Doors at 6:30. Music at 7.
Elliott Smith Hour began as a tribute to Elliott Smith, the late singer songwriter revered for the quiet, but cutting introspection of his lyrics and music. The project has since evolved into an acoustic chamber music group covering a wide variety of musical matter, featuring arrangements of originals and pop, classical, and modern jazz music. Performances thoroughly explore the meaning of form, structure, love, and beauty of each song while combining technical musicianship with sensitive improvisation.
Roger Kim - guitar, banjo
Somin Lim - violin
Zak Hazen - violin/cello
Daniel Brown - cello
Steven Lugerner - bass clarinet/Alto Flute
Inner Ear Brigade (IEB) is an ensemble of musicians based in the San Francisco Bay Area who play a unique mix of progressive rock, free jazz, experimental pop, all delivered through their originally detailed compositions and arrangements. The music is “fun, happy, accessible, and proggy. Whether it’s gorgeous vocals, Moog synths, vibes, or Hammond B3, it’s all there for your pleasure.” (Progulator) Steeped with a vintage analog sensibility, effects processing, and synthesizers, IEB is infatuated with a 60s and 70’s aesthetic in their recordings and live performances.
This Studio Grand performance will feature this lineup:
Bill Wolter – Guitar, Moog, bandleader
Chris Lauf – Drums
Steven Wright – Electric Bass (Cash Pony)
Eli Wallace – Keyboards
Ivor Holloway – Tenor Saxophone