Ballroom Marfa presented Sonic Youth at The Capri  on October 6, 2007 in collaboration with Chinati Foundation, Judd Foundation, and Charles Attal.

Casting aside rock conventions, Sonic Youth fearlessly combine art and noise. Sonic Youth began in 1981 downtown New York City -Thurston Moore – guitar, vocals, Kim Gordon – bass, guitar, vocals, Lee Ranaldo – guitar vocals. In 1984 Steve Shelley, from Michigan, joined the band on drums. They started playing during the era (1978/79) of what is termed No Wave—-harsh, challenging abrasive music informed by rock, noise, jazz and modern composition/ experimentation. With cheap guitars and various hot rodded tunings they wrote songs like no one else. The vibe was fresh and, though mirroring the nihilism of no wave, had notions of forward positivity. In collaboration with the Chinati Foundation, Judd Foundation, and board member Charles Attal, Ballroom Marfa proudly hosted this vanguard alternative rock group for the 2007 Open House weekend.

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