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The show at Brooklyn's Union Pool on November 2nd was a blast. It was the first time i had ever played any of the Jawbox cello arrangements with other cellists. Somehow, through the Cello Mafia GrapevineTM, I was hooked up with Brooklynites Isabel Castellvi and Seth Woods, and I also recruited old friend (and former roommate) Jonah Sacks (Chris Brokaw, Dresden Dolls, etc) for the fourth slot. I spent countless nights struggling with Finale music software, and finally sent everyone parts for seven songs at nearly the last minute.
It actually was the last minute when we all met up at Isabel's apartment for the one and only rehearsal. Due entirely to the amazing musicianship and awesome attitudes of my fellow cellists, everything came together perfectly. At Union Pool itself, we were blessed with The Best (and most accommodating) Soundman Ever, who ran around for 45 minutes straight to ensure that four cellists, each with a different amplification style, all sounded great in the small rock club.
The show itself was awesome, and the crowd's response was incredible, especially considering we were the opening act. There is nothing quite like the sound of a live cello ensemble -- so much power and soul all at once. I can't wait to do it again.
The stage was really small, but we all fit! (Photo by J. Nordberg)
l to r: jonah sacks, isabel castellvi, seth woods, gordon withers
Hey all, I will be performing some of the Jawbox cello tracks this Friday at Union Pool in Brookly, NY:
11/02/2007 08:30 PM - Union Pool
484 Union Ave
Brooklyn, New York 11211
US
$7.00
Union Pool, not to be confused with Union Hall, is quite the hipster joint in Williamsburg. The Jawbox Cello Ensemble (featuring Jonah Sacks, Isabel Castellvi, and Seth Woods) will be opening for longtime pal Rotary Club’s CD release party. Also joining Rotary Club on the bill will be Marcellus Hall (formerly of Railroad Jerk)
All of a sudden, in the space of a few weeks, the CD is done, and we have a benefit show set up for 8pm next Saturday at the Funky Buddha Lounge in Boca! Once the master was in hand, I scrambled to get it sent to DiscMakers, literally the next day -- just in time for them to promise delivery one day before the show. Hopefully there are no snags and the show will double as a CD-release party.
I updated the myspace page with four of the final mastered tracks, a couple of new pictures (thanks Cathy!!) and one video of me recording the bass track for "Reel."
Gotta run, but I will update again soon with more details about the show and album.
