Sean Noonan (composition, electro-acoustic drum set)
Aram Bajakian (Guitar)
Guests:
Marc Ribot (guitar)
Jamaaladeen Tacuma (bass)
Mat Maneri (viola)
Susan McKeown (vocals)
Abdoulaye Diabate (vocals)
Dawn Padmore (vocals)
Jim Pugliese (percussion)
Influences
Jamaaladeen Tacuma, Marc Ribot, Abdoulaye Diabate, Susan McKeown, Mat Maneri, and Aram Bajakian
we listen to John Zorn, Mediski/Martin&Wood, Mike Patton, Phish, Melt Banana, Naked City, Bill Frisell, Hendrix, Miles, Ali Farka Toura, Conlon Nancarrow, Mahavishu
Imagine Prime Time joined by Fela Kuti and Bill Frisell, then remixed by Bill Laswell, and you’ll start to get a hint of just what an intoxicatingly soulful blast this is. Stories to Tell features ten pieces that offer elements of blues, rock, soul, jazz and improv in various combinations, adding in Celtic and West
African song-forms, lyrics, melodic content and instrumental approaches, but all transformed in the process of development. From the funky metaphoric love song to a "Pineapple," to a fable about a lost baby elephant in "Esspi," to the grinding out-rock/jazz interplay of "Scabies," to the Irish/Malian duet
"Noonbrews,"? Stories to Tell kaleidoscopically refracts its participants cultures, talents and musical experiences into an ecstatic, intoxicating
vision, one constantly supported by the energy and direction of Sean's drumming.
Sean's personal history has laid the foundation for his musical eclecticism. Born in Boston, he graduated from the Berklee College of Music and was one of the co-founders of The Hub, a trio whose punk-jazz earned them critical acclaim throughout Europe. While touring in Italy in 2003, Sean was in a car accident that nearly cost him his life and left him with two broken legs requiring several operations over two years, anchoring him to a wheelchair for months on end. As soon as he could move his legs, he was back playing
drums, this time developing a new project that blended jazz-punk with West African folk music. He got together with Thierno Camara, an old friend in whose Waaw Band he'd performed years earlier, to write some new tunes, and the resulting first Brewed by Noon CD was a quartet that also featured guitarist friends Aram Bajakian and Jon Madof was released independently
in 2005. Jazz Review said "Imagine Prime Time joined by Fela Kuti and Bill Frisell, then remixed by Bill Laswell, and you'll start to get a hint of just what
an intoxicatingly soulful blast this is."
"Tribal rhythms by an Irish griot" is how Brewed By Noon leader/percussionist Sean Noonan describes the band. "Griot" describes a West African poet, praise singer, and wandering musician. Combining progressive jazz (Weather Report and Miles Davis [Bitches Brew era]), African tribal rhythms and stories (Fela Kuti and Paul Simon's Graceland) mixed with some Irish lyrics and attitude and you have the basis for Brewed By Noon.
Born in Brockton, Massachusetts and a Berklee College graduate, Noonan is a longtime veteran of both aforementioned musical styles. He has played with both Thierno Camara's West African Waaw Band and with the jazz-punk trio, THE HUB. After recovering from a near-fatal car wreck in Italy during 2003, Noonan decided his next project would combine his two musical loves of Jazz and African rhythms.
Truly a heady brew indeed.
Brewed by Noon will release its new CD, Stories To Tell, on January 9,
2007, drummer Sean Noonan describes it as "tribal rhythms by an Irish griot". "My goal is to adapt folklore in a modern jazz context, merging
storytelling and folk music from bardic and griot traditions." On January 13, 2007 Sean Noonan will premiere the first of 12 new works commissioned by the American Composers Forum
Hey fellow humans,
PAS sends it kind regards your way and would like to invite you to our next performances in Brooklyn.
Thursday: 06/18/2009 10:00 PM - The Wreck Room-Bushwick, Brooklyn
940 Flushing Ave, (between Central Ave & Evergreen Ave)
Brooklyn, New York 11206
US
Cost:$5
Description:line-up: THURS JUNE 18: PAS (Post Abortion Stress) Womb Rippers Calves Ghoul Poon
Friday: 06/19/2009 08:00 PM - Goodbye Blue Monday
1087 Broadway
Brooklyn, New York
US
Cost:N/A
Description:PAS 10 PM The Invisible Hand 11 PM Others TBA
CYNew Music presents:
Magic Zorillo live at Public Assembly, Brooklyn NY
04/26/2009 08:00 PM - Public Assembly
70 North 6th Street
Brooklyn, New York 11211
US
Cost:$10
Description: Zilmrah /o.., Agents of Karma, Magic Zorillo, Nattahnam, Model Cities
The Craic Festival 2009 has invited FairplayCollective to play at this years Festival. All members will be playing in the round. The show is at The Mercury Lounge, March 14th at 8pm. This is the last night of the festival and Foy Vance is also on the bill.
What more can I say, a great night for music and film, with the odd star thrown in. Come show your support.
Hope you had a very good Christmas, i wish you and your family a up year in every way possible,much succes for all the special and good projects, xxxx Erna
Folks,
Happy holidays!
Magic Zorillo returns live at Public Assembly, Brooklyn, New York! This Sunday December 28th.
Please come and show your support! This is going to be a great mix of experimental music!
Description
12/28, back, 9 pm, $8
Experimental/ Improvisational Music Showcase:
"The New York Experimental Meet Up" presents some of the best up and coming experimental acts, including improvisational gurus NATTAHNAM, electronic, experimental, spacerock aliens, from the dark reaches of space, MAGIC ZORILLO, KAORU WATANABE TATSUYA NAKATANI DUET, contemporary Taiko drums, and THE INVISIBLE HAND, a collabortive improv of menacing talent featuring Zef Noise (ex-Psychic TV), Ernest Anderson III (Slipstream Timetravel), and Tipsy Mishaps (ex-Sweet Lizard Illtet). Special secret guest performances to be announced. ..
Folks,
Happy holidays!
Magic Zorillo returns live at Public Assembly, Brooklyn, New York! This Sunday December 28th.
Please come and show your support! This is going to be a great mix of experimental music!
Description
12/28, back, 9 pm, $8
Experimental/ Improvisational Music Showcase:
"The New York Experimental Meet Up" presents some of the best up and coming experimental acts, including improvisational gurus NATTAHNAM, electronic, experimental, spacerock aliens, from the dark reaches of space, MAGIC ZORILLO, KAORU WATANABE TATSUYA NAKATANI DUET, contemporary Taiko drums, and THE INVISIBLE HAND, a collabortive improv of menacing talent featuring Zef Noise (ex-Psychic TV), Ernest Anderson III (Slipstream Timetravel), and Tipsy Mishaps (ex-Sweet Lizard Illtet). Special secret guest performances to be announced. ..
Hey Friends, Mark Dignam will be playing
one of his rare New York shows at
The Scratcher (one of his favorite rooms).
We wish to see you there for songs and singing.
Sunday evening November 30th at 7.15pm
Please come and support LIVE music.
209 East 5th Street, Manhattan.
Hello,
I hope life is treating you well.
Post Abortion Stress is playing Monkeytown next Wednesday in Brooklyn, NY Please com and show your support! 8PM
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