TU:A 21st Century Improv Band by bob stickel If “” has will reflect their mood and influences. been described in the past "Good improvisers work to become aware of all of the variables and incorporate them as “smart” music, then a in the performance in very specific and performance by TU can deliberate ways” Gunn says, brandishing only be categorized as the bizarre and complex Warr guitar that has captured the attention of musicians “brilliant.” and enthusiasts world-wide.

TU is comprised of and Pat Fans of progressive and experimental Mastelotto, musical visionaries who rock around the world have traced their create their sound on the spot, tailored to influences back to the collaboration that the specific audience. Progressive rock TU conjures up on stage. And those journeymen and alumni, TU lucky enough to have caught one of their have performed all over the world. Their clandestine and ultra-rare sold-out shows international fame has kept them busy can attest to the level of musicianship enough to make a performance in Kirkland that they’ve witnessed between the two a rare and special occurrence. members. “Because Pat and I have been playing together for nearly twenty years we know each other's playing quite well. This gives us a lot of room to have fun onstage because we are so comfortable together. Sometimes you will see us talking, while we are playing, as we are making suggestions about where to take the music next. Or maybe we are sharing a joke or teasing each other” says Gunn.

The resulting merger of sound and vision, The audience will wonder what they’re rehearsed compositions and on-the-spot in for, when seeing a touch guitar, a improvisations drives the unique dynam- myriad of percussion and a multi-media ic this duo has on stage. As “smart rock” calliope. TU merges storytelling, visual has captivated musicians from all genres, imagery and music in a unique, one-of- TU will school you with the true “thinking- a-kind performance. “There are many man’s music.” compositions…but we still leave lots of space in the show to ‘play the music in the TU PERFORMS SATURDAY, room,’ Gunn explains, meaning that the APRIL 3 at 8pm. FOR TICKETS evening will take place in this particular VISIT www.kpcenter.org theater with this particular audience and

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