A trio of acclaimed experimental guitarists – Sean McFarland, Matt Sargent, and Trevor Babb – will perform a special program dedicated to the music of composer James Romig this weekend in Baltimore and New York.

The performances showcase Romig's trilogy of solo guitar works: The Complexity of Distance (2022), The Fragility of Time (2022), and The Distortion of Memory (2024) – a series of compositions exploring themes of perception, memory, and sonic space.

Critics have praised Romig's music for its unique atmosphere and slow-evolving intensity.

The San Francisco Chronicle described his work as "rapturous slow-moving beauty," while Burning Ambulance famously compared it to "a steamroller driving down a highway paved with skulls." Meanwhile, The New Yorker noted its organic progression, saying it develops "with the naturalness of breathing." This concert marks a significant moment in contemporary classical music, featuring three innovative musicians interpreting Romig's work through their unique perspectives on classical technique and experimental guitar textures.

Sean McFarland performs on baritone electric guitar, Matt Sargent plays electric guitar, and Trevor Babb handles classical guitar.

The performances will take place this weekend in Baltimore and New York.