Causing a Tiger
Carla Kihlstedt (violin, voice, etc.), Shahzad Ismaily (tenor guitar, etc.), Matthias Bossi (drums, etc.)
The Stone55 West 13th Street, New York 10011
Causing a Tiger comes to The Stone in Manhattan as a three-person collaboration: Carla Kihlstedt, on violin and voice among other instruments; Shahzad Ismaily, on tenor guitar among other instruments; and Matthias Bossi, on drums among other instruments. The bill presents the group under the name Causing a Tiger. The Stone hosts the performance in its simple, glass-walled theatre at The New School, where the room is arranged for close, attentive listening.
No biographical account of Causing a Tiger is supplied for this date. The available material does not state where the group comes from, what it is known for, other artists it has played with, or any critical response. It does identify Kihlstedt, Ismaily, and Bossi as the three musicians performing under this bill, but gives no further account of the collaboration’s history or repertory. Their individual backgrounds are likewise not described in the supplied material for this listing.
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.