EpiscoDisco July 16th, 2010
Paradise Now and the Reverend Bertie Pearson present EpiscoDisco
Friday, July 16th || 7pm to 10pm || Grace Cathedral
This month’s ‘Disco, co-sponsored by the Mission Creek Music Festival and Aquarius Records, brings you artist Jeffrey Manson’s enchanting Misto Reef light projections, darkwave and synth from Nachtmusik and the minimalist electronica of Portland-based band Cloaks – all under one gothically vaulted roof
The Art
Coastal Californian artist and musician Jeffrey Manson’s analog light projection project, Misto Reef Lights, reflect and refract light with glass lenses, mirrors and handmade collages to create kinetic, abstract dreamscapes from above. Misto Reef Lights envelopes the space in its improvised and enchanting scrawl of lines and shapes. Manson has collaborated with bands such as MGMT, the Silver Jews and Mariee Sioux and has shown work at Parklife Gallery, Smokey’s Tangle and SFMOMA Artist’s Gallery.
The Music
Starting off the night are DJs Omar, Josh, & Justin, creators of San Francisco’s monthly club Nachtmusik. As their name implies, Nachtmusik mixes darkwave and synth to create an unearthly sound. Later, Cloaks descend from Portland with ambient sounds produced with samples, electronic drums, synths and tape loops. This dynamic group will float you through the rest of the evening with their soft and bubbling sounds.
Paradise Now
Theology, music and art all share the aspiration to transcend the borders that language cannot. Paradise Now is a nondenominational curatorial duo that is exploring this commonality by showcasing artists who engage the awe-inspiring space within Grace Cathedral through multi-media installations and performing arts. Paradise Now is Eve Ekman and Elizabeth Parks Kibbey.
EpiscoDisco
Recently voted one of 7×7 Magazine’s 250 Things To Do In San Francisco Before You Die and anointed “unusual fun” by the SF Chronicle, EpiscoDisco is a monthly event where community congregates to enjoy contemporary art installations, live performance, drinks and DJ’ed music at Grace Cathedral. EpiscoDisco is hosted on one Friday of each month by the young and incredibly cool Reverend Bertie Pearson and curatorial duo Paradise Now.
