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.
Saturday, May 13, 2006
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