Readings by Amy Phillips, Jonathan Messinger and Joshua Dumas.
Listen to a recording of Joshua’s story, Jessica at Fall of Autumn.
Reconstruction Room :: Mass Observation
February 2007
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Readings and performances by Meg Barboza, eric blank, Nicolette Bond, Sunny Byers, Tommy DeAngelo, David Digangi, Joshua Dumas, Impulse/Control, Miki Howald, Trinette Mura, Dave Snyder, Erin Teegarden, Della Watson.
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Six by Five #4
Joshua Dumas
February 2007
A handbound, meandering, accordion fold zine of words, images and a map that explore the senses. Designed by Elizabeth Boyne, edited by Joshua Dumas.
With contributions from Susie Harkins, Nora McComiskey, carlsweets, Matt Rose, Sangini Brahmbhatt, Joanne Diaz, Jeremy Ohmes, Katy Didden, Elizabeth Boyne, Brendan Meehan, Jessica Neafsey.
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Portraits in Stutter
Joshua Dumas
November 2006
36 page handbound zine featuring rough sketches, loose profiles, cut-up interviews, semi-portraits, of Jenny Walton-Wetzel and Andy Wagner. Bound with twine in blue cardstock and vellum, the covers hold actual prints of the subjects. Words, photographs and assembly by Joshua Dumas.
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Saturation Series
May 2006 to September 2006
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A summer series of lectures, performance art, readings and music conceived and organized by Kirk Bravender and Joshua Dumas and hosted by South Union Arts.
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Cl*sterf*ck :: Tense Forms 3rd Summer Showcase
Eli Boyne
September 2006
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Art by Cortney Groves, Craig Blakeman, Dominica Wasilewska, Jaime Roche & Susie Harkins, Jen Haybach, Jen Jacobucci, Johannah Silva, Joshua Holden, Kelly Reynolds, Kirk Bravender, Mark Benson, Nora McComiskey, RM5, Sangini Brahmbhatt, t. Thomas Hardie
Music by Ami Saraiya, Jason Frederick, Ben Gray, Dave Vandervelde, John Kleyn, Casey Meehan, Ben Clarke, Joshua Dumas, Jeremy Ohmes, Domenico Ferri, Fergus Kaiser, Mark Benson, Steve Quantock, Robbie Hamilton, Justin Trombly, Matt Dewine, Anika Balaconis, Chris Kralik, Johnny Caluya, Derek James, Nick Miers, Kris Poulin
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Casey Meehan and the Delta Still
May 2002 to September 2006
Casey Meehan — vocals, piano, guitar
Scott Cedro — baritone saxophone
Joshua Dumas — bass
Ben Gray — drums
Mark Benson — drums
Allison Stanley — clarinet
Sarah Renée Bertsch — vocals
Andy Wagner — guitar
All songs composed by Casey Meehan.
Produced one recording Violet, available soon at Rock Proper.
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Music with Meaning 7
June 2006
Readings from Rob Christopher, Todd Dills, Jeff Disler, Joshua Dumas, Billy Roberts, Scott Smith and Mitchell Szczepancyzk, hosted by Aaron Cynic and Brandon Wetherbee @ Mojoe’s Hot House.
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Bring May Flowers
Joshua Dumas
May 2006
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A collaboration between Marika Mashburn (and the House Theatre) and Joshua Dumas (and Tense Forms) to create a three day variety show styled festival of music, magic, dance, poetry, film and theatre, all celebrating Spring.
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800 Winters :: Tense Forms Winter Showcase
Sangini Brahmbatt
January 2006
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An evening of visual art, music, and performance that temporarily transformed the Subterranean. Featured an installation of 800 wallet sized photographs by Marlene Bednarz, Mark Benson, Elizabeth Boyne, Sangini Brahmbhatt, Kirk Bravender, carlsweets, Joshua Dumas, Emily Freeh, Chris Fuller, Cortney Groves, Jen Haybach, Dennis Hayes IV, Nora McComiskey, Matt North, Mark Paci, Alison Paul, Mary Paul, Mike Piontek, Julie Prenoveau, Kate Raney, Kelly Reynolds, RM5, robotskirt, Matt Rose, Melissa Stallard and Holly Tickner.
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Heat :: Tense Forms 2nd Summer Showcase
Jaime Roche
July 2005
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An evening of visual art, music, poetry, performance and film that temporarily transformed the Subterranean.
Visual Art by Mark Benson, Craig Blakeman, Sangini Brahmbhatt, Kirk Bravender, Ben Clarke, Leah Dickey, Steve Eck, Cortney Groves, Mollie Morris, Mary Paul, Mike Piontek, Steve Quantock, Kelly Reynolds, Jaime Roche, Matt Rose, Melissa Stallard, and Allison Stanley.
Music by Notes & Scratches, The Treatment, the archivists, Radiant Darling, Andy Wagner.
Poetry and Performance by Eli Boyne, Katy Didden, Viola Lee, Marika Mashburn.
Film by Kate Raney, Richard Syska.
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the Notes and Scratches :: 48 Hour Project
January 2005 to January 2005
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A marathon session in which which six songs were written and recorded over two 24 hour periods.
Joshua Dumas — vocals, most instruments, engineering
Anika Balaconis — trumpet, vocals
Domenico Ferri — bass
VJ Hyde — guitar, percussion, vocals
Casey Meehan — vocals
Steve Quantock — violin, vocals
Words and music by Joshua Dumas
This experiment lead to the creation of the current Notes & Scratches group.
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