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June 12, 2014
It's been a long while, ha, over a year. Kirk's done so much stuff that it's ridiculous to attempt to list it all. Here's a modest attempt based upon my recollection. Kirk has done a number of live appearences with Jesse Jo Stark since the Japan gig. Berlin, Germany. Seoul, Korea. New York and Los Angeles (Sunset Marquis 50th Anniversary). He shot a video with Jesse Jo at the Chrome Hearts factory as well as with Eddie Nervo (Caveat Emptor). Both videos will appear in Chrome Hearts Magazine Series 2, Volume 6.
I couldn't possibly list all the studio work Kirk's done this year but I can tell you that he's been working quite a bit with Atticus Ross for several films. Speaking of Atticus, Kirk is performing with Atticus at the Grammy Museum in Downtown Los Angeles tomorrow night (6/13).
As far as more video, Kirk's been commisioned to perform 3 Pink Noise Test songs at the end of the month with Cerise Leang on vocals. These will be filmed for Chrome Hearts Magazine Series 2, Volume 7 for which at least one of the 3 will appear.
The last quarter of this year will probably see Kirk backing Jesse Jo on a mini Asian tour of possibly - Beijng, China/ Tokyo, Japan and Hong Kong. This is pretty pre-mature info but that's the news.
There's something else in the works Macha Poynder but I don't have any details.
Being that Kirk doesn't do social networking, provides little info for this site you may have to do some googling to find what he's up to next. That said, I have also been remiss in updating the site with what little I know. Will this get better or worse? I wouldn't waste much time figuring out that question.
May 10, 2013
Kirk and Eddie Nervo are bring Caveat Emptor to THE SMELL tonight. It's been quite awhile since these two have brought their sonic storm together for your listening pleasure. 247 S. Main St, Los Angeles, CA.Neg-Fi, Hex Horizontal and Cender Cone will also be performing.
October 21-28, 2012
Kirk will be in Japan backing up Jesse Jo Stark on her first official mini-tour of Japan. You're pretty much going to have to "know someone" to figure out the "when and where" to attend these gigs.
October.6, 7, 2012
Kirk will be in Paris, France taking part in Nuit Blanche 2012.
"On the stage of the Théâtre du Châtelet, the "Night Paintings" visual and sound collage of dance performances and drawings by Macha Poynder are projected on two giant screens arranged face to face.The "Night Paintings" explore a territory where the border between dance, sound and moving drawing is opened in a constant state of fluidity. The body is saturated with its light beam, revealing thecalligraphy of the body. On a third screen is projected "Light Movie", a film designed as the artist worked directly on a 35 mm film, like a drawing endless unlike the classic design in a prison. Amidst thisaquarium images, five sound pieces of Kirk Hellie connected to powerful speakers and connected to motion detectors are triggeredon the passage of visitors in a random orchestration."
"A Nuit Blanche is when everyone stays up until the small hours to appreciate a bit of culture. A multi-cultural event which takes place across the greater Paris region, the Nuit Blanche happens at museums, libraries, monuments, religious buildings, tourist sites, cinemas, parks and gardens, hospitals and universities… For the Nuit Blanche, the city as a whole stays up for a massive nocturnal art festival, with crowds strolling the streets and admiring artwork."
June.
06, 2012
Also during the residency in June Kirk has an art installation on display begging audience participation called "June Love Caged". Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21, and 28th. 'Three' / Dilettante Gallery. 120 N Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012. Click for more info.
May.
07, 2012
Kirk's playing a residency in June 2012. Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21, and 28th. papercranes: 'Three' / Dilettante Gallery. 120 N Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012. Click for more info
October.
21, 2011
Kirk's in New York this week supporting friends. go see cal.
October.
13, 2011
Kirk's playing with Papercranes at the Echo. see Cal.
July.
27, 2011
I'm not sure what happened to that Russia gig with Ringside this month(July) but I caught wind that it's gonna happen sometime soon. In the meantime Kirk's playing a gig with Papercranes on August 4, at Paper Ships, 618 S. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA.
Thanks for coming out to the residency last month. There were a few new Papercranes songs debutted as well as a few well received covers. See you soon.
Jun.
7, 2011
Wow. Haven't posted anything in a while. I guess it's about time to let you in on a few things happening. Tonight Kirk starts playing a residency (Tuesdays in June 2011) at Havard & Stone, with Papercranes see location details in Cal.
Kirk's also going to Russia again with Ringside in July 2011.
Feb.
10, 2011
New gigs coming up. Check the calendar for details.
Jan.
10, 2011
Happy New Year everyone. It's that time of year again. Kirk's off to Russia again. And there's another record release party. This time it's the Papercranes release of long awaited "Let's Make Babies In The Woods". Check the calendar for details.
Oct.
13, 2010
Another Papercrane gig has been added(10/14 7PM). Last minute, I know but just got the info on the time and location. See calendar and there's a link to the location. It's a little tricky.
Sept.
26, 2010
Lots of gigs added to the calendar. Good nights ahead.
Sept.
13, 2010
Papercranes gig at Bardot on Wednesday September 15th is CANCELLED.
Sept.
13, 2010
Papercranes gig at Bardot on Wednesday September 15th is CANCELLED.
Sept.
11, 2010
Kirk's playing with Papercranes at Bardot on Wednesday September 15th. Check the cal for details.
Sept.
7, 2010
Kirk's playing with Papercranes at Bardot on Thursday. Check the cal for details.
Aug.
26, 2010
So Kirk's playing with Papercranes tonight at the Echo, and a few more dates were added for September. Another Papercranes and another with Miranda Lee Richards.
July
22, 2010
Two more Miranda Lee Richards dates added. July 23rd (yep tomorrow), at Spaceland. and Sunday, July 25 at the Casbah in San Diego. Check Calendar link for details.
June
26, 2010
Lots of Calendar updates. Here's a brief list. Kirk's playing with Miranda Lee Richards, Papercranes & Victoria on Tuesday 6/29. Yes in 3 days. Miranda on July 2nd & 13th and August 4th. With Ringside in Russia July 14-19. And with Papercranes & Victoria on June 30, and Papercranes on August 26. Check the Calendar link for details.
more links
Victoria: http://www.myspace.com/gloriousvictoria
Papercranes: http://www.papercranesmusic.com/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/papercranes/323363859950 http://www.myspace.com/papercranesmusic
Miranda Lee Richards: http://www.mirandaleerichards.com/ http://www.myspace.com/mirandaleerichards http://www.facebook.com/mirandaleerichards
May
24, 2010
Okay... I have the info for the Gift Horse Project and a flyer. Check the calendar for time, address, phone etc

May
16, 2010
Just in... Kirk and Nervo won't be causing tinnitus induced seizures. The Caveat Emptor gig has been cancelled. The country of France called and said Kirk was needed there. Uh, okay back to reality, (kind of) Kirk's doing a couple o'gigs in Cannes & Paris with Rain Phoenix. The Cannes Film Festival Wednesday, May 19 with Rain Phoenix and in Paris, May 25, 2010 with Gift Horse Project. You know that... yeah you know.
May
6, 2010
Kirk is going to Marfa, TX with Gift Horse Project. You know, that group of rotating musicians and visual artists. This time 'round they're supporting the Art of Elysium. May 8..Check cal for date.
There's also a gig on Monday May 10, with Papercranes at Club Bardot. (1737 N. Vine St., Hollywood, CA 90028)
Also, not to have been seen or heard from in a while... Caveat Emptor is doing a gig at Echo Curio. Bring some ear plugs and folks subject to tinnitus seizures... you might want to beware.
April
18, 2010
Kirk is performing again with the Gift Horse Project. You know, that group of rotating musicians and visual artists. Conceived of by artists, to help artists in crisis.
GHP's mission is to provide funds and exposure to artist driven charities while also serving to showcase emerging artists.
100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to SILVERLAKE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC. This show features Rain Phoenix (papercranes), Antony Langdon (spacehog, Victoria) Ane Diaz (Causey Way, Producto) and Royston Langdon (spacehog). With Norm Block, Kirk Hellie, Dave Palmer, Dermot Mulroney, A.J. Mason, Chris Tucci and very special guests.
If you saw last months, you know what a great time was had by all. If you missed it, here's another opportunity. The performance will take place on Friday, April 30 at Bootleg, 10PM. 2220 Beverly Blvd. (Across from Brooklyn Bagel - free parking behind Praise Christian Church). Tickets are $15adv/$20day of show. http://www.foldsilverlake.com/framesschedule.html
A little more heads up than usual... Kirk will be playing with Miranda Lee Richards, as part of Lilith Fair. July 2, 1PM at Sleep Country Amphitheatre.
February
7, 2010
Happy New Year!
Kirk has a gig with the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra on February 20th at Sanders Theatre, Holyoke Center Arcade: 1350 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138
with Miranda Lee Richards at Spaceland on Tuesday, March 2,
and... for a Haiti Benefit as part of the Gift Horse Project on Thursday, March 4 at Bootleg. 2220 Beverly Blvd. (Across from Brooklyn Bagel - free parking behind Praise Christian Church).
Gift Horse Project is a group of rotating musicians and visual artists. Conceived of by artists, to help artists in crisis. This show, in cooperation with Creative Visions Foundation, is to benefit BRANDAID.
BRANDAID foundation is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to help artisans from developing countries. Effective immediately proceeds from all BRANDAID project sales will be used to support Haitian relief efforts.
Gift Horse Project's current line-up is:
Rain Phoenix (Paper Cranes), Luke Rathborne, Antony Langdon (Spacehog) Mark McAdam, Camila Grey (Uh Huh Her), Norm Block and Kirk Hellie.
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