Other Voice Over mind highlights at the Western Front:
Viviane Houle & Stefan Smulovitz Duo
Vocalist Viviane Houle and laptop artist/violist Stefan Smulovitz improvise with live electronics. April 29, 5 p.m.
Stitch
Anchored in the sounds and rhythms of sewing, Stitch explores the relationship between women and the sewing machine. EDAM Studio, April 30 at 8 p.m. and May 1 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Christian Bök / Jessica Kenney
Renowned Canadian sound poet Christian Bök performs from his seminal work Eunoia and offers a lightning-speed rendition of Kurt Schwitters's Ursonate. Seattle vocalist Jessika Kenney performs contemporary renditions of Persian song. May 6, 8 p.m.
Shelley Hirsch / Veda Hille.
New York artist Shelley Hirsch creates story songs, paying musical respect to the eccentric American composer Jerry Hunt, and film composer Bernard Herrmann ( Citizen Kane, Psycho, Vertigo). Veda Hille will perform from an upcoming project of songs drawn from Craigslist postings, and more. May 7, 8 p.m.
Information: front.bc.ca
Marsha Lederman