Thank you to guitarist extraordinaire and Belew Tour Manager Andre Cholmondeley for sending me the very first photo from Seattle's Triple Door performance last night
Anyway, if you click on the link for tickets to the Aladdin Theater show tonight, it takes you to a pretty cool article which says:
"Since 2006, Adrian Belew has led his favorite ‘Power Trio’ lineup, featuring Eric Slick on drums and Julie Slick on bass. They have been devastating audiences all around the USA and globally, from Italy to Canada to Germany to Japan. With the release of their brand-new CD “Side Four (Live)” they return to the road to stretch out the new material and introduce it to new audiences. The show will feature material from the new CD, classics from Adrian’s many solo albums (including the recent ‘Side One’, ‘Side Two’, and ‘Side Three’), as well as solo moments, spirited improvisation and King Crimson compositions. ‘Side One’ features special guests Les Claypool (Primus) and Danny Carey (Tool), and includes the Grammy-Nominated single - “Beat Box Guitar”. The recently released “Side Four (Live)” captures the current trio in a burning performance.
Adrian is well-known for his diverse travels around the musical map – he first appeared on guitar-world radar when he joined Frank Zappa’s band in 1977 for tours of the USA and Europe. When Frank Zappa hires you as his guitarist, people listen up. And well they should have–Adrian’s signature tones and influences are all over Zappa’s movie “Baby Snakes” as well as his biggest-selling album “Sheik Yerbouti”. His unique use of effects and whammy bar remains completely different, and his techniques continue to be a huge influence on scores of guitarists.
The 80s and 90s were a wild ride through countless tours and albums with David Bowie, Talking Heads, Laurie Anderson, Paul Simon, and Nine Inch Nails. In addition, there were Adrian’s many albums & tours, both solo and with The Bears. For over 25 years he has been the lyricist, voice and co-guitarist (with Robert Fripp) of progressive rock legends KING CRIMSON. In between touring, writing, recording and a plethora of guitar magazine awards, Adrian has always found time for producing other artists and releasing his own songs and sonic experiments.
The new POWER TRIO has energized Adrian to an incredible degree – “‘The Slicks’ bring a whole new energy to the band,” says Adrian. “I honestly feel like we can do anything now. They’re great to play with and this band sounds incredible.”
Adrian has several projects ahead for this year, including some King Crimson dates, a huge gear auction, a new studio record featuring the Power Trio, solo concerts, and some special projects involving one of his other great loves – art. Already an accomplished painter, Adrian is responsible for several of his CD covers including all of the recent “Side” series releases."
I may have posted that article before - it looks familiar -- but oh well, I cannot get enough of anything cool about the trio that crosses my desk.
Like this comment from Patti in Seattle who left this remark on my blog late last evening...
"Hey, I saw your kids tonight. They were gorgeous and joyful and awesome to watch. Julie is this pool of cool calm, Eric looks like his energy is always on the verge of making him explode. They're always keeping an eye on each other, they were wonderful. :)"
Thanks, Patti! Erm...any pictures? Ha! I'm such a fan...this is torture, being so many miles away when I'd love to be at every single show.
So I am sure I will be getting more emails and comments as the day goes on -- it's only 5:00 a.m. in Seattle now, so I will come in and add to this post if/when that happens.
In the meantime, if you want to read something highly entertaining and pretty hilarious, Gary has updated his blog and tell me you won't all be shaking your head in agreement, laughing, when you read what he has to say.
Okay, that is it for now but I am pretty positive I will be back...
ETA: See? I told you I'd be back. Have a look at where the trio will be this weekend -- I am freaking dying with jealousy -- and the band gets a very nice mention with accompanying photo!
Later,
xo
do you like mastodon
ReplyDeleteThe only place to dance at the Seattle club is to the sides or in the back. It's a dinner theater with round tables galore. Looks like Andre scored the best seat!
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Andre? Patty? Anybody? :)
The North Tahoe Minute is wonderful but how can you watch it!? Doesn't it just make you want to come out that much more? And here I wondered if I was pushing it when I sent a couple photos of the beautiful lake, but that video is like a self-torture device. My wish is for the weather to clear. It's beautiful right now.
Actually, William, I just went to Mastodon's site and had a listen. I didn't expect to like them but I did -- a lot. They aren't a stereotypical metal band by any stretch and can really play their instruments. Good song writing, too. Thanks for the heads up.
ReplyDeleteOh Rena, I know. I'm so tortured looking at the pics you sent and the You Tube I can't even tell you. But barring a miracle, I will be here in Philadelphia this weekend.
Though miracles have been known to happen...
Your kids are awesome--an so is their mom! xox
ReplyDeleteHop on a plane headed west yet?
ReplyDeleteMarch 14th can't get here soon enough, if you ask me!
ReplyDeleteThe Portland show was just great -- very high energy, good song mix. Sizable dedicated crowd, including Adrian Belew's daughter, who is apparently now a Portland local. Maybe Julie should take a spotlight solo with her new bass.
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