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Bill Orcutt is a fearless explorer of sound, known for co-founding the Miami-born noise duo Harry Pussy in the early 1990s and rebooting his career in 2009 with A New Way to Pay Old Debts. Since then, Orcutt has pushed the boundaries of guitar work—starting with spare four-string acoustic pieces and evolving into electric guitar explorations and Cracked-based computer music. His approach blends minimalist counterpoint with intense, improvised noise, earning recognition as a pivotal figure in experimental guitar.

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Based in the United States, Orcutt continues to release influential recordings and perform widely, bringing a uniquely abrasive yet contemplative voice to the stage. We’ve got you covered for tickets to his 2025 tour, with secure, straightforward purchasing and up-to-date venue information.

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  • Biography and career: co-founded Harry Pussy (Miami, early 1990s); long hiatus before re-emerging in 2009 with A New Way to Pay Old Debts, later embracing electric guitar and Cracked-based computer music.
  • Genre and style: free improvisation, noise/outsider blues, minimalist counterpoint; known for four-string acoustic work evolving into electric guitar explorations and Cracked-based compositions.
  • Complete discography (albums, most recent first): Another Perfect Day (2025, Palilalia); HausLive 4 (2025, HausMo); The Anxiety of Symmetry (2025, Fake Estates); The Four Louies (2024, Fake Estates); Jump On It (2023, Palilalia); Music for Four Guitars (2022, Palilalia).
  • Major awards/achievements: 2009 A New Way to Pay Old Debts ranked No. 3 in The Wire’s Rewind list; extensive praise from outlets like Pitchfork for 2011–2013 releases; noted as an influential figure in experimental guitar.
  • Social media presence: official label/artist hub on Palilalia; Bandcamp pages for releases; a public Facebook link listed on artist pages.

Biography at a glance

  • Co-founded Harry Pussy in Miami during the early 1990s
  • Halted touring and recording for a period, then returned in 2009 with A New Way to Pay Old Debts
  • Expanded from four-string acoustic work to electric guitar explorations and Cracked-based compositions
  • Regarded for free improvisation, noise, and outsider blues with minimalist counterpoint
  • Recognized by The Wire, Pitchfork, and other outlets as an influential experimental guitarist

Upcoming performances in 2025 span across major U.S. cities, presenting a focused, high-energy set that blends improvisation with structured guitar language. Secure your seats through our easy, no-fuss checkout and stay tuned for updates on additional dates across the US.

Upcoming Tour Dates (2025)

  • May 30, 2025 – Zebulon, Los Angeles, CA
  • June 21, 2025 – Bowery Ballroom, New York, NY (with Tropical Fuck Storm)
  • June 29, 2025 – 29th Street Ballroom, Austin, TX
  • November 4, 2025 – Space Ballroom, Hamden, CT
  • November 8, 2025 – Comet Ping Pong, Washington, DC
  • June 26, 2025 – Off Broadway, St. Louis, MO (and other dates in 2025 across the US)

Discography highlights

  • Another Perfect Day (2025) – Palilalia
  • HausLive 4 (2025) – HausMo
  • The Anxiety of Symmetry (2025) – Fake Estates
  • The Four Louies (2024) – Fake Estates
  • Jump On It (2023) – Palilalia
  • Music for Four Guitars (2022) – Palilalia

Awards and recognition

  • 2009: A New Way to Pay Old Debts ranked No. 3 in The Wire’s Rewind list
  • Enduring praise from outlets like Pitchfork for 2011–2013 releases
  • Influential figure in experimental guitar with a distinctive voice in free improvisation

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