Ars Nova Workshop will be presenting another rare performance this evening at University City’s International House when they bring in Rhys Chatham Brass Trio for one of their only three U.S. dates. He will debut his new trumpet project with David Daniell (guitar) and Frank Rosaly (drums). You may be familiar with Chatham’s work from his massive orchestration of performances by armies of up to 400 guitarists, which have included Thurston Moore and Lee Ranaldo of Sonic Youth, members of Godspeed! You Black Emperor, and an impressive list of others too numerous to name. Hometown guitarist Chris Forsyth will be receiving the honor of opening for Chatham tonight. Forsyth is probably best known for his work with experimental trio Peeesseye and his record label Evolving Ear. He’ll be releasing a new album on March 29 titled Paranoid Cat via Family Vinyard. You can check out a new track from the album called "New Pharmacist Boogie (For Jack)". It was inspired by the late, great local guitar hero Jack Rose who was a close friend and collaborator. Be sure to get to the International House early enough this evening to catch Forsyth’s set when he performs as a duo with organist Don Bruno. International House, 3701 Chestnut St., 8pm, $12, All Ages – H.M. Kauffman
New Pharmacist Boogie (for Jack) by Chris Forsyth