Doors at 7PM | $20 Entry
Presented by @rootstock_arts as part of the concert series at @wyldflowrarts

Join us in West Oakland for a three-day celebration of legendary inventor Don Buchla and his revolutionary contributions to electronic instrument design. Curated by Philip Gelb, this immersive festival showcases deep listening, modular synthesis, and mind-expanding sonic exploration.

Expect performances by:
@soundandsavor • @synthtodd • @synsormusic • @silvia.a.matheus • @thomas.dimuzio • @issimo_sempre • @fredlholmes • @bayardbruce • @kanoko.nishi

Plus: House-made sticky rice with cherries, salted coconut syrup, and refreshing lime–butterfly pea flower iced tea will be served!

Festival Schedule

Thursday, May 15
Set 1: Todd Barton & Stephen Ruppenthal
Buchla Music Easel Duets / Buchla 200 System
Set 2: Silvia A. Matheus
Solo Buchla TipTop Audio System & Computer

Friday, May 16
Set 1: Steve McQuarry
Solo Buchla Music Easel & TipTop System
Set 2: Kra Pow 5
Kyle Bruckmann (Oboe, English Horn)
Thomas Dimuzio (Buchla 200e System)
Philip Gelb (Buchla Music Easel & TipTop System)
Fred Lonberg-Holm (Cello)
Kanoko Nishi (Koto)

Saturday, May 17
Set 1: Thomas Dimuzio (Solo Buchla 200e System)
Set 2: Todd Barton & Bruce Bayard
Buchla Music Easel duo performance