David Bernabo with Assembly: Owl Barns, Daniel Newman, Chris James, Brandon Masterman, Will Dyar, Clarence Grant, Julie Sokolow, Jairan Sedeghi, Josh Beyer, Raymond Morin, Jessica Fenlon, Ben Harris, Lars and Scott
Influences
Recent Listening: Keefe Jackson's Project Project - Just Like This, Locksmith Isadore - A Calculus of Loss
Recent Watching: Stalker, You Can't Be Neutral On A Moving Train, Slap Shot
VIDEO: See Keith Tassick's video my new song Ivtto (forthcoming record) over on his blog: Keith Tassick. This video was created for the Film Kitchen video contest hosted by Pittsburgh Filmmakers.
CURRENT PROJECTS
Solo/Assembly:I have four solo records out on Sort Of Records, one of those on the Sort Of imprint Abstract On Black. The records span a range of styles, but mainly rely on pop structures and the bending and twisting of those structures. Fall 2008 will see the new DB + Assembly record featuring many folks including Owl Barns, Will Dyar, Julie Sokolow, Jessica Fenlon, Ben Harris, and many many more.
Bernabo/Masterman: We are a duo without a formal name playing improvisations for baritone saxophone and electric guitar, possibly also for voice and kracklebox. Two great shows coming up.
DBL D: This group consists of Josh Beyer, Owl Barns, and myself creating noise-filled improvisations. The name was originally Double Derek and was supposed to be a vehicle to ape Derek Bailey ideas in duo form. Our first record "Initiation of the Pulse" is now ready to be listened to. Released on Unicorn Mountain Records!
Daryl Fleming's Bloodhound and Blockhouse Band: Comprised of the amazing Daryl Leroi Fleming, violinist Megan Williams, upright bassist Justin Brown, and yours truly on piano, we have a record coming out in April 08 on Sort Of Records. The record is a great batch of Daryl's songs, recorded without overdubs, this past fall. Very intimate.
Abstract On Black: Abstract on Black is a new imprint of Sort Of Records focusing on improvised music, modern composition, electronic music, and other types of far reaching sounds. The already-mentioned Graphic Scores was the first release. It will be followed by Friction Brothers (Lonberg-Holm, Zerang, Corrigan), and then local composers Alia Musica. Fall 2008 will see records by John Berndt and a duo record by Jack Wright and Alban Bailly.
Bernabo/Harris/Livengood/McNutt: This is a new improvising quartet for guitar, violin/viola, flute, and voice. More info to come.
9th Ward: Pittsburgh supergroup playing fuel-fueled rock and roll. Musicians are many and include Eric Graf, Will Dyar, Jake Johnson, Dan Tomko, Paul Quattrone, Sam Matthews, Steph, L Barefoot, and many more.
PAST PROJECTS
Vale and Year: Formed by Greg Cislon and I in early 2003, we have released five albums and three eps of songs and improvisations. Over the years, the band has included Corey Layman, Eli Kasan, Jim Wilson, members of EQ, Kelly Jones, many album guests, and currently Josh Beyer on bass. A new record, I Can Remember At Her should be released in the new year.
Woodlab: The Woodlab series lasted 6 months and produced 5 amazing compilations of mostly regional music. The series will continue in once-in-a-while shows and possibly an annual festival.
hey brotha-do you have that flyer in digital form, i played the new songs for laura-loves it, i've been having it on in car, work, etc, since u gave the new album to me, it is insane- w energy, that cover is addicting, fav is #4, what kind/which songs r u playing on the 10th?
David, your music is fantastic! thank you for checking out my music & being my friend. hope to see you at a show sometime & stay in touch. best, kevin bowers
Thanks Brother...always a pleasure. Tell V she can get her glass at Pittsburgh Glass real cheap. It's down Butler St...on the corner across from a little diner.
hey davey, today i finished the 2nd piece for the show...r u framing urs? i think i need to frame the 2nd one-and frame the 1st with a piece of glass-cuz its all pastely...might get smeared..do u think Raymond has time for these 2 this week/or know where to get glass...happy Easter D-bunny
hey david! we'll try to work something out so it will be available at pauls. if you have any info on how to work that out let me know. thanks.. and as always, love what you're doing!
awesome-hha v. funny about that sweater! i'll submit somin, i've figured out how i want the mural-but it's just too cold for now...oh and ur quilt is lookin amazing-i'll call when done.
everyone loves the framed pictures-tell raymond thanks!
firstly, id like to apologise for the lateness of my freind add approvall doodah... i didnt mean for myself to take this long...
secondaly, id like to say thankyou for adding me in the first place... im loving your colours, and i hope you like mine... I got a new song called Daffodils up if youd care to listen and stuff...
hope the universe is treating you well anyways... Charlene xxx
