SQUANDERERS
Bonner Kramer (bass), Wendy Eisenberg (guitar), David Grubbs (guitar)
The Stone55 West 13th Street, New York 10011
SQUANDERERS comes to The Stone in Manhattan as a three-person guitar and bass lineup: Bonner Kramer on bass, with Wendy Eisenberg and David Grubbs on guitar. The billing gives the group name and its personnel, but does not frame the night as a release celebration, tribute, residency, guest appearance, or late set. At a venue devoted to experimental and avant-garde performance, this is a focused presentation of the trio named on the bill, with the music as the evening’s sole stated focus.
The available information identifies SQUANDERERS through this lineup, but supplies no further background on the group’s origins, history, recordings, musical approach, or previous collaborators. It also provides no biographical detail for Kramer, Eisenberg, or Grubbs beyond their roles in this performance. There are no quoted reviews, descriptions from critics, or accounts of earlier work to draw on here. What is clear is the particular configuration for this date: Kramer’s bass alongside the two guitars of Eisenberg and Grubbs, performing under the SQUANDERERS name at The Stone.
The Stone offers a focused experience for fans of experimental and avant-garde music, presenting performances in a simple, glass-walled theatre within The New School. The room is designed for attentive listening, with shows starting promptly at 8:30 pm and a modest $20 cash-only admission at the door. Seating is arranged to bring the audience close to the performers, creating a direct connection to the music without distractions. The venue’s commitment to artistic freedom means each night is curated with care, showcasing boundary-pushing sounds that invite deep engagement rather than casual conversation. The absence of food service and the straightforward setup emphasize the music itself, making an evening here a dedicated exploration of sound in a quietly focused setting.