# Event Details - **Event Name**: LIVE MUSIC: The Fanoplane improvisational ensemble - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: The Fanoplane improvisational ensemble returns to the Galactic Panther gallery!About this EventThe Fanoplane improvisational ensemble () is, as its name suggests, an improvisational group. It never rehearses nor uses written music, and its lineup varies from performance to performance, so each performance is unique. Fanoplane co-founder Bob Boilen (synthesizer); Jerry Busher (drums); Doug Kallmeyer (bass & electronics); Patrick Whitehead (horns); Dan Gutstein (spoken word); Brie Anderson (baritone guitar); Maya Renfro (violin & voice); Sarah Hughes (sax & flute); Sarah Paz Hyde (handpan & voice); Fanoplane co-founder Ted Zook (bass cello)..Fanoplane is an improvisational ensemble; it never rehearses nor uses written music. Its lineup varies from performance to performance, so each performance is unique. There are no bands that sound similar; for an idea of the music that comes through Fanoplane, most of its performances have been recorded and are available for free download at There are no bands that sound similar; for a deeper sense of the music that comes through Fanoplane, many past performances are archived and available for free download at:Fanoplane ArchiveFollow Fanoplane here:Fanoplane FacebookListen to a Past Fanoplane Performance at Galactic PantherOpening Set – Full EnsembleBob Boilen Solo SetSarah Marie Hughes & Jerry Busher Duo SetMaya Renfro & Ted Zook SetClosing Set – Full EnsembleFeatured PerformersBob BoilenDoug KallmeyerJerry BusherPatrick WhiteheadDan GutsteinSarah HughesMaya RenfroBrie AndersonSarah Paz HydeTed ZookFanoplane’s Patrick Whitehead and Ted Zook were both mentored by the late cellist and composer David Darling, whose influence continues to inspire the ensemble’s deeply intuitive and immersive approach to improvisation. Learn more about David Darling here:David Darling Official SiteEchoes Tribute to David DarlingECM Records – David DarlingViolinist.com TributeAdditional Tribute Article - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/live-music-the-fanoplane-improvisational-ensemble/100001990573730613 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, performances, spoken-word - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Galactic Panther Art Gallery - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 18.91, max: 18.91, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Alexandria - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Galactic Panther Art Gallery - **lat**: 38.8061613 - **long**: -77.0537255 - **full address**: Galactic Panther Art Gallery, 1303 King st, Alexandria, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: LIVE MUSIC: The Fanoplane improvisational ensemble - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c3b4f4eac41334531866c10ff87c66d0b0e0e9a103e7293727d2dbd846629fbe-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf1f1f1-gmir.jpg?v=1780157254 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is LIVE MUSIC: The Fanoplane improvisational ensemble being held? - **A:** LIVE MUSIC: The Fanoplane improvisational ensemble takes place on Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Galactic Panther Art Gallery, 1303 King st, Alexandria, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing LIVE MUSIC: The Fanoplane improvisational ensemble? - **A:** LIVE MUSIC: The Fanoplane improvisational ensemble is organized by Galactic Panther Art Gallery. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** LIVE MUSIC: The Fanoplane improvisational ensemble is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Alexandria, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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