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Upcoming performances at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and Medicine for Nightmares feature unique instruments and improvisational music.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The San Francisco arts scene will see two notable performances this week, one featuring the experimental Gliss Glass instrument and the other showcasing a non-standard quartet led by local musician David Boyce. The Gliss Glass performance at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on Thursday will blend water-filled vessels and resonant gongs, while Friday's show at Medicine for Nightmares will feature Boyce's Red Fast Triple Luck ensemble with a diverse lineup of reed, guitar, and percussion.

Why it matters

These events highlight the vibrant and experimental nature of the Bay Area's music and arts community, which continues to push the boundaries of traditional performance and instrumentation. The use of unique instruments like the Gliss Glass and the improvisational approach of Red Fast Triple Luck reflect the region's reputation for innovation and creativity.

The details

On Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m., Krys Bobrowski and Karen Stackpole will perform at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, featuring Bobrowski's Gliss Glass - a one-of-a-kind instrument that allows for continuously sliding pitches by shifting water levels in vessels. Stackpole will accompany on resonant gongs. The following day, Friday, March 6 at 7 p.m., curator David Boyce will host a performance by his ensemble Red Fast Triple Luck at Medicine for Nightmares. The non-standard quartet features Boyce on reeds and special effects, Francis Wong on reeds, Chris Trinidad on guitar, and PC Munoz on a diversity of percussion.

  • The Gliss Glass performance at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts will take place on Thursday, March 5 at 7 p.m.
  • The Red Fast Triple Luck performance at Medicine for Nightmares will take place on Friday, March 6 at 7 p.m.

The players

Krys Bobrowski

A musician who will perform with the unique Gliss Glass instrument at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

Karen Stackpole

A musician who will accompany Bobrowski on resonant gongs at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts performance.

David Boyce

A local musician who is curating and leading the Red Fast Triple Luck ensemble performance at Medicine for Nightmares.

Francis Wong

A reed player who will perform with Boyce's Red Fast Triple Luck ensemble at Medicine for Nightmares.

Chris Trinidad

A guitarist who will perform with Boyce's Red Fast Triple Luck ensemble at Medicine for Nightmares.

PC Munoz

A percussionist who will perform with diverse instruments, including boom stick and intergalactic hook rug, with Boyce's Red Fast Triple Luck ensemble at Medicine for Nightmares.

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What they’re saying

“This involves water-filled vessels; but, unlike a glass harmonica, the performer can create continuously sliding pitches. This is because Bobrowski can shift water levels while playing.”

— Krys Bobrowski (The Rehearsal Studio)

“This is a non-standard quartet led by David Boyce on reeds and special effects. He will be joined on the front line by another reed player, Francis Wong. Rhythm will be provided by guitarist Chris Trinidad and a diversity of percussion, including boom stick and intergalactic hook rug, performed by PC Munoz.”

— David Boyce, Curator (The Rehearsal Studio)

The takeaway

The upcoming performances at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and Medicine for Nightmares showcase the innovative and experimental spirit of San Francisco's arts scene, blending unique instruments, improvisational approaches, and diverse musical talents to create captivating sonic experiences for audiences.