Recap
Who needs a drummer? (Kate photo)
Last week was a whirlwind, but I had a great time and it felt good to be working so hard at something I enjoy so much. On Wednesday, The Very Foundation’s webcast went well, albeit with a little too much wine. I haven’t had the courage to watch the archived footage, but it’s here if you want to.
Thursday’s show with Rachel Robinson was a delightful surprise- we played as a three piece comprised of Rachel on guitar and vocals, myself on Rhodes and trumpet, and Mark Orton on guitar, Dobro, and slide steal. A full time composer, film scorer and founding member of the fantastic Tin Hat Trio, Mark got some truly amazing sounds out of his instruments that blended very sweetly with Rachel’s voice and my Rhodes volume swells.
Friday’s show was my first as a member of Ralph Huntley and the Mutton Chops, Live Wire’s house band. I had a great time and learned a lot in both the preparation for and the execution of this precision operation. Our musical selections had to be timed perfectly, and I think we delivered quite well. The guests, including the actor that plays the tall burglar in Home Alone and some Family Guy writers, were very amusing to watch. I look forward to playing more Live Wire shows in the near future.
The Mutton Chops
Saturday’s Portland Center Stage show was my last, at least for now, with Jim Brunberg and Jonathan Newsome. These weekly gigs have been a lot of fun- a wide variety of material, quite low key, and surprisingly well recieved. I will miss next Saturday’s show due to a trip to Seattle to catch a Medeski Martin and Wood concert, and I’m looking forward to being on the audience side of things for a change.
Keep up the great work. Do you travel out of the area at all. Let us know if you come to Denver. Will look for you.
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