Monthly Archives: June 2011

TOOTH AND 'NUCKLE from Matt Johnson - Photos by Jeff Burkle.

TOOTH AND ‘NUCKLE from Matt Johnson and Artistic Compatriots as part of the 2011 Cincinnati Fringe Festival. You can read the show description here.

I’m not sure how to react to TOOTH AND ‘NUCKLE. And I have the sneaking suspicion that that is exactly the reaction Matt Johnson wants from his audiences.

The show seem to have been birthed from too much free time spent alone with his young children’s toys and his strangely unique sense of humor. The result is sometimes dark, sometimes uncomfortable and sometimes just plain weird. There is also some interesting commentary and a few good laughs.

A bit off-putting to me is the lack of eye contact with the audience. During a large part of the performance you either can’t see his eyes or he is looking at the props he is manipulating. But again, the show is not there to make you comfortable and this is the Fringe Festival.

Two performances remain of TOOTH AND ‘NUCKLE at Hanke 2.

• Fri, June 10 at 7pm
• Sat, June 11 at 8pm

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MUSIC FOR NEWSPAPERS AND RADIOS as part of the 2011 Cincinnati Fringe Festival. You can read the show description here.

One of the best things about attending the Fringe Festival is the opportunity to experience works outside your experience or comfort zone. MUSIC FOR NEWSPAPERS AND RADIOS was my first exposure to experimental music and to be honest, I can’t say that I enjoyed it.

That statement is by no means a reflection on the composers or musicians. I have no intention of trying to review this performance as I don’t have the knowledge or experience to speak with any authority about the medium.

The final performance of MUSIC FOR NEWSPAPERS AND RADIOS  at Media Bridges is TONIGHT (Thu, June 9) at 7:15pm.

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FIRE & LIGHT from Incendium Arts as part of the 2011 Cincinnati Fringe Festival. You can read the show description here.

If you are looking for a truly unique Fringe experience, just add fire. The local fire performance troupe, Incendium Arts, offers a fun, hip and visually stunning show.

The choreographed numbers use a variety of flaming tools to create mesmerizing patterns in the air. The talent and charisma of the performers quickly won over Wednesday’s SOLD OUT crowd of all ages.

Writing about the performance doesn’t do it justice, it is something you need to experience for yourself. Be sure to reserve your tickets early as Wednesday night did sell out.

The final performance of FIRE & LIGHT  at the Famous Neon’s Unplugged is TONIGHT (Thu, June 9) at 9:30pm.

Links to all reviews can be found on the BTC REVIEWS page. Blog postings, links to other media reviews and more are available on my FaceBook fan page or you can receive updates on Twitter from @BTCincyRob.