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David Leikam, SFBA-based composer-performer and bandleader. Being born with cerebral palsy has affected his body and speech, giving him a distinct view into his creative arts/music process and being largely a self-taught multi-instrumentalist.
David will be debuting “Alone, As I Am One” at this Wednesday Night Live radio broadcast worldwide.
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David Leikam – Moog Rogue analog synthesiser, NS Design CR6-string fretless bass guitar, NS Design CR6-string fretless cello with pedals
KZSU’s Wednesday Night Live broadcasts a live local Bay Area band/musician from our basement studios almost every Wednesday from 9-10 PM (PT). For over 25 years, we have showcased all types of local Bay Area musicians and performers, including rock, punk, hip-hop, jazz, bluegrass, country, reggae, Brazilian samba, and experimental/noise, among others.
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Resident is a monthly electronic audiovisual open mic event started in 2017. Resident is casual and cool, and the community you'll find is like no other for aspiring electronic musicians in the Bay. No judgments, no bullshit, just positive support and openness to new ideas.
This month's lineup:
// Hosts
+ Franck Martin
+ TanukiSpiderCat
+ Jah's Tin
+ Sycamore Willow
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MUSIC, 13 JUL 2024: South Bay Modular Synthesizer/Electronic Music Open Mic at Community of Christ, San Jose, California, USA & ONLINE • David Leikam [TBD]
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The free monthly open mic in San Jose, California for electronic musicians and live visual artists. This is an event series scheduled for every Second Saturday night.
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Artist sign-up (loadin/setup at 6 PM) [TBA]
This open mic is patterned after similar groups in Oakland and San Francisco. Musicians of all levels are welcome — we seek to create an environment conducive to mentoring new musicians. This is a project of Grateful Gardens San Jose, a community garden. Collette Lynner launched this as the spouse of Doug Lynner with support from Community of Christ San Jose Congregation, and from organizers of Resident Electronic Music hosted by Franck Martin, TanukiSpiderCat and Jah’s Tin, and from members and friends of the South Bay synthesizer community.
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MUSIC, 14 JUL 2024: West Oakland Sound Series: David Leikam (solo) and Nathan Clevenger (ensemble with extra guests) at Dresher Ensemble Studio, Oakland, California, USA • David Leikam
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Nathan Clevenger is an Oakland-bred and based composer, guitarist, and pianist, working on the margins of new music, and free improvisation.
David Leikam, SFBA-based composer-performer and bandleader. Being born with cerebral palsy has affected his body and speech, giving him a distinct view into his creative arts/music process and being largely a self-taught multi-instrumentalist. Studied music composition/improv at CalArts primarily with Wadada Leo Smith (BFA 2001, MFA 2006)...
- An Evening Alone, with 4 Instruments and 1 Human (bass, moog, cello, piano).
Endorsing NS Design and Schertler Acoustics, rep by STLR Entertainment.
(more details: TBA)
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(buy/listen to music, support artists/musicians)
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"Window is Brilliant. Composition at a very high level."
-Paul L. Wexler, Wexwax
Get ready to witness a jaw-dropping performance by the incredibly talented musician, David Leikam, as he took the stage at The Luggage Store Gallery in San Francisco on 1 NOV 2023. With his NS Design CR6 fretless bass guitar, Leikam delivers an unforgettable improv solo that will leave you mesmerized and wanting more. Don't miss this chance to experience Leikam's unique and innovative approach to music, as he pushes the boundaries of what's possible with his instrument on Stepping Upstairs into a Window.
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Brace yourself for an unforgettable musical experience when David Leikam took the stage at the Center for New Music in San Francisco on 13 JAN 2024. The talented musician performed a mesmerizing improv fretless bass guitar solo on his NS Design CR6 that will leave you awestruck. Don't miss your chance to witness this incredible performance as recorded here and part of the highly revered Godwaffle Noise Pancakes series. Get ready to be blown away by the sheer brilliance of David Leikam's artistry illustrated on Rowing Across the River Styx. | | |
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David Leikam, SFBA-based composer-performer and bandleader. Being born with cerebral palsy has affected his body and speech, giving him a distinct view into his creative arts/music process and being largely a self-taught multi-instrumentalist.
Endorsing NS Design and Schertler Acoustics, rep by STLR Entertainment.
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NS Design was founded in 1990 by famed instrument designer Ned Steinberger to develop electric string instruments. The primary focus is on bowed instruments – the violin, viola, cello, and upright bass... (bass guitar and omni bass too). Ned explains, “Bowed electric instruments have been made since the mid-thirties. Unfortunately, most of these instruments are the victims of the misplaced idea that an electric instrument should sound exactly like its acoustic predecessor. I want to take it a step further, I want to see what these instruments can do when they are set free.” | |
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Based in Mendrisio, SCHERTLER designs and manufactures analog audio equipment including modular and fixed-channel mixers, contact mics and amps for acoustic instruments, and PA systems.
Founded in 1986 by the (then) 27-year-old double bassist Stephan Schertler, the Swiss company currently has 18 employees and occupies a leading position in the international acoustic instrument market. More recently, SCHERTLER has entered the pro audio sector where its products have quickly established themselves.
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