Kra Pao 6 at Tom's Place, August 22

3 views

Skip to first unread message

eigenv...@gmail.com

unread,

Aug 16, 2025, 5:43:41 PMAug 16

to Bay Area New Music Events

On August 22 at 8:00pm, Tom's Place presents

Kra Pao 6

(Kyle Bruckmann -- oboe, engish horn

Thomas Dimuzio -- synthesizer

Philip Gelb -- shakuhachi, Buchla Music Easel

Motoko Honda -- piano

Fred Lonberg Holm -- cello

Kanoko Nishi -- koto)

Kra Pao 6 is a new ensemble featuring texturally based improvisations from an all-star list of veteran Bay-Area performers: Kyle Bruckmann (oboe, engish horn), Thomas Dimuzio (synthesizer), Philip Gelb (shakuhachi, Buchla Music Easel), Motoko Honda (piano), Fred Lonberg Holm (cello), and Kanoko Nishi (koto).

The Goog's AI helpfully (if hedgingly) informs us that `"Kra Pao 6" likely refers to a musical ensemble featuring improvisational musicians. The name appears to be a play on the Thai dish "Pad Kra Pao," which is a stir-fry with basil, suggesting a blend of diverse elements into a unique sound.'

I was excited to hear Kra Pao 6 play at the West Oakland Sound Series earlier this year, so gladly accepted their proposal to play at Tom's Place. Philip Gelb, who convenes the ensemble, is on the verge of heading to Southeast Asia for a few months, so this is your last chance to hear them until sometime

next year. It will be a night to remember.

Tom's Place

3111 Deakin Street, Berkeley CA

Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/0ots0lvkk7164af1t953opr5o4%40group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics

Directions: http://4-33.com/directions.html

Information: http://4-33.com/toms-place/index.html

Admission: donation (greenbacks, please). All proceeds go directly to the musicians.