Members of a theatre pit are usually never mentioned in the reviews of a show, let alone by name. Below is an excerpt from a review in the Battle Creek Enquirer, about last night’s opening of the Who’s Tommy. “But all of these elements would be for naught if not for the glue that holds …
Monthly Archive: July 2009
Circle K Strings Review III: Rehearsals
In the rehearsals was the first time I really was able to hear these strings in context in a group, as opposed to playing in my home. The other notes (no pun intended) I’ve mentioned still ring true (no pun intended…again); tone is between nickel and steel, solid harmonic content, etc.. What did surprise me …
You can take the Boy out of the Jazz Scene…
Yesterday saw me do a complete 180 from rehearsals for the Who’s TOMMY, as I ventured north to Evart for their annual Folk Festival. Due to travel and whatnot, I opted to take Tiny, my Kydd electric upright bass; as Patricia joked that day while onstage, “Jon brought this one since his wife wanted to …
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