Thor and Friends + Hour
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Doors 7 / Music 8
HOUR — a shapeshifting Philadelphia-based instrumental ensemble led by composer/multi-instrumentalist and founder of Dear Life Records Michael Cormier-O'Leary.
Thor Harris is a Texas-born musician, multi-instrumentalist, artist, and craftsman, renowned for his versatility and distinctive contributions to a wide array of musical projects. Born in 1965 in La Porte, Texas, and relocating to Austin in 1985, Harris has made a significant impact on the music scene, particularly within the experimental, rock, and avant-garde genres.
Harris was the percussionist for the influential post-rock band Swans, where his dynamic drumming and eclectic instrumentation played a crucial role in the band's sound from 2010 to 2017. His contributions helped shape the albums The Seer (2012), To Be Kind (2014), and The Glowing Man (2016).
In addition to Swans, Harris has been a member of several other notable bands and projects, including Shearwater. He has also collaborated and recorded with Bill Callahan, John Congleton, Ben Frost, Amanda Palmer, Adam Torres, Devendra Banhart, and more, showcasing his wide-ranging musical abilities on instruments including marimba, vibraphone, flute, and clarinet.
Today, Harris is the frontman of the ensemble Thor & Friends — a vehicle for experimentation with the conceptual vocabulary of American Minimalism performed by a rotating cast of Austin-based musicians.