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Mary Halvorson & Jessica Pavone
Experimental / Folk / Jazz

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BROOKLYN, New York
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Member Since10/30/2005
Band MembersMary Halvorson (guitar, vocals) + Jessica Pavone (viola, vocals)
Sounds Like"Thorny compositions that sound as if female teen punkers the Shaggs received doctorates in the music of 12-tone composer Alban Berg, and then rewrote their Philosophy of the World.... Carefully notated structures and interplay morph effortlessly into free improvisation that is intelligent and expressive, but never self-indulgent. Also featuring intense lyrics sung with their clear and melodic voices, the two women make transcendent chamber music outside of any genre." -Elliott Sharp, Guitar Player Magazine, December 2007 *************************************************************************** "The guitarist Mary Halvorson and the violist Jessica Pavone have worked together in ensembles led by the avant-garde eminence Anthony Braxton, and separately in a wide array of upstart new-music groups. As an acoustic duo they produce something distinct and beguiling: an amalgam of experimental folk, rock and chamber music that feels both meticulous and raw. Their debut, "On and Off" (Skirl), presents a dozen pieces of modest scale but impressive metabolism. There's a disarming openness to their interaction, never more pronounced than when the two are blending their voices in something like a campfire harmony. But this music isn't clever or cute. Its core is steely, and its execution clear." -Nate Chinen, The New York Times, August 2007 *************************************************************************** "They listen as though they're hotwired into each other's brain, their taut structural discipline prompting a domino effect of great ideas." - Philip Clark, The Wire May 2006
Record LabelLucky Kitchen, Skirl Records, Thirsty Ear
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 15 2009 8:00P
Pete’s Candy Store Brooklyn
Oct 25 2009 8:00P
Post Office Halle
Oct 25 2009 8:00P
Studio Odeon Bruxelles
Oct 26 2009 8:00P
Take Five Jazz Club Bologna
Oct 27 2009 8:00P
Auditorium Parco della Musica Rome
Oct 29 2009 8:00P
Voruuit Gent
Oct 31 2009 8:00P
Jazz Festival Botticino
Nov 1 2009 8:00P
PiM Spazio Scenico Milano
Nov 2 2009 8:00P
Museo Catanzaro

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 NEW ALBUM OUT MARCH 24 www.thirstyear.com
check out the feature article on it in the Spring '09 Issue of Signal to Noise ******************************************************************
On and Off was voted one of the top 10 Albums of 2007 by Steve Dollar in Paste Magazine and by Philip Clark in London's Jazz Review ******************************************************************
OUR 1ST CD CAN BE PURCHASED @ http://www.luckykitchen.com/lkpal.html ... it is LK 031 -THANKS

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Ultradave

דוד הטוב



Nov 9 2009 10:22 PM

Awesome sounds, Ultra M & J!  Thanks a million,

U.D.
Paolo Cruciani

Paolo Cruciani



Nov 6 2009 1:27 AM

Hello Mary & Jessica,
thanks for the great concert last night in Rome. I enjoyed very much the music! I would have liked to shake your hand, but you disappeared after the show... Hope to hear your live music real soon again and eventually to meet you!
All the best
Paolo
Mike

Mike Zellers



Nov 6 2009 1:27 AM

hello - i was listening to your tunes today and it inspired me to make this piece

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José Ferreira

José Ferreira



Oct 24 2009 1:32 AM

Thanks!

I love your music!
Paolo Cruciani

Paolo Cruciani



Oct 15 2009 8:33 PM

Hello Mary & Jessica,
I look forward to hear you playing in Rome!
Best wishes
Paolo
Scott

Scott Burton



Aug 6 2009 4:53 AM

Good Luck on the tour! While you're out, be sure to take over the entire world with your tones of fury!!!
Pascal Laudo

Pascal Laudo
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Jul 20 2009 11:16 PM

Hello from France,
Thanks for the add.....
Nice to meet your songs, it’s so good. If you want to hear mine, and write something, I’m ok.
Have a good day.
Pascal
skronk

skronk



Jul 20 2009 11:16 PM

what;s up peeps?
milli

milli



Jul 10 2009 7:07 PM


hi Mary! hi Jessica!



luv milli xo

Pascal Laudo

Pascal Laudo
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Jul 10 2009 7:07 PM

Hello, merci pour l'ajout. J'aimes ton univers musical. au plaisir de se rencontrer.
Bonne route
Pascal
Cham Cham

Cham Cham



Jul 10 2009 7:06 PM

Thanks for Add! ありがとうございます!これからもよろしくお願いします。
the bridesmaids

the bridesmaids



Jun 25 2009 8:52 PM

When you abbreviate it, it's a whole OTHER drink!!
Pecker

Pecker



Jun 23 2009 3:30 PM

Thankyou for the add, yrs Mike X
Mike

Mike Zellers



Jun 21 2009 9:34 PM

hi - thanks for the add - do you have any further info on columbus show
Allison ♥

Allison ♥



Jun 21 2009 9:34 PM

i have a yamaha...don't know the model...haha it has pretty good tone etc.
but thanks for letting me know! and yes, see you at xmas :)
Windows Have Eyes

Windows Have Eyes



Jun 5 2009 3:43 PM





Allison ♥

Allison ♥



May 29 2009 4:14 PM

hey mary :)

just wondering, what type of guitar(s) do you use?
Adam Hopkins

Adam Hopkins



May 29 2009 4:14 PM

Can't wait to hear you at the Windup Space in Baltimore. I have the Skirl record and love it. Safe travels,

Adam.
Torrential Downpour

Torrential Downpour



May 15 2009 4:48 PM






Ed Saad

Ed Saad



May 10 2009 4:10 PM

hey mary, here are some good youtube clips for everybody to enjoy.

carla k, mary!!! 04.24.09!!!

smile, jessica.

thanks, call dunn and send that,
ed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFyfjO1KKVY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C46rlccIk4s&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeSu8YRErrE&feature=related
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That Killed Crimson (looking for sponsors)



May 9 2009 2:53 PM

Hey! Thanks for the add :) How do you like our music?
evan patrick

evan patrick



May 5 2009 5:41 AM

14,561 plays? Damn gurls!

Makes me wanna almost but not quite eat a phillysteak sandwich.

Oops, time for my nap...
BLKLN:

BLKLN:



May 1 2009 10:14 PM

the new album is very GOOD i'm diggin it ladies....
Out Like Lambs

Out Like Lambs



Apr 21 2009 4:02 PM

you gals sounded beautiful the other night. thanks again for coming down...
Out Like Lambs

Out Like Lambs



Apr 10 2009 3:26 PM

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