After noise

Over the last few years Bill Orcutt, once of infamous noise rockers Harry Pussy, has recast himself an acoustic instrumentalist in the vein of Bill Fahey, Robbie Basho and others of the Takoma ilk. He played a solo set at Raw Sugar a while back that work forced to to miss, much to my regret. When I heard he was coming through town with famed improv drummer Chris Corsano I knew I had to be there. In fact, I headed off to Raw Sugar well (and unnecessarily) in advance to make sure I got in.

First up, some electronic sounds from show organizer Adam Saikaley and Gary Franks of Roberta Bondar.


Adam Saikaley and Gary Franks at Raw Sugar, June 13, 2013

Knob-twisting action!


Adam Saikaley and Gary Franks at Raw Sugar, June 13, 2013

Mark Molnar of Kingdom Shore played some frenetic solo pieces on cello.


Mark Molnar at Raw Sugar, June 13, 2013

Fisheye action!


Mark Molnar at Raw Sugar, June 13, 2013
 
Orcutt's stuff with Corsano is a bit different from his acoustic solo work. Not nearly as squalling as his stuff in Harry Pussy, though.


Bill Orcutt and Chris Corsano at Raw Sugar, June 13, 2013

Their album together features repeated images of Colonel Sanders and an egg, so they aren't taking themselves too seriously.


Bill Orcutt and Chris Corsano at Raw Sugar, June 13, 2013

It was a tad dark for photography.


Bill Orcutt and Chris Corsano at Raw Sugar, June 13, 2013

Definitely interesting.