Picasso Machinery is a fun little salon event that happens every last Friday of the month under the Williamsburg bridge at Picasso Machinery's loft space. It's a fun little variety show for artists by artists. Come through for a tiny set by moi, nestled in the work of poets, burlesque dancers, clowns, actors, etc.
Previous events
Hey all! I'm doing a half hour set before the world premier of "Wild Nights with Emily" starring Molly Shannon. It's a SXSW biopic focusing on Emily Dickinson's personal life. End your pride month festivities with my spooky literature-inspired music, and a dramedy about a brilliant historic queer...in one of America's favorite cemeteries! Should be a lovely night! xo
Very excited to be playing in this newly re-opened venue on Rock City Rd. Will feature percussion and cello, and perhaps recorder as well. <3
Main Drag Music has been around since 2002, selling gear to musicians in Williamsburg before Kent Ave was a one way street. I'll be playing my songs with a percussionist and Dirty Churches will be performing their ultra creepy Silver Suite ballet. Feral Children improvising some thick tones on upright bass and bass clarinet. Very excited for this one.
St. Gregory's a/k/a the "A Frame" is a sweet little spot to hear music when they host concerts. Joined by the talented Brooklyn based singer song writer Alastair Ottesen and harpist and recent Woodstock transplant Mitch Van deusen. Should be a lovely afternoon show.
Outdoor afternoon concert at a fun party spot in Hannover. Thanks to our friend Wilson Novitski for hooking us up with this show!
Ka Baird has created a special evening of 3 musical movements for Issue Project Room with solo project Sapropelic Pycnic. THISTLE is honored to be included as harpist in the 3rd movement called "Transfiguration." The piece will involve dance/movement by Muyassur Kurdi.
a loft concert with Pook on violin. amazing people, most likely food, and good vibes all around, compliments of Ka and Camilla who have salons/house shows at Pineapple Reality about once a month. By donation.
Playing a duo with Pook!
For the 3rd time, Thistle returns to the stage with Pookestra, to debut more songs arranged by Carolin Pook for chamber orchestra. Pook will play violin while leading the chamber orchestra through both improvisations and scored music. Tickets at the door.
Playing this gorgeous little stage on a Saturday afternoon, adding a little bit of mystery to your day, if you so choose.
duo version of Thistle (with violinist Carolin Pook) joins friends Guiding Light and Völuspà for a special evening of lyrically oriented songstress tunes (sorry Jason of Guiding Light, this is my spin for now). Don't miss these talented humans as they emanate sonic bliss. tix at the door.
This is a very exciting and rare concert! Thistle will perform her songs inspired by Hans Christian Andersen on harp and voice. She will be accompanied by a seven woman chamber orchestra. The music is arranged and conducted by Carolin Pook, who will also be playing violin. Guest artist Bala Skandan joins us this evening. This orchestral concert only happens twice a year, hopefully more! Jesse Gelaznika and Sermanas open the show with classical chamber music and solo electronic music respectively. Wow!
I just hopped onto this bill with some very talented poets (one of whom is a special friend who moved to Paris this past spring). It's going to be a fun night of artistry.
GAMBAzine is a magazine dedicated to literary and visual art. They host salons of thought provoking performances. "GAMBA Z's Artist Salon is supportive, familial and craves your independence, freedom and ultimately the nudity of your inner pursuits." Watch out! Intellectual nudity!! I will be playing solo harp and vox for this one.
