well, young mirabelle has been laid up for a score of days w/ a stop-and-go nose issue. seems like it's worst in the morning then gets better by nightfall. poor thing is keeping a stoic pose, and mom and dad have the sweater stains to prove she's smart enough to not only do away w/ the clogged olfactories, but to remind us whenever we look at our sullied garments that we need more lysol and purell...or maybe a big plastic bubble to live in. the good dr. says it's a sign that her immune system is working so we prefer to encourage that point of view. in music news, there's lots to crow about, though the wren the wren is king of all birds:
Dec. 1--I perform in traditional tattered Dickensian garb at the Georgetown Holiday Market. That'll be me up at 2600 Wisconsin Avenue, strapped firmly to my squeezebox, fighting off the maddening throng. If you haven't got a penny then a ha'penny will do. and if you haven't any idea what a ha'penny is then my you're crude (adapted from the old english lyrics).--11-4 pm
Dec. 1 (evening)--private--Charlottesville
Dec. 2--I again weather the feverish shoppers and revelers at the Annual Georgetown tree-lighting. Come down, take your picture with the mayor, Father Christmas, and Frosty the Accordionist--from 4-7 at 3000 K St. NW
Dec. 2--Verbunk performs at Fellini's in downtown Charlottesville from 9 - 12 pm. we have the definitive minor swing version of your holiday favorites--rudyard, the red-nosed uncle, 'beernuts roasting on an oil-can flame' and 'splinter vunderland (polka)'.
Dec. 5--I perform at Charlottesville's 'Democrat Dinner' at the Sage Moon gallery in downtown Charlottesville 7 - 9 pm.
Dec. 6--Boar's Head--private--6:30-8:30 pm
Dec. 7--Private--3-4 pm
Dec. 8--Bat Mitsvah (private)-12:30-2:30 pm
Dec. 8--private--Holiday Party--7 - 9 pm
Dec. 13--Verbunk performs at the Sage Moon Gallery in downtown Charlottesville--5 - 6 pm
Dec. 14--I perform with Chris Leva and the Guano Boys. Visit www.guanoboy.com for more info on this trans-Atlantic, pan-Caribbean jabberwocky of a band. Lots of fun to insert myself (and my squeezebox) into this groove. But, alas, after baiting the hook, i fear that this is a private party.
Dec. 15--Tell Us a Tale welcomes one and all to the annual radio broadcast from the gravity lounge. This year, Matty Metcalfe and Crewe d'Bayou are a privileged musical act for the show. We'll be doing lots of New Orleans-inspired Holiday songs, including the Louis Armstrong hits 'Christmastime in New Orleans' and 'Dat you, Santa Claus?' featuring our favorite guests John D'earth on trumpet and Dawn Thompson on percussion and vocals. The event starts at 2 pm and we play at 3:30 sharp. For more info see www.gravity-lounge.com
Dec. 15--Matty Metcalfe and Crewe d'Bayou perform at Fellini's from 10 to 1 that evening. Come down and catch our zydeco/funk/jazz/cajun brand of New Orleans soul.
Dec. 16--private party -6-8 pm.
Dec. 28th--Peyton Tochterman and High Society at Gravity Lounge--8 pm
Dec. 31st--Verbunk performs at First Night Virginia. Keep your eyes on www.firstnightva.org for info.
And of course, email me about any details i might be forgetting.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Thursday, November 01, 2007
veni, vidi, vici, vhyme, oyveh, ab, aram, ees, ahs, eesh
As your (my/one's) readership may have observed, with the dimmest of wit or eyesight, I have titled most blog entries this year w/ clever-meets-clunky plays upon each month's name--nom-de-gyear, if you will. won't you? ok, then. if that is how it is, then i will tell you that my initial, knee-jerk association with the word 'november' began with my surmisal that it belonged to that class of latin numerology relating to the English (or Arabic, really) number nine. to my great shock, if you count backwards, forwards, or fourswords, you'll keep coming to the inscrutable gaveled verdict that november is not the ninth, but the eleventh month of the year. here is where the roman scholars may pound your fist firmly on the laptop, upsetting your jar of mead and cursing zeus' triton. "by the axe head of prometheus, i know the answer!" you cry, clovened gruel spluttering onto your modern aged 'thunder-book'. "yes, that is correct," i tell you, before you upset the mater, puella, and romulus/remus (ok, that's all i know from six years of latin). the roman calendar began in march and ended in december, making november the ninth month. mystery solved, watson. on a more interesting note, november is a month of sacrifice," or "blood-month," the time when the early Saxons prepared for winter by sacrificing many animals, which they then butchered and stored for food. so here you go, please scavenge on the following musical sacrifices i offer up this month:
November 3rd--Matty Metcalfe and Crewe d'Bayou--at Fellini's #9 in downtown charlottesville. music starts at 10 pm. call 434 979 4279 for directions. or follow the beaded, masked parade.
November 4th--I return to Fellini's the following night with Verbunk, the ear-scratchingest, goat-wranglinest posse of musical infidels this side of dracula's castle. tico-suave. we start at 6 pm.
November 11th--My students participate in the Metcalfe School of Music bi-annual Student Showcase, showering you with the finest musical talent under my tutelage. I'm particularly excited about my Rock Band 101 class, which I started this semester--including piano, accordion, two bassists, and electric guitar. We will be rocking out on some classic tracks by the Clash, Chuck Berry, Dick Dale, and the Beatles.
November 18th--I perform on accordion at Barboursville Vineyards for a private occasion.
November 24th--I am honored to be the musician at Georgetown's annual tree-lighting ceremony, performed by the mayor of Washington D.C. Festivities start at 3 pm.
November 29th--At the Outback Lodge with Shakesphere--check out more on this Afro-Caribbean convulessence (not a word, webster?)--i'll make it mean a collusion meets a collision of transatlantic proportions, at essence. see www.guanoboy.com for details.
November 3rd--Matty Metcalfe and Crewe d'Bayou--at Fellini's #9 in downtown charlottesville. music starts at 10 pm. call 434 979 4279 for directions. or follow the beaded, masked parade.
November 4th--I return to Fellini's the following night with Verbunk, the ear-scratchingest, goat-wranglinest posse of musical infidels this side of dracula's castle. tico-suave. we start at 6 pm.
November 11th--My students participate in the Metcalfe School of Music bi-annual Student Showcase, showering you with the finest musical talent under my tutelage. I'm particularly excited about my Rock Band 101 class, which I started this semester--including piano, accordion, two bassists, and electric guitar. We will be rocking out on some classic tracks by the Clash, Chuck Berry, Dick Dale, and the Beatles.
November 18th--I perform on accordion at Barboursville Vineyards for a private occasion.
November 24th--I am honored to be the musician at Georgetown's annual tree-lighting ceremony, performed by the mayor of Washington D.C. Festivities start at 3 pm.
November 29th--At the Outback Lodge with Shakesphere--check out more on this Afro-Caribbean convulessence (not a word, webster?)--i'll make it mean a collusion meets a collision of transatlantic proportions, at essence. see www.guanoboy.com for details.
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Rocktoberfest
What with the way of wailing winds, when whipped upon one, i will be blowin' my high-lonesome sounds in the following
p(a)laces this month:
Oct 5--Private
Oct 6--Peyton Tochterman and High Society at the New Canaan Valley Music Festival near Thomas, West Virginia--Visit
http://www.purplefiddle.com/ for info on this festival. It starts at 7:30 but get tickets early.
October 12--Peyton Tochterman and HIgh Society-CD RELEASE CONCERT!!! at the Paramount Theater in downtown Charlottesville. Shannon Worrell opens. Visit http://www.theparamount.net/calendar_shows_PeytonTochterman.aspx for tickets!!
Oct 13--Private--Veritas Vineyards
Oct 14--Octoberfest--Scottsville
Oct 20--Private
Oct 27--Scuffletown at John Whitlow's House Concert series--email me at metcalfemusic@yahoo.com for ticket info.
p(a)laces this month:
Oct 5--Private
Oct 6--Peyton Tochterman and High Society at the New Canaan Valley Music Festival near Thomas, West Virginia--Visit
http://www.purplefiddle.com/ for info on this festival. It starts at 7:30 but get tickets early.
October 12--Peyton Tochterman and HIgh Society-CD RELEASE CONCERT!!! at the Paramount Theater in downtown Charlottesville. Shannon Worrell opens. Visit http://www.theparamount.net/calendar_shows_PeytonTochterman.aspx for tickets!!
Oct 13--Private--Veritas Vineyards
Oct 14--Octoberfest--Scottsville
Oct 20--Private
Oct 27--Scuffletown at John Whitlow's House Concert series--email me at metcalfemusic@yahoo.com for ticket info.
Monday, September 03, 2007
come september...i don't remember
As I look out my window, a parade of yellow schoolbuses is winnowing it's way into the multi-colored strand of whizzing cars (yes, i live on the on-ramp of a major highway). That can only mean one thing, school's in from summer (as callous uper once remarked). I'm back to teaching, so if you'd like to sign up for lessons on piano, accordion, guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin, or ukelele, drop me a line. remember my motto, 'nothing blown or bowed, just plucked strings and keys, please'. here are some dates and places i'm to perform this month. come on out, it's a real scene where i'm to be seen. i'm the sine qua non, shee?
Sept. 1--private--Fry's Spring Beach House
Sept. 11--My band Crewe d'Bayou performs at Central Place on Charlottesville's downtown Mall in honor of the people who lost and gave their lives six years ago on this day. We start promptly at 7 pm.
Sept 15 and 16--Peyton Tochterman and High Society heads down to Bristol, Virginia, or Tennessee, depending upon which side of Main Street you're on (true story!). The way we see this is, the Virginia side offers beer posters, they're illegal in Tennessee. We'll be playing the Main stage on saturday at 6 pm and the State Line Bar at 9 pm and the following day (sunday) at 3 pm. Hope to see you there, if you can make it. Lots of great bands to see. Visit http://www.bristolrhythm.com/ for info.
Sept 21--Peyton Tochterman and I perform at a UVA house concert series. More info about this soon.
Sept. 1--private--Fry's Spring Beach House
Sept. 11--My band Crewe d'Bayou performs at Central Place on Charlottesville's downtown Mall in honor of the people who lost and gave their lives six years ago on this day. We start promptly at 7 pm.
Sept 15 and 16--Peyton Tochterman and High Society heads down to Bristol, Virginia, or Tennessee, depending upon which side of Main Street you're on (true story!). The way we see this is, the Virginia side offers beer posters, they're illegal in Tennessee. We'll be playing the Main stage on saturday at 6 pm and the State Line Bar at 9 pm and the following day (sunday) at 3 pm. Hope to see you there, if you can make it. Lots of great bands to see. Visit http://www.bristolrhythm.com/ for info.
Sept 21--Peyton Tochterman and I perform at a UVA house concert series. More info about this soon.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
augustine the first...
Many summer projects and musical excursions this month, dovetailing neatly with trips out of body and mind with blissful mirabelle who turns .5 yrs young on the 22nd. We'll be taking some family time off to reconnect our dots and finger paint our future. here's where i'll be playing this month: If you're not able to see the following (two!) public concerts this month, and are in the D.C. area, check out the Millenium Stage concert series during August 13-16 for a series of Accordion Orchestras from around the world. It's the next best thing, really, to a barrel of monkeys.
August 2nd--Private show
August 10th--I'll join Peyton Tochterman at Fellini's for a night of frolicksome, rollicking mirthful musaics. Starts at 10 pm.
August 11--I'll be doing double-duty, playing with Verbunk (www.verbunkmusic.com) opening for Peyton Tochterman and High Society at the Gravity Lounge starting at 8 pm. See www.gravity-lounge.com for more info.
August 23rd--Private show
August 24th--Farmington Country Club--private party
August 25th--Private wedding--UVA
August 26th-Private convention--UVA
August 30th--Crewe d'Bayou re-views the studios of WTJU--how's that for 'U'--for a live on-air performance starting at 9 pm. We also revisit our good friend David Eisenmann who is presenting New Orleans music on his show--Induced to Judder--as a tribute to the victims of Hurricane Katrina (two years ago). Check us out on 91.1 this Thursday night at 9 pm.
August 2nd--Private show
August 10th--I'll join Peyton Tochterman at Fellini's for a night of frolicksome, rollicking mirthful musaics. Starts at 10 pm.
August 11--I'll be doing double-duty, playing with Verbunk (www.verbunkmusic.com) opening for Peyton Tochterman and High Society at the Gravity Lounge starting at 8 pm. See www.gravity-lounge.com for more info.
August 23rd--Private show
August 24th--Farmington Country Club--private party
August 25th--Private wedding--UVA
August 26th-Private convention--UVA
August 30th--Crewe d'Bayou re-views the studios of WTJU--how's that for 'U'--for a live on-air performance starting at 9 pm. We also revisit our good friend David Eisenmann who is presenting New Orleans music on his show--Induced to Judder--as a tribute to the victims of Hurricane Katrina (two years ago). Check us out on 91.1 this Thursday night at 9 pm.
Sunday, July 01, 2007
Hot July Dates
...brought to you by match.com. Here's where and when I'll be this month. The newly completed 'Matty Metcalfe and Crewe d'Bayou' album (nine songs) is finished. We're very happy/lucky to have had John D'earth play trumpet on the tracks, and James McLaughlin play engineer. The artwork is still to be completed, but it's never too soon to pre-order your copy. and remember, it ain't no sin to dance around in your skin...it's just creepy to think about.
July 2-3--I perform solo on accordion at a reception to honor the eminent dignitaries from Charlottesville's 'sister city', Poggio a Caiano, and to celebrate the city-sisters' 30th anniversary. The reception will be held downtown on July 3rd at 5 pm and is open to the community. I'll be serving traditional Italian fare such as 'Return to Sorrento' and 'Santa Lucia' spiced with a dash of Sinatra and Dean Martin. You'll be walking down the street with the clouds at your feet afterwards.
July 4--Private event
July 11--Peyton Tochterman with Wells Hanley on drums, Brian Chenault on guitar, and myself on stomach-steinway at Orbit Billiards starting at 9 pm.
July 12--With the closing of Starr Hill--the brewery/performance venue/restaurant--Peyton Tochterman and High Society will move on down the road to the Outback steakhouse...no, that's not right. the outback lodge, that's the one. Blimey...Wells Hanley guests on drums, Brian Chenault on guitar, and we will be playing songs from the yet-unreleased album that we finished this spring.
July 14--Bastille Day!! anyone, anyone? good...I was just testing your patriotism. I, however, will be playing French music at the Del Fosse vineyard tonight for this most, how you say, paramoun't of French holidays. The celebration goes throughout the day, and I will be serenading from 6 to 8 pm. There's wonderful wine and food, and the view of the mountains is spectacular. visit http://www.delfossewine.com/Admin/Shop_Show_product.php?Product_Id=85 for more details.
July 15--Verbunk performs at Fellini's #9 from 6 to 9 pm. hold on to your wallets, the gypsies are coming.
July 20--Peyton Tochterman and High Society return to Thomas, West Virgina (the Twin Peaks of the Shenandoah) to perform ritualistic audio vibrations at the purple fiddle. This is one of the hidden gems for performing musicians. check it out at www.Purplefiddle.com
July 21--I perform with Scuffletown at the Gravity Lounge for mister John Whitlow's annual birthday party there. No one knows why this tradition started, but it's a fun night, so we don't question it. visit www.gravity-lounge.com and see the calendar for more on scuffletown (new album available this night).
July 24--Peyton Tochterman and High Society--featuring John D'earth on trumpet and Wells Hanley on drums--will be performing at the Velvet Lounge at 915 U Street in Northwest Washington D.C. We'll be starting around 10 pm.
July 25--Peyton Tochterman and High Society--with Andy Thacker on mandolin, John D'earth, a drummer, bassist, guitarist, and possibly others--maybe the kitchen sink will make an appearance--perform at Orbit Billiards on the Corner in Charlottesville
July 27--Peyton Tochterman and High Society perform at Floyd Fest in...Floyd, Virginia. See www.floydfest.com for details and a list of the tremendous performers who we'll be gracing the stage with.
July 27--Peyton Tochterman and High Society perform at Charlottesville's Fridays after Five concert series at the C'ville Pavillion beginning sometime after 5, i'reckon.
July 28--Peyton Tochterman and High Society perform at the Bedford County Library for it's Concert Series--starting at 8 pm.
July 2-3--I perform solo on accordion at a reception to honor the eminent dignitaries from Charlottesville's 'sister city', Poggio a Caiano, and to celebrate the city-sisters' 30th anniversary. The reception will be held downtown on July 3rd at 5 pm and is open to the community. I'll be serving traditional Italian fare such as 'Return to Sorrento' and 'Santa Lucia' spiced with a dash of Sinatra and Dean Martin. You'll be walking down the street with the clouds at your feet afterwards.
July 4--Private event
July 11--Peyton Tochterman with Wells Hanley on drums, Brian Chenault on guitar, and myself on stomach-steinway at Orbit Billiards starting at 9 pm.
July 12--With the closing of Starr Hill--the brewery/performance venue/restaurant--Peyton Tochterman and High Society will move on down the road to the Outback steakhouse...no, that's not right. the outback lodge, that's the one. Blimey...Wells Hanley guests on drums, Brian Chenault on guitar, and we will be playing songs from the yet-unreleased album that we finished this spring.
July 14--Bastille Day!! anyone, anyone? good...I was just testing your patriotism. I, however, will be playing French music at the Del Fosse vineyard tonight for this most, how you say, paramoun't of French holidays. The celebration goes throughout the day, and I will be serenading from 6 to 8 pm. There's wonderful wine and food, and the view of the mountains is spectacular. visit http://www.delfossewine.com/Admin/Shop_Show_product.php?Product_Id=85 for more details.
July 15--Verbunk performs at Fellini's #9 from 6 to 9 pm. hold on to your wallets, the gypsies are coming.
July 20--Peyton Tochterman and High Society return to Thomas, West Virgina (the Twin Peaks of the Shenandoah) to perform ritualistic audio vibrations at the purple fiddle. This is one of the hidden gems for performing musicians. check it out at www.Purplefiddle.com
July 21--I perform with Scuffletown at the Gravity Lounge for mister John Whitlow's annual birthday party there. No one knows why this tradition started, but it's a fun night, so we don't question it. visit www.gravity-lounge.com and see the calendar for more on scuffletown (new album available this night).
July 24--Peyton Tochterman and High Society--featuring John D'earth on trumpet and Wells Hanley on drums--will be performing at the Velvet Lounge at 915 U Street in Northwest Washington D.C. We'll be starting around 10 pm.
July 25--Peyton Tochterman and High Society--with Andy Thacker on mandolin, John D'earth, a drummer, bassist, guitarist, and possibly others--maybe the kitchen sink will make an appearance--perform at Orbit Billiards on the Corner in Charlottesville
July 27--Peyton Tochterman and High Society perform at Floyd Fest in...Floyd, Virginia. See www.floydfest.com for details and a list of the tremendous performers who we'll be gracing the stage with.
July 27--Peyton Tochterman and High Society perform at Charlottesville's Fridays after Five concert series at the C'ville Pavillion beginning sometime after 5, i'reckon.
July 28--Peyton Tochterman and High Society perform at the Bedford County Library for it's Concert Series--starting at 8 pm.
Friday, June 01, 2007
subluminal messages
...beneath the moon, beyond the stars. I'm enjoying spending what little free time I have writing and recording this new 'Matty Metcalfe and Crewe d'Bayou' project with James McLaughlin at his Mountainside Studios. Mike D'Antoni lays down some heavy (New Orleans 'heavy', meaning 'phat') guitar grooves and sings, Drex Weaver tightens and wallops the skins, and John D'Earth blows trumpet as if from the mouth of the Delta herself. Whatever happened to Delta Burke anyway? The album should be out by June 16, when we perform at Fellini's on the mall with very special guests Spencer Lathrop on drums, and Robert Jospe--also on drums...and possibly one more drummer. We'll be stacking those toms three-high. John D'earth will also be shredding the brass..and might want a turn at drums too. Here are some upcoming shows, and I hope to post sound files soon.
June 1--Private wedding rehearsal dinner--Orzo
June 2--Solo accordion at Hollins College
June 7--Private party--solo piano
June 9--private--Boar's Head Inn
June 15--private--Farmington Country Club
June 16--Matty Metcalfe and Crewe d'Bayou at Fellini's #9 with very special guests Robert Jospe and Spencer Lathrop sharing drum roles (har), and John D'earth on trumpet. Set your funk-o-meter to shake and burn.
June 21st--Peyton Tochterman and I play at Culpeper's Third Thursday Festival with the Seldom Scene.
Visit http://www.culpeperdowntown.com/events.cfm for more info.
June 27th--Solo Accordion at Whole Foods in Charlottesville for 'Cool-Aid' Benefit
June 30--Private party with Crewe d'Bayou
June 1--Private wedding rehearsal dinner--Orzo
June 2--Solo accordion at Hollins College
June 7--Private party--solo piano
June 9--private--Boar's Head Inn
June 15--private--Farmington Country Club
June 16--Matty Metcalfe and Crewe d'Bayou at Fellini's #9 with very special guests Robert Jospe and Spencer Lathrop sharing drum roles (har), and John D'earth on trumpet. Set your funk-o-meter to shake and burn.
June 21st--Peyton Tochterman and I play at Culpeper's Third Thursday Festival with the Seldom Scene.
Visit http://www.culpeperdowntown.com/events.cfm for more info.
June 27th--Solo Accordion at Whole Foods in Charlottesville for 'Cool-Aid' Benefit
June 30--Private party with Crewe d'Bayou
Sunday, May 06, 2007
may's daze
Here are some shows I'll be playing this month:
May 5: private--Barboursville Vineyards
May 12--Verbunk performs at the 2nd Street Gallery in downtown Charlottesville from 1 to 4 pm. Gypsy families get in free.
May 17--Verbunk at Starr Hill Cocktail Lounge beginning at 9 pm and then with Hard Rain.
May 20--Verbunk performs at a House Concert. Email for more details or to rsvp.
May 24--Verbunk performs at Fellinis #9 from 9 to 12 pm.
May 26--I perform solo on accordion and piano at the lovely Del Fosse vineyard for their sumptous wine dinner. Bring your woman, they'll provide the wine and i, the song. See www.delfossewines.com for more details on the lovely french villa in the appalachian hills
May 30--Peyton Tochterman and High Society performs with Sons of Bill at Orbit (on the Corner in Charlottesville) starting at about 10 pm.
June 2--I perform on solo accordion at Hollins College in Roanoke, Va.
In addition, I'm in Mountainside studio this month recording an album of classic New Orleans and newly penned tunes of meown for a Matty Metcalfe and Crewe d'Bayou album. More details to come as we two-step closer to the finish line.
May 5: private--Barboursville Vineyards
May 12--Verbunk performs at the 2nd Street Gallery in downtown Charlottesville from 1 to 4 pm. Gypsy families get in free.
May 17--Verbunk at Starr Hill Cocktail Lounge beginning at 9 pm and then with Hard Rain.
May 20--Verbunk performs at a House Concert. Email for more details or to rsvp.
May 24--Verbunk performs at Fellinis #9 from 9 to 12 pm.
May 26--I perform solo on accordion and piano at the lovely Del Fosse vineyard for their sumptous wine dinner. Bring your woman, they'll provide the wine and i, the song. See www.delfossewines.com for more details on the lovely french villa in the appalachian hills
May 30--Peyton Tochterman and High Society performs with Sons of Bill at Orbit (on the Corner in Charlottesville) starting at about 10 pm.
June 2--I perform on solo accordion at Hollins College in Roanoke, Va.
In addition, I'm in Mountainside studio this month recording an album of classic New Orleans and newly penned tunes of meown for a Matty Metcalfe and Crewe d'Bayou album. More details to come as we two-step closer to the finish line.
Friday, March 23, 2007
over the heel
as mirabelle enters her second month on earth, i would never have imagined such a little thing could bring such great joy to her parents or make such prodigious pronouncements of her own vitality. She is a bonzai aphrodite (to borrow from Tom Waits) and reminds me of the Blake poem; "To see a World in a Grain of Sand, And a Heaven in a Wild Flower; Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand, And Eternity in an hour..." --or something like that. i'm told she has my fingers and toes, in miniature form of course. And she responds approvingly to the six or so songs i penned and played for her while she remained in utero--how do i know? she nods along and 'vogues' with her tiny hands. here's where i'm playing music in april so far. stay tuned...
April 4--peyton tochterman and high society bring their lethal cocktail of bluegrass, jazz, and farmer-funk (hoe-brow) to the gravity lounge--guest starring john d'earth as jack tripper...er...that is, on trumpet--brian caputo (ka-sputnik) on drums--andy thacker on mando-ballet, sam (s)wilson on electrc guitar, and Darrell Muller on bass. see www.gravity-lounge.com and check the calendar for details
April 6--High Society opens for John D'earth, Dawn Thompson and the Miller's band at Starr Hill Lounge (www.starrhill.com) around 9 pm, i reckon.
April 6--I scoot over to Fellini's to join Jolie Fille from 10:30 - 1--with Tristan Puckett (Jolie T) on skins, Colum Leckey (Jolie C) on bass, David Goldstein (Jolie D) on fiddle and vox, and Paul Friedman (Jolie P) on mouth-harp and vox. J'ai te passe, bon ton roulette!
April 7--private party w/ High Society
April 14--Matty Metcalfe and Crewe d'Bayou perform at the "grand expansion" of Hines Musictronics on Ivy Road in Charlottesville at 4 pm. They cut down the flower shop walls to make room for a stage, many more instruments, and the friendliest, most knowledgable staff you'd ever try to stump.
April 21--Private--Esmont, Va--with Verbunk--see www.alexcaton.com for more info about this gypsy band
April 21--Matty Metcalfe and Crewe d'Bayou bring le zydeco to Fellini's for a night of stomp-boxing, two-steppin', and heavy fretting. Come for dinner and see the show at 10 pm.
April 22--I join Mike D'Antoni and Crewe d'Bayou on Peter Jones' WTJU radio show (91.1 FM in Charlottesville)--Tell Us a Tale at 1 pm. visit www.tellusatale.com for more info on this inimitable show.
April 27-28--I perform at the DC BID's French Market on Wisconsin Ave. in...Georgetown. Both days I will be clad in l'couffiere, l'beret, and l'martine, playing l'accordion.
April 30--I perform on accordion and mandolin at this year's most prestigous 'Michael R. Downey Selections Wine Portfolio Tasting' in Arlington, Virginia. My good friends Shannon Downey and Guillaume Turpin have a reputation for selecting the finest wines from Italy and importing them to the finest restaurants on our shores. It is a privilege and honor to be asked to add my lustrous bouquet of musical flavors to the aromatically-enhanced festivities.
I'll update the rest of April in a few days, for now it's back to the baby...bottle...
April 4--peyton tochterman and high society bring their lethal cocktail of bluegrass, jazz, and farmer-funk (hoe-brow) to the gravity lounge--guest starring john d'earth as jack tripper...er...that is, on trumpet--brian caputo (ka-sputnik) on drums--andy thacker on mando-ballet, sam (s)wilson on electrc guitar, and Darrell Muller on bass. see www.gravity-lounge.com and check the calendar for details
April 6--High Society opens for John D'earth, Dawn Thompson and the Miller's band at Starr Hill Lounge (www.starrhill.com) around 9 pm, i reckon.
April 6--I scoot over to Fellini's to join Jolie Fille from 10:30 - 1--with Tristan Puckett (Jolie T) on skins, Colum Leckey (Jolie C) on bass, David Goldstein (Jolie D) on fiddle and vox, and Paul Friedman (Jolie P) on mouth-harp and vox. J'ai te passe, bon ton roulette!
April 7--private party w/ High Society
April 14--Matty Metcalfe and Crewe d'Bayou perform at the "grand expansion" of Hines Musictronics on Ivy Road in Charlottesville at 4 pm. They cut down the flower shop walls to make room for a stage, many more instruments, and the friendliest, most knowledgable staff you'd ever try to stump.
April 21--Private--Esmont, Va--with Verbunk--see www.alexcaton.com for more info about this gypsy band
April 21--Matty Metcalfe and Crewe d'Bayou bring le zydeco to Fellini's for a night of stomp-boxing, two-steppin', and heavy fretting. Come for dinner and see the show at 10 pm.
April 22--I join Mike D'Antoni and Crewe d'Bayou on Peter Jones' WTJU radio show (91.1 FM in Charlottesville)--Tell Us a Tale at 1 pm. visit www.tellusatale.com for more info on this inimitable show.
April 27-28--I perform at the DC BID's French Market on Wisconsin Ave. in...Georgetown. Both days I will be clad in l'couffiere, l'beret, and l'martine, playing l'accordion.
April 30--I perform on accordion and mandolin at this year's most prestigous 'Michael R. Downey Selections Wine Portfolio Tasting' in Arlington, Virginia. My good friends Shannon Downey and Guillaume Turpin have a reputation for selecting the finest wines from Italy and importing them to the finest restaurants on our shores. It is a privilege and honor to be asked to add my lustrous bouquet of musical flavors to the aromatically-enhanced festivities.
I'll update the rest of April in a few days, for now it's back to the baby...bottle...
Sunday, February 25, 2007
The Eaglet has Landed
Mirabelle Luna Metcalfe was born ready for prime time at 7:49 pm, Thursday February 22nd. She shares a birthday with such luminaries as Robert Wadlow (tallest human ever 8' 11.1")), Chico Marx ("I wasn't kissing her, I was whispering into her mouth"), George Harrison (whose song 'Something' was our wedding anthem), Neil Jordan (director), and modern American renaissance man 'Carrot-top.' And speaking of tops, she is topped by a deep-brown thicket of wispy hair and, i've been told, has her daddy's (toy) piano-playing fingers. she and her mom are resting, recouping, and reclining now at home after a few days in the hospital. I'll post pictures when i can. In music news, most of the following shows are TBD as far as my presence goes. Being unfamiliar with the duties and (lack of) sleeping habits a new dad finds himself in, i've decided to play my first few measures with Mirabelle by ear and see what happens. It's only natural. I'l have her practicing a diminuative scale and working on our family of sharps by week's end. Here's some shows coming up:
March 3rd--Saturday--Jolie Fille play at Uncle Charlie's in Crozet. Visit http://ucsmoke.com/ourplace.htm for more details.
March 10th--Saturday--Jolie Fille opens for the Guano Boys at the Satellite Ballroom on the Corner in Charlottesville. Visit http://www.satelliteballroom.com/ for details.
March 16th--private show
March 17th--private show
March 24th--Alex Caton (www.alexcaton.com) brings her gypsy soul to the space which used to be called the prism coffee house (now known as 214 Community Arts Center). We will be playing a wide range of eastern european, klezmer, and gypsy jazz tunes starting at 7 pm. Featuring Dan Sebring on guitar, mandolin, and fiddle, Lew Burrus on double bass, alex on fiddle and vocals, and m'self on accordion, followed by the Joel Rubin Klezmer ensemble. All proceeds will benefit the arts space, so come down for a worthy purpose, and a night of raucous high-kickin' fun. visit www.214arts.org for more info.
March 31st--private--bat mitsvah at Temple Beth Israel
March 31st--private party 7-10--Jolie fille
More to come...
March 3rd--Saturday--Jolie Fille play at Uncle Charlie's in Crozet. Visit http://ucsmoke.com/ourplace.htm for more details.
March 10th--Saturday--Jolie Fille opens for the Guano Boys at the Satellite Ballroom on the Corner in Charlottesville. Visit http://www.satelliteballroom.com/ for details.
March 16th--private show
March 17th--private show
March 24th--Alex Caton (www.alexcaton.com) brings her gypsy soul to the space which used to be called the prism coffee house (now known as 214 Community Arts Center). We will be playing a wide range of eastern european, klezmer, and gypsy jazz tunes starting at 7 pm. Featuring Dan Sebring on guitar, mandolin, and fiddle, Lew Burrus on double bass, alex on fiddle and vocals, and m'self on accordion, followed by the Joel Rubin Klezmer ensemble. All proceeds will benefit the arts space, so come down for a worthy purpose, and a night of raucous high-kickin' fun. visit www.214arts.org for more info.
March 31st--private--bat mitsvah at Temple Beth Israel
March 31st--private party 7-10--Jolie fille
More to come...
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
baby season begins
preparing to be a new father has kept me from updating this site in quite some time. here's a brief rundown of non-newborn-related events in january. the new little girl is due to arrive on valentine's day. i've been feverishly writing and recording original nursery odes for her. the album is due when she is, and i must say it's strange having a firm deadline but not knowing exactly when it is. i'll post songs or you can contact me for copies.
jan. 13--peyton tochterman and high society at the purple fiddle--thomas west virginia (www.purplefiddle.com)
jan. 26--jolie fille at atomic burrito
feb 15--crewe d'bayou at uva
feb 16--jolie fille at fellini's
feb 20--private at boar's head ballroom
feb 20--private at del fosse vineyards
feb 20--mardi gras party at fellini's w/ m'self and crewe d'bayou--the band that couldn't spell straight and special guests (and n'laws) john d'earth and dawn thompson. we'll be performing lots of my n'awlins-inspired compositions and a vast array of tunes, spanning the century--from fats waller, louis armstrong, and professor longhair, up to present day zydeco pioneers. come on down for dinner and stay for the show. bring a washboard and get in free. the party starts at 10 pm.
feb 23--jolie fille at atomic burrito--flip your wigs, knock your socks, overturn your apple cart. it's ca-jun-ctivitis
more in a baby lamb's tail!
jan. 13--peyton tochterman and high society at the purple fiddle--thomas west virginia (www.purplefiddle.com)
jan. 26--jolie fille at atomic burrito
feb 15--crewe d'bayou at uva
feb 16--jolie fille at fellini's
feb 20--private at boar's head ballroom
feb 20--private at del fosse vineyards
feb 20--mardi gras party at fellini's w/ m'self and crewe d'bayou--the band that couldn't spell straight and special guests (and n'laws) john d'earth and dawn thompson. we'll be performing lots of my n'awlins-inspired compositions and a vast array of tunes, spanning the century--from fats waller, louis armstrong, and professor longhair, up to present day zydeco pioneers. come on down for dinner and stay for the show. bring a washboard and get in free. the party starts at 10 pm.
feb 23--jolie fille at atomic burrito--flip your wigs, knock your socks, overturn your apple cart. it's ca-jun-ctivitis
more in a baby lamb's tail!
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