Jandek Study Group Overnight: Revisited

If you're looking to brush up on your Jandek for the upcoming concert at The Cedar on Halloween, take a listen to our series of Jandek Study Group Overnight shows that we produced with our friends at Shuffle Function in anticipation of last year's performance here in Mankato. Be on the lookout for some more Jandek Study Group activity in the weeks ahead. 

Jandek Study Group Overnight #7: Post-Show Reflections

On this final edition of the Jandek Study Group Overnight, we got the 'Mankato Saturday' musicians back together to offer some reflections on their experience playing with/as Jandek this past weekend. A big thanks to Craig, Charles, Adam and Brian for chatting with us once again and for their musical contributions to this very memorable performance.



*Photo taken by Jon Behm from Reviler

Jandek Study Group Overnight #6: The Backing Musicians

On this week's Jandek Study Group Overnight show, we spoke with all of the musicians that will be performing with the Representative from Corwood on Saturday, October 20th at the Elias J. Halling Recital Hall in Mankato. The musicians are: Brian DeGayner (French Horn), Craig B. Mataresse (Electric Bass), Charles Gillett (Electric guitar), and Adam Patterson (Drums/ Percussion). Our conversations with each of the musicians focused on their general thoughts on Jandek's music, his overall approach to live performance, and how one prepares to perform in such a unique and in-the-moment experience. 

Jandek Study Group Overnight #5: Commentary

This week's edition of the Jandek Study Group Overnight featured lengthy interview segments with three individuals who are well-versed in the world of Jandek. You'll hear Chad Friedrichs (director of the Jandek on Corwood documentary), Bill Shute (poet, writer, and publisher), and Gary Pig Gold (writer, musician, and record producer) offer thoughtful commentary on Jandek's music and his unique approach to making and presenting it.  

     

Jandek Study Group Overnight #4

The a capella period of Jandek's catalog is fascinating and unnerving. The three albums from this period are among his starkest and most haunting, and that's saying something from an artist like Jandek. This show features an interview with San Antonio-based poet, writer, publisher, and long-time Jandek fan, Bill Shute. Check out the Kendra Steiner Editions website to find out more about Bill's various pursuits.

 

Jandek Study Group Overnight shows #1-3

Free Form Freakout and Shuffle Function have been producing a weekly program called the Jandek Study Group Overnight. These shows will be airing every Friday night at midnight leading up to the performance on October 20th by Jandek. Each episode highlights a different facet of Jandek's vast and unconventional catalog. Future episodes will include in-depth interviews with writers, film makers, critics, as well as the musicians that will be performing at the Mankato show. Listen below to the shows that have aired so far.