So I’ve decided to write about shows that I intend to see and/or if I can’t make them, I highly recommend you checking them out. Monday, April 14th Eivind Opsvik Overseas with Tony Malaby, Jacob Sacks, Kenny Wolleson at Knitting Factory Tap Bar 8 pm $13 If you haven’t checked this band out, you should… Continue reading This Week’s Preview
Category: Music
Come To The Stone Tonight
So tonight I will be heading to The Stone to hear Jacob Sacks and Eivind Opsvik play with Mat Maneri and Billy Mintz. If you haven’t had a chance to hear this band I highly recommend it. The music are all original compositions written by Jacob or Eivind and it’s loose and unpredictable (definitely my… Continue reading Come To The Stone Tonight
Darcy’s Show
So last night I went to see Darcy James Argue’s Secret Society band. Darcy is a fellow Canadian musician living and working in New York. Darcy is also a very articulate and intelligent writer of both music and music events (you should definitely check out his blog if you haven’t done so already.) Anyways, last… Continue reading Darcy’s Show
Interesting Shows
So I haven’t been talking about any cool music that I’ve seen over the past little while. I will try my best to remember what has happened in the past month. In September I went to the Vanguard to see the Paul Motian trio with Bill Frisell and Joe Lovano (killin’!). I am always amazed… Continue reading Interesting Shows
Weird But Cool
So yesterday as most of you know marked the sixth year anniversary of 9-11. It was a difficult day for a lot of people in New York and I was moved by the events and tributes that were happening all over the city. I was part of a Global Peace Day event yesterday and it… Continue reading Weird But Cool
Show At Cornelia Street Cafe
Tuesday, August 14, 2007 10:00pm-11:30pm Gnu Vox Festival with Yoon Sun Choi Kyoko Kitamura Jen Shyu Fay Victor at Cornelia Street Cafe 25 Cornelia Street F/D/B/A/C train to West 4th $10
You Can’t Take Yourself Too Seriously
So I have been curious about this new show on HBO called “Flight of the Conchords”. You have to check out these clips (clip 1) (clip 2). It’s a reminder to all us musicians that we can’t take ourselves too seriously all the time.
Gig on Sunday
Yoon Sun Choi’s “Beyond Borders” Yoon Sun Choi – voice Loren Stillman – alto sax Jacob Sacks – rhodes Thomas Morgan – bass Gerald Cleaver – drums Sunday, August 5th 9:30pm-12:00am 55 Bar (55 Christopher Street) 1/9 Train to Christopher station Cover: $10
The E-String Band At Biscuit BBQ
Hello! Well I’m super excited to say that The E-String Band will be performing the early show at Biscuit BBQ this Friday, May 18th. For anyone who doesn’t know about E-String it is one of the most fun musical endeavours that I’ve put together. It features Jacob Sacks on melodica and harmophone, Khabu Doug Young… Continue reading The E-String Band At Biscuit BBQ
New Website On It’s Way
Well I’m finally getting off my ass and working on a new site. The blog here is a taste of what it will look like. Thanks for all your patience folks. I swear I’ll get my act together soon. Last night the E-String Band played the New York Ukulele Festival and we had a great… Continue reading New Website On It’s Way