month’s podcast features excerpts from four recent live collaborations. It begins with a performance at XFest 2024 which features: Andrew Neumann (Buchla), Thomas Watkiss (bass) and Rachel Devora (french horn). Next, some electronic sounds with Missing Channels, recorded at Quinn’s in Beacon, NY. That’s followed by a performance with Irman at the Lace Mill in Kingston, NY. … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 115: Misc.Bits →
This month’s podcast is from a live performance with Space Biscuit (Matty Hutchins, aka DJ Buttermilk). We performed together for the first time in this configuration (me: guitar, Matty: synths) at Quinns in Beacon, NY where Matty runs a weekly electronic music series, Sleepwalking Through the Sun. Here you’ll hear some of the tastiest bits … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 114: Biscuit Space! →
This month’s podcast gets quite experimental! I’ve lately been listening to some early electronic music: I love the abstract nature and pure tones of the pre-synthesizer era. Also, I recently saw the film Forbidden Planet, and its amazing soundtrack inspired this podcast. I recommend listening to this one in the dark and seeing where the … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 113: Electronic Tonalities →
This month’s podcast is a live performance with Brian Dewan and Elizabeth Karp recorded in the Widow Jane Mine in Rosendale, NY. I’ve long wanted to play in the Widow Jane Mine, and the experience did not disappoint! And performing with two amazing collaborators was a bonus. This is a binaural recording that really captures … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 112: in The Widow Jane Mine →
This month’s podcast was recorded live at the first installment of the Noise Reduction series. Its a collaborative improvisation with synthesist David Mason. The performance took place in the rear chapel space of Prophecy Hall, a former Dutch Reformed church in Beacon, NY. Its an interesting space to create in, and I hope to do more … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 111: Noise Reduction →
This month’s podcast features the Multiphonic guitar of Ben Miller. Ben was in the area on tour and came by the studio for a quick session, we got some good stuff; lots of nice textures!! Never miss a podcast, SUBSCRIBE! with Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Feedburner
This month we’re heading outdoors to explore the secret sounds of ponds with David Rothenberg. This was a fun adventure! I packed up a battery powered synth (softpop) and amp, and my binaural mic and hiked out to Hidden Lake in Putnam County, NY with David who brought a hydrophone and some speakers along with his … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 109: the secret sounds of ponds →
This month’s podcast features three performances from a November 2023 tour with Duo Denum (Al Margolis and Tom Law). The first is a solo performance in a church in Columbus, Ohio. It dissolves into drone. The second is a duo performance with Tom Law (viol da gamba and laptop) recorded in Philadelphia. The final piece … Continue reading Errant Space Podcast 108: The November Report →