The Southern Theater presents Ben Frost and Tim Hecker 9/17-18

Ben Frost, based in Reykjavic, and Tim Hecker, based in Montreal, make their Twin Cities debut with a pair of concerts, each highlighting the work of one with support from the other - a rare opportunity to see them not only in the U.S., but together.

Ben Frost's music is about contrast, influenced as much by classical minimalism as by punk rock and metal. It has a visceral presence, felt as much as heard. A quiet and welcoming humanity underlies his defiant aesthetic with a subtle sense of emotional drama that has increasingly led to work in dance and film. Frost has collaborated with Björk, Amiina, Jóhann Jóhannsson and celebrated Bedroom Community label mates Sam Amidon, Nico Muhly and Valgeir Sigurðsson. His newest release, By The Throat, has received rave reviews.

Frost was recently awarded a year of individual mentoring with English musician and composer Brian Eno via the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative 2010-2011. Through an advisory board that recommended the mentors and an expert nominating panel, six talented young artists from around the world were chosen to work alongside six major artists in the fields of dance, film, literature, music, theater and visual arts for a year of intense collaboration. http://www.rolexmentorprotege.com/en/index.jsp

Tim Hecker's physical and emotive music engulfs the listener with a restive, threatening beauty that delivers an intense and wonderfully unique experience. "One of Canada's most celebrated sound artists" (Pitchfork), his work has been described as "structured ambient," "tectonic color plates," and "cathedral electronic music."

Performances: September 17 & 18, 2010
Friday at 8pm: Music of Ben Frost
Performed by Ben Frost with special guest appearance by Tim Hecker
Saturday at 8pm: Music of Tim Hecker
Performed by Tim Hecker with special guest appearance by Ben Frost

Tickets: $20 single concert, $38 for both
Southern Theater box office: 612.340.1725
1420 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55454
www.southerntheater.org

Conversation with Ben Frost & Tim Hecker at Institute of Production & Recording
Friday, September 17 at 11:30am (please arrive early)
Free and open to the public
312 Washington Avenue North, Minneapolis, 55401
Part of DIY 360, a weekly series of performances and conversations hosted by Adam Levy

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