during the days leading up to america's feast-day, peyton tochterman wrangled the boys in the hoods into crystalphonic's austeerie supraterranian caverns to record the latest 'high society' album. we hog-tied and wrestled fifteen or so songs to the ground and the initial fruits of our collective labor sound delicious, if i might synaesthize a bit. featuring brian caputo--drums, darrell muller--bass, peyton on guitar and vox, andy thacker--mandolin, sam wilson--electric guitar, and this bloggarhiast on accordion and organ, this latest recording is a prosaic mosaic of timbres and tones that sounds by turn jazzy, folky, rocky, and rolly. the whole project, engineered by 'stereo' jack grey, features some of the most incredible, spontaneous and extra-sensory perceptive musicians i've ever had the privilege to work with. we'll be whiddling and wheedling in the coming weeks to get all the ancillary parts down, but i tell you, it's going to be a tremendous album. look for it in stores or coming live to your local den of iniquity in the early spring as well as some exciting summer shows. i will be recording some songs of my own in the coming months for a cd to be released in march. in the meantime, here's where i'll be, when:
December 2--Matty Metcalfe and Creu d'Bayou storm into Fellini's #9 with foot-pounding zydexcitement starting at 10 pm.
December 6--Jolie Fille performs their cajun bugaloo swampy bayou stomp down at Atomic Burrito
December 7--private--Boar's Head Inn
December 11--private--DoubleTree Hotel
December 15--private--North Garden
December 16--TBA
December 17--private
December 20--Jolie Fille at Starr Hill with Sarah White and the Pearls
December 24--Broadus Baptist Church Christmas Eve Services
December 29--Jolie Fille is up to their old tricks at Atomic Burrito--10:30 til last call
December 31st--First Night Virginia--come see Matty Metcalfe and Creu d'Bayou at First Night Virginia's Temple Beth Israel Stage for two shows starting at 8 pm and 10 pm. Visit www.firstnightvirginia.org for more details on all the bands and happenings that evening and where to get your tickets for this illustrious event.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Monday, October 23, 2006
Assume Formlessness
If the current weather patterns can be made analagous to one's life (i being the one in question), the next few months should prove to be reassuring fierce and robust. Lots going on musically amidst the whipping winds and sunset foliage that have sprung upon charlottesville and neighboring environs of late. A few of the more notable fronts in the system: 1) I'll be recording and releasing a song for Charlottesville's local 'Freedom of Expression' songwriting contest to be judged by local luminaries Boyd Tinsley of the Dave Matthews Band and Poet Laureate Rita Dove. My song is called 'George's Farm' and I hope to have it posted in two and two. 2) Peyton Tochterman and High Society will hit the recording studio (Crystalphonic right here in Charlottesville) in late November to record the upcoming album. The band is currently in flurrisome rehearsals, tying up loose ended arrangements and engaging in terribly wonderful sonic ideas. The album will be out early next year along with some very special shows, so stay tuned. 3)I will be in the studio this week with Paul Currreri and Danny Schmidt working on the latter's new album. Check out his starkly poetic songs at www.dannyschmidt.com and buy an album from www.cdbaby.com, you won't be disappointed. 4) My band 'Creu d'Bayou' has been selected to perform at this year's 'First Night Virginia' which is a supreme honor for us. This event (www.firstnightvirginia.org) is a thirty-plus-year tradition in Charlottesville and features some of the best music from around the country. We will be at the Temple Beth Israel stage downtown at 8 and 10 pm. Visit the site for more details on how to get tickets. 5) I will be hitting the studio with my songs and a few notable c'ville all-star rockers/folkers/mothas in january to record my new album of all originals--tentatively titled 'the murd'rous train'. For now, please come out any one of the following nights to see flurries of musicianship and extended periods of entertainment!
November 8--Peyton Tochterman and High Society perform from 10 pm to 1 am at Orbit Billards which is on 'the corner' at 102 14th Street Charlottesville, VA 22903. Come get a sneak preview of many of the songs that will be making a clear difference in your life come early next year when the new album is released. Call Orbits at (434) 984-5707 for more info.
November 11--Jolie Fille, still looking for the 'beautiful girl' that will fill out the line-up of guys and fulfill the band's collective nom de guerre, will search again by performing at Atomic Burrito on the downtown mall in hopes that the lovely 'fille' will, by audio-osmosmis, hear the songs and start hummming along in French.
November 12--My students take the stage at Broadus Memorial Baptist Church at1525 Stony Point Road Charlottesville, VA 22911. I have about twenty students participating in this year's performance, from age six to sixty-six (credit to mad libs) and the public is welcome to attend if you wish to see some of the work these kids and i have been doing to prepare the musicians of the future.
November 16--Private gig at UVA's Observatory Hall--5 - 8 pm.
November 16--Jolie Fille again takes the stage at Atomic Burrito, to kick off a slew of monthly-thursdays at the hoppinist mexi-joint in town. 10 - 1 am
November 17--Matty sits in with American Dumpster, c'ville's premiere recyclabilly band complete w/ washboard, accord, dashboard, and ripcord--blazing through richmond's poe's pub for a late night set. check www.americandumpster.com for more details and directions for this rollicking ribald rocknroll rodeo.
November 18--Matty performs with John Whitlow and Mark Carraway, otherwise known as 'Scuffletown' at a house concert. More details to follow
Nov 24--TBA
November 25--Peyton Tochterman and High Society perform at Fellinis #9 on the downtown mall from 10 to 1 am
December 2--Matty Metcalfe and Creu d'Bayou storm into Fellini's #9 with foot-pounding zydexcitement starting at 10 pm.
December 6--Jolie Fille performs their cajun bugaloo swampy bayou stomp down at Atomic Burrito
December 7--private--Boar's Head Inn
December 11--private--DoubleTree Hotel
December 16--TBA
December 29--Jolie Fille is up to their old tricks at Atomic Burrito--10:30 til last call
December 31st--First Night Virginia--come see Matty Metcalfe and Creu d'Bayou at First Night Virginia's Temple Beth Israel Stage for two shows starting at 8 pm and 10 pm. Visit www.firstnightvirginia.org for more details on all the bands and happenings that evening and where to get your tickets for this illustrious event.
November 8--Peyton Tochterman and High Society perform from 10 pm to 1 am at Orbit Billards which is on 'the corner' at 102 14th Street Charlottesville, VA 22903. Come get a sneak preview of many of the songs that will be making a clear difference in your life come early next year when the new album is released. Call Orbits at (434) 984-5707 for more info.
November 11--Jolie Fille, still looking for the 'beautiful girl' that will fill out the line-up of guys and fulfill the band's collective nom de guerre, will search again by performing at Atomic Burrito on the downtown mall in hopes that the lovely 'fille' will, by audio-osmosmis, hear the songs and start hummming along in French.
November 12--My students take the stage at Broadus Memorial Baptist Church at1525 Stony Point Road Charlottesville, VA 22911. I have about twenty students participating in this year's performance, from age six to sixty-six (credit to mad libs) and the public is welcome to attend if you wish to see some of the work these kids and i have been doing to prepare the musicians of the future.
November 16--Private gig at UVA's Observatory Hall--5 - 8 pm.
November 16--Jolie Fille again takes the stage at Atomic Burrito, to kick off a slew of monthly-thursdays at the hoppinist mexi-joint in town. 10 - 1 am
November 17--Matty sits in with American Dumpster, c'ville's premiere recyclabilly band complete w/ washboard, accord, dashboard, and ripcord--blazing through richmond's poe's pub for a late night set. check www.americandumpster.com for more details and directions for this rollicking ribald rocknroll rodeo.
November 18--Matty performs with John Whitlow and Mark Carraway, otherwise known as 'Scuffletown' at a house concert. More details to follow
Nov 24--TBA
November 25--Peyton Tochterman and High Society perform at Fellinis #9 on the downtown mall from 10 to 1 am
December 2--Matty Metcalfe and Creu d'Bayou storm into Fellini's #9 with foot-pounding zydexcitement starting at 10 pm.
December 6--Jolie Fille performs their cajun bugaloo swampy bayou stomp down at Atomic Burrito
December 7--private--Boar's Head Inn
December 11--private--DoubleTree Hotel
December 16--TBA
December 29--Jolie Fille is up to their old tricks at Atomic Burrito--10:30 til last call
December 31st--First Night Virginia--come see Matty Metcalfe and Creu d'Bayou at First Night Virginia's Temple Beth Israel Stage for two shows starting at 8 pm and 10 pm. Visit www.firstnightvirginia.org for more details on all the bands and happenings that evening and where to get your tickets for this illustrious event.
Saturday, August 26, 2006
i do declare
in the immortal words of foghorn leghorn, 'i say, i say, i say' there's a whole new pod of whale-proportioned shows coming up in the next few months. check back early and often for more details as events line themselves up in marching band order for the fall and winter. lot's of news in the studio world, namely i've finished putting my home rig together and have written more for the accordistra project (see below) which i will be recording over the next few months. also, peyton (www.peytontochterman.com) has us booked to record the new 'high society' record in december, to be released in the spring. my outfit, crewe d'bayou, will be pulling together a few songs i've written for our 'first night virginia' gig this new year's. i will try to post sonic samples when i get a chance. for now you can catch me out here:
sept 2--'High Society' rolls into Thomas, WV for what is sure to be another pyrotochteriffic performance at the purple fiddle, featuring the usual suspects plus very special guest bobby read, fresh off his tour with bruce hornsby. visit www.purplefiddle.com for info on the place and the peeps.
sept 7--private show in c'ville.
sept 11--The Freedom Concert is an annual international event commemorating the tragedy of September 11th, 2001. I will be performing at this year's concert with Thomas Gunn and Matt Wyatt from 6:30 to 7 pm at Central Place on Charlottesville's downtown mall. After the concert and peace-promoting readings, the mayor of Charlottesville will speak and, at 8 pm, lead attendees in a candlelight walk to the free expression wall at the east end of the mall. Please come to celebrate life and peace or visit www.septemberconcert.org for more information.
sept 14--High Society opens for Sons of Bill at the Starr Hill Restaurant/Pub/Club starting at 8 pm
sept 15-16--High Society, featuring Mr. John D'earth on trumpet, plays two sets, Friday and Saturday, at the Rhythm and Roots festival in Bristol, Virginia. We'll take the 'Ireson's Pub Stage at 10 pm on Friday and the State Line Stage at 9:15 pm Saturday. visit www.bristolrhythm.com for more info--lots of great bands to check out including Junior Brown, Railroad Earth, Del McCoury, Seldom Scene, Red Stick Ramblers, and Marty Stuart.
Sept 21--Private show
sept 30--private wedding in c'ville.
oct 6--private show in charlottesville
oct 7--private wedding in c'ville. Peyton Tochterman and High Society at Fellini's #9--10 pm. www.fellinis9.com
oct 10--private show--charlottesville
oct 14-15--I performed at the Colonial Italian American Organization (CIAO)'s annual festival in Williamsburg, Virginia last year around this time. Between the dozens of local wine producers and the guy who could whistle the entire Rocky theme, how could I say no when they asked me back. visit www.ciaowilliamsburg.org for details on the festival--entertainment, attractions, and of course Italian Food.
Oct 18--Jolie Fille at Gravity Lounge opening for 'Scrapomatic.' 8 pm www.gravity-lounge.com
oct 21--Matty Metcalfe and Crewe d'Bayou drag the foot-stompin, butt-whompin' sounds of Louisiana through fellinis #9 on 2nd street and Market. We'll kick it to 11 starting at 10, ending well into the night.
oct 29--Thomas Gunn and I start a new project at Fellini's tonight from 6:30 to 9 pm. 'Songwriter Spotlight' is our tribute to some of our songwriting heroes. This first of (what hopefully will become) a series, we will present some of our favorite songs by four of our favorite songwriters. This week we will perform the songs of Gram Parsons, Fats Waller, Townes Van Zandt, and Shane MacGowan, in addition to bringing out some of our own songs. I'll be on accordion, mando, and piano, and Thomas will be strumming the guitar and pickin' bass for the dinner crowd. For info on both shows, visit www.fellinis9.com
oct 31--private show with Dale Wise in Washington D.C. visit www.accordionplus.com to see more about Dale. What a cat!
Much more to come!
sept 2--'High Society' rolls into Thomas, WV for what is sure to be another pyrotochteriffic performance at the purple fiddle, featuring the usual suspects plus very special guest bobby read, fresh off his tour with bruce hornsby. visit www.purplefiddle.com for info on the place and the peeps.
sept 7--private show in c'ville.
sept 11--The Freedom Concert is an annual international event commemorating the tragedy of September 11th, 2001. I will be performing at this year's concert with Thomas Gunn and Matt Wyatt from 6:30 to 7 pm at Central Place on Charlottesville's downtown mall. After the concert and peace-promoting readings, the mayor of Charlottesville will speak and, at 8 pm, lead attendees in a candlelight walk to the free expression wall at the east end of the mall. Please come to celebrate life and peace or visit www.septemberconcert.org for more information.
sept 14--High Society opens for Sons of Bill at the Starr Hill Restaurant/Pub/Club starting at 8 pm
sept 15-16--High Society, featuring Mr. John D'earth on trumpet, plays two sets, Friday and Saturday, at the Rhythm and Roots festival in Bristol, Virginia. We'll take the 'Ireson's Pub Stage at 10 pm on Friday and the State Line Stage at 9:15 pm Saturday. visit www.bristolrhythm.com for more info--lots of great bands to check out including Junior Brown, Railroad Earth, Del McCoury, Seldom Scene, Red Stick Ramblers, and Marty Stuart.
Sept 21--Private show
sept 30--private wedding in c'ville.
oct 6--private show in charlottesville
oct 7--private wedding in c'ville. Peyton Tochterman and High Society at Fellini's #9--10 pm. www.fellinis9.com
oct 10--private show--charlottesville
oct 14-15--I performed at the Colonial Italian American Organization (CIAO)'s annual festival in Williamsburg, Virginia last year around this time. Between the dozens of local wine producers and the guy who could whistle the entire Rocky theme, how could I say no when they asked me back. visit www.ciaowilliamsburg.org for details on the festival--entertainment, attractions, and of course Italian Food.
Oct 18--Jolie Fille at Gravity Lounge opening for 'Scrapomatic.' 8 pm www.gravity-lounge.com
oct 21--Matty Metcalfe and Crewe d'Bayou drag the foot-stompin, butt-whompin' sounds of Louisiana through fellinis #9 on 2nd street and Market. We'll kick it to 11 starting at 10, ending well into the night.
oct 29--Thomas Gunn and I start a new project at Fellini's tonight from 6:30 to 9 pm. 'Songwriter Spotlight' is our tribute to some of our songwriting heroes. This first of (what hopefully will become) a series, we will present some of our favorite songs by four of our favorite songwriters. This week we will perform the songs of Gram Parsons, Fats Waller, Townes Van Zandt, and Shane MacGowan, in addition to bringing out some of our own songs. I'll be on accordion, mando, and piano, and Thomas will be strumming the guitar and pickin' bass for the dinner crowd. For info on both shows, visit www.fellinis9.com
oct 31--private show with Dale Wise in Washington D.C. visit www.accordionplus.com to see more about Dale. What a cat!
Much more to come!
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
August dates
Accordistra--a new project I've been working on at my studio for the last few months has been temporarily delayed due to moving my studio and waiting for the dust to settle before doing further recordings. Composition and creating in the lab is moving ahead at an alternatingly furious and fractious pace. one track, 'Evening in the Garden of Dawn,' is completely finished. This track exemplifies some of the foundational elements of the album. There are 24 separate accordion tracks, organized like instruments in an orchestra (the accordion's registers have tones that emulate such instruments as 'bassoon,' 'violin,' 'clarinet,' 'piccolo,' and 'saxophone' and arranged to create harmonies and a veritable symphony of sounds utilizing the accordion's wide melodic and timbric range. I'll post sound files soon. Here are some shows coming up:
July 22--I'll accompany a wondrously gifted songwriter, Bahlmann Abbot, at the Gravity Lounge for his cd release party--visit www.gravity-lounge.com for more info on Bahlmann and his gaggle of friends and admirers who will be there with him. Show starts at 8 pm.
July 27--Jambalaya perform dixieland swing at a private reception.
July 31--Private event for Charlottesville's 'Artini' winners, sponsored by Absolut, on picturesque Water Street's Live Arts/Lighthouse/2nd Street Gallery roof.
August 5--Peyton Tochterman (www.peytontochterman.com) and High Society perform at Fellini's from 10 pm to 1 am tonight. We purposely chose this night so all you Dwight Yoakum fans can walk across the downtown mall after his show to check out some local yokels. Visit www.fellinis9.com for details or call to make dinner reservations before the show.
August 6--Private show--New York City
August 19--Matty Metcalfe and Creu de-Bayou will bring their blend of cajun and eastern european dance music to fellini's #9 at 10 pm. Visit www.fellinis9.com for more info.
August 26--private--Okrakoke, NC
Check back soon for sound files and new dates in September and beyond!
July 22--I'll accompany a wondrously gifted songwriter, Bahlmann Abbot, at the Gravity Lounge for his cd release party--visit www.gravity-lounge.com for more info on Bahlmann and his gaggle of friends and admirers who will be there with him. Show starts at 8 pm.
July 27--Jambalaya perform dixieland swing at a private reception.
July 31--Private event for Charlottesville's 'Artini' winners, sponsored by Absolut, on picturesque Water Street's Live Arts/Lighthouse/2nd Street Gallery roof.
August 5--Peyton Tochterman (www.peytontochterman.com) and High Society perform at Fellini's from 10 pm to 1 am tonight. We purposely chose this night so all you Dwight Yoakum fans can walk across the downtown mall after his show to check out some local yokels. Visit www.fellinis9.com for details or call to make dinner reservations before the show.
August 6--Private show--New York City
August 19--Matty Metcalfe and Creu de-Bayou will bring their blend of cajun and eastern european dance music to fellini's #9 at 10 pm. Visit www.fellinis9.com for more info.
August 26--private--Okrakoke, NC
Check back soon for sound files and new dates in September and beyond!
Monday, July 17, 2006
movin' on over
I spent the last few weeks moving the entire music studio, and the wife's salon, back into our home-headquarters. This all-consuming excavation must excuse the lapse in updates for July, mustn't it? I belatedly present to you a run-down of shows coming up this month and next. The 'Accordistra' project, which i've never spoken of in these postings but which you must by now know about, unless you're not in the know, has been delayed by the aforementioned move, but composing and concocting is occuring at full-throttle. The concept of the project is to write and record orchestral and symphonic pieces for the accordion, using it's various tones, registers, and textures to create grandly designed mellifluence. One finished piece 'Evening in the Garden of Dawn' uses 24 seperately-tracked accordions. I will post an audio sample soon. In the meantime, here's them shows:
July 22-Saturday-Matty will be lending musical accompaniment to Bahlmann Abbot's tunes at his CD release party at the gravity lounge. Mary Gordon Hall opens at 8 pm. Call 434/977-5590 or visit www.gravity-lounge.com or just come on down to 103 South 1st Street Charlottesville VA 22902 at 8 this Saturday.
July 27-Thursday--Jambalaya, that smokin' good Dixieland swing band will be playing a private show. That seems like a let-down, but the next one will be open to all.
August 19--Saturday--Matty Metcalfe and Creu d' Bayou (formerly the Mudflaps) will perform at their favorite local joint Fellini's starting at 10 pm. Stop on down for some southern-fried cajun music.
August 26--Private gig in Okrakoke
July 22-Saturday-Matty will be lending musical accompaniment to Bahlmann Abbot's tunes at his CD release party at the gravity lounge. Mary Gordon Hall opens at 8 pm. Call 434/977-5590 or visit www.gravity-lounge.com or just come on down to 103 South 1st Street Charlottesville VA 22902 at 8 this Saturday.
July 27-Thursday--Jambalaya, that smokin' good Dixieland swing band will be playing a private show. That seems like a let-down, but the next one will be open to all.
August 19--Saturday--Matty Metcalfe and Creu d' Bayou (formerly the Mudflaps) will perform at their favorite local joint Fellini's starting at 10 pm. Stop on down for some southern-fried cajun music.
August 26--Private gig in Okrakoke
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Performances, musical and marital
Having been revived and rejuvinated by four days away after a singularly beautiful wedding ceremony last Saturday, I am back on the er satz scene with new announcements and proclamations, my first as an honest man. First the shows:
May 18--The Mudflaps Hit the Studio? The band too fast to be caught on tape will, in fact, be playing recordable music should the listener have a tape recorder in his 18-wheeler while listening to wtju 91.1 in Charlottesville or on the short-wave between 9 and 10 pm this eve. Yes, through exhaustive research and surveys of local randomers, we have reached the conclusion that our target audience is of the steel-pulling, products and goods-hauling variety. All others, please give a listen to Thomas Gunn (gtr/vox), Matt Wyatt (drums), and myself give zydeco a run for it's country on Dave Eisenman's loosely lousliana-based show and call in w/ your handle so we can find you at the rest stop afterwards. 10-4 good buddies!
May 19--The Purple Fiddle in Thomas, West Virginia is an eclectic little club that hosts eclectic little musicians in a friendly music-first environment. Peyton Tochterman (gtr/vox), Andy Thacker (mando), James MacLaughlin (drums), and I will head west young men as the bastard sons of popeye (if the name sticks) for a night of melliflousity and tonal badinage. directions to follow, or go to www.purplefiddle.com for more info.
May 25--I will be mercilessly tickling the ivories at Fellinis (200 Market St. Downtown Charlottesville) for the dinner crowd between 6 and 9 pm. Come enjoy wine, women, and song--or at least two of three--while you dine in this romantic rustic Italian villa. Call 434 979 4279 for reservations.
May 27--About two weeks ago, I had the honor and privilege to lay down some accordion and banjo tracks on Devon Sproule's yet-to-be-released album. Not only does Devon possess an inimitable talent for songwriting, but her voice can melt candles and ensnare your soul in it's warm radiance. I saw the light! Really, she is a true one-of-a-kind artist and one of the most original voices i've heard in a long time. I will be joining her for a few songs this night at Gravity Lounge with other special guests. The show starts around 7:30 and you won't want to miss her before she goes national. www.gravitylounge.com
June 1--Private function
June 2--Hollands College--Roanoke, Va--Private
June 3--I will be entertaining guests on accordion and piano at High Meadows' vintner dinner from about 6 pm to 9 pm. Folks interested in a four course meal with different wines from the region should take a look at http://www.highmeadows.com/ for more information on this lovely event.
June 13--Jolie Fille, the two-steppinest cajun band in this neck of the land, opens for the Red Stick Ramblers--who hold that title in their hometown of New Orleans. David Eisenman at WTJU listed their album as one of his favorites from last year, and if you know Dave, you know he can put a stamp of pedigree on a cajun band from sixty paces, blindfolded. We open at about 7:30 pm at the Gravity Lounge so come early--we sing in French-Cajun and play all our own instruments. We also take requests, but only when asked. No Depeche Mode, Chris. www.gravitylounge.com
June 16--Jolie Fille performs with the Falsies at the Satellite ballroom. We'll hit the stage at about 9:30 pm so kick up your heels and come down to the corner or visit www.satelliteballroom.com for more details.
June 18--High Society stars an illustrious lustrous list of leonine luminarious and laudable licorice-stick lickers--that is, a horn section for the ages featuring Bobby Read on sax and John 'not of this' D'earth on trumpet. A sprinkle of Pete Spaar on bass, a dash of Brian Caputo on drums, a pinch of Andy Thacker on mando, and myself on the stomach Steinway, and you have yourself a molotov mixture of sonic and epic proportions. Peyton leads the brigade through his unpaved wanderings in audio-texture--from bluegrass to jazz, reggae to pop and back. Catch the blend at Gravity Lounge 8 pm. www.gravitylounge.com
June 23--The Mudflaps take the stage at Fellini's #9 at 10 pm to do what they do best where they best like doing it. That is to say, zydeco/cajun music on a Friday night in front of our hometown revelers.
June 24--Jambalaya, dixieland swing orchestra and purveyors of the Preservation Hall sonicscape play at the Nelson County fair from 11 til noon. More on how to get there, what to wear, and how to dunk that infernal man hovering over the tub later.
I'll post more in a little bit. Hope to see you and, big surprise gift to the first person who comes to a show and says 'I saw it advertised on your website.'
Also, I'll post more on my new album--featuring all original music and to be released by summer's end.
May 18--The Mudflaps Hit the Studio? The band too fast to be caught on tape will, in fact, be playing recordable music should the listener have a tape recorder in his 18-wheeler while listening to wtju 91.1 in Charlottesville or on the short-wave between 9 and 10 pm this eve. Yes, through exhaustive research and surveys of local randomers, we have reached the conclusion that our target audience is of the steel-pulling, products and goods-hauling variety. All others, please give a listen to Thomas Gunn (gtr/vox), Matt Wyatt (drums), and myself give zydeco a run for it's country on Dave Eisenman's loosely lousliana-based show and call in w/ your handle so we can find you at the rest stop afterwards. 10-4 good buddies!
May 19--The Purple Fiddle in Thomas, West Virginia is an eclectic little club that hosts eclectic little musicians in a friendly music-first environment. Peyton Tochterman (gtr/vox), Andy Thacker (mando), James MacLaughlin (drums), and I will head west young men as the bastard sons of popeye (if the name sticks) for a night of melliflousity and tonal badinage. directions to follow, or go to www.purplefiddle.com for more info.
May 25--I will be mercilessly tickling the ivories at Fellinis (200 Market St. Downtown Charlottesville) for the dinner crowd between 6 and 9 pm. Come enjoy wine, women, and song--or at least two of three--while you dine in this romantic rustic Italian villa. Call 434 979 4279 for reservations.
May 27--About two weeks ago, I had the honor and privilege to lay down some accordion and banjo tracks on Devon Sproule's yet-to-be-released album. Not only does Devon possess an inimitable talent for songwriting, but her voice can melt candles and ensnare your soul in it's warm radiance. I saw the light! Really, she is a true one-of-a-kind artist and one of the most original voices i've heard in a long time. I will be joining her for a few songs this night at Gravity Lounge with other special guests. The show starts around 7:30 and you won't want to miss her before she goes national. www.gravitylounge.com
June 1--Private function
June 2--Hollands College--Roanoke, Va--Private
June 3--I will be entertaining guests on accordion and piano at High Meadows' vintner dinner from about 6 pm to 9 pm. Folks interested in a four course meal with different wines from the region should take a look at http://www.highmeadows.com/ for more information on this lovely event.
June 13--Jolie Fille, the two-steppinest cajun band in this neck of the land, opens for the Red Stick Ramblers--who hold that title in their hometown of New Orleans. David Eisenman at WTJU listed their album as one of his favorites from last year, and if you know Dave, you know he can put a stamp of pedigree on a cajun band from sixty paces, blindfolded. We open at about 7:30 pm at the Gravity Lounge so come early--we sing in French-Cajun and play all our own instruments. We also take requests, but only when asked. No Depeche Mode, Chris. www.gravitylounge.com
June 16--Jolie Fille performs with the Falsies at the Satellite ballroom. We'll hit the stage at about 9:30 pm so kick up your heels and come down to the corner or visit www.satelliteballroom.com for more details.
June 18--High Society stars an illustrious lustrous list of leonine luminarious and laudable licorice-stick lickers--that is, a horn section for the ages featuring Bobby Read on sax and John 'not of this' D'earth on trumpet. A sprinkle of Pete Spaar on bass, a dash of Brian Caputo on drums, a pinch of Andy Thacker on mando, and myself on the stomach Steinway, and you have yourself a molotov mixture of sonic and epic proportions. Peyton leads the brigade through his unpaved wanderings in audio-texture--from bluegrass to jazz, reggae to pop and back. Catch the blend at Gravity Lounge 8 pm. www.gravitylounge.com
June 23--The Mudflaps take the stage at Fellini's #9 at 10 pm to do what they do best where they best like doing it. That is to say, zydeco/cajun music on a Friday night in front of our hometown revelers.
June 24--Jambalaya, dixieland swing orchestra and purveyors of the Preservation Hall sonicscape play at the Nelson County fair from 11 til noon. More on how to get there, what to wear, and how to dunk that infernal man hovering over the tub later.
I'll post more in a little bit. Hope to see you and, big surprise gift to the first person who comes to a show and says 'I saw it advertised on your website.'
Also, I'll post more on my new album--featuring all original music and to be released by summer's end.
Thursday, March 30, 2006
Upcoming Spring Shows
Friday, March 31st--11 am to 1 pm--Matty and Peyton Tochterman (www.PeytonTochterman.com), stellar singer, songwriter, and performer, will be playing at Richard Bricker's studio in the McGuffey Arts Building for his portrait class. Asking these two boys to play light background music might seem antithetical to laws of reason and logic, but we're going to give it a try.
Friday, March 31st--The Mudflaps track their zydeco/cajun mayhem into Fellinis #9 for a 10 pm show. If you can't make it to New Orleans, catch the Mardi Gras here!
See www.fellinis9.com for more info.
Saturday, April 1st--Matty performs with Jolie Fillie--punkrified cajun music led by the inimitable David Goldstein on fiddle, and a voice meant for singing (in French no less!) cajun songs that sound like they jumped off the 78's and into his hands. Come one and all to the Teahouse on the mall at 9 pm to catch the find blending of drums, bass, harmonica, washboard, and accordion from Jolie Fillie.
Monday, April 3rd--So you missed the Teahouse show? or...more likely, so you want more?? Check out Jolie Fillie as they open the show at Satellite Ballroom tonight at 9 pm.
Tuesday, April 4th--Matty will tickling the faux-ivories at the opening ceremonies for First Night this year from 6 - 7 pm
Friday, April 14th--Matty joinss Peyton Tochterman (www.PeytonTochterman.com) and High Society for an evening of music at the Gravity Lounge. Reeds, saxes, trumpet, mandolin, accordion, guitar, bass, drums, the kitchen sink all chip in to sonically buttress Peyton's amazingly eclectic and acoustic/electrifying songs. Check it out at 7 pm.
Friday, April 21st--High Society performs at the Charlottesville Pavillion for the Fridays after Five concert series. Come on down and join us in kicking off the new season--with John D'earth--trumpet, Andy Thacker--mandolin, Pete Spaar--bass, Brian Caputo--drums, and Peyton Tochterman--guitar and firmly teathered madman. The concert begins (you guessed it) slightly after 5 pm with the Hackensaw Boys to follow.
Friday and Saturday, April 28th and 29th--Matty will be performing French music on accordion at the Georgetown Business Improvement District's party that stretches down Wisconsin Avenue.
Saturday, April 29th--Jolie Fillie, the hottest cajun-punk band this side of the the Great Wall will be performing a special 'Asian meets Cajun' night of music at the White Orchid on Main Street in Charlottesville. The restaurant used to be called the Station Inn and featured lots of live music but a few months ago was bought and converted into the White Orchid--a beautifully decorated place to go to get the finest Vietnamese cuisine in town. Jolie Fillie will be accentuating the succulent meals with a French Cajun flavor that fits the occasion perfectly. We'll take the carpet at 10 pm.
Monday May 1st--The annual Downey wine-distributers party takes place in Arlington, Va. Un poco accordion, un poco mandolin with your wine.
Saturday June 24th--Jambalaya, the dixie'est band this side of the delta, will be performing at the Nelson County Fair. More details about times to follow.
All other shows are private functions at the moment, check back, as I'll be more on top of updating in the weeks and months to come.
Friday, March 31st--The Mudflaps track their zydeco/cajun mayhem into Fellinis #9 for a 10 pm show. If you can't make it to New Orleans, catch the Mardi Gras here!
See www.fellinis9.com for more info.
Saturday, April 1st--Matty performs with Jolie Fillie--punkrified cajun music led by the inimitable David Goldstein on fiddle, and a voice meant for singing (in French no less!) cajun songs that sound like they jumped off the 78's and into his hands. Come one and all to the Teahouse on the mall at 9 pm to catch the find blending of drums, bass, harmonica, washboard, and accordion from Jolie Fillie.
Monday, April 3rd--So you missed the Teahouse show? or...more likely, so you want more?? Check out Jolie Fillie as they open the show at Satellite Ballroom tonight at 9 pm.
Tuesday, April 4th--Matty will tickling the faux-ivories at the opening ceremonies for First Night this year from 6 - 7 pm
Friday, April 14th--Matty joinss Peyton Tochterman (www.PeytonTochterman.com) and High Society for an evening of music at the Gravity Lounge. Reeds, saxes, trumpet, mandolin, accordion, guitar, bass, drums, the kitchen sink all chip in to sonically buttress Peyton's amazingly eclectic and acoustic/electrifying songs. Check it out at 7 pm.
Friday, April 21st--High Society performs at the Charlottesville Pavillion for the Fridays after Five concert series. Come on down and join us in kicking off the new season--with John D'earth--trumpet, Andy Thacker--mandolin, Pete Spaar--bass, Brian Caputo--drums, and Peyton Tochterman--guitar and firmly teathered madman. The concert begins (you guessed it) slightly after 5 pm with the Hackensaw Boys to follow.
Friday and Saturday, April 28th and 29th--Matty will be performing French music on accordion at the Georgetown Business Improvement District's party that stretches down Wisconsin Avenue.
Saturday, April 29th--Jolie Fillie, the hottest cajun-punk band this side of the the Great Wall will be performing a special 'Asian meets Cajun' night of music at the White Orchid on Main Street in Charlottesville. The restaurant used to be called the Station Inn and featured lots of live music but a few months ago was bought and converted into the White Orchid--a beautifully decorated place to go to get the finest Vietnamese cuisine in town. Jolie Fillie will be accentuating the succulent meals with a French Cajun flavor that fits the occasion perfectly. We'll take the carpet at 10 pm.
Monday May 1st--The annual Downey wine-distributers party takes place in Arlington, Va. Un poco accordion, un poco mandolin with your wine.
Saturday June 24th--Jambalaya, the dixie'est band this side of the delta, will be performing at the Nelson County Fair. More details about times to follow.
All other shows are private functions at the moment, check back, as I'll be more on top of updating in the weeks and months to come.
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