Marc Ribot's Ceramic Dog w/ Shahzad Ismaily & Ches Smith

Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog is the guitarist’s working trio, here appearing at Pianos with multi-instrumentalist Shahzad Ismaily and drummer Ches Smith. Ribot’s career moves between rock songwriting and the open forms of experimental and free jazz, with recent NYC performances at LPR reflecting that range.

Marc Ribot is a visionary guitarist known for his inventive and dynamic performances that seamlessly blend rock and pop influences. His recent session in the KEXP Live Room showcased his unique sound as he captivated audiences with tracks like "When The World's On Fire.

Ceramic Dog is the Marc Ribot-led trio that moves between noise rock, free improvisation, and skewed pop forms. The group has been heard in New York City rooms like Pianos, where Ribot is joined by multi-instrumentalist Shahzad Ismaily and drummer Ches Smith.

Shahzad Ismaily is a multi-instrumentalist whose work moves between rock/pop structures and the open-ended language of indie and ambient jazz. In New York City he appears at Pianos, including performances with Marc Ribot’s Ceramic Dog alongside Ribot and drummer Ches Smith.

Ches Smith is a drummer, percussionist, and composer based in New York. He has collaborated with a host of artists including Marc Ribot, Tim Berne, John Zorn, Darius Jones, David Torn, John Tchicai, Nels Cline, Mary Halvorson, Trevor Dunn, Terry Riley, Kris Davis, Dave Holland, Secret Chiefs 3, Xiu Xiu, Good for Cows, Theory of Ruin, and Mr.