Blog: DC9 At Night

Local experimental/neo-classical ensemble Quintet for the End of Time has just come out of the studio with a bevy of Zappa-esque compositions nearly ready for public consumption. "Our new material should be mixed next week," says Kevin Hanlon, leader of the group. The 55-year-old SMU music professor is excited about finishing up the group's debut--as well as going overseas to perform. "I head out July 15th for a family reunion in Ireland," says Hanlon, "and then I hook up with the rest of the guys to play several festivals in Italy." [...]