Interview with guitarist, singer, and composer, Tim Robertson

 

Tim is an interesting figure in the New Orleans music vista.  He plays Bourbon St.  He is a survivor of that commercial zone and knows how to do it (or has the personality for it) in a way that doesn't limit him and has driven him plain crazy.  Many have been driven in such a direction.

Many people ask questions about validities and viabilities involved in music on Bourbon St.  Tim, from first hand experience over lot of years, engages these questions:-

What is Bourbon St.?  How does that music zone operate differently and similarly to other parts of town?  What are it's musical features and modes of development?  Is there anything really good out there? 

There is much more, however, to Tim and to this interview.  Tim is an avid experimental/modern/"classical" composer and has moved himself through in-depth, mentored, study in that direction too.  For those who may wonder what the relevance of Bourbon St. and "classical" music is to New Orleans music and whether he can really talk about it, there is more. He also plays guitar with Neslort (if you don't know then be sure to go), Amanda Shaw, and two very interesting comico-satirical-serious groups that started quite a while ago and feature a very biting and immediate viewpoint voiced by Robertson: Dirty Mouth and Hot Karl.

Enjoy the interview- there is a lot here...

Also available as a free podcast through the itunes store.

 

The interview was conducted, 5/1/12, at the orange couch in New Orleans.

 

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Naked On The Floor rides again at Snug Harbor this Sunday

...and with the old majestic lineup (we have been playing since 1995) but with the addition of one very esteemed guest, Mr. Johnny Vidacovich.

so, Naked On The Floor will be...

 

Jonathan Freilich- guitar

James Singleton- bass

Johnny Vidacovich- Drums

Tim Green- saxophone

Rick Trolsen- Trombone

 

All the music is original, and some very recently composed and, most of all, it will be exciting.

There are two shows at Snug Harbor, 8 & 10.

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Part 2 of Interview with saxophonist, Dan Oestreicher

Here is Part 2 of a very coherent interview with one of the hardest working horn players currently in New Orleans (or mostly out of it right now since he has been with the meteorically rising, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue.)

 

Dan Oestreicher first hit the radar for this writer when he presented himself at a Naked Orchestra show at the Mermaid lounge and made clear that he should be playing with the group.  He did that for the rest of that evening and for a long time afterward.  

He played with many of the most forward thinking New Orleans musicians and frequently he is there right when they are looking the most forward.  This includes the The Other Planets, The Magnetic Ear, 3 now 4, James Singleton, Irvin Mayfield's New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Roger Lewis's Baritone quintet (where Dan is playing Bass sax instead of his more heard, Bari sax,) The Naked Orchestra, The Jonathan Freilich group, his own group- The Diesel Combustion Orchestra, and more.  He is seen playing some tuba and really tends to go very deep when he is exploring anything, but especially music.  He also knows a good deal about saxophone lore and trade as well as the other end of the spectrum, analog synthesis.

He is in Trombone Shorty's band, touring constantly, and because of this he is in a unique position to discuss the meaning of New Orleans music (if there is really such a thing at all) and improvisation as it stands in the world outside of New Orleans. His perspectives are well informed and if nothing at all show a blazing mind for inquiry and a fearless and healthy statement of opinion.  He could go anywhere from here.  If you were into horse racing you might see him listed in the racing form as one to watch.

 

The interviews are still available as a podcast on itunes or from the interviews page here...

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Few shows just added

Check out-

Tonight at Blue Nile(New Orleans) and the open ears series- with Joe Cabral-Bari sax; Jeff Albert-trombone; Doug Garrison Drums

Tomorrow, July 4th 6pm-at DBA New Orleans with The Mirlitones- Washboard Chaz; Alex Mcmurray- gtr, voc

Friday 6th July 9:30pm- at Hermes Bar with Los Muertos featuring Rod Hodges (gtr) Doug Garrison-drums; Joe Cabral-bass

Saturday 7th July 10pm- at Tipitinas with Derrick Freeman presents Smoker's World- cavalcade of New Orleans musical personalities.

Come out for a great and varied week of music.

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Big and interesting show lined up for Cafe Istanbul, New Orleans

This Sunday at 8pm, there will be a very interesting lineup for improvisational delight at Cafe Istanbul in the Healing Center in New Orleans.  The show is scheduled for 8 pm.

I foresee a sonic physick for renewed vigor brewing!


 

Jeff Albert-Trombone

Jesse Morrow-Bass

Jonathan Freilich- Guitar

Doug Garrison- drums

 

Presented by Benjamin Lyons and Valid.  

 

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Part 1 of new audio interview with saxophonist Dan Oestreicher

The interviews are back!

This interview was recorded during jazzfest (5/2/12) and Dan, riding high on the Trombone Shorty wave, ponders, philosophizes, and argues about music and what he is doing with it.  

This has much of interest about New Orleans music and the burdens and freedoms of its positive and negative associations.  There is also a good deal of general chatter about the art form in general and some intriguing particulars.

If you are interested in the music around New Orleans, you'll want to take a listen.

The interview is here...

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Playing with cellist, Helen Gillet at Bacchanal Monday June 18

This Monday for my weekly Bacchanal show I will be playing with cellist, Helen Gillet.  Just the two of us.  Expect French music, improvisations, Rock 'n' roll flares, Baroque hauntings, jazz flecks, and Rococo rescue.  Also, there will be the great food and wine that Bacchanal offers.  The whole thing kicks off at 7:30pm.

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Return to weekly shows at Bacchanal, New Orleans

A very happy return to a weekly gig at The Bacchanal Wine Bar in New Orleans.  The fun kicks off tomorrow, Monday June 11 at 6pm, with The Tom Paines: Alex Mcmurray- guitar, vocals; Jonathan Freilich- guitar, vocals.

The music is different each week and will feature all of my groups and associations and occasionally something completely new.  The concerts will go on until mid-August.

The food and wine is also outstanding.

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