Aliens in the Studio: Prepping for Magic City Art Connection

crow-headed alien playing a synthesizer

The countdown is on! I’m incredibly excited to announce that I’ll be performing live at the Magic City Art Connection in Birmingham, Alabama. This festival is always a highlight for the local arts scene, and being a part of the lineup this year is a huge honor.

A Look Behind the Scenes

Preparations are in full swing. Today, O.Z. Hall, Jr. and I got together for an intensive practice session to dial in our sound and transition through the set. There’s something special about the energy that builds when the synthesizers start humming and the sequences begin to lock in.

While we were deep in the gear, I decided to capture the moment—but with a bit of a twist.

Enter the “Crow-Headed Aliens”

I’ve been experimenting with 360-degree photography to capture the vibe of our practice space. However, a standard view of cables and knobs felt a bit too “human.” To spice things up, I’ve digitally altered the images to reflect the otherworldly nature of the music we’re creating.

In this immersive view, you’ll find two crow-headed aliens at the helm of the synthesizers, navigating through a landscape of electronic sound.

Experience the 360 view here: 👉 Caldera Dreams – 360 Practice Space

(Note: If you’re on mobile, you can move your phone around to look around the room; on a desktop, just click and drag! Access it from a VR headset to be completely immersed!)

Join Us in Birmingham at the Magic City Art Connection

We are hard at work making sure this performance is a unique sonic experience. If you’re in the Birmingham area during the festival, I’d love to see you there.

Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the event. Check out the official Magic City Art Connection website for the full schedule and ticket info (the 2026 performance schedule should be released around the first of April).

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