I Dig Talking To Musicians: Amy Mini Interviews from “All Things Must Pass” Benefit. Photos by Jeff Fasano
December 14, 2010 | No Comments
I had the good fortune to take part in a special night on Nov 29th, the anniversary of George Harrison’s death and the 40th anniversary of his seminal solo album, “All Things Must Pass.” Over 40 musicians brought their talent to this special night at the Bell House in Brooklyn, which raised money for The George Harrison Fund for UNICEF. Brooklyn musician Greta Gertler organized the event and led her Universal Thump Orchestra to perform the original arrangements — which included two drumkits, string and horn sections, pedal steel and vibraphone. What a beautiful night for both the musicians and audience. Here’s a few photos taken by Jeff Fasano and a few of the 24 “mini interviews” I conducted to capture the night. Enjoy!
John Wesley Harding:"You've Given Me a Wah-Wah!" (Dayna Kurtz and Rick Moody sing bvox)
Oren Bloedow: "What is Life" (left, Greta Gertler. Courntey Kaiser and Amy Correia)
Amy Correia sang "Hear Me Lord" Pete Galub on elect guitar. Jonathon Maron on bass)
Rozz Nash brought the audience to their feet with her performance
Carol Lipnik dressed as a Hindu Goddess to perform "My Sweet Lord" Missy HIggins and Dayna Kurtz sing bvox
Click on the names below to hear my backstage chats…
Jonathon Maron of Groove Collective
George Harrison’s “All Things Must Pass” Benefit Concert Nov 29th in Brooklyn
November 26, 2010 | No Comments
Monday, November 29th at 8pm
at The Bell House (Gowanus, Brooklyn)
George Harrison’s
“All Things Must Pass”
40th Anniversary Benefit Concert
TICKETS $15 in adv./ $20 at door
Click here to book advance tickets.
Advance bookings highly recommended!
This night will be a BENEFIT CONCERT for The George Harrison Fund for UNICEF
Sadly, November 29 is also the day that George Harrison passed away in 2001. We hope you will join us in honoring his music and life with this extraordinary event at The Bell House.
George Harrison’s first solo (triple) album, released on November 27, 1970, “ALL THINGS MUST PASS” is much-adored throughout the world. The highest-selling album of any solo Beatle, it was co-produced by Harrison and the legendary Phil Spector. It ranges from deeply spiritual songs such as “My Sweet Lord” to intimate country-inflected ballads such as “Behind That Locked Door” to ‘wall-of-sound’ pop masterpieces such as “What is Life?”
This year marks the 40th Anniversary of its release. Out of love for the album, THE UNIVERSAL THUMP*, a Brooklyn-based orchestral pop collective, led by singer-songwriter-pianist, GRETA GERTLER & ADAM D GOLD will perform “All Things Must Pass” in 15-piece, expanded ‘wall-of-sound’ mode including: 2 drummers, 2 bass players, strings, horns, guitarists, keyboardists and more with the guest vocalists listed above.
* THE UNIVERSAL THUMP-of-Sound Line-Up for this Show:
Adam D Gold (drums, percussion, guitar, vocals)
Greta Gertler (piano, vocals)
Jonathan Maron (electric bass)
Byron Isaacs (double bass, guitar, vocals)
Oren Bloedow (guitar, vocals)
Clint Newman (acoustic guitar, harmonica, vocals)
Pete Galub (guitar, vocals)
Robert Di Pietro (drums, percussion)
Barney McAll (organ, keyboards, harmonica)
Gary Langol (pedal steel guitar, Rhodes, piano)
Dayna Kurtz (lapsteel, vocals)
J. Walter Hawkes (trombone/ukelele)
Sean Sonderegger (tenor sax)
Phil Rodriguez (trumpet)
Maria Jeffers (cello)
Corrina Albright (viola)
Zach Brock (violin)
Author and musician, Rick Moody, will also write a short literary piece for the program, which will be available only at the show.
Nov 24/Dec 1- Two-week Residency in Cambridge, MA with Jennifer Kimball
November 10, 2010 | No Comments
Buy Tickets Online for Nov 24 or Dec 1 $8 in advance/ $10 day of show
Amy Correia performs with band featuring Billy Beard – drums, Kimon Kirk – elec bass and Lyle Brewer – elec guitar
Amy Correia live in New York, NY: Rockwood Music Hall/Stage 2 – Nov 27th 8PM
November 8, 2010 | 1 Comment
Amy Correia live at Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2Â 196 Allen St. NY, NYÂ 10002
Please note: Showtime has been moved to 8PM
Amy Correia U.S. Tour with JP, Chrissie and the Fairground Boys
August 19, 2010 | No Comments
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