They're back: Tyler Damon and Darin Gray are heading out on a Midwest slog in support of For Four -- their second release of electro-acoustic duos for percussion and bass guitar. Released via Damon's Yolk imprint.

The live performances: 

11/20 - Louisville, KY @ Dreamland, with Keenan Lawler
11/19 - Nashville, TN @ Portland Brew, with William Tyler
11/18 - Knoxville, TN @ The Pilot Light, with Give Thanks, Will Fist
11/17 - Lexington, KY @ Al’s Beer Garden, trio with Robert Beatty
11/16 - Cincinnati, OH @ The Comet, trio with Jon Lorenz, 75 Dollar Bill, Pete Fosco
11/15 - Bloomington, IN @ Player's Pub, with 75 Dollar Bill

Akira Sakata and Chikamorachi are on a tour of Japan right now... when they are not telling everyone about the Flying Basket 2xLP, expect the trio to be performing with some heavies, such as dancer Min Tanaka (at Super Deluxe). Photo from Glenn Kotche.

Loren Connors will perform in front of Rothko's "Four Darks in Red" at the Whitney Museum of American Art on August 29th: 

Loren Connors, composer and musician, will address Four Darks in Red, 1958 by Mark Rothko (1903–1970). Named in honor of the Whitney’s new address, 99 Gansevoort Street, 99 Objects is a series of in-gallery programs focusing on individual works of art from the Museum’s collection on view in America Is Hard to See. Speakers include artists, writers, Whitney curators and educators, and an interdisciplinary group of scholars. Programs take place daily.