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January 30, 2002
JOIN THE CLUB D'ELF THIS WEEKEND IN PENNA
"Club d'Elf, the interchanging exploratory avant-garde
ensemble from Boston, is invading Pennsylvania for four
shows this weekend, on tour with Elf collaborator Dr. Didg.
Leader/bassist/Lt. Elf Mike Rivard recently spoke to me
about the various ideas and directions that he is taking
Club' d'Elf, and I must say, the future is blindingly bright
for this Berkelee bass maestro.
Recently
the d'Elf displayed its varying new directions at a showcase
at the Knitting Factory in New York. The seamless transitions
from dub to drum 'n' bass, dissonant free jazz and progressive
live house made for a delightful concoction. Unfortunately,
the crowd was thin and the gig not properly promoted so
only a select few of us got to witness the sickness. The
NYC gig showcased the talents of drummer extraordinaire
Adam Deitch, viola tweeker Mat Manari, guitarist Danny Broome,
DJ Mister Roarke, and a host of other resident Elf soldiers.
Whether
its DJ Logic, John Medeski, Billy Martin, Mat Manari or
his legendary father Joe, Mister Rourke, or Kenwood Dennard,
the swirling and ever evolving musical cult that is Club
d'Elf is a well kept secret that is just dying to be let
out. I am trying to do my part.
Check
out their wide ranging album As Above, recorded over
a long period of time during their Cambridge, Mass. Lizard
Lounge residency. Tracks of the same name take wild new
identities depending on the Elves contributing that particular
night. That is the world of Club d'Elf, sounds from above,
within and knowing no boundaries.
However,
this weekend, this d'Elf incarnation is a new one, and certainly
one to travel new landscapes of sound and energy that are
yet to be realized by this particular d/Elf team. I am sure
they have been reverberating in Rivard's head for quite
some time. If you are a fan of '68-'73 Miles Davis, Fat
Mama, Morphine, The Roots or Charles Mingus, there is room
for you at Club d'Elf. Definitely worth some attention and
positive vibes, lend your ears and spirits to Rivard and
co. this weekend if you live in the great state of Pennsylvania.
Thursday,
January 31, 2002
Philadephia, PA
North Star
215 684 0808
10:00-11:00 pm
** with Dr. Didg
Friday, February 1, 2002
State College, PA
The Brewery
814 237 2892
10:00-11:00pm
$8 advance/$10 day-of-show
** with Dr. Didg
Saturday, February 2, 2002
Plains, PA
Grico's River Street Jazz Cafe
570 822 2992
10:00-11:00pm, $10
** with Dr. Didg
-Brian Lee Feld Getz
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