Seattle-based violist and composer Heather Bentley has trailblazed a career as one of the West Coast's most visible improvisatory musicians, specializing in creating evocative atmospheres and textures. Relentless in her pursuit of creativity, she continues this work as co-founder of Kin of the Moon, a 501(c)3 organization which fosters collaboration between artists in service of creating unique art.

Wayward Music Series: Red Pants Collective + Kin of the Moon

Friday, December 13, 2024 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States

Red Pants Collective, made up of father/daughter duo James Falzone and Giordana Falzone, join forces with chamber ensemble Kin of the Moon,…

$10-$20 donation at the door

Wayward Music Series: Tom Baker Quartet + Kin of the Moon

Thursday, August 8, 2024 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States

Two Seattle bands with deep ties to the city's new and experimental music scenes, Tom Baker Quartet and Kin of the Moon, will present an ev…

$5-$20 donation at the door

Varner/Bentley/Campbell/welch: Solstice Meditations – Beauty & Crunch

Saturday, June 22, 2024 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States

Please join four of Seattle's top improvisers – Tom Varner (French horn), Heather Bentley (viola/electronics), Greg Campbell (percussion/mi…

$5-$20 donation at the door

Wayward Music Series: Red Pants Collective

Friday, June 14, 2024 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States

The Red Pants Collective, an improvised movement and sound project formed by father/daughter duo Giordana and James Falzone, are joined by …

$5-$20 donation at the door

Common Tone Arts presents Kin of the Moon: A Night of Sonic Improvisation

Monday, April 29, 2024 @ 7:00pm – 1:00pm (PDT)
SPU Nickerson Studios, Seattle, WA, United States

Mark your calendars for Monday, April 29th at 7pm and join us for an evening full of music, exploration, and creativity with Kin of the Moo…

Free

Wayward Music Series: HedgeWitch

Saturday, March 30, 2024 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States

Since 2023, improvising artists Heather Bentley, Leanna Keith, and Haruko Crow Nishimura have been meeting regularly to work with Time, Mat…

$5-$20 donation at the door

Wayward Music Series: Threshold + Here to Play

Thursday, February 15, 2024 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States

$5-$20 donation at the door

Solstice Fest Night 2: Light Is Returning

Friday, December 22, 2023 @ 9:00pm – 11:00pm (PST)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States

As the sun pauses in the low slung reaches of the Seattle skyline, musical sun ritual and summoning carry on for two nights at the Chapel P…

$5-$20 donation at the door

Solstice Fest Night 1: Kin of the Moon & Friends

Thursday, December 21, 2023 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States

As the sun pauses in the low slung reaches of the Seattle skyline, musical sun ritual and summoning carry on for two nights at the Chapel P…

$5-$20 donation at the door

SHMP Presents New Music Mondays: HedgeWitch

Monday, November 27, 2023 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm (PST)
The Royal Room, Seattle, WA, United States

Every Monday, with occasional exceptions for holidays or special events, The South Hudson Music Project presents New Music Mondays from 7:3…

Free (by donation)

Kin of the Moon & Shadow Girls Cult: COVE

Saturday, October 28, 2023 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States

$5-$20 donation at the door

NonSeq: Leanna Keith – 'Rice, Blood, Sugar'

Friday, September 29, 2023 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States

$5-$20 in advance or at the door

Wayward Music Series: Lisa Cay Miller & Friends

Thursday, September 14, 2023 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States

Vancouver-based pianist Lisa Cay Miller presents a night of solo improvisations and combinations with local Seattle players Greg Campbell (…

$5-$20 donation at the door

NonSeq: Jackie An

Saturday, September 9, 2023 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States

$5-$20

NonSeq: Arugakki

Saturday, September 10, 2022 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Kristofer BergstromFeel Me (world premiere; for taiko & crotales)
Kristofer BergstromDistracted Driving (for slant taiko, Continuum synthesizer, & electronics)
Kristofer BergstromPrairie (Seattle premiere; for flute, snare, & electronics)

$5-$20 sliding scale, in advance or at the door

Tom Varner's Sound Vespers: CD Release Concert

Saturday, August 27, 2022 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States

Please join French hornist/composer Tom Varner for a celebration of the new CD and Bandcamp release of his Sound Vespers project. For sever…

$5-15 donation at the door

Kaley Lane Eaton: cedar / the end of the line

Thursday, May 12, 2022 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States

$5-$15 donation at the door

Wayward Music Series: Lotus Lungs + Bentley/Campbell/Levin

Saturday, March 19, 2022 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States

Two trios of master improvisers will reverberate the rafters with electric and organic sounds: experimental guitar trio Lotus Lungs and Ben…

$5-$15 donation at the door

Strange Moon I

Saturday, March 5, 2022 @ 8:00pm – 9:30pm (PST)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Online and in-person
Wayne Horvitz — Selected works
Abbey Blackwell — Selected works
James Falzone — Selected works
Sarah Bassingthwaighte — Selected works
Michaud Savage — Selected works
Nebal Maysaud — Selected works

Sliding scale donation $5-$20 at the door, no one turned away for lack of funds.

SOUNDbox: Tristan Gianola's 'Millennial Sunset'

Friday, February 11, 2022 @ 8:00pm – 10:00pm (PST)
The Chapel at the Good Shepherd Center, Seattle, WA, United States

$5 – $20 sliding scale donation