Peter Whitehead: Handbuilt Instruments, Heartfelt Vocals

Among Peter Whitehead’s many custom-made instruments are the Heart Banjo, made from a baking tin; the Lawn Lyre, made from an old lawnmower and a metal oil pan; and the Spoonharp, made from a five-gallon metal drum, a eucalyptus branch, and kitchen spoons. Whitehead’s Red Poppy debut promises to feature vocals, instruments, and sampling for an evening of richly textured soundscapes, minimalist electronics, and dry English humor.

Featuring:
Peter Whitehead
(special guests TBA)

British-born Peter Whitehead, a longtime Mission resident, is an instrument builder, performer, songwriter, and composer whose resumé includes Mikhail Baryshnikov, Anna Halprin, Sarah Shelton Mann & Contraband, Matt Dillon, NPR, and PBS. He creates scores for film and dance, and he performs solo work using a variety of homemade sound sources, as well as an array of more conventional instruments and electronics.

Learn more: Website | Out of Round Records
 

 
Time: Doors 7:00PM / Show 7:30PM
Admission: $10-20 sliding scale
Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event – please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets. All ages are welcome.

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