MANTIS, Kowalski/Grimm/Robekin Trio
Jolynne Roorda
The three members of MANTIS looking down from above.
Mantis (from left): Brad Townsend, Nick Zielinski and Anders Svanoe.
MANTIS is an a times anarchy-inducing project of baritone saxophone specialist Anders Svanoe. The Madison woodwind marvel is joined in this trio by Madison musicians Brad Townsend on bass and Nick Zielinski on drums. The night’s second act, Kowalski/Grimm/Robekin, zooms into avant-garde territory with the unlikely combo of drums (Jordan Kowalski), bassoon (John Robekin), electric cello, pipa and more (Brian Grimm).
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MANTIS is Anders Svanoe (sax), Brad Townsend (bass) and Nick Zielinski (drums).
Mutated in the radioactive pressure cooker of covid-era late-stage capitalism, MANTIS uses its triangular head, bulging compound eyes and elongated fore-legs to sow precious seeds of doubt in the musical status quo. Unhinging its gigantic mandibles to latch on to its prey, it sprays the acid of anarchy to dissolve oppressive man-made order and allow space for nature to reform order in her own image.
https://anderssvanoe.bandcamp.com/album/mantis
Kowalski/Grimm/Robekin electroacoustic trio mingles sounds from the drum set, bassoon, cello, and electronics. This unorthodox combo deconstructs sounds from a variety of traditions and leans into the improvising avant-garde.
Accessibility notes: We have two steps to come in the front door, and one step in our back door. There are two steps into the second portion of our building to reach the bathroom. We have ramps we can put it place for anyone who needs them. Please let us know if we may assist you in accessing the space.
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