Action Vacuum is a quiet noise improv ensemble. Sessions explore medative beauty in subtle juxaposition of textures and tones, silence, transient room sounds and traditional instruments in a wide range of extended technique. Individually all players are involved in numerous projects on the Vancouver scene and play locally at places like 1067, the Western Front, the Cellar, Video IN, Blim, and Chroma Books. In addition to ensemble playing a typical performance will involve duos and trios
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