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Quail Turret 3/3/17

By Taimur | February 7, 2017

Nasville via Ithaca heavy fusion duo Quail Turret return to Ithaca, on tour with playful synth-poppers Basic Printer. Details here. 

February Fundraising kicks off with Patreon, GiveGab, & Bandcamp!

By Bubba Crumrine | February 1, 2017

Ithaca Underground’s 2017 February Fundraising efforts kick-off today, with more fun ways to give! Interested in giving a few dollars on a monthly basis, with to unlock perks like merch and unlimited show entry? Patreon is right for you! GIVE VIA PATREON Interested in donating a one-time gift as part of our February campaign to help keep shows…

Naked Noise #8 – April 1st

By Bubba Crumrine | January 30, 2017

This April, CSMA’s 3rd Floor Auditorium will once again transform into an ethereal sound garden, through Naked Noise large ensemble of improvised ritual drone. Two 45 minute sets will be performed with a brief intermission. In this transcendental sound experience, unique to Ithaca, performers set up in a ring against the walls of the auditorium…

Ithaca Underground 10th Anniversary Celebrations & Fundraiser!

By Bubba Crumrine | January 29, 2017

Ithaca Underground celebrates ten years of nurturing a radically inclusive, safe space for music & art outside the mainstream. Over the last decade, Ithaca Underground has grown from a hobby for DIY concerts to an ever-expanding, caring community of the talented, the inspired, and the weird. In addition to hundreds of live, all-ages music events,…

The Kraken Quartet 3/31/17

By Bubba Crumrine | January 29, 2017

Austin, TX-based percussion band The Kraken Quartet returns to Ithaca for a headlining performance at The Haunt, then joins the Naked Noise ensemble the following evening at CSMA!  

Tonight! Friend of IU 1980 Underground at Sacred Kava

By Taimur | January 21, 2017

1980 Underground DJ set tonight, 10 PM at Sacred Kava Lounge! All ages, no cover.

Interview with Monki

By Taimur | December 1, 2016

I recently caught up with Monki, the notorious noise artist, in anticipation of his upcoming performance at Big Day In, which takes place this Saturday at the Haunt. Upon sitting down with Monki, I became aware that he is actually incapable of communication. Thankfully fellow No Aliens member, Mad Brain, was present and willing to…

Big Day In tickets and set times for Saturday

By Bubba Crumrine | November 30, 2016

See you all this Saturday for our 12th Big Day In! Tickets are available here and at the door. Set times are as follows. Doors open at noon, this Saturday December 3rd with the deck stage kicking off at 12:30, followed by the main stage at 12:45PM. Main Stage: 11:15 B. Dolan 10:00 Guerilla Toss…

Big Day In #12

By Taimur | November 29, 2016

Big Day In #12 coming your way this Saturday December 3rd at The Haunt. 25 bands, 12 hours, all ages and just $7. Tix on sale now! Buy tickets here. Band bios & links here. Main Stage: B. Dolan, Guerilla Toss, Japanese Breakfast , LVL UP, eskimeaux, Sharpless, Izzy True, Sammus, Alter, Mr. McBean, Imperials, First Pet, Spazzarethe Horses Deck Stage:…

Friend of IU – 1980 Underground

By Taimur | November 20, 2016

Friend of IU – 1980 Underground has a show this Saturday 11/26/2016 at Sacred Root Kava Bar! 139 West State Street (Entrance on Geneva), no cover, all ages.