ArtRage Gallery Hosted Experimental Music Performances
The Syracuse event showcased noise music artists exploring non-traditional instrumentation and sound.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Performance Art
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ArtRage Gallery hosted an experimental music performance on Friday, October 2, 2026. The evening featured three unique noise acts curated by Caleb Crittenden.
Why it matters
The performances were designed to explore the catharsis of extreme music while rejecting conventional musical structures and limitations.
The show featured three distinct noise performances, including a 20-minute set by the project Flose. Performers utilized unconventional items like electric toothbrushes, kitchen spoons, and toy instruments to generate sound.
The players
Caleb Crittenden
He is an artist and curator who coordinated the noise music event at ArtRage Gallery.
Charles Chatman
A Brooklyn-based musician who has performed under the project alias Flose since 2017.
Matt Weston
An Albany-based musician who began his percussion training at the age of 8.
Paige Draiss
An Albany-based percussionist who started playing drums as an 8-year-old child.
New York State Council on the Arts
This state agency provides funding for various music projects and cultural initiatives.
The details
Performers including Caleb Crittenden, Matt Weston, Paige Draiss, and Charles Chatman utilized objects ranging from trumpets and violin bows to whisks and computer sounds. Crittenden further integrated visual elements by projecting dots onto the gallery wall that reacted to live sound frequencies.
Timeline
October 2, 2026: ArtRage Gallery hosted Experimental Music Night.
2017: Charles Chatman adopted the Flose project name.
Industry Dynamics
This performance highlights a growing shift in the regional arts landscape, where venues are increasingly prioritizing experimental and avant-garde works supported by state-level cultural funding. It reflects a departure from traditional programming toward projects that actively reject conventional musical limitations.
Attendees at this event were able to experience highly experimental art in a public gallery setting, reflecting the diversity of programming available to Syracuse residents. The project demonstrates how state-backed funding facilitates accessibility to non-commercial, unconventional musical performances.
The takeaway
Experimental music events like this demonstrate the evolving role of art galleries as hubs for non-traditional sensory experiences. Those interested in the genre can seek out local arts council listings to find similar noise music performances in their area.
Further reading
Learn more about the local avant-garde scene in our Performance Art section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Daily Orange.
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