Charles Mantis will celebrate the release his full-length record Datura Inoxia in Chicago this coming Thursday June 29th at The California Clipper. The night will feature The Nate Lepine Trio and Leslie Beukelman on vocals. Drop in for a dark night of beats, jazz and a free copy of Datura Inoxia.
Faraway plants is playing the monument stage this Saturday June 24th at 2:30. This weeks lineup will feature Quin Kirchner on drums, Anthony Bruno on Saxophone, Bass and myself on electronics and trumpet.
My new trio is playing at the Whistler as part of their Relax Attack Jazz Series this coming Monday March 27th at 9:30 pm. Admission is free and we will be playing two sets of loop based compositions and jazz.
Faraway Plants is Gerald Bailey (trumpet, sampler), Anthony Bruno (saxophone, bass) and David Agee (drums).
Charles Mantis is featuring Steve Kortyka on Saxophone at Industry City Distillery in Brooklyn, NY March 11th at 8pm.
Just finished up recording horns and shooting a video with JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound and Nate Lepine at Chicago Recording Company. 
I just got my horns cleaned by Matt Johnson at Band Source. He did a stellar job! They specialize in woodwind, brass instruments, rentals, maintenance and repairs.
I’ll be playing with the Balkan, brass, punk, jazz freak out band called Black Bear Combo at these spots next week. There are a ton of great lineups in each city so please check their page for more information.
April 1 – Southgate House Revival Newport, KY
April 2 – Howlers Coyote Cafe Pittsburgh, PA
April 3 – Studio 1469 Washington, DC
April 4 – Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY
April 5 – Building 16 Providence, RI
April 6 – Littlefield Brooklyn, NY
