OTS is a series of jazz and improvised music events in Lexington, KY. The series tries to give a home to artists making music that doesn't fit with commercial sensibilities and to build an environment where artists and audience can interact more directly. It's a very informal undertaking.

Thursday, January 12, 2006

OTS Spring 2006 schedule

Here's the rundown of OTS shows for the Spring. I expect we'll have a couple additional ones pop up at the last minute so the Event numbers are subject to change.


OTS / Event 063
MARY HALVORSON and JESSICA PAVONE
guitar/cello duo from NYC; recommended if you like Gastr del Sol, Derek Bailey, Nels Cline, the Dirty Projectors
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 @ Mecca, 451 Chair Avenue (just off S.Broadway near Bolivar)
two sets starting at 8pm, all ages welcome, $3
FREE Sounds and more info - myspace.com/maryandjess


OTS / Event 064
THE VANDERMARK 5
Ken Vandemark - reeds, Dave Rempis - saxophones, Fred Lonberg-Holm - cello,
Kent Kessler - bass, Tim Daisy - drums
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 @ Underlying Themes, 110 S.Upper St
two sets starting at 7pm, all ages welcome, $5
FREE Sounds and more info - kenvandermark.com

OTS / Event 065
Lexington's 3rd Annual MARDI GRAS JAZZ PARADE
led by NYC's Burnt Sugar
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 through the streets downtown!
beginning at 6pm at the corner of Short and Mill Sts
> all ages after-party immediately following the parade at ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill
> 21+ after-party featuring a full length performance by Burnt Sugar and free food from Gumbo Ya Ya at 8pm at The Dame, 156 W. Main

[You're invited to join the fun. Check out lexingtonmardigrasparade.blogspot.com for more details.]


OTS / Event 066
THE REMPIS PERCUSSION QUARTET
Dave Rempis - saxophone, Anton Hatwich - bass,
Tim Daisy - drums, Frank Rosaly - drums
THURSDAY, APRIL 13 @ Mecca, 451 Chair Avenue (just off S.Broadway near Bolivar)
two sets starting at 8pm, all ages welcome, $3


OTS / Event 067
AB BAARS QUARTET presents "Kinda Dukish"
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 @ Underlying Themes, 110 S.Upper St
two sets starting at 7pm, all ages welcome, $3