Verbatim Text Sound Expo features experiments in text and sound in the form of a small press poetry and experimental music label fair. In 2021, the inaugural event took place at Station Bar in Woodstock before moving to Opus 40. This year’s presses include Belladonna*Collaborative, 18 Owls, and After Hours, and labels include Notice Recordings and Tripticks Tapes. Performances will be in three sets. First is Sam Newsome (saxophone). Second features Edwin Torres (voice/words), Alex Waterman (cello), and Gryphon Rue (electronics). Third features Kamikaze Jones (voice/electronics) and others in collaboration with Future Fields dance quartet. Sponsored by Create Council on The Arts and co-presented by Wave Farm/WGXC. Market from 12-7pm, performances 1-10pm. Free. Food and drink available for purchase throughout the day.
