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Darin Gray
@daringraymusic.bsky.social
A St. Louis native living in Sub Arctic (Forssa) Finland…

Bassist/Improviser/Composer/Collaborator/Band Member/Sessions…

www.daringraymusic.com
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Akira Sakata solo performance in Wels, Austria this afternoon
🔥
November 8, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Special thanks to Chris Corsano and @daringraymusic.bsky.social for coming to #Louisville.
Special thanks to @edsunspot.bsky.social for poster design, and to Kris Abplanalp. Thanks to our hosts at Art Sanctuary, a 501(c)3 non-profit status community-oriented arts organization: art-sanctuary.org
Home - Art Sanctuary, INC
Located in Louisville, KY, Art Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 non-profit status community-oriented arts organization supporting local visual, literary, and performing arts through events, promotion, and educa...
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September 18, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Of the many great records Chikamorachi are on, one of my favorites is Osorezan, "Mimidokodesuka," the trio of @steamroom.bsky.social, @daringraymusic.bsky.social and Chris Corsano. Originally released by PJL in 2006, Drag City reissued it domestically in 2008:

www.dragcity.com/products/mim...
September 17, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Their September 19th performance in Louisville will be their only North American appearance as CHIKAMORACHI after taking part in the SOUND AND GRAVITY FESTIVAL in Chicago, IL on Thursday, September 11th as part of the SACCATA QUARTET with Wilco bandmates guitarist Nels Cline & drummer Glenn Kotche.
August 22, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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“The rhythm team of Darin Gray & Chris Corsano is especially incredible, ever-engaging, consistently creative.” – Bruce Lee Gallanter, DMG

“…arguably the most riotously energetic and creative drummer in contemporary free jazz” – The Wire

“One of the world’s great drummers.” –The Guardian
August 22, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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$15 advance tickets, $20 day of show
Advance tickets available online at art-sanctuary.ticketleap.com/chikamorachi...;
Physical tickets available soon for in-person purchase at Surface Noise (cash only), 600 Baxter Avenue, Louisville KY 40204

7:00 PM doors
8:00 PM music
August 22, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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The Other Side of Life is proud to present:

The 20th Anniversary of

CHIKAMORACHI (Chris Corsano and Darin Gray)

in their ONLY North American Duo Performance!

with special guests
DANE WATERS & STEVE GOOD
and
YLEM

Friday Sept. 19th at Art Sanctuary (back room)
1443 S. Shelby Street
Louisville, KY
August 22, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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steamroom.bandcamp.com
50% off for a bit /暫く半分割引
Steamroom
@steamroom.bsky.social
steamroom.bandcamp.com
August 12, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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Charmaine Lee & Attic Talent (Robert Beatty & Darin Gray) in STL October 11th…
Looking Forward
@edsunspot.bsky.social @charmainelee.bsky.social
July 31, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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If you've followed underground indie rock and experimental music over the past 30 years, you've almost certainly heard Tim Barnes. @marcissist.bsky.social explores the icon's new work and his broader legacy in our latest feature.
Celebrating Tim Barnes
If you've followed underground indie rock and experimental music over the past 30 years, you've heard Tim Barnes.
daily.bandcamp.com
June 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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3 x Eiko's back in print on Black Truffle

bit.ly/4mcTAMn
May 13, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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blacktruffle.bandcamp.com/album/ichida
Back in stock! “Ichida”, the first release from the duo of Eiko Ishibashi and Darin Gray
May 8, 2025 at 8:57 AM
April 6, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Happy 80th birthday to the great Akira Sakata
Polaroid portrait, Oslo, 2016.
February 21, 2025 at 1:22 PM
See you soon this Tuesday Oslo (2/25). Looking Forward…

konsertforeninga.no/blow-out-joh...
Blow Out: John Butcher solo + Wilkinson / Lau / Gray / Knedal Andersen
To giganter fra den engelske improscenen har nylig rundet 70 år, og vi feirer dem i to helt ulike formater!
konsertforeninga.no
February 21, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Arrived in London…Celebrating Alan Wilkinson at 70 Tuesday night @cafeotodalston.bsky.social
Alan Wilkinson / Steve Noble / Pak Yan Lau / Darin Gray Quartet rides again…
Record release show for our latest album ‘The Worm Turns,’ on Shrike Records.
www.cafeoto.co.uk/events/alan-...
February 10, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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This Tuesday and Wednesday we welcome a residency to celebrate saxophonist Alan Wilkinson's 70th birthday.

Including special guests Pat Thomas, Darin Gray, Pak Yan Lau, Steve Noble, John Edwards and Mark Sanders.

www.cafeoto.co.uk/events/alan-...
February 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Headed to Padova, Italy to join the mighty Bonjintan quintet style, in celebration of the great master Akira Sakata who is turning 80. If you are around those parts, hope to see you Saturday. Looking forward…
My goodness…
January 27, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Nice review from Rob Garrett in @allaboutjazz.bsky.social featuring the debut of Hatka (Alan Wilkinson, Darin Gray, Janne Tuomi @jannetuomi.bsky.social ) at the Telakka Jazz Festival in Tampere, Finland a couple of weeks ago…

www.allaboutjazz.com/telakka-jazz...
January 26, 2025 at 8:03 AM