Cornelia Street Cafe Features Rez Abbasi, Brad Shepik, Brandon Ross et. al, Aug. 3

August 3, Cornelia Street Cafe features improvising guitarists Rez Abbasi and Brad Shepik at 8:30 pm, followed by guitarists BranDon Ross and Michael Gregory at 10:00 pm. Cover charge for sets is $15, and information about the venue and upcoming events can be found at www.corneliastreetcafe.com or by calling 212-989-9319.

Tonight At Cornelia Street Cafe 
8:30PM ALTERNATIVE GUITAR MEETING
(Rez Abbasi, guitar; Brad Shepik, guitar)

Guest curator Joel Harrison has assembled some of the world's finest improvising guitarists for a three day festival at Cornelia St. Café focusing on duos that bring together unusual, (mostly) first-time, pairings. The emphasis is on fearless innovators and improvisers- jazz, country, blues, rock, prog, noise, Indian, and classical will seamlessly meld together. Surprise will be the order of the day.

(NB: $15 cover includes both sets.)
Cover $15

http://www.reztone.com
http://www.bradshepik.com/

10:00PM ALTERNATIVE GUITAR MEETING
(BranDon Ross, guitar; Michael Gregory, guitar)

"BranDon Ross first caught my ear in Cassandra Wilson's band, but since then I have seen him in numerous settings. His commitment to individuality and new sounds, as well as his awareness of the history of Black Music, are rare. I mean it as a high compliment when I say his take on music is odd and unpredictable. He is joined by one of my priMary Early influences Michael Gregory. I first heard Michael in the late 70's with Oliver Lake, and it was life-changing. One thing I loved was that he sang as well as played. This is something he shares in common with Brandon." -Joel Harrison
(NB: $15 cover includes both sets.)
Cover $15
http://www.myspace.com/brmuse
http://www.myspace.com/michaelgregorymusic

 

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Cornelia Street Cafe is located at 29 Cornelia Street, NYC, New York, between West 4th and Bleecker Sts, Greenwich Village.