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4'33" August 29, 2017 at WAAM, featuring Jill Sobule

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An alphabetical press release about this year's anniversary performance of John Cage's 4'33": Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at WAAM in Woodstock, N.Y., 6pm.. by N orm Magnusson 1  - First off, so excited to have Jill Sobule performing the concert this year. A huge shout out of gratitude to her for being interested and agreeing to do it! Also, a super duper big thanks to Kay Larson, who will speak after 4'33" and before Jill plays some pieces of her own. Kay has spoken a couple of times before and is always entertaining and illuminating. She is currently working on her second book about John Cage. 4'33"  - Here's the piece, with a short introduction: A  - The Wikipedia entry on  anechoic chambers . B   - Berger, Karl. Performed 4'33" at the 60th anniversary performance in 2012 at WAAM. Winner of 6, count 'em! 6 Downbeat Critics Awards for his performing, Karl Berger is an award-winning compos