Thanks!
Thanks to the Greenpointer who put this out on top of their trash can. It works and is way easier than dragging out my big keyboard!
Christmas Practice
Getting some practice worked in over the break.
New Limbs Video
We made this video to apply for WNYC's Greene Space "Battle of the Boroughs 2015". . .have a look. . .hope you enjoy!
New Limbs Videos Arriving Directly!
New Limbs videos arriving directly... intro technique/notation for dumbek and frame drum and a performance of Yedi...stay tuned...
Friday- I'm on The View!
Get ready to set your DVR...This Friday I will be on The View with Rosie's Theater Kids. Don't think I'm going to be on camera, but you'll know it's me haha...
Porches. at Palisades
Saw Porches., LVL UP and What Moon Things on Friday at Palisades in Bushwick. Best show I've seen in a while. . .rare to get three solid bands in one show, and all three played great sets. Porches. has been my favorite Brooklyn band for a little while now and I finally got to see them live. Palisades was also the perfect venue. . .very basic space, a good small-ish size with good sound, a bit off the beaten path. . .what else do you want?
Anywho, check their bandcamp pages, give a listen and buy their music!
Holiday Sale!
Holiday sale! My two Martha Graham cd's, Sacred Garment and Hidden Language are on sale for $10.99 at my Shop page.
Alvin Ailey at City Center
Last night I saw Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at City Center. As usual the dancers are beyond beautiful and mesmerizing. It's always a small thrill to see students I have played for in class performing on stage with the first company!
The first piece was Chroma by Wayne McGregor. In addition to being the best piece on the program, it was also the clearest sign that Robert Battle is figuring out how to move the company forward. Yes!
Bill T. Jones's D-Man in the Waters was next which I also found highly enjoyable with its frenetic energy.
And then came Revelations...oh boy...The choreography is still mostly engaging, especially Fix Me and Sinner Man. That said, good gracious it looks and feels so dated. The music and the costumes, oof. I feel like no one is willing to have a real conversation about how dated this piece is, it only happens in hushed whispers. My dream is that Robert Battle will figure out how to lead the company out from under the shadow of Revelations.
Many, many thanks
to everyone who attended our lecture/performance at PASIC. It was beyond amazing for us to get to play for and meet so many of you. We look forward to seeing you again and to hopefully work with many of you!
Please don't hesitate to reach out for music, a lesson, any questions about technique or just to say "hey".
My best party trick
Happy weekend everybody.
Limbs played a show...
And it was super...great outdoor space, attentive and appreciative audience of friends and strangers, amazing Korean food, free beer...so, perfect.
Many thanks to Kevin at BklynCurated!
Rebellion
Limbs is playing at this on Sunday at 3. I think you're invited. If not, just crash it.
Man of Letters
A great night of great music with great friends.
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A Rare Wednesday
This Weds., 7pm gig at Lincoln Center, 11pm at Pete's Candy Store. Rad.
Next Weds at Pete's
Love playing with Matt, he writes such great songs. Come hear for yourself!
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Merci!
Many thanks to Paula Jeanine Bennet for a night of great music and inviting me up to play on a couple tunes!
Photos by Kim Giangiuli