Following week we headed down to Berlin (see notes below) for a total change of pace -- underground, grassroots artists occupy former east Berlin and the results are important dialogue on the future of experimental (formerly classical) music. SWARMIUS was featured at NWEAMO-Berlin on Friday, May 18.
It turned out that borrowing a vibraphone in Berlin was a major hassle (in Stockholm the Kroumata Percussion Ensemble generously loaned us a set) but we were rescued at the last minute by the lovely young Annika Handrock -- an idealistic scientist-musician-artist, who happens to be an avid vibes player and owner of a top-of-the-line gold Yamaha in perfect shape. Not only did she loan us the vibes, she let us take over and practice in her apartment for 4 hours/day for 3 days prior to our gig.
Concert was at the very underground, alternative space Zentrale Rantlage (there is no sign on the door) run by super idealists Xenia and Rene.
NWEAMO-Berlin was conjured by NWEAMO players Paula Mathusen and Keith O'Brien, who worked for months to pull off a great event.
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