This isn't really something I can take credit for as a Year of Yes moment, but it's incredibly awesome and I'm somewhat involved, so it deserves blogging.
Previously-mentioned friend and incredible guitarist Terry Jinn celebrates his birthday the old-fashioned way: with a covers concert.
And I don't mean he goes to see one - he makes one. In the ultimate act of Yes, for the past several years, Terry's organized and set up a "rock and roll music revue" known as Terry Jinn's Enormous Television, and asks his friends to sing a cover song.
The amount of work that goes into this is ridonk, as the ETV band has to learn a good 20 songs a year for 20 singers of various talent, let alone organizing and scheduling everything, but Terry wants to rock, so rock we shall.
And it's happening this Friday.
It is no exaggeration when I say ETV is one of my favorite nights of the year, and I am super, super psyched.
And yes, one of the bands covered is Yes.
Terry Jinn's Enormous Television 7
Friday, August 8, 2008 at 10 p.m.
Kenny's Castaways, 157 Bleecker Street (b/w Sullivan and Thompson)
No Cover
Starring: Jessica Allen, Tony Carnevale, Tara Copeland, Kirk Damato, James Eason, Brian Fountain, Dan Goodman, Kate Hess, Will Hines, Mark Lee, Marc Liepis, Jen MacNeil, Maddy Mako, Shannon Manning, Ernie Privetera, Ari Scott, Andrew Secunda, Ptolemy Slocum, Shelly Slocum
The ETV Band:
Dan Goodman - Bass
Ernie Privetera - Keyboards
Lou Iacobelli - Drums
Terry Jinn - Electric Guitar
Featuring the songs of:
The Buggles, Prince, Thin Lizzy, Cheap Trick, The Who, The Kinks, Faith No More, Bon Jovi, Jefferson Airplane, Aerosmith, The Gin Blossoms, Yes, Cream, Kathleen Edwards, Bruce Springsteen, Journey, Night Ranger, Rush, and more...
Year of Yes! You gotta be in it to Jinn it!
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Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
A Saturday of Singing and Wrestling
This month was pretty heavy with Year of Yes action. So much so that I've felt a bit overwhelmed with all these projects, fun as they might be. Irish Peddlers is done for now (although we could very well return!), and this Saturday marks two other performances that are worth noting...
1) In conjunction with Jen365's blog, I'll be doing a bit of the song and dance for a Big Splashy Musical. I don't want to give away any surprises, but if you come over to the Peoples Improv Theatre at 11 p.m., you'll have a good time. Or you can buy tickets here.
2) Afterwards, what better way to start off Easter than with some good old-fashioned comedy wrestling? I'll be over at the UCBW Arena at midnight for the biggest pay-per-view event of the year, WrestleSlamMania III. As always www.ucbw.info has all the info-mation on the PPV.
PS: Please keep the comments coming on the last post about eating - it's a pretty interesting discussion. Incidentally, last night we took Sarah out for her birthday dinner and went to a vegeterian restaurant. Again, delicious.
1) In conjunction with Jen365's blog, I'll be doing a bit of the song and dance for a Big Splashy Musical. I don't want to give away any surprises, but if you come over to the Peoples Improv Theatre at 11 p.m., you'll have a good time. Or you can buy tickets here.
2) Afterwards, what better way to start off Easter than with some good old-fashioned comedy wrestling? I'll be over at the UCBW Arena at midnight for the biggest pay-per-view event of the year, WrestleSlamMania III. As always www.ucbw.info has all the info-mation on the PPV.
PS: Please keep the comments coming on the last post about eating - it's a pretty interesting discussion. Incidentally, last night we took Sarah out for her birthday dinner and went to a vegeterian restaurant. Again, delicious.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
The Song of the Irish Peddler
About a month ago, Terry forwarded me somebody's request for musicians. Specifically, they were looking for a banjo player and an accordionist.
Now I don't know anything about banjos, but as I've mentioned before, I can sort of play the accordion. So I responded.
Year of Yes, you know.
And that's how I became a member of the fictional folk band The Irish Peddlers, who will be appearing in a show called "The Song of the Irish Peddler" this St. Patrick's Day.
I was actually pretty nervous going into that first rehearsal, because I didn't want everyone to think that I suck and then get kicked out of the band.
I don't normally publicly demonstrate skills that I'm insecure about (I guess most people don't). I'm usually very comfortable on stage or in front of a camera, but when I'm in a room full of musicians... not so much.
But it was a good Year of Yes task - playing accordion in front of other people is the only way I'm gonna ever get comfortable playing, right?
And it's been a lot of fun so far. Very challenging, definitely, but I'm exercising a part of my brain (and my hands and forearms) that I don't normally get to.
And the feeling I get from making music with people... it's pretty great. That sounds dumb, but you really get connected with each other. And it's not just listening, it's watching when strings are gonna get hit or chords are gonna be changed. Music is more than just the audible.
Anyway, I have a show on Monday. If you have no plans for St. Patrick's Day, here is one of many possibilities.
The Song of the Irish Peddler
book by BJ Gallagher, music by Chris Caniglia
Monday, March 17 at 9:30 p.m.
The Peoples Improv Theater
154 W. 29th Street (west of 7th Ave.), 2nd floor
$5
Now I don't know anything about banjos, but as I've mentioned before, I can sort of play the accordion. So I responded.
Year of Yes, you know.
And that's how I became a member of the fictional folk band The Irish Peddlers, who will be appearing in a show called "The Song of the Irish Peddler" this St. Patrick's Day.
I was actually pretty nervous going into that first rehearsal, because I didn't want everyone to think that I suck and then get kicked out of the band.
I don't normally publicly demonstrate skills that I'm insecure about (I guess most people don't). I'm usually very comfortable on stage or in front of a camera, but when I'm in a room full of musicians... not so much.
But it was a good Year of Yes task - playing accordion in front of other people is the only way I'm gonna ever get comfortable playing, right?
And it's been a lot of fun so far. Very challenging, definitely, but I'm exercising a part of my brain (and my hands and forearms) that I don't normally get to.
And the feeling I get from making music with people... it's pretty great. That sounds dumb, but you really get connected with each other. And it's not just listening, it's watching when strings are gonna get hit or chords are gonna be changed. Music is more than just the audible.
Anyway, I have a show on Monday. If you have no plans for St. Patrick's Day, here is one of many possibilities.
The Song of the Irish Peddler
book by BJ Gallagher, music by Chris Caniglia
Monday, March 17 at 9:30 p.m.
The Peoples Improv Theater
154 W. 29th Street (west of 7th Ave.), 2nd floor
$5
Monday, February 11, 2008
Sleep Regimen: Week Two (plus Gorilla)
I made up for a week of healthy sleeping by sleeping horribly this weekend. 4 a.m., 5 a.m, you name it.
Nevertheless, on Sunday night I was in bed by 12:15, and I was rewarded in the morning feeling weak, feverish, and all-around sicky. This is yet another sign from the cosmos that I should give up this reasonable nonsense, but I will persevere, damn it.
I'm still gonna go back to bed after finishing this post. That sort of knocks the entire regimen out of whack, but I feel it's permitted under these circumstances.
Also, because several people have asked, "What was up with the gorilla costume?", I'm including a pic.
This was for an online show I've been co-writing and working on for the past several months called "Cakey! The Cake From Outer Space." We needed several costumes for this season's finale. Once we got ahold of a gorilla costume, I agreed to wear it.
I can now finally add "Gorilla" to my resume.
Nevertheless, on Sunday night I was in bed by 12:15, and I was rewarded in the morning feeling weak, feverish, and all-around sicky. This is yet another sign from the cosmos that I should give up this reasonable nonsense, but I will persevere, damn it.
I'm still gonna go back to bed after finishing this post. That sort of knocks the entire regimen out of whack, but I feel it's permitted under these circumstances.
Also, because several people have asked, "What was up with the gorilla costume?", I'm including a pic.
This was for an online show I've been co-writing and working on for the past several months called "Cakey! The Cake From Outer Space." We needed several costumes for this season's finale. Once we got ahold of a gorilla costume, I agreed to wear it.
I can now finally add "Gorilla" to my resume.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Katina Corrao: Winner (2)
Katina: I have a question for you. It's OK to say no.
(I immediately thought, "I'm gonna say yes to this." And not just because Katina's a nice person, but because that's the whole point of 2008.)
Katina: On Sunday, April 6, at Comix, I am hosting a benefit for my friend Dottie who passed away. And at the end of the benefit, I was hoping to get all my friends on stage and sing "Seasons of Love."
Me: Are you serious? Please say you're asking me to do this.
Katina: And I would be honored if you were involved. I know it's cheesy, but I'm cheesy.
Me: This isn't cheesy, this is amazing. Let me put it on my calendar RIGHT NOW.
(Probably one of the easiest things I'll get to say Yes to this year.
And, for the record, Katina IS the cheesiest person I know. She's cheesier than _______.
I left that blank and asked Katina for a suitable, cheesy pun. She came up with these pastabilities...
- Chester Cheetah
- A wheel of brie
- Socks with Tevas
- Fondue (fon-don't)
- A Molly Ringwald flick
- Huey Lewis and the News
She finally decided upon saying "Katina is cheesier than Chester Cheetah watching a Molly Ringwald flick, at the point where a Huey Lewis and the News song pops up, while wearing socks with Tevas and melting a wheel of brie for fondue. Also, he has a yeast infection."
Thanks, Katina.)
(I immediately thought, "I'm gonna say yes to this." And not just because Katina's a nice person, but because that's the whole point of 2008.)
Katina: On Sunday, April 6, at Comix, I am hosting a benefit for my friend Dottie who passed away. And at the end of the benefit, I was hoping to get all my friends on stage and sing "Seasons of Love."
Me: Are you serious? Please say you're asking me to do this.
Katina: And I would be honored if you were involved. I know it's cheesy, but I'm cheesy.
Me: This isn't cheesy, this is amazing. Let me put it on my calendar RIGHT NOW.
(Probably one of the easiest things I'll get to say Yes to this year.
And, for the record, Katina IS the cheesiest person I know. She's cheesier than _______.
I left that blank and asked Katina for a suitable, cheesy pun. She came up with these pastabilities...
- Chester Cheetah
- A wheel of brie
- Socks with Tevas
- Fondue (fon-don't)
- A Molly Ringwald flick
- Huey Lewis and the News
She finally decided upon saying "Katina is cheesier than Chester Cheetah watching a Molly Ringwald flick, at the point where a Huey Lewis and the News song pops up, while wearing socks with Tevas and melting a wheel of brie for fondue. Also, he has a yeast infection."
Thanks, Katina.)
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