Tom's Place
3111 Deakin Street Berkeley
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On February 14 at 8:00pm, Tom's Place presents

The O'Kane/Heglin/Djll trio
Suki O'Kane (percussion)
Ron Heglin (trombone, voice)
Tom Djll (trumpet, electronics)
and
John Bischoff, solo electronics

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An Evening of Experimental Sound and Improvisation

Join us for an unforgettable night of boundary-pushing sonic exploration featuring the powerhouse trio of Tom Djll, Ron Heglin, and Suki O'Kane, with a solo opening set by the legendary John Bischoff.

🗓 Date: February 14
📍 Venue: Tom's Place
🕗 Time: Doors at 7:30 PM, Show at 8:00 PM
🎟 Tickets: free, donations for the artists gladly accepted

About the Artists
Tom Djll (trumpet, electronics) brings a world of sonic textures and unorthodox techniques to his improvisational practice, fusing brass with electronics to create rich, evolving soundscapes.

Ron Heglin (trombone, voice) is a virtuoso of extended vocal techniques and low brass, known for blending melody with abstract textures to expand the language of improvisation.

Suki O'Kane (percussion, electronics) is a multidisciplinary artist whose deep rhythmic intuition and exploratory spirit have made her a dynamic force in the Bay Area’s experimental music scene.

Opening Set by John Bischoff
A pioneer in live electronic music and computer sound performance, John Bischoff creates immersive, spontaneous compositions that blend algorithmic structures with real-time sonic transformations.

Prepare for an evening where improvisation meets innovation--unexpected, raw, and absolutely alive.

Don't miss it!

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COVID still hasn't gone away, so we have to make some accommodations to it. Seating will be strictly limited -- we may have to turn you away if we fill our (reduced) capacity. You must be vaccinated against COVID, and you must wear a mask while on the premises. We won't have any snacks, because it seems to me like that's incompatible with masking.

Tom's Place
3111 Deakin Street, Berkeley CA
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Admission: donation. All proceeds go directly to the musicians.
Doors open at 7:30. Wheelchair accessible.

Cost: Free, donations accepted

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