The Arts Center at Duck Creek in Springs will launch its 2025 New Music Series on Saturday at 6 p.m., with a double bill featuring Little Black Egg followed by 75 Dollar Bill and Little Big Band. The series was organized by Peter Watrous, an acclaimed guitarist and former music critic for The New York Times.
Little Black Egg features Georgia Hubley on electric guitar and Ira Kaplan on keyboards. The duo, who are married, co-founded the notable indie rock band Yo La Tengo in 1984 and released their first album, “Ride the Tiger,” two years later.
While at Duck Creek, Ms. Hubley will perform a set of atmospheric, improvised music that blends emotional depth with textural sensitivity, said the arts center. Mr. Kaplan, a former music journalist who has contributed to The Village Voice and New York Rocker, will accompany her.
75 Dollar Bill consists of Che Chen, a guitarist, and Rick Brown, a percussionist. At Duck Creek they will be joined by Little Big Band, a group of friends and family, including Sue Garner (bass), Cheryl Kingan (saxophone), Talice Lee (violin), Steve Maing (guitar), Jim Pugliese (percussion), and Barry Weisblat (percussion).
Formed by Mr. Chen and Mr. Brown in 2012, 75 Dollar Bill blends diverse influences, including Mauritanian guitar traditions, American blues, and minimalist compositions. Mr. Chen’s use of quarter-tone guitars and Mr. Brown’s percussive techniques, which often involve a plywood crate, contribute to their distinctive sound.
Of their 2016 album, “Wood/Metal/Plastic/Pattern/Rhythm/Rock,” The Wire, naming it one of the best releases of the year, said “The instrumental duo of Che Chen and Rick Brown have been blowing minds on the East Coast live circuit with little more than an electric guitar and a wooden crate rhythm section.” The Observer called it one of the best experimental albums of that year.
Concert audience members have been encouraged to take beach chairs and picnics. All events are free, but space and parking are limited, so early arrival has been suggested.
