Friday, June 22, 2007
Music / Post No Bills Lampo seeking new digs...and cash
Posted by Peter Margasak on 06.22.07 at 02:14 PM
Lampo, the quirky Chicago experimental-music presenter, celebrated its 100th concert last month with a performance by British turntable artist Philip Jeck at the raw Chicago Avenue space 6Odum. Lampo's been producing concerts at 6Odum since 1999, but Jeck's was the last; Lampo organizer Andrew Fenchel promises a new venue when shows resume in the fall. A fund-raising call recently went out asking for help with the costs of relocating, which includes buying a new sound system and building out the space. In a charming display of modesty, the suggested donation is just $9.99, although Lampo will happily accept more. Fenchel writes, “We don't have a space finalized, but I'm confident we will soon. We have a few good options that we're weighing. At one point late this spring I thought we were very close to a space, but it didn't pan out. The main challenge, of course, is money.” He notes that some past performers have already contributed, including Keith Rowe, Jerome Noetinger, Peter Rehberg, Lasse Marhaug, and Joachim Nordwall.
Lampo has been an invaluable presence in the city, bringing in musicians for exclusive performances—often to debut original works. The music is on the fringe, but the artists presented are some of the most original and important experimentalists in the world. If you’re interested in giving you can lay down your cash here.
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You said it Peter! Lampo is a one of the remaining pockets of resistance that should not be taken for granted.
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Experimental turntabling duetting with a squawking noisebox is resistance? Shit, I've been sticking it to the man since I was 4. Looking back, I was just going through my first of several Merzbow phases. On the other hand, Lampo *is* a fantastic organization that gives a space to fringe and avant garde artists, be they agenda-oriented or simply into making a good ruckus. So get subscribing; I did. Here's hoping they land kind of close to Odum which is within walking distance of home.
