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[Photo of Secret Society by Lindsay Beyerstein.]

This year at our ball, 3QD is very proud to feature:

Darcy James Argue conducting Secret Society

Secret Society is a dynamic new big band featuring Darcy's original works. It is also a showcase for singular, exciting soloists like trumpeter Ingrid Jensen, saxophonists Donny McCaslin and Will Vinson, and pianist Mike Holober. Secret Society is a forward-looking ensemble, influenced by contemporary big bands like the Maria Schneider Orchestra and the John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble, but also atmospheric indie bands like Broken Social Scene and Calexico, and adventurous new music ensembles like Eighth Blackbird and Anti-Social Music. Secret Society made their New York debut at the CBGB Lounge on May 29, 2005, playing to a large and enthusiastic audience, and continue to draw listeners and create a buzz everywhere they perform.

In addition to Secret Society and Pulse, Darcy’s music has been performed by the BMI New York Orchestra, the Eastman New Jazz Ensemble, the NEC Jazz Composers Orchestra, the McGill Jazz Orchestra, and ensembles of the Peabody Conservatory.

"Argue is a stunningly skilled bandleader who steers an ensemble stocked fat with exceptional players […]. Argue's charts serve notice of a sophisticated composer, one who knows his Stravinsky and Ligeti as well as his Bob Graettinger and Thad Jones. I look forward to hearing more from this band." — Steve Smith, Associate Music Editor, Time Out NY

"Darcy James Argue's big band skillfully realizes the leader's mature, emotive compositions and thick arrangements." — Hank Shteamer, Time Out NY

“Darcy James Argue has developed an experimental yet accessible voice as a composer… his gifts are outstanding.” — Bob Brookmeyer

Much more information about Darcy and Secret Society can be found here.

In addition, there will be hors d'oeuvres/drinks/dancing/DJs and more.

Also, light food from the divine Jackson Heights restaurant Kebab King will be available.

Place:   Flux Factory

Date:    Saturday, August 26, 2006

Time:   9:00 pm

Dress:  White (wear anything that is white, even a scarf; not formal)

Cover:  Five dollars

RSVP:  In the comments to this post

Please consider helping us make this event possible by making a small donation.
(There is a "Make a Donation" button at the top of the right-hand column.)

See you, and thanks!

Comments

[ga]

how's YES for the first RSVP!
Congratulations for another fantastic year of brilliant 3QD posts and writing.
Can't wait to see you all at the party.
Love
Ga
PS: Happy Independence Day

[taylan]

Unfortunately NO, I'm located about 5,000 miles away from Flux Factory! Let me ask though, will there be a podcast of this event?

Have fun!

[Lindsay Beyerstein]

I'll be there.

[DJA]

will there be a podcast of this event?

I always post the complete audio from our live gigs on the Secret Society blog, so watch that space.

[Maeve]

I can't wait: not only to I get to hang out with my 3qd friends but I also get to listen again to some of the most exciting and innovative musical composition and performance I've heard in a long time. 3qd and Secret Society are a perfect compliment. I'll don my whites for you guys any time.

[David]

Also too far away (UK) to join you, but have fun!

[zee]

i can't wear white till i've lost another twenty pounds.... and i'm never one to break a dress code, so i'll have to send my regrets and regards. mucho amore. z.

[Salin Gauchan]

I wish I could come, but leaving for California same day. Have fun you all.

[David Ferris]

Yes, yes, please, please put us down for 2

David & Catherine

[aditya]

dude, what a blast! very grateful to have been invited, and wish you a terrific hang over the day following.

best to morgan and all the crew,

aditya.

[Ruth Kikin-Gil]

I wish I could come. Next year, perhaps?

[Mehdi]

Thanks for the invitation, but i am tooo far away. Wish u a very happy party. Do u want me to do live radio updates of the party in Karachi ? Mehdi

[ed]

would love to come but i'll be counting child soldiers in burundi. have fun!

[Raul Quines]

I'm only going 'cause Abbas has a Tomahawk missile directly targeted at my house. Otherwise, I'd rather be nancing around in my underwear drinking Original Sin all night long by myself.

[Shabbir]

Yes, count me in and 6-8 friends.

[Alta L. Price]

Mon RSVP=mais oui!

[fred lapides]

Free booze and broads? Clothing optional? advise.

[Alon Levy]

Ugh... I'd come, but the most formal clothes I own are a black T-shirt and dark gray sweatpants.

[DJA]

Here is a list of my musical co-conspirators for the evening.

[Sonia]

Two will attend. Thanks.

[Sonia]

Two will attend. Thanks.

[Linta]

Finally - an occasion other than cricket to wear my cricket whites!

[Amera Raza]

Dear Abbas
I think I will be able to come to the Ball too. Am really looking forward to it.
Best BB

[hedy berelson]

Yes, look present, look future, look forward!!!

[Jen Runne]

I'll be there also! HI LINDSEY!

[george]

Sounds great ... will make it. Thanks.

[Kenn]

rsvp affirmative.. good thing my whites are now whiter, my brights brighter.

[Alon Levy]

Okay, now that I understand that you don't mean formal white, I'm RSVPing...

[Winfield J. Abbe]

Thank you Abbas but a family reunion in Minnesota and 50th high school reunion in Pasadena, California are all an old man can take and afford. Have a great time.

[James D. Bilotta]

Director, an excellent and powerful book suggestion for your readers: 3rd ed. of: Race and the Rise of the Republican Party, 1848-1865. Backed by 18 years of research this is a serious treatment of US racism/ethnocentrism and is not for the timid. Dr. James D. Bilotta/raceandrepublicans.com

[Gerald Dillon]

Sounds groovy-will be there+ 2

[Reshma and Ugonna]

Ugonna and I will be there, plus 1 or 2. Thanks for the invite!

[Laurel]

I'm so there! +1 or 2. Yay parties!

[lucy]

word me +1 possibly.

[Justin]

If only I could slip this tracking bracelet off my ankle, I'd cross state lines and be down there for sure. As it is, I'm reckoning another year of good behavior may earn me an excursion come August, 2007.

I wish you good cheer and mild hangovers, and I remain your faithful,

Justin

[Bill K.]

I'd love to attend, plus one guest.

--BK.