On the evening of Friday, May 8, the Fuse Factory is thrilled to continue Fuse Fest 2026 with the first performance of our artist-in-residence 2026 season: experimental musician/digital artist Dvvid Watson in collaboration with noise/electronic musician/percussionist/composer Devin Gray (NYC) and multi-instrumentalist/visual projection artist Aimee Lee. Our 2026 artist-in-residence program consists of a series of performances featuring Dvvid Watson. Doors 7:30pm, show begins at 8:00pm sharp. $10 prepaid, $15 at the door.
About the artists:
Dvvid Watson is an experimental audio and visual artist and designer based in Columbus, Ohio. His work centers on creating strange, surreal sound environments using field recordings, corrupted audio, synthesizers, and unconventional effects processing. Through improvisational layering and manipulation of these sources, he builds unexpected audio collages that can feel calming, haunting, and occasionally amusing.
Experimentation and the use of materials in ways they were not originally intended have been central to his creative practice throughout his life. Over the past twelve years, Dvvid has been actively performing and releasing experimental music in Columbus. He holds a BFA from Montserrat College of Art in Beverly, MA and works from a fine art background, applying studio art approaches to sound, structure, and transformation.
In addition to his individual work, Dvvid runs Dour Records, a small label dedicated to experimental music and sound projects. His practice emphasizes process-driven exploration and the creation of unusual audio spaces rather than fixed or polished outcomes.
Devin Gray is a distinguished drummer, composer, bandleader and producer known for his innovative contributions to contemporary jazz. Since relocating to New York City in 2006, Gray has become a prominent figure in the jazz community, collaborating with esteemed musicians such as David Liebman, Gary Thomas, Tony Malaby, and Kris Davis. He currently divides his time between Brooklyn and Berlin, engaging with diverse musical scenes.
Throughout his career, Gray has maintained a dynamic presence in the international jazz scene, performing at venues and festivals worldwide including Jazzfest Berlin 2024. His collaborations span a wide range of artists, including Sylvie Courvoisier, Tim Berne, Michael Formanek, Zoh Amba, and Micah Thomas, among others. As a sideman, he has contributed to projects with Andrea Parkins, Satoko Fujii, Marc Ducret, and Eve Risser, showcasing his adaptability and commitment to musical innovation. Gray’s work is characterized by a relentless pursuit of quality and sincerity, as well as an exciting energy that propels him toward diverse musical directions. His compositions are noted for their complexity and engagement, often described as both brainy and intimate. As he continues to evolve as an artist, Devin Gray remains a compelling force in modern jazz, sharing his unique musical vision with audiences around the world.
Aimee Lee is a multi-instrumentalist and visual projection artist from Columbus, OH. She has been a multimedia artist, sound engineer, composer, and performer with multiple artists and bands for over 40 years. Currently, she plays a combination of synthesizers, loopers, and effects pedals to create psychedelic and experimental soundscapes.
Fri, May 8 • 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm