Ireri Almonte is an indie folk singer-songwriter, multidisciplinary artist, and multi-instrumentalist originally from Morelia, Michoacán. Her musical approach establishes a dialogue between the traditional and the contemporary, presenting an innovative live-looping show that maintains Latin American sonic roots while taking them to new experimental territories. With instruments such as the charango, guitar, cuatro, leona, and…

Mottore (SK) / Juraj Trubač I listen to motifs of randomness I do not play prepared songs, no specific style, no script. I just capture the music which arises at the moment. Let my musicality be the only limit. The looper gives me the might to repeat the good moments which would otherwise vanish in…

Mark has been looping since 1986. Most often he’s played electric guitar though he does have a cassette somewhere of an extend improv on a cheap electric organ. He was a regular performer at the Santa Cruz Loopfest from 2002 through 2010 while also documenting several of those festivals photographically. He now lives in Seattle…

AL-EK is an audiovisual collaboration creating visceral experiences through synchronized soundscapes, and eclectic-sourced visuals. The project features a dynamic foundation of synthesized electronic sound interwoven with live music. The soundscape fuels a varied background energy expressed through imagery and motion. AL-EK inspires curious dialogue through warped perceptions and sensory provocations. http://www.al-ek.com/ Instagram: @al_ek_com Longtime collaborator…

For over a decade, Dave has been a dynamic presence in the Santa Cruz music and theater scene, performing with a variety of musical groups and local productions. Beyond the stage, he’s the creator and host of The Talking Drum, a popular podcast dedicated to the art of drumming. A passionate and ever-evolving creative spirit,…