Upcoming Balkan Performances
Published on February 20th, 2010 in News, Projects & Performances, Site | Comments 0
I’ll be performing as part of Vessela Stoyanova’s Eastern Stories Under Western Skies project again on Saturday, February 27th at Gulu Gulu in Salem, MA, and then also the following Saturday, March 7th at Caffe Vivaldi, in Greenich Village, NYC.
Both of these sets will be in conjunction with Goli, and in Salem, we’ll be guests of [...]
Bent Wit “Sin” on Valentine’s Day
Published on February 5th, 2010 in News, Projects & Performances, Site | Comments 0
This coming Valentine’s Day, the Elephant Tango is taking the stage again as the house band for Bent Wit Cabaret’s monthly stint at Club Oberon. This month’s theme is “Sin,” and we’ve been working hard to put together the most unrighteous collection of tunes for this amazing show.
These shows sell out, so get your tickets [...]
Sarah RabDAU’s Albumversary
Published on January 23rd, 2010 in News, Site | Comments 0
One year ago today, Sarah RabDAU and Self-Employed Assassins held their CD release party at the Lizard Lounge (Cambridge, MA). It was a wonderful night of music that celebrated the birth of an epic album.
This record has been a personal source of inspiration, and the track Autumn Spills is a standout delight among a solid collection of [...]
The Song That Never Ends
Published on January 18th, 2010 in News, Projects & Performances | Comments 0
I found out about Jared Nielsen’s project while checking my own site’s statistics. A noticeable “click-through” percentage was coming from his “The Song That Never Ends” page. As I’m always curious about who is linking in my direction, I did some exploring. This what I found:
“The Song That Never Ends is the world’s largest musical collaboration. [...]
Bent Wit Cabaret – Blue
Published on December 31st, 2009 in News, Projects & Performances | Comments 0
Stating in January, the Elephant Tango Ensemble (Valerie Thompson – Cello, Vessela Stoyanova – MIDI Marimba, Brendan Burns – Guitar, Nate Greenslit – Drums, + special guests) is back for Bent Wit’s monthly Cabaret at Oberon. January’s theme is Blue, which means all performers (include the house band) will use Blue as the inspiration for their [...]
New Site!
Published on December 29th, 2009 in News | Comments 0
Can you believe it?!! A whole new site design!
This is something I’ve been trying to do for over a year now, but haven’t had the proper time or energy to devote to it. This Holiday break, I enlisted on the fine designers of NattyWP to do the heavy lifting for me. Although things look new, [...]
School House Rock – Cover-Up
Published on October 25th, 2009 in Projects & Performances | Comments 0
On Halloween (Saturday, October 30th @ 8pm), I’ll be sitting in with Schooltree performing for Brendan Boogie’s Cover-Up series at the Lizard Lounge. It’s going to be a fun night of music featuring your favorite local bands covering some of your favorite songs from your favorite time of life: childhood (think The Muppets, Schoolhouse Rock, [...]
Guitober 2009!
Published on October 1st, 2009 in News | Comments 0
Guitober is Guihappening again!
At Brookline Music School we are celebrating the guitar with it’s own month: Guitober! This year’s activities include clinics, concerts, videos and a giveaway.
Head on over to Guitober.com or BMSmusic.org for all the details.
And play a Guitcrossword puzzle while your at it!
Ra Quintet – September 25th @ Lilypad
Published on September 14th, 2009 in News, Projects & Performances | Comments 0
My biggest project of the year – The Ra Quintet (led by Brant Grieshaber) will be celebrating the release of our debut CD on September 25th at the Lilypad (10pm). Come check out the genre-bend, face-melting, extravaganza of music. Also on the bill: Tamandua
Balkan Stories @ Johnny D’s
Published on August 21st, 2009 in News, Projects & Performances | Comments 0
Vessela Stoyanova’s Eastern Stories Under Western Skies will be making a reappearance next Friday, the 28th of August at Johnny D’s with Goli & Humanwine. Come early for dinner, or showtime at 9:45pm.
Here are two clips from our performance in Chicago this past April:
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