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DAVID BERNABO

@david.bernabo

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music/film/art at @ongoingbox; half of @brightarchivespgh; computer in @how_things_are_made; multi-instruments in Watererer; "Blue" Gene Tyranny film

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My solo show 00000 opens at @unionhallpgh on April 2, 2026. Large paintings and letterpress works. Reception from 6-9.

"Sometime in 2025, I became interested in old things. I found myself in the Musée Le Secq des Tournelles in Rouen, France, surrounded by centuries-old keys, chests, door knockers, and barber’s scissors, all fashioned in wrought iron. These items dated back to the 14th and 15th and 16th centuries. They hinted at mysteries—for example, the secret key of the Duke Christian Louis II of Mecklenburg-Schwerin could be dismantled and reshaped into a tool. Superficial understandings were not the whole story. Understanding was near, but still hidden. But more than that, these items provided proof that an idea and its physical embodiment could exist for centuries." by @david.bernabo

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7 months ago

Dear algorithm, please be cool.

On Saturday, November 7, @how_things_are_made returns to OPEN at @thespaceupstairs for “Be Cool Algorithm,” an evening-length performance of nearly impossible sounds.

Special guests @stripochre, @t.se.ae , Montse Briceño, Ariel Xiu, @sticsbyair and @ali__sadeqi_ , with movement by @thepillowprojects .

Doors 6:30pm. Music 7 to 11pm. $15. Come and go as you please.

How Things Are Made is @what_musik, @david.bernabo , and @guaguanco127.

Several error messages, a skull, the moon, and one (1) basketball also appear in the promotional materials. They are not performing.

OPEN at The Space Upstairs is a series that invites the audience to drop in whenever.

Hopefully the algorithm will be cool. Sharing helps. taken in The Space Upstairs by @david.bernabo

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2 days ago

Mmmmm feeling immense gratitude after this weekend’s Reiki + Drone VIII! 🙏🏽🙂‍↕️🫶🏽🕸️

We filled the room as friends, co-creators, lovers, dreamers, believers in a slow, caring & kind world. Offering Reiki felt like receiving, because Reiki is the energy of love, and love knows no “you” or “me.”

Sunday felt surreal to me. I’m proud of what WE have created & am amazed at how self-generative this event seems at this point. 8️⃣ times is no small potatoes!

Thank you to my amazing team…
✨ musicians: @david.bernabo & @guaguanco127 of @how_things_are_made — your soundscape was a true gift to receive.
✨ Reiki practitioners: @likhaoasis @blackramhealing & Belen, all level 2 attuned by @firstlightreiki — you make me a proud teacher!
✨ @nathandarity & @voodlevus of @navushouse — you & your home hold soo many healing experiences.
✨ all of our guests, both familiar with & new to Reiki — your trust is invaluable.

Keep an eye out for our next event — we hope you’ll enjoy it with us.

❤️‍🔥 THANK YOU! ❤️‍🔥 taken in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania by @david.bernabo

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9 days ago

PGH friends! Hope you can join us for more WOWEO programming 💫

Acts of Remembrance: Moving, Writing, Speaking
October 7 | 6:00pm–8:00pm
The Alloy Studios

This workshop is led by Maree ReMalia & David Bernabo. Participants explore movement, writing, vocalization, and sound that are drawn from the creative process of WOWEO.

Open to ages 16+, no prior experience is necessary.

Pay what moves you ✨
Register at 🔗 in bio.

📸 @salsaschwartz taken in KST's Alloy Studios by @david.bernabo

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A new music video for "Pyramid House," the fourth song from Watererer's Sword Swipe Left Through Helmet.

Fun fact: The ending coda contains two systems of different lengths. One system follows two interlocking upright bass patterns and a second system follows the drum kit ( @pjroduta ). Percussion, piano, rhodes, and B3 organ then pick a system to follow. And then it ends.

ongoingbox.bandcamp.com for the full album

Thanks for listening by @david.bernabo

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16 days ago

Many, many thanks to @pjroduta and @eliweid and everyone at @baumbaumclub for putting on such a fun evening! And major thanks to everyone who came, listened to the new Watererer record, and picked up a copy! The record is live on Bandcamp (link in bio) and Subvert, but not streaming elsewhere due to ethical concerns. Something new coming later this week, too. Thanks!

House Music + PJ Roduta photo by @constellationpgh by @david.bernabo

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18 days ago

Tonight! Watererer release show. House Music + PJ Roduta. All happening at Baum Baum Club. 7:30 doors. See this flyer in person at Constellation Coffee. by @david.bernabo

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22 days ago

Tomorrow/Thursday night! @baumbaumclub hosts Watererer's LP SWORD SWIPE LEFT THROUGH HELMET Listening Session -->
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House Music ( @eliweid and myself) + PJ Roduta (of Watererer, Else Collective) will also play a trio set.

Ticket link in the bio linktree. Drinks included. Tickets available at the door, too.

Doors 7:30PM / Music 8PM

Here's a peek behind the scenes:
1) What is happening at this home? @thisisnathanhall on vocals!
2) PJ on angklung
3) Musings, piano-side
4) Design is my passion
5) Room mics, tall version
6) Wires are in the back
7) Drums (2), connected
8) Piano mics, close
9) Leslie gets their own room by @david.bernabo

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23 days ago

Reiki + Drone (VIII) will arrive on Sunday, 10/04/2026 at @navushouse

You’re invited to join us for a sensory experience of Reiki and drone music. First Light Reiki’s Lauren/Lo Nakamura @firstlightreiki and the duo How Things Are @how_things_are_made team up with @navushouse to present an afternoon of healing, tranquil contemplation, and heady sound.

There are two hour-long sessions: 3:30p and 5pm. You may attend both. We ask for a sliding scale donation of $10-20 for one session or $20-40 for both sessions.

To reserve your spot, please send your donation to @firstlightreiki on Venmo — 🌟 include your email address and time(s) you’re planning on attending. If you do not have Venmo, message lauren.firstlight@gmail.com to reserve your spot; we will accept cash at the event.

Looking forward to seeing you! by @david.bernabo

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9 days away from Watererer's LP SWORD SWIPE LEFT THROUGH HELMET Listening Session --> Thursday, 9/24 at @baumbaumclub!

House Music ( @eliweid and myself) + PJ Roduta (of Watererer, Else Collective) will also play a trio set. (Eli and I are also playing a wild duo set this Thursday at Tough Pill at The Government Center!)

Ticket link in the bio linktree. Drinks included. So happy to see people snap up tickets and records! Many, many thanks!

Here's a peek behind the scenes:
1) More house tour!
2) PJ working out the part for "The Triumph of Democracy and How We’re Doing It Again To People"
3) The stuff that comes with the record
4) Me practicing piano @redcaimanstudios
5) The mic for the Rhodes, I think | keys session was engineered by @davehidek
6) Poster action
7) The piano situation
8) More house! by @david.bernabo

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A lovely night with the Bibliophile Group. by @david.bernabo

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Watererer will release our ninth LP SWORD SWIPE LEFT THROUGH HELMET on Thursday, 9/24 with a listening session/release show at @baumbaumclub!

House Music ( @eliweid and myself) + PJ Roduta (of Watererer, Else Collective) will also play a trio set, which will build on a separate record that the three of us recorded.

Ticket link in the bio linktree. Drinks included. Trying to make all this very affordable and fun and nice. Hope to see you at this!

Here's a peek behind the scenes:
1) Some of the artwork that went into the cover collage. House built in Sketchup. Free trial! Music features @vinythegoat on vocals!
2) PJ working out the part for "Gobbler"
3) Me practicing the ending vamp for "Lord Looks Good on T-Shirt"
4) Prize package #1
5) B3 organ at @redcaimanstudios, where the keys session was engineered by @davehidek
6) More B3 by @david.bernabo

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