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David Haas leads his coalition through an evening of improvised music. David Haas, piano; Glenn Dickson, clarinet; Todd Brunel, bass clarinet & tenor sax; Kevin Frenette, guitar; Kit Demos, bass & synths; Joe Musacchia, drums. admission free.

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David Haas leads his coalition through an evening of improvised music. David Haas, piano; Glenn Dickson, clarinet; Todd Brunel, bass clarinet & tenor sax; Kevin Frenette, guitar; Kit Demos, bass & synths; Joe Musacchia, drums. admission free.

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David Haas leads his coalition through an evening of improvised music. David Haas, piano; Glenn Dickson, clarinet; Todd Brunel, bass clarinet & tenor sax; Kevin Frenette, guitar; Kit Demos, bass & synths; Joe Musacchia, drums. admission free.

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David Haas leads his coalition through an evening of improvised music. David Haas, piano; Glenn Dickson, clarinet; Todd Brunel, bass clarinet & tenor sax; Kevin Frenette, guitar; Kit Demos, bass & synths; Joe Musacchia, drums. admission free.

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Dickson & Familiar @ Wellesley College

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Jewett Hall, Welleslely College, 106 Central St., Wellesley, MA

Glenn Dickson and Bob Familiar layer clarinet and synths to achieve a lush, orchestral sound that’s also human and intimate. With Grant Smith- tablas & percussion and VJZombie & Emma Lucille on visuals. Free lunchtime concert!

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Dickson & Familiar play on a concert of electronic music performances celebrating synthesizers, circuit-bending, and sound manipulation. Meet and greet at 6:00pm. also featured are Belltonesuicide and Dave Seidel..Suggested $10 donation in advance or at the door per event, all proceeds benefit the performers. No one will be turned away for lack of money. Advance donations through stage33live.com guarantee entry if the session sells out.

$10 donation

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Join us for a special screening of The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926) with an original live score by Dickson & Familiar.

Regarded as the oldest surviving animated feature, Prince Achmed is a visually stunning film crafted by German artist Lotte Reiniger, using her pioneering hand-cut silhouette animation technique inspired by shadow puppetry. Tickets $20-$40. Ages 18 and older.

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David Haas & the Coalition of the Willing

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The Lilypad, 1353 Cambridge St. , Innman Square, Cambridge, MA 02139

David Haas leads his coalition through an evening of improvised music. David Haas, piano; Glenn Dickson, clarinet; Todd Brunel, bass clarinet & tenor sax; Kevin Frenette, guitar; Kit Demos, bass & synths; Joe Musacchia, drums. admission free.

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Join us for a special screening of The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926) with an original live score by Dickson & Familiar and handcrafted teas from Virgo’s Room (included with your ticket!)

Regarded as the oldest surviving animated feature, Prince Achmed is a visually stunning film crafted by German artist Lotte Reiniger, using her pioneering hand-cut silhouette animation technique inspired by shadow puppetry. Tickets $20-$40. Ages 18 and older.

Standard tix- $30, Community Access tix- $20, Supporter tix-$50

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Steep'd Ambient Tea lounge: Dickson & Familiar and Claire Dickson

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First Street Market, 59 First Street,, Cambridge, MA 02139

Celebrate Solstice @ Steep'd! Double bill of Dickson & Familiar and Claire Dickson. We’re transforming First Street Market into an immersive tea lounge on Saturday nights, starting October 25th. Each event is a unique blend of performance and presence, with a rotating lineup of live ambient musicians, DJs, and visuals, alongside curated teas from Virgo’s Room (included with your ticket) and gentle activities to support your flow between solo and social time, as it suits your intentions for the evening.

Steep’d offers a meditative and magical space for those looking to:

Enjoy a meaningful night out with loved ones & new connections

Spend time journaling, reading, studying, or working on a creative project while still getting out of the house

Meet new people in an easy-going environment designed to foster conversation and connection

Experience a softer, more intentional alternative to nightlife

Details We have a strict arrival window between 7:00 and 7:30 PM, so we can collectively open and settle into the space. The evening concludes at 10:00 PM, but guests are welcome to transition out prior, should they wish.

This is an 18+ event.

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Immerse yourself in expressive, ambient sounds with soaring melodies, awesome textural layerings and detailed interplay. Glenn and Bob create a lush orchestral tapestry that expands and uplifts while retaining its human and intimate presence.

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Glenn Dickson, clarinet & Michael McLaughlin, accordion, longtime bandmates in Shirim & Naftule's Dream, play klezmer music to help celebrate and raise funds for Milva McDonald's campaign for Medford City Council. Suggested donation $20-100.

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Dickson & Familiar CD release concert

synthCube, 167 Prospect St. Unit 1, Waltham, Ma

Dickson and Familiar celebrate the release of their new recording, "All the Light of Our Sphere," with a performance at synthCube. Also performing, Violet Nox, with visuals by Christie Beilmeier

$20 at the door, discounted advance sales through https://tinyurl.com/AllTheLightOfOurSphere

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“I’m often reminded of elements of Fripp and Eno’s Evening Star, except for solo clarinet instead of electric guitar, as many similar structures follow their own paths and eventually just fall into place magically.”” - - Peter Telen

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