nathaniel johnstone

Pulling Your Insides Out, originally uploaded by exoskeletoncabaret.

Here’s a set of photos from the performance with Jill Tracy, The Ghosts Project, Nathaniel Johnstone, Magpie Killjoy, Schrödinger’s Cat, and DJ Q that Willow and I arranged last weekend.

Gigs like that one remind me why I organize and promote events. By no means was it flawless, but everyone involved passionately pulled their weight and many moments of beautiful, organic, aural art emerged as a result.  The space was transformed from an erotic theatre to a simply sensual node of creation.  Before this, I don’t think I’d witnessed such a wide range of emotion from performers during a single set–during one improvised piece, Paul and I were weeping in tandem, I in the audience with my camera and he onstage with his antique viola, and by the next song, I was cackling like a hyena with unfettered glee. I have unspeakably talented friends all across the country, and watching them improvise and work together so fluidly gives me great hope.

Willow’s review, Magpie’s review, and Jean-Paul’s review sum up the specific details quite nicely.  Thanks to everyone who attended or participated!