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Volunteer-run nonprofit arts organization dedicated to cultivating a space where artists & musicians stretch the boundaries of creativity

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THIS WEEK AT DISSONANT WORKS

Thursday, October 15 at 8 PM
Ambient artist Toby Summerfield is coming all the way from New Hampshire. Toby plays what he calls “Heroic Ambient,” combining guitar, baritone guitar, bass guitar, pedal steel, and foot-operated bass synth into technically challenging, soothing sounds.
Playing in support are modern classical/drone composer Bret Schneider, Sounds Like Noise (Matt Derouin of Future/Modern’s ambient project), and the debut of drone artist highwaynoise from Springfield, IL.
$20/PWYC/donations

Friday, October 16 at 8 PM
A wonderful show of gentle, feeling folk music.
Ben Eisenberger, from Omaha, is coming to play songs on the harp. Enjoy the heartfelt, melancholy music he brings forth.
In support will be the glowing songs of Teshua Parker, the yearning, delicate lyrics and vocals of dee bird, and the plaintive, frank music of Mamo Shame.
$10/PWYC

Saturday, October 17 at 8 PM
Steve Hirsh (drums), Nathan Hanson (sax), and special last-minute addition Art Edmaiston (sax) are coming to play. This is heavy free jazz, the pure stuff, so get ready and get hip.
In support are the classic duo of Dave Stone (reeds) and Aaron Smith (piano), and a trio of George Matt Bowles (guitar), Alberto Patiño (drums), and Danny Pankratz (guitar).

Sunday, October 18
The Pruitt-Igoe Myth
Film screening and discussion presented by Brick City Forum.

Monday, October 19
Gong Slayer, STL Clarinet Freaktet, Michael Williams/Bob Ross, and Pankratz/Martinez/Lubart.
Gong Slayer, a mysterious entity from Albuquerque, finally descends upon St. Louis. Is this shadowy figure a familiar face? It has no face. It is a sheer wall of shimmer and hum. Open yourself to awe.
Also, the return of the STL Clarinet Freaktet. The lineup is shapeshifting, but all you really need to know is this: there will be clarinets, a lot of clarinets, buzzing, popping, and spluttering the whispers of infinity.
Guitar duo Michael Williams and Bob Ross blend their singular approaches to the instrument into something all their own.

Come out and support experimental music, film, and art at Dissonant Works. by @dissonantworks

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We are waiting for you 👀. Dissonant Works 2218 S Jefferson Ave. Movie starts at 7 pm. by @dissonantworks

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What can the rise and fall of Pruitt-Igoe teach us about St. Louis today?

Join us this Sunday at 7 PM at Dissonant Works for a screening of The Pruitt-Igoe Myth, a documentary exploring the history of one of St. Louis’s most infamous public housing projects.

Following the screening, we’ll hold a facilitated discussion connecting the film’s history to the ongoing struggles for housing, community investment, and racial justice in our city.

📍 Dissonant Works
🗓 Sunday, October 18 (2218 S. Jefferson Ave)
🕖 7 PM taken in Dissonant Works by @dissonantworks

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SMALL ROOM VARIATIONS 02 FRIEND LESS + ALEX CUNNINGHAM + MERE HARRACH + KEVIN HARRIS $20 SUGGESTED DONATION

Small Room Variations gives artists room to present their compositions more fully, while inviting audiences into a deeper listening experience.

For Variations 02, Dissonant Works welcomes FRIEND LESS, a project by Jon Mueller, alongside a trio of Alex Cunningham, Mere Harrach, and Kevin Harris.
FRIEND LESS explores rhythmic patterns through an unorthodox approach to drums and voice, drawing from Jon Mueller’s AIR (Acoustic Improvised Rhythm) practice. Alex Cunningham on violin, Mere Harrach on cello, and Kevin Harris on electronics come together for a shared improvised set. by @dissonantworks

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FRIEND LESS explores rhythmic patterns through an unorthodox approach to drums and voice, drawing from Jon Mueller’s AIR (Acoustic Improvised Rhythm) practice. Alex Cunningham on violin, Mere Harrach on cello, and Kevin Harris on electronics come together for a shared improvised set.

10/9 8pm
$20 suggested donation by @dissonantworks

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14 days ago

First show from our new series, VARIATIONS
Featuring STOMACHS from Chicago, Carl Weingarten and Michael Hunt by @dissonantworks

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THIS WEEK AT DISSONANT WORKS
Four shows, four different ways into sound. Join us this week for improvised music, experimental electronics, ambient/noise, live hardware, and open collaboration.

OCTOBER 6 • 7 PM FIRST TUESDAYS FREE
Free improvised music by NNN Cook, Alex Cunningham, Brett Haley, Lex Kosieradzki, Avant Luddite, Klaude U, Bren Solis, and YOU.
Several short sets in various combinations, with an open jam to follow, or even at the same time. Bring your instrument.

OCTOBER 8 • 8 PM CHVRLES.M00R + HEAVY PAUSES + B’RR + JOE BEHAN $20 PWYC
Ambient/experimental artist chVrles.m00r joins us from Little Rock. Also featuring St. Louis premier noise/ambient group Heavy Pauses, no-wave downtempo artist B’rr, and experimentalist Joe Behan.

OCTOBER 9 • 8 PM
 SMALL ROOM VARIATIONS 02 FRIEND LESS + ALEX CUNNINGHAM + MERE HARRACH + KEVIN HARRIS $20 SUGGESTED DONATION
Small Room Variations gives artists room to present their compositions more fully, while inviting audiences into a deeper listening experience.
For Variations 02, Dissonant Works welcomes FRIEND LESS, a project by Jon Mueller, alongside a trio of Alex Cunningham, Mere Harrach, and Kevin Harris.
FRIEND LESS explores rhythmic patterns through an unorthodox approach to drums and voice, drawing from Jon Mueller’s AIR (Acoustic Improvised Rhythm) practice. Alex Cunningham on violin, Mere Harrach on cello, and Kevin Harris on electronics come together for a shared improvised set.

OCTOBER 10 • 8 PM
 HUNGU / JALIEN / JAZZTRILLEST
Chicago-based producer and performer Hungu creates immersive musical experiences rooted in emotion, energy, and connection, performing with electronic hardware, live instruments, and vocals.
Also featuring Jalien on the SP-404 MKII + Model Cycles and Jazztrillest on the DDJ-SB2 + MicroKorg.

Come listen. Come make something with us. by @dissonantworks

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14 days ago

Go see STOMACHS (Chicago) this Saturday, October 3rd at @dissonantworks, on a double bill with Carl Weingarten and Michael Hunt.

“STOMACHS squeak honk clank clunk buzz rattle drone groan bellow and befriend. Their practice draws on diverse backgrounds in free jazz, improvisation, heavy music, and noise. The result is a freely improvised music that dances between massive drones, delicate percussive gestures, and luminous, slippery noises. It might make you feel interesting feelings!

STOMACHS is Mabel Kwan (synth), Carol Genetti (voice/electronics), Bill Harris (drums), and Nick Meryhew (trombone/no-input mixer). Their work has been presented at Elastic Arts, Compound Yellow, Marmalade, and the 2025 Chicago Jazz Fest.”

Photos by Jack B. Siegel by @dissonantworks

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19 days ago

Catch Carl Weingarten THIS FRIDAY at 1pm at Dead Wax a day before his show with Michael Hunt at @dissonantworks. His work walks the lines between ambient music, jazz, blues, experimental sounds and beyond. taken in Dead Wax Records STL by @dissonantworks

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21 days ago

I am playing St Louis on October 10th with @itisjmj and @jazztrillest at @dissonantworks. Im super excited to play with some exceptionally talented black artists!

I got something special planned for this one so I better see you there!

Flyer by @_wessssssss by @dissonantworks

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20 days ago

Another Cognitive Dissonance event coming soon with KFS stinking up the room once again! Watch us and laugh as we get blown off the stage by some of StL’s talented experimental music dealers! taken in Dissonant Works by @dissonantworks

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23 days ago

K. Curtis Lyle and Dissonant Works present Coltrane Centenary: Lamentations 3 & 4, a celebratory two part performance featuring the work of K. Curtis Lyle and an ensemble of musicians and artists.

Presented in recognition of the centenary of John Coltrane, the evening brings together poetry, voice, strings, brass, percussion, and improvisation across two performances.

Saturday, September 26, 2026
7:00 + 8:00 pm
$20 suggested donation

Ensemble:

K. Curtis Lyle, poetry and voice
Dan Clucas, cornet and trumpet
Matt Daisy, recorder
Mere Harrach, cello
Adam Larison, nylon string guitar
Richard Gilman-Opalsky, drums and percussion
Daniel Pankratz, guitar
Alberto Patiño, drums + percussion
Erin Raines, cello and auto-harp
Eleanor Schumacher, guitar
Damon Smith, double bass
Michael Williams, guitar

Followed by a Coltrane After Party with community improv and DJ sets. by @dissonantworks

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