From Lithuania,
ARMA AGHARTA @arma_agharta
…is a sound nomad, constantly wandering around and performing in the farthest corners of the globe — whether it’s a garage in Greenland, a field in Indonesia or a humble lounge in Hamilton, Canada. This distinctive practice of cultural exploration continuously informs his sound and his ever-surprising and elusive live performance. The latter usually resembles an unimaginable coalesce of DIY object-based sound art, esoteric neo-dadaism elements, and an outlandish sonic playground. Arma relies on a wide variety of found objects and unusual instrument combinations when he performs, thus every show is a unique one-off spectacle. With more than 600 performances behind him, Arma Agharta returns to Canada after a 7 year absence.
Guests:
THE VWLS @thvwls_hamilton…uncomfortably blurring the lines between post-rock and synthwave, the latest project by a perpetual small-timer continues to not belong in the Hamilton scene. Analog drums and phasing FM synths provide almost the exact opposite of a guided meditation.
BAY MUD @bay_mud…is an electronic musician working with synthesizers, samples and equipment new and old to craft compelling ambient vignettes grounded in melody. Perpetually tangled in cables and bathed in a mosaic of blinking lights, he can be found mashing pads and keys, twisting knobs, and repurposing found sounds in attempts to carve something glitchy and evocative out of the boundless noise ▪︎ https://baymud.bandcamp.com
Info about the venue:
This event takes place in the front room (Cafe + Lounge) of The Staircase Theatre (27 Dundurn St N, Hamilton). Both food (try the “Vancouver Dog”) and drink are available, including alcohol. Please note: this room IS wheelchair accessible.