CD release - Portland, ME

WHEN: Friday, April 22, 8-10 PM
WHERE: Casco Bay Books, 151 Middle Street, Portland, ME

WHAT: Come celebrate the release of words and voices, the debut album from aesthetic evidence, and have your voice recorded in the BYOV Booth for use in future aesthetic evidence releases.

Though there will not be a live performance of my music, there will be the opportunity to record your voice in the Bring Your Own Voice booth for use in future music. Also, you will be able to get great food and drink, and browse through one of the most interesting collections of books for sale in Portland.

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Summary:

Number of voices recorded: 19
Reading sheets used: 7, 4, 8, 2, 1
Weather: ahead of the rain
Level of success: very high
Photos: Check them out

So the big excitement for this event was the news coverage. Turns out that the anchor for Channel 8, the local ABC affiliate, showed up along with a camera crew and did a little spot on the event, including an incredibly eloquent interview. It aired that night on the 11:00 news. Check out the edited version:

Bring Your Own Voice on TV in Portland

The event went great otherwise with lots of interest from a variety of people. Special thanks to Galen, Amanda, Casco Bay Books and, of course, Tanja for help before, during and after the event.

Thanks also to everyone who showed up and everyone who was recorded.

Click below to hear some samples for your listening pleasure:

no idea

the sound of Portland

red and hot

I lived inside of a box

existence

chill out

walls

quiet and beautiful

wink

cue-ball dust

octogenarians

when does this end?

CD release - Boston, MA

WHEN: Thursday, April 14, 7-9 PM
WHERE: Milky Way Lounge and Lanes, 403 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA

WHAT: Come celebrate the release of words and voices, the debut album from aesthetic evidence, and have your voice recorded in the BYOV Booth for use in future aesthetic evidence releases.

Milky Way is a great venue for this event as in addition to listening to aesthetic evidence music and getting recorded, you'll be able to play pool, grab a beer, and most importantly, partake in some candlepin bowling.

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Summary:

Number of voices recorded: 17
Reading sheets used: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7
Weather: colder than it should have been
Level of success: high
Photos: Check them out

Despite competing with game three of the first Yankees/Red Sox series at Fenway this season, there was a nice turn-out. I even had a line, at times, of people wanting to get inside the booth to record. Milky Way was a very cool location; the food was good and the general ambience fit the release event nicely. We were able to get more video footage for the 'About BYOV' film, and sold some cds as well.

Thank you to everyone who showed up and everyone who was recorded.

Click below to hear some samples:

Today is the day

Six arms

Maple syrup

Kind and short

a rock smiled

8 languages

Box, bottom, bar

ce soir

Lies

Blondes

Cookies