New York City-based Wendy Eisenberg, an improviser and songwriter who uses guitar, pedals, the tenor banjo, the computer, the synthesizer and the voice, has signed to Joyful Noise. Eisenberg’s prolific and innovational output is impossible to categorise or to do justice to in a sentence. The last post on here featuring Wendy was probably their 2023 NPR Tiny Desk Concert; as a member of Bill Orcutt Guitar Quartet, alongside Ava Mendoza and Shane Parish. As noted in the latest press announcement, their collaborative spirit continued with a duo album with saxophonist Caroline Davis and a release from Squanderers, their trio with Kramer and David Grubbs. Most recently, just last week, Eisenberg released their debut album with More Eaze under their alias whait, which also marked the final release from the esteemed durational label Longform Editions – whose remarkable efforts and rewarding outputs I’ve been supporting and enjoying as a subscriber on Bandcamp.
To mark the new signing and to herald a new chapter of artistic output, Eisenberg has released a new single “I Don’t Miss You,” available digitally and as a lathe-cut 7″ record–limited to just 150 copies–each handcrafted at the Joyful Noise headquarters.
“This song was written during a period of my life when I was casually dating, which is a style of romance that does not come naturally to me (my tendency is to take things way too seriously for way too long). The people entering and exiting my life were fascinating and complete worlds unto themselves, and the brevity of our connections felt like the world was holding a mirror to me and breathing on it- alternately reflective and opaque. Of course I miss them. I miss everyone I’ve ever met!”
Eisenberg has an exciting lineup of performances on the horizon, starting with a residency at The Stone—New York City’s renowned avant-garde venue curated by John Zorn and The New School. Their schedule also features a mix of solo and ensemble performances, along with appearances with projects Editrix, Squanderers, and Water Damage. Rounding out this dynamic itinerary, Eisenberg will also take the stage at the esteemed Big Ears and Rewire festivals.
Tour Dates
February 26 @ The Stone (Residency) – New York, NY~
February 27 @ The Stone (Residency) – New York, NY*
February 28 @ The Stone (Residency) – New York, NY∞
March 1 @ The Stone (Residency) – New York, NY*
March 7 @ Deep Cuts – Medford, MA^
March 12 @ The Avalon Lounge – Catskill, NY*
March 13 @ The Owl – Brooklyn, NY*
March 19 @ Union Pool – Brooklyn, NY*
March 23 @ Public Records – Brooklyn, NY*
March 28 @ Big Ears – Regas Square – Knoxville, TN+
March 29 @ Big Ears – Jig & Reel – Knoxville, TN*
March 29-30 @ Big Ears – Standard – Knoxville, TN°
March 31 @ Citizen Vinyl – Asheville, NC+
April 6 @ Rewire Festival – The Hague, NL*
April 8 @ Plantage Doklaan – Amsterdam, NL*
April 30 @ Roulette – Brooklyn, NY+
May 24 @ Public Records – Brooklyn, NY~
*Wendy Eisenberg (solo/duo/trio/ensemble)
∞Darlin
^Editrix
+Squanderers
°Water Damage
~Whait
