Dedicated series / mission25.0/25
An entire festival dedicated to improvised music and dance, bringing Chicago and New Orleans creative musicians together for interdisciplinary collaboration.
[1] [2]Frequency of relevant shows8.0/20
An annual (recently biannual) multi-day festival rather than a continuous series.
[1]Artist roster20.0/20
Rosters are drawn from the Chicago and New Orleans improvised/creative-music communities.
[1]Self-description12.0/12
Frames itself around creative spontaneity and improvised collaboration - musicians prioritizing playfulness and discovery.
[1]Operating model10.0/10
Artist-run, founded 2016 by guitarist Steve Marquette and movement artist Marie Casimir.
[1]Community reputation6.4/8
Covered by OffBeat, Gambit, My New Orleans and PopMatters as a key improvised-music gathering.
[1]Listening-room intent3.0/5
Spans clubs, bars, community spaces and larger performance venues; settings vary.
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