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KMFA OFFBEAT CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS

MOONTOWER DUO

VISTAS

Fri, Nov 21 at 7:00 p.m. | Draylen Mason Music Studio

KMFA Classical 89.5’s Fall 2025 Offbeat Series continues with Moontower Duo’s genre-bending guitar visions in a new program called Vistas on Friday, November 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Draylen Mason Music Studio.

Austin-based Moontower Duo, featuring composer-performers Matthew Lyons and Stephen Krishnan, takes the stage with Vistas, a program of original works that stretch the boundaries of the classical guitar repertoire. Known for blending intricacy with broad appeal by incorporating popular genres, extended techniques, and unexpected subject matter, their concerts brim with infectious grooves, expressive themes, and moments of reckless fun—sometimes leaving audiences to wonder if they’ve just witnessed the spirits of Steely Dan or Radiohead conjured through two guitars.

The Vistas program includes Cardinal Craig, inspired by a particularly vocal neighborhood cardinal; Two Nabokov Pieces, neo-romantic character sketches drawn from Vladimir Nabokov’s literary world; Vistas, a reflective and celebratory commission that serves as the concert’s centerpiece; and The Trees are Talking, a suite of pieces inspired by native Texas trees imagined as if they could speak. The Duo will also premiere a brand-new work written especially for this concert, with a few surprises in store—including the addition of melodicas.

Arrive early at 6:00 p.m. for a pre concert experience and complimentary beverages from Tito's Handmade Vodka, Milam & Greene Whiskey, WildGins Co., and Dos Cuernos Tequila with craft beer on tap from Brewtorium Brewery & Kitchen and wine selections courtesy of Twin Liquors.

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COMING IN OCTOBER:

JORDAN WALSH

if it keeps on ranin'

Fri, Oct 17 at 7:30 p.m. | Draylen Mason Music Studio

KMFA Classical 89.5’s Fall 2025 Offbeat Series kicks off by pushing the boundaries of music and performance with percussionist-composer Jordan Walsh’s if it keeps on rainin’ on Friday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Draylen Mason Music Studio.

Percussionist and composer Jordan Walsh presents if it keeps on rainin’, an immersive solo performance that blurs the lines between classical percussion, electronic music, and experimental art. Evolving from his long-running BATTERY_CRITICAL series, this new work shifts from inward reflection to an outward gaze—examining the role of community and creativity in an increasingly chaotic world.

The program features world premieres by Walsh, Aida Shirazi, Hunter Prueger, and Louis Raymond-Kolker; the American premiere of The Messenger by legendary theatrical composer Georges Aperghis; and reimagined classics including Laurie Anderson’s O Superman and Memphis Minnie’s When the Levee Breaks (famously covered by Led Zeppelin), uniquely crafted with the Bitklavier—an experimental digital piano tool never before applied to percussion. Familiar instruments such as vibraphone, drum set, and melodica will be radically transformed through live processing and electronic textures, supported by immersive visual projections from Austin-based artist S. Wallace.

Part recital, part sound installation, if it keeps on rainin’ is rooted in Austin’s creative energy—celebrating the people, places, and moments that shape us while pushing the boundaries of contemporary classical performance.

Arrive early at 6:30 p.m. for a pre concert experience and complimentary beverages from Tito's Handmade Vodka, Milam & Greene Whiskey, WildGins Co., and Dos Cuernos Tequila with craft beer on tap from Brewtorium Brewery & Kitchen and wine selections courtesy of Twin Liquors.

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ABOUT THE OFFBEAT CONCERT SERIES:

The performance series by KMFA highlights ensembles contributing to Austin’s vibrant contemporary classical music scene using KMFA’s intimate Draylen Mason Music Studio. By connecting adventurous music-making with the broader community, KMFA hopes the Offbeat Series reaches not only existing fans but also cultivates a new audience for these exciting contemporary works.

Event Details

• Date: Friday, November 21
• Time: 7:00 p.m. (Pre concert talk at 6:00 p.m.)
• Venue: Draylen Mason Music Studio at KMFA
• Website: https://vistas.planningpod.com

Ticket Information

• Cost: General Admission: $30.00 | Student: $15.00

Presenter Details

• Name: KMFA Classical 89.5

KMFA 89.5 is an independent public classical radio station in Austin, TX. Established in 1967, KMFA serves approximately 100,000 listeners each week and features locally produced shows like Classical Austin, Early Music Now, and From The Butler School, as well as nationally distributed programming.

KMFA supports many regional arts organizations with on-air and online promotions, co-sponsorships, and interviews with KMFA hosts. The station also broadcasts Austin Symphony and Austin Opera performances, making classical music and cultural events available to all. With popular programs like the “Draylen Mason Composer-in-Residence” program and its “Kids on Key” campaign, KMFA encourages arts education and supports the Central Texas community.


 

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