Songfight NYC v2

[roymond]

Hey Roymond, did the permit go through or are we gonna have to do this on the down low?

They told me the permit should go out this week. Even if we don't get the pagoda, there are places we can settle into.

[Niveous]

Information about The Sidewalk Cafe from Ben K.:

Backline is as follows

Full PA, DIs, microphones
Piano
Yamaha Rydeen Drum Kit
Marshall JCM 900 50w 2x12 combo

Drummers will need to bring own cymbals.

We will have from 9pm onward (there is an 8pm act that was booked previously). We can go until midnight, 1am is fine as well, though I'd put some of the quieter acts on at the end since it's a Sunday re: neigh bors. So basically 4 hours to work with.

There is a drink minimum at the club, but I assume folks will be ordering beer/coffee anyway. The menu there is great and cheap...if folks want to eat, it's a good place to do it. Lots of bar food stuff.

[Caravan Ray]

Bummer, Bjam... was looking forward to seeing you again. Let us know if you decide to be really crazy.

I edited the list I made a while back, split it into sections given who has said which set they would be playing in. Check it out here. If you are under the third heading, let us know which set you intend to play.
-bill

I will play at both. I will just need to borrow a guitar please.


Sorry you can't make it to join the rest of us "veterans" Bjam. Say g'day to Stuey for me.

[nyjm]

Early show participants:
j$
Frankie?
Niveous
Caravan Ray

You can add me to the early list. Now, I gotta figure out what to play...

[roymond]

Yeah, me too on the early solo show.

[HeuristicsInc]

You can add me to the early list. Now, I gotta figure out what to play...

Was gonna tell you we could do "Everybody Now" but that wouldn't work out at the early show.
-bill

[Niveous]

With one month away, here's the Current Line-Up

Afternoon Show @ Prospect Park:
Johnny Cashpoint
Frankie Big Face?
Niveous
Caravan Ray
Roymond
Noah McLaughlin
JB

Evening Show @ Sidewalk Cafe:
Dollar Bill & the Inkpoints (J$ & HInc + roymond)
Jim Tyrrell
Glennny & Friends
X-Tokyo-River-God (J$, Roymond, Niveous & Noah)
Ben Krieger
Caravan Ray
JB

Not yet stated which show:
levyamonster?
Slats/Slats Jr. (one act or two?)
Lord Of Oats

[jb]

What is the address of the Sidewalk Cafe?

[jb]

I can do either show, or both. I'll be there for both. 3 songs in the afternoon, 1 song at the evening? Whatever works best.

[Niveous]

What is the address of the Sidewalk Cafe?

94 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009

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[Caravan Ray]

I can do either show, or both. I'll be there for both. 3 songs in the afternoon, 1 song at the evening? Whatever works best.

ditto

[Niveous]

Special Caravan Ray & John Benjamin collaboration set at Sidewalk?!

[nyjm]

Tickets are a go, hotel is confirmed with JB and setlist is prepared:

- Ellis Island (hey, it's New York, I couldn't help it.)
- Mediocre Savior
- All Tan
- Get Up
- In The End

Plus, XTRG is in full prep to warp your mind with a never-before-thought-possible live performance.

Woo! I am excited!

Edit: Listening to these tunes again, I've noted that all lot of what I like about them is the vocal arrangement (cf. especially the coda of "Mediocre Savior".) Would anyone be willing to do back-up vox?

[HeuristicsInc]

This may be a long shot, but does anybody that's coming play theremin?
-bill

[j$]

Bill, will you give up on the theramin, already?

[HeuristicsInc]

But we wants it!
-bill

[ElaineDiMasi]

Hi guys, I'll be around for both events. No solo set for me, though.

Mainly I should decide whether to drive or take the train in from Long Island. Having the car could be a pain, but if a bunch of people with guitars would find it helpful then maybe it's worth it. Thoughts?

Elaine

[Rabid Garfunkel]

This may be a long shot, but does anybody that's coming play theremin?
-bill

I think Paco's the closest of the theremin slingers here @ SF to the show. Which really doesn't help y'all that much, does it?

[Caravan Ray]

Paco and the Theremin Slingers

Bandname!

[frankie big face]

Hey, it looks like I may actually make the afternoon show after all! It's in Brooklyn, right? 12PM? I just have to be on a train from Penn Station at 7:15PM. I'll let you know for sure for sure, but I'm going to book a hotel right now.

[Paco Del Stinko]

Unfortunately, Paco can sling neither ass nor Theremin to NYC for this wonderful event. I'm bummed, as there are many people that I'd like to meet and hear play, who will be in attendance.

[HeuristicsInc]

Yes, bummer not to meet you and also not to have the help of your theremin. Your ass, I don't think I need. No offense.
-bill