poor tree started in may of 2003 when christoff engbrecht, david streit, and michael goertzen were invited to put something together to open for a band at the collective cabaret in winnipeg. we did, having no idea that it would live beyond that show. it would become poor tree: each of us writing out a page on the typewriter and afterwards reading the pages out line by word by sound. other variables became involved: intially dave's portable turntable and dirty birdy, etc.. since, we have performed alongside a good number of musicians and sound artists. often darcy bunio (on guitar, stick, analog, etc) does shows with us. * we've done shows in bookstores, art galleries, cafes, studios, bars, churches, house basements, music stores, and festivals (winnipeg folk festival, element circus). we have also been featured in the poetry magazine CV2 and have been on the radio now and then, CKUW, UMFM, and CBC. * in the summer of 2005 michael left winnipeg for vancouver, and now lives in istanbul. dana landry joined poor tree soon after his departure, and then in the summer of 2007 she too left to study at concordia in montreal. * we are currently in the process of putting together an album. almost finished... * we type where and when ever. contact us if you're wondering. here or at poortree@gmail.com.
The Quiet Music Ensemble Ltd and Deep Listening Institute Ltd present the 18th Annual Deep Listening Retreat, facilitated by Pauline Oliveros, Ione, and Heloise Gold. It takes place in Cork, Ireland between June 29th and July 4th as part of the Quiet Music Festival. Deep Listening is an approach to sound, listening and performance developed by composer, performer, and theorist Pauline Oliveros. Deep Listening Retreats are open to anyone interested in exploring and expanding their experience of and relationship with sound. Through their focus on community, healing, well-being, and creativity, Deep Listening retreats are of particular interest to musicians, art/music therapists, dancers, theatre practitioners, meditators and visual artists interested in expanding their practice through sound. Visit www. quietmusicensemble. com to find out more or to book a place.
oh boy I'm excited to know that others have appreciation for typewriters.. and to use them in ways other than typing...it is a magnificent thing, is it not? :-) -Sarah/Don't Move.
Show this Saturday! An evening of angular mathy rock coming at you in three bombastic bursts of jagged noise, and sweet molten groove. Join us, aswell as Lint(Calgary) and L'viv on what should be a perfectly paired fiesta at the Mondragon. 91 Albert Street, Winnipeg. $5 @ 8pm.
The Signal, with host Pat Carrabre, features a phone call from PT member Christoff Engbrecht and "New Jersey". At aprox. 10:25 pm in any Canadian time zone.
Go to www.radio2.cbc.ca for time shifted online listening.
