VÖLUR *SPLIT RELEASE FEATURING STRING QUARTET *With a name derived from "völva," a seeress in Norse folklore, Völur are not the kind of band to fulfill faux-pagan longings, neither thematically nor musically. The Toronto based trio is comprised of Blood Ceremony bassist Lucas Gadke, drummer Justin Ruppel and experimental electric violinist Laura C. Bates. This occasion features an exclusive performance of their new 12" "Breaker Of Rings" featuring a 12-tone string quartet.

RAPHAEL WEINROTH-BROWNE *SOLO ALBUM RELEASE* (The Visit, Musk Ox, Kamancello) channels the energy and intensity of a full band with his solo cello performances. His highly virtuosic compositions evoke a sound world that is at once ancient and modern, all the while redefining expectations of how the cello should sound.

ROBIN HATCH *SOLO ALBUM RELEASE* Robin is interested in instrumental composition as a storytelling medium, the forced narrative of the linear experience of performance, and melodies that focus on the intersection between contemporary neo-classical music, minimalist electronica, progressive rock, and free jazz. This evening will mark the inaugural performance of her recently released self-titled solo piano album.

$10 adv/$15 door