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Wednesday, January 21st, 2009


Jill Tracy
, originally uploaded by exoskeletoncabaret.

This past weekend, I visited San Francisco with Nathaniel Johnstone for a whirlwind tour; a brief meet-up with my Frisco family, Molly and Jason; and a private performance.

On violin, mandolin, and guitar, Nathan accompanied my friends Jill Tracy and Paul Mercer (with members of the Malcontent Orchestra) at Bimbo’s 365, an antique supper club-turned rock venue. Jill’s performance was the featured entertainment for the Linden Lab/Second Life steampunk-themed holiday party, which I totally snuck into. It pays to have friends in low places and a very nice camera.

Even though the stage lighting was somewhat poor, I managed to get a number of decent photographs. Thank you, monopod and $85 lens. Check out the set here. There’s an especially nice shot of Paul and a portrait of Nathan, and some pics of the band.

For more info about the music:
http://www.myspace.com/nathanieljohnstone
http://www.myspace.com/paulmercer
http://www.myspace.com/jilltracymusic

Pulling Your Insides Out

Friday, October 10th, 2008

Pulling Your Insides Out, originally uploaded by exoskeletoncabaret.

Here’s a set of photos from the performance with Jill Tracy, The Ghosts Project, Nathaniel Johnstone, Magpie Killjoy, Schrödinger’s Cat, and DJ Q that Willow and I arranged last weekend.

Gigs like that one remind me why I organize and promote events. By no means was it flawless, but everyone involved passionately pulled their weight and many moments of beautiful, organic, aural art emerged as a result.  The space was transformed from an erotic theatre to a simply sensual node of creation.  Before this, I don’t think I’d witnessed such a wide range of emotion from performers during a single set–during one improvised piece, Paul and I were weeping in tandem, I in the audience with my camera and he onstage with his antique viola, and by the next song, I was cackling like a hyena with unfettered glee. I have unspeakably talented friends all across the country, and watching them improvise and work together so fluidly gives me great hope.

Willow’s review, Magpie’s review, and Jean-Paul’s review sum up the specific details quite nicely.  Thanks to everyone who attended or participated!

The Ghosts Project, Jill Tracy, and Friends in Seattle

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

Red and Bl00 are back in the habit again, this time in Seattle, bringing another fine musical event to your hungry, hungry ears…

The Ghosts Project, Jill Tracy, Nathaniel Johnstone,
Magpie Killjoy, Schrödinger’s Cat, and DJ Q
October 5, 2008 at 7:30 pm
The Little Red Studio
750 Harrison St, Seattle WA
18+, $13

www.myspace.com/theghostsproject
www.myspace.com/jilltracymusic
www.myspace.com/nathanieljohnstone

Free refreshments provided, including custom chocolates by Naftali. Be there.