Friday, May 23, 2008

Matthew Sperry Memorial Concerts, Hillside Club, Berkeley

Sixth Annual Matthew Sperry Memorial Concerts

The Berkeley Hillside Club is proud to host the Sixth Annual Matthew Sperry Memorial Concerts. Matthew Sperry was a talented bass player and beloved member of the local avante garde music community who was tragically killed while bicycling in 2003. Since then his friends and fans have gathered annually to honor his memory in music.

Thursday, June 5th at 8:00 pm

John Butcher - saxophone
Solo, duo, trio, and quintet
with special guests John Shiurba - guitar, Tom Djll - trumpet,
Tim Perkis - electronics, and Gino Robair - percussion.


Friday, June 6th at 8:00 pm

Carla Kihlstedt - violin & vocals
Solo songs and duets
with special guests Marika Hughes, Chris Sipe, and Fred Frith

For more info, Matthew Sperry Concerts.

Admission (per performance) $15 ($10 for HSC members and Seniors)
The Berkeley Hillside Club
2286 Cedar Street
Berkeley 94709
Info: (510) 845-1350

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