House in Bali and Kroncong Concert featuring Momenta Quartet, Ubiet Raseuki, Gamelan Raga Kusuma

Dorothy Betts Marvin Theater 800 21st St NW, Washington, DC, United States

This concert will be part of "Performing Indonesia", an annual event presented by the Smithsonian Institute. Members of Gamelan Raga Kusuma will join New York's Momenta String Quartet and Ubiet Raesuki for an evening of contemporary music by Indonesian composers: featuring I Wayan Yudane's and Jack Body's setting of Colin McPhee's memoir "House in Bali" … Continue reading House in Bali and Kroncong Concert featuring Momenta Quartet, Ubiet Raseuki, Gamelan Raga Kusuma

An Evening of Kroncong with Ubiet Raseuki and Rumput

Indonesian Embassy 2020 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Rumput will accompany Indonesian guest artist, Ubiet Raesuki, for an evening of traditional kroncong. Indonesian Food Trucks at 7:00. Tickets are free but need to be reserved in advance https://kroncongmusic.eventbrite.com.

Rumput + Benjamin Vaudeville et André Daneau + Molly Bower + Jesse Orr at La Plante, Montréal

La Plante 185 Avenue Van Horne, Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Rumput plays a style of Indonesian street music called keroncong, often blended with old-time Appalachian music, and accompanied by shadow theater and crankies (scrolling panoramic artwork). Benjamin Vaudeville et André Daneau harmonica Duo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dzTkIzy1a4 Jesse Orr will be performing crankies at various locations within the venue through the night. Molly Bower will warm up our … Continue reading Rumput + Benjamin Vaudeville et André Daneau + Molly Bower + Jesse Orr at La Plante, Montréal

Rumput, Gamelan Kusuma Laras, and Boxcutter Collective at Jalopy

Jalopy Theater and School of Music 315 Columbia St, New York, NY, United States

Doors at 7, Boxcutter Collective 7:30-8:00, Gamelan Kusuma Laras Small Ensemble 8:00-8:30 Rumput 8:30-9:30. $10. Rumput plays a style of Indonesian street music called keroncong which they blend with old time Appalachian music. They use shadow theater and a style of scrolling artwork called a cranky to accompany their music. http://rumput.org/ Gamelan Kusuma Laras will … Continue reading Rumput, Gamelan Kusuma Laras, and Boxcutter Collective at Jalopy

Rumput and Katherine Fahey at Black Cherry Puppet Theater

Black Cherry Puppet Theater Black Cherry Puppet Theater 1115 Hollins Street, Baltimore, MD, United States

Katherine Fahey is a papercut artist, shadow puppeteer, designer, and performer. She's a candid and thoughtful artist equipped with a storyteller's voice and meticulous craftsmanship. http://katherinefahey.com Tickets available online: https://blackcherry.ticketspice.com/rumput

$10

Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog w/ Rumput and Maria Chavez

Black Iris 321 West Broad St, Richmond, VA, United States

NOTE: This show was canceled due to illness! Rumput is thrilled to open for Ceramic Dog. Get there promptly to catch us! DJ and sound artist Maria Chavez will perform at the after party. "Guitarist Marc Ribot’s wildest project doesn’t mess around. The guitar legend, with bassist Shahzad Ismaily, and drummer Ches Smith, merges funk … Continue reading Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog w/ Rumput and Maria Chavez

$15

Sounding Out Indonesian Music conference @ Cornell University

Lincoln Hall, B20 Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Kroncong by Rumput, plus music composed and improvised by Andrew Timar, CAGE, and Szkieve. The Cornell Modern Indonesia Project brings together some forty participants from the US, Canada, and Indonesia, to sound out the state of Indonesian music, both as a subject of scholarly inquiry, and as an artistic practice pursued within and beyond Indonesia. … Continue reading Sounding Out Indonesian Music conference @ Cornell University

Origami in the Garden @ Ginter Botanical Gardens

Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

Rumput will provide music for a special preview of the new origami sculpture exhibit for friends-level members at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. Activities: Artist Talk: Kevin and Jennifer Box in the Auditorium 6-6:30 p.m. Rumput musical performance in the Cochrane Rose Garden Crane folding with RVA Origami in the Lora Robins Library Fold & Float … Continue reading Origami in the Garden @ Ginter Botanical Gardens

Refugees Welcome: Music for a Better World

Kimball Theatre 428 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg

The William & Mary Middle Eastern Music Ensemble featuring guest artists: Imad Al Taha Iraqi violinist, arranger, composer Danis Sugiyanto Fulbright artist and teacher-in-residence from Central Java, Indonesia, with Richmond-based musicians Gamelan Raga Kusuma and Rumput Postscript: Watch our version of Tombo Ati, shot and posted by an audience member! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzqVgSF_rnk

$5 – $15

Richmond International Film Festival

The Hof Garden 2818 W. Broad St, Richmond, VA, United States

RIFF Music Fest is an international competitive festival with 65 local, national and international bands selected to perform at venues around Richmond over 5 days concurrent with RIFF's film festival. A week full of great performances, industry panels, industry think tanks, RIFF jam sessions, and a platform for filmmakers and musicians to network and forge … Continue reading Richmond International Film Festival