Psst…this week I embark on a grueling two-city solo guitar tour.
I’m playing my first ever L.A. solo show next Tuesday, the 12th, with one of my favorite players on the planet: the brilliant Mark Goldenberg. I’d previously know his pop work, but only became aware of his amazing solo playing last year when we both performed at one of Teja Gerken‘s guitar events. It was love at first note. We bonded on our affections for Ellington and ’60s L.A. pop, and the fact that we were both Ted Greene students. Plus, he’s just a cool guy.
The show’s at Genghis Cohen (740 N. Fairfax near Melrose). Danielle D’Andrea plays at 8:00 PM, Mark’s on at 9:30, and and I play a bit after 10:00. Maybe Mark and I will even work up a duet or two.
Admission is 10 bucks. The show is all-ages. If you’re in SoCal and free on the 12th, please join us!
My pal Bill Selby drew this amazing illustration. I’m going to hell for defacing it in Photoshop.
And then, on Thursday, the 14th, I play my monthly solo show at my beloved local dive, San Francisco’s El Rio. This one’s special too: My guest star is another astonishing player, Giacomo Fiore. Giacomo is rightly renowned as one of of our greatest avant-garde classical guitarists, specializing in difficult modern repertoire. But this time, Giacomo’s performing an all-electric set. I have no idea what to expect, though I’m certain it will be astonishing. (In addition to releasing some remarkable recordings, Giacomo lectures at several noted Northern California universities and conservatories, and he gets excellent marks on Rate My Professor. Just sayin’.)
This show is free, but over-21 only. I play at 7PM sharp, and Giacomo starts around 8.
Remember, you heard it here first — off the record, on the QT, and strictly hush-hush.*
* This quote, the post title, and the noir pics are inspired by James Ellroy’s L.A. Quartet, probably the greatest series of hardcore crime novels ever. (And Ellroy’s newly released prequel, Perfidia, is every bit is awesome.)
you're too kind.
Hee hee. I thought you might be mad because I linked to your Rate My Professor page. 😉
Oh, it’s the end of the semester…that rating is about to take a serious nose dive!
I was lucky enough to be at that show with you and Mark, and anyone that can go, should GO! EPIC guitar playing:) Sending love for a great show:)
Any preview available ???
Unfortunately, I’m so far from LA….
How did the shows go and where is the video ?
Oh they were both so cool! Mark Goldenberg is just ridiculously good. He played an all-nylon-string that that had everyone spellbound. And afterward, we got to play an impromptu duet on “Wichita Lineman” (see pic — I’m playing the Veillette Avant Gryphon I recently wrote about here).
Last night with Giacomo was great too. He’s best known as an avant-garde classical player, but his electric set was amazing. Plus, he has some real cool pedals I haven’t had a chance to play, like one of those freaky Paul Trombetta fuzzes. What a player!
Ooooooooh !