Looking through the list of shows at The Chapel Performance Space in the Good Shepherd Center (4649 Sunnyside Ave. N), we noticed that our old friend Gretchen Yanover is opening up for Rachel Grimes this Thursday, 10/22 at 8 pm. Gretchen’s music is stunningly lovely and hypnotic, looped cello layered over and around itself in a warm soundscape and musical stroll.

We don’t know Rachel Grimes, but from the buzz we hear, we ought to. Unlike most of the shows in the space, advanced registration is highly recommended: “General seating is limited, so reservations are strongly encouraged; send to gscchapel@gmail.com or call 206-789-1939, and include your name and the number of people in your party.”

Emerging from the creative foment of Louisville’s thriving punk/art rock scene, Rachel Grimes‘ music has quietly evolved through a diversity of musical ventures, including six releases with indie chamber group Rachel’s. As pianist and co-composer in that pioneering collective, she helped build an impressive (and beautiful) bridge between the so-called Math Rock of post-punk bands like Rodan, June of ’44, and Slint and contemporary chamber music — a bridge gleefully crossed by many an adventurous rock fan who found that modern classical music could, in fact, kick ass. In the wake of their apparent retirement, Rachel (who is emphatically NOT the group’s namesake) has thankfully embarked upon a solo career; her new album of lyrical piano compositions, Book of Leaves is soon to be released on LP, CD, and as sheet music.

Sliding scale tickets, $5 – $15.