PLACES + SPACES by LOCATOR

PLACES + SPACES by LOCATOR is a must-attend event happening at CulturalDC's Source. Don't miss out on this unique experience!

The cello becomes a vessel of endless possibilities, morphing again and again through a whirlwind of looping, sampling, and live processing. LOCATOR channels imagination into a symphony of sonic bliss that transcends the ordinary. By drawing inspiration from a wide range of musical genres - from classical to jazz, from the avant-garde to the outer realms of experimental electronica - LOCATOR pushes the boundaries of what is possible and creates music that is both beautiful and thought-provoking.

Places + Spaces is a progression of the You Are Here series by Locator. As the band name eludes, the music is an exploration and celebration of location, place, and belonging.

The second in the You Are Here series, Places + Spaces shifts naturally between a listening room with a DJ and interactive projections to a concert space with dancers, immersive visual design, and live electronic cello music. The show is a complete visual and auditory delight that is sure to resonate with audiences worldwide.

​Daniel is equally comfortable performing contemporary classical, jazz, and popular music. In 2008, his cello playing was recorded with John Brown’s Body on their album “Amplify”, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Reggae Chart. Daniel has recorded with and performed alongside a wide array of artists from Roger Daltrey and The Who to Rubblebucket, Miracles of Modern Science, and Stefon Harris. Daniel is also an active member of third stream groups Bobby Previte's Blueprints Ensemble and Neil Alexander’s X Ensemble.

Daniel is a founding member of the Orvieto Piano Trio, a group that over the last ten years, has performed classical piano trio literature throughout the United States, Canada, and Italy. In 2014, the Orvieto Piano Trio released a recording of works by Mendelssohn, Smetana, and Piazzolla. In 2018, Daniel was Artist-in-Residence at the Chinquapin Arts Center in Oregon with the Chinquapin String Quartet, where they premiered an electro-acoustic opera by composer Alex Vassos.

Jamal Gray is a musician, organizer, and curator based in Washington, DC. In 2017 he founded the Uptown Art House, a creative incubator for progressive Artists and Activists, where he serves as Co-Director. As the avant-garde jazz troupe Nag Champa Art Ensemble leader, the D.C. native has used his ingenuity to bridge the gap between the city's underground art and music scenes. Gray brings his unique conceptual perspective when transforming recognized venues, such as The John F. Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts, Smithsonian American Art Museum, and Capital Fringe, down to unconventional spaces, such as warehouses and open lots.

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