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National Sawdust and Rider Community Day
Apr 30, 2016 - 10am-2pmYou're invited to the National Sawdust and Rider Community Open House. This free celebration of our whole building being officially open will feature live music from local musicians and NS groups in residence, as well as tasty treats prepared by Rider's executive chef, Patrick Connolly.
1B1 Presents: A Night of Grieg
May 05, 2016 - 7:00pm Erlend Skomsvoll is an acclaimed Norwegian composer and a prominent name on the international jazz scene, having worked with names like Chick Corea and Pat Metheny. His "Recomprimprovariations" of Grieg’s Holberg Suite won him and 1B1 a Norwegian Grammy in 2015.
Table Music: Mother’s Day Brunch
May 8, 2016 - 10:00am On May 8th, National Sawdusts opens it's doors to Table Music, a newly created series of brunch concerts. Come listen to 18th century Baroque music written specifically for dining and banquets while enjoying a delicious meal from RIDER.
In Situ: Salute Flying w/Yuan Liu & Kalmia Traver
Apr 30, 2016 - 11:00pm Yuan Liu is a filmmaker, technology and art researcher and curator. She has been a resident researcher and artist at Waag Society in Amsterdam and Museum of Human Achievement in Austin Texas. She has also been the official video journalist for The Last Weekend, The Internet Week NYC and Eyebeam Art and Technology.
In Situ: FOUR w/ Jefferson909 & We In Cloudz
May 06, 2016 - 10:00pm An audio-visual dance experience in four movements at Williamburg’s newest and most stunning performance art space. Let us take you on a nightlife journey as FOUR celebrates the eternal circle of Birth, Life, Decay and Afterlife brought to life and reimagined through immersive projections and performance art, paired with conceptual music programming by Jefferson909 and We In Cloudz.
In Situ: The Revolution Vol. 3
May 18, 2016 - 10:00pm THE REVOLUTION is an emerging musical series that highlights artists and musicians that not only represent the core of independent pop culture in 2016 but who are standing in the breeding ground of the evolution within their genre As a part of VOL. 3, The Revolution not only features two live performances from Brooklyn based artists; Bae Bro & (U)nity but also, will premiere a documentary featuring (U)nity’s journey through music, evolution within their genre. friendship & the creative process behind their second album: “(U)nity Is Power”.
In Situ: Digital City
June 04, 2016 - 10pm National Sawdust invites you to DIGITAL CITY, an improvisatory electro-acoustic evening that weaves the listener through layers of pulsating grooves and radiant harmonies. Featuring music by Ricardo Romaneiro in performance with members of Sandbox Percussion, Jacqui Kerrod (harp loops), Vasko Dukovski (bass clarinet), Leo Leite (sound engineer), NoisioN (analog synths) & David Zisa (modular synth). Accompanied by live visual projections by Mau.
Katie Dill (of Mean Lady)
June 25, 2016 - 10:00pm Katie Dill is singer/songwriter whose genre ranges from folk and rock to jazz and r&b. She has written hundreds of songs and was lead singer and head songwriter of the duo Mean Lady (Fat Possum Records). Her smokey female vocals blend nicely with her lovingly crafted lyrics and timeless melodies.
Eurocup Viewing July 10
June 10, 2016 - 2pm We are broadcasting the finals of the UEFA Euro Cup on our state of the art 18-foot projection screen. This game will pin the two countries who have managed to claw their way to the finals. Our viewing experience at National Sawdust will guarantee an exceptional view wherever you are seated.
The Revolution presents WE ARE HERE: A Response Concert in Honor of Black Lives
July 16, 2016 - 10:00pm The Revolution Music Series of National Sawdust will be hosting a late night concert event, in honor & loving memory of Delrawn Small, Alton Sterling, & Philando Castile. All proceeds of the night will go directly to the families of these 3 men for immediate help & assistance.
Record Release: David T. Little and Royce Vavrek’s Dog Days
October 16, 2016 - 7:00pm National Sawdust and VIA Records are proud to celebrate the release of the original cast recording of David T. Little and Royce Vavrek’s critically acclaimed opera Dog Days.
Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society
October 2, 2016 - 7:00pm For a wholly original take on big band’s past, present and future, look to Darcy James Argue” — so says Newsweek’s Seth Colter Walls. The Vancouver-born, Brooklyn-based composer and bandleader has toured nationally and internationally with his 18-piece ensemble, Secret Society, garnering countless awards and nominations and reimagining what a 21st-century big band can sound like.
Table Music Brunch: New Vintage Baroque
October 23, 2016 - 11:00am Join us Sunday’s at National Sawdust, for our curated series, Table Music, featuring music spanning from the Baroque to today. The menu will feature Rider's normal brunch choices.
Absolute Ensemble Presents: Lost Tribes
November 2, 2016 - 10:15pm The Absolute Ensemble lead by eclectic Estonian conductor and producer Kristjan Järvi gets together with HAUSCHKA and Folk Music Star Maarja Nuut to revive the Nordic Spirit in a unique Music Show.
The Revolution Vol. 10
December 10, 2016 - 10:00pm THE REVOLUTION is an emerging musical series that highlights artists and musicians that not only represent the core of independent pop culture in 2016 but who are standing in the breeding ground of an evolution within their genre. As a part of VOL. 10, The Revolution will feature three incredible live performances from NYC based artists
Ondioline Orchestra Present a tribute to Jean-Jacques Perrey
November 22, 2016 - 7:00pm In their debut performances, Ondioline Orchestra present a tribute to Jean-Jacques Perrey, alternative pop visionary, pioneer of rhythmic tape editing techniques, and virtuoso of the rare French electronic musical instrument, the Ondioline.
NS Jazz for Kids: Timbalooloo Duo Workshop
December 10, 2016 - 11:00am Oran Etkin is a critically acclaimed clarinetist and composer who can be heard on major concert stages throughout the world and numerous recordings including a recent Grammy Award Winning compilation. Yet Etkin feels equally at home when he is in New York, surrounded by a gaggle of spellbound children, presenting a riveting story about Herbie Hancock, Tito Puente or his musical travels in Indonesia.
Sporting Life
November 3, 2016 - 10:00pmFollowing on from his R&S Records debut '55 5’s', a 10 track mind-bending beat tape that bristled with promise and originality, Eric Adiele aka Sporting Life of NYC rap group Ratking, has returned with a trio of EPs titled 'Slam Dunk Vol. I, II & III'. Comprised of ear-popping instrumentals, illustrious remixes, guest vocalists and even a range of apparel, 'Slam Dunk’ sees Adiele drawing on his love for Takehiko Inoue’s massively popular manga series of the same name, and the stupendous grace, power and agility of the storied basketball greats.
Attacca Quartet: Recently Added
December 11, 2016 - 5:00pm The acclaimed Attacca Quartet kick off their new project Recently Added, a series exploring the string quartet works of contemporary composers, with this performance of the complete quartet works of Caroline Shaw, who in 2013 became the youngest recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for music for her work Partita for 8 voices. In the words of the Attacca: “We became interested in Caroline because of her prolific and amazing string quartet output. Her sense of wonder and joy pours over her works, and we are so delighted to share them with the world."
New Amsterdam Presents: Vicky Chow
December 11, 2016 - 9:00pm To celebrate the release of her new album, A O R T A, on New Amsterdam Records, acclaimed pianist Vicky Chow will perform a selection of electroacoustic works from the album.
Tamar Muskal: Of Love and Sobriety (Written for and performed by Jo Lawry)
December 5, 2016 - 7:00pm After years of focusing on writing contemporary music for ensembles and orchestras, Tamar Muskal goes back to her first musical love - pop song writing - and creates a song cycle in which she fuses her contemporary and pop musical languages. Commissioned by ASCAP/Kingsford Fund, Of Love And Sobriety is a song cycle with lyrics by Stavit Alweis for two female vocals, viola, cello, drums, continuum and piano.
NS Jazz for Kids: Timbalooloo Duo Workshop
January 21, 2017 - 11:00am Oran Etkin is a critically acclaimed clarinetist and composer who can be heard on major concert stages throughout the world and numerous recordings including a recent Grammy Award Winning compilation. Yet Etkin feels equally at home when he is in New York, surrounded by a gaggle of spellbound children, presenting a riveting story about Herbie Hancock, Tito Puente or his musical travels in Indonesia.
Lost Spring
March 3, 2017 - 7:00pm One hundred years after the Armenian Genocide, a mother must explain this troubled history to her daughter. But how does one explain inhuman cruelty to innocence itself? Mixing theater, dance, and live music, and further brought to life by the visuals of artist Kevork Mourad, this multi-disciplinary creation is the poetic journey of a woman in quest of her history, in quest of meaning, in quest of a lost spring…
Jazz For Kids: Songs for Unusual Creatures
March 18, 2017 - 11:00am Michael Hearst takes the audience on a fun, interactive investigation through the kingdom of weird animals with the help of his 5-piece band and a variety of quirky instruments.
