My band - orange is in - is playing in and around NYC next week starting Friday, October 17. If any of you NYC residents want to come hang out, it would be great. Friday, October 17 - Banjo Jim's - Manhattan (Alphabet City) Saturday, October 18 - Billy Baloney's - Danbury, Connecticut Sunday, October 19 - Arlene's Grocery - Manhattan (lower east side) Tuesday, October 21 - John & Peter's - New Hope, Pennsylvania Wednesday, October 22 - The Saint - Asbury Park, New Jersey You can check out the music here: http://www.orangeisin.com/ http://www.myspace.com/orangeisin But, regardless, come hang out so we can talk Rockets.
jeff balke - bass Jeff began playing bass after being rebuffed in his efforts to play the drums in high school by both his parents and band director. He spent years locked inside a small room practicing until he couldn't see straight. Over the years, he has performed everything from hard rock and folk to jazz and Latin, pursuing a wide range of musical styles across the spectrum of music. His former bands include Under the Sun and popular Latin rock band The Basics, with whom he spent five years in the mid-90's performing all over Texas. He has also had the opportunity to work as both a session and live musician with many local and regional artists and has performed live with Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Osborne) and Bruce Kulik (KISS). In addition to his duties on bass, Jeff serves as one-third of the songwriting team with Chris and George. He posseses a photographic memory for music, is able to remember complex arrangements after hearing them only once and has a knack for musical structure. He and Chris work together as a production team, having co-produced the band's CD, Another Lame Semi-Tragedy, and continuing to work with many local musicians on production, arrangement and recording. Nice website. A little information about our friend, Jeff.
Jeff - Just an FYI, have you asked all the clubs if they have backline equipment? When I played Arlene's Grocery in 2004, they had a bass amp (full Ampeg setup) available. Given that parking in that area of NYC (or any area for that matter) is kind of a pain, using the backline might save you some grief. Also, check out the guitar store that's caddy-corner from Arlene's - small but decent.
Yup. I've already scouted parking as well when I was there a few weeks ago. Thanks for the tip though. I'm looking forward to it.
What time are you playing at Arlene's? I have some lameass CT engagement party but I'll be back in town at 9pm.
Just FYI, on the way to NYC now. It's a long ass drive. You can follow our progress here: http://orangeisin.wordpress.com http://www.twitter.com/orangeisin
