Music: Past
Roulette’s Concert Series for New + Adventurous Music, launched in 1978, presents a wide range of experimental music including avant-jazz, new music, opera, world music, and electronic. This eclectic series features the work of well-known innovators in contemporary music, but a large percentage of the Series is devoted to emerging artists and composers.
Aaron Burnett and the Big Machine: Quantum Breaks II (with Peter Evans, Nick Jozwiak, Carlos Homs, and Dan Weiss)
Friday, March 27, 2026. 8:00 pm
New “Jazztronica” compositions inspired by electronic music techniques and UK drum ‘n’ bass, electro, and hip-hop.
The Westerlies Play Bill Frisell: Album Release Show
Thursday, March 26, 2026. 8:00 pm
New, never-before-heard compositions from Frisell's recent notebooks, as well as favorites from the composer's vast catalog.
Chuck Roth
Tuesday, March 24, 2026. 8:00 pm
New-York based guitarist and composer shares new work commissioned by Roulette.
Orcutt Shelley Miller // Zeena Parkins + William Winant // Mariam Rezaei + Bill Orcutt
Sunday, March 22, 2026. 8:00 pm
Avant garde trio w/ members of Harry Pussy, Sonic Youth, Howlin Rain, + Comets On Fire, with opening sets by two electrifying duos.
BILL ORCUTT: “FOUR LOUIES,” CORSANO/ORCUTT, AVA MENDOZA, & CYRUS PIREH
Saturday, March 21, 2026. 8:00 pm
The second night of two centered around legendary guitarist Bill Orcutt and performers/collaborators from his eclectic Palilalia record label.
BILL ORCUTT: GUITAR QUARTET, “HOW TO RESCUE THINGS” & MORE
Friday, March 20, 2026. 8:00 pm
The first night of two centered around legendary guitarist Bill Orcutt and performers/collaborators from his eclectic Palilalia record label.
Interpretations: Miguel Frasconi + Tom Hamilton + Matthew Ostrowski, with guest Meaghan Burke // Mari Kimura
Thursday, March 19, 2026. 8:00 pm
Contemporary works by composer/performers Miguel Frasconi + Tom Hamilton + Matthew Ostrowski with Meaghan Burke, and Mari Kimura.
Brian Prunka & Ayman Asfour: Explorations in Arabic Maqam (RBA)
Friday, March 13, 2026. 8:00 pm
Chamber ensemble led by two of New York’s most compelling composers of modern music rooted in the Arabic maqam tradition.
International Contemporary Ensemble: The Shape of Forgetting
Wednesday, March 11, 2026. 8:00 pm
The Ensemble celebrates world premieres by Lester St. Louis and Camila Agosto, along with 2025 BMI Composer Award winner Paul Novak.
Flamenco Festival: Ángeles Toledano (RBA)
Saturday, March 7, 2026. 8:00 pm
A powerful voice in flamenco presents an emotional journey through strength, vulnerability, and resilience.