I’m giving a talk next Sunday on my experience living inside a venue (Silent Barn II); 1 of 3 presentations on the history of residential performance spaces in New York (the others include archival footage from concerts Alan Lomax, the folklorist, had in his home in the Greenwich Village in the 1960s & from Studio We, one of the first jazz lofts in NYC). It’s at Rubulad, arguably New York’s longest running DIY space, and is organized by The Museum of Music & Entertainment in NYC.

(Simone made this cool drawing of the kitchen at Silent Barn II)

Details are here: https://bit.ly/nyc_residential_music_spaces (I also have a discounted ticket link for friends which I’m happy to share, just lemme know).

I’ve already starting putting this playlist of domestic clips from Silent Barn which you might enjoy, regardless of whether you can make it: https://bit.ly/barn_domesticity

…I’d need to share a few concert shots for context, but I’m mostly looking for clips of “living,” which I’m going to be narrating various quips over regarding concerns like the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, heat, electricity, plumbing, etc… if you have anything you think I should touch on, let me know!

Finally… it happens to be my birthday week, so I’m going to be hosting a birthday afterparty at my mother’s studio - just a short walk from the venue. Should be a simple hang with pizza and maybe homemade ice cream. Please let me know if you might be able to join!