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m u s i c . . . . c o n c e r t . . . . c a l a n d a r l i s t i n g MA JA LE TO PERFORM LIVE CONCERT AT THE NEXT STAR'S END GATHERING (Philadelphia 02-08-99) Tribal Ambient duo Ma Ja Le will perform a concert of Electronic Music at The Star's End Gathering on Saturday, March 6th, 1999 in Philadelphia. Using synthesizers, guitar, outboard processing gear and an array of exotic instruments, Ma Ja Le creates an extended musical journey through rhythms, soundworlds and sonic atmospheres. Based in Milwaukee, Ma Ja Le consists of Chris Short (synths, effects, flutes and Guitartronics) and Paul Vnuk Jr. (synths, voice and percussion). Thus far they have released two full length CDs: "Dreams In The Orchards Of Saturn" and (teamed with ambient groove wizard Vir Unis and produced by Steve Roach) "Imaginarium". Pursuing the course laid down by the recent music of Steve Roach, Vidna Obmana and Robert Rich, Ma Ja Le is making significant contributions to the emerging genre of Tribal Ambient. They have carefully examined the genre and produce music with contrast, subtlety and originality. Drawing on their influencences and their own inspiration, Ma Ja Le offers clear, crafted timbres, driving pulse percussion, swirling clouds of harmonics and floating dream textures. Ma Ja Le's Gathering performance will be their first ever on the east coast of the USA and will reflect their interest in soundscapes, texture and rhythm. Opening for Ma Ja Le will be sonic innovator Jeff Pearce. Based in the Indianapolis area, Pearce is well known to the Spacemusic community for his unique approach to playing guitar. The tones Pearce produces do not betray their origin as they are processed, delayed, distorted and looped to create complex harmonies and timbres not usually associated with an ordinary electric guitar. Pearce's triumph does not lie merely in the technical but in the emotional aspect of his playing. His music is compelling and moody, and displays a talent for traversing the Space, Ambient, Experimental and New Age genres. With four full length CDs to his credit and represented on several prestigeous anthologies, Pearce "mines the terrain where Ambient, Space and Minimalism converge...". His music ranges from deep, dark, lengthy soundworlds to bright, elegant, focused compositions. Performing live infrequently, Pearce's appearence in Philadelphia at the Star's End Gathering is unique. The Star's End Gathering with Ma Ja Le and Jeff Pearce will take place from 8pm to 11pm on Saturday, March 6th, 1999 at St. Mary's Church, 3916 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA. Admission at the door is $15; $10 w/WXPN MemberCard and $5 w/proper student ID. Before The Gathering: WXPN MemberCard holders are welcome to attend a free Spacemusic workshop/discussion moderated by Star's End host Chuck van Zyl. van Zyl will lead a discussion pertaining to the technology behind the music, and Gathering artist Jeff Pearce will be on hand with his guitar and effects processors to demonstrate the process and craft by which he realizes his sound. The WXPN Members Only Spacemusic workshop will run from 7-7:30pm on March 6th, 1999 at St. Mary's Church. Just show your current WXPN MemberCard at the door and you'll be admitted free to the workshop. Concert Preview: In the weeks prior to the concert, the Star's End radio program will regularly feature the music of Ma Ja Le and Jeff Pearce. A live telephone interview with the artists is scheduled for the 02.28.99 broadcast. Following The Gathering: the Star's End radio program will feature a live in-studio performance by featured Gathering artist Jeff Pearce. Tune in to Star's End on 03.07.99 and hear a totally improvised, live radio concert from one of the Ambient community's most innovative guitarists. Where to find Star's End Saturday Nights/Sunday Mornings 1:00am to 6:00am on: 88.5fm WXPN Philadelphia, PA 88.1fm WXPH Harrisburg, PA 90.5fm WKHS Worton/Baltimore, MD 104.5fm Allentown, PA Gatherings are live concerts featuring musicians from the ambient, electronic and space music worlds. For more info: http://www.starsend.org x x x