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Sunday, October 21 Portland Cello a Go-Go
We branch out a bit tonight in fine style with a visit from the Portland Cello Project, as they look forward to their performance at the Aladdin Theater next Friday night. The collective is as it sounds: a coming together of upwards of fifteen cellists (though the numbers tend to vary with each performance) to bring inexpensive performances to the people in the kinds of venues that don't ordinarily see a lot of cello action. It's a kind of musical Robin Hood-ism they practice, in other words, described by some as "high culture with Pabst."
What makes the project even more interesting is the playful and collaborative spirit that exists in their repertoire, leading them to play pieces by current and past classical masters, yes, but also Outkast and Britney Spears, not to mention involving locals like Laura Gibson, Nick Jaina, and others in their performances. Joining them in our studio tonight, in fact, are members of some of Portland's best and brightest: John Weinland, Loch Lomond, Hurtbird, and Norfolk & Western all get in on the action by offering a song each. On the other hand, we'll also hear selections from Beethoven, as well as original compositions from PCP members Skip Von Kuske and Gideon Freudmann. It all adds up to a rather glorious musical undertaking and an excellent preview of what will be on display this coming Friday.
Elsewhere, we look forward to Neil Young's performance at the Keller Auditorium in Portland tomorrow night with selections from his catalog throughout the show. Far from slowing down with age, Young's 50s and 60s have proven fruitful. He's set to release yet another album of newly-recorded material, Chrome Dreams II, this week, and that comes on the heels of another new album (plus two classic bootlegs from his fabled treasure trove) in 2006.
Plus, music from Josh Ritter, Pinback, Thurston Moore, The Parson Redheads, and Brandi Carlile, all of whom are playing in the area this week, and new music from Ween, Dan Wilson, Iron & Wine, and more.
In Studio: Portland Cello Project
Comments:
On Sunday, October 21 at 9:52pm, Chauncey said:
PCB sounds great. Glad to hear you've found Freudman. A treasure in the sea of gems that is Portland's music these days. What's your pick for live music this week?
On Sunday, October 21 at 10:06pm, jpetersen said:
Glad you're liking it, it was really amazing as it was happening, too. Freudmann's got a solo improv coming up in just a bit.
There's so many good shows this week, you want me to pick just one? I don't think you can go wrong with the PCP at the Aladdin Friday night. Josh Ritter tomorrow night is sold out, I hear, but that should also be great. Plus Pinback. And Thurston Moore. Not much help, am I? For fairly under the radar stuff, though, I'm really looking forward to seeing the Parson Redheads.
On Sunday, October 21 at 11:34pm, Dr.Vaughn said:
double awesome show as usual, professor Petersen.
On Sunday, October 21 at 11:40pm, jpetersen said:
Ha, I think we know who the professor here is, Dr. Did you hear that studio session? Stellar.
On Sunday, October 21 at 11:56pm, Nicole said:
Jens Lekman... Is it just me, or am I detecting a bit of Morrissey in there?
On Monday, October 22 at 0:02am, jpetersen said:
I suppose if it's hyper-literate, scarf-wearing wit you're detecting.....then it's not just you. That's a good thing, right?
On Monday, October 22 at 9:06am, ron ace said:
will the portland cello project songs be available on the site??
pretty please!
On Monday, October 22 at 1:09pm, Dan said:
I missed the program, can I get a link to hear it (or is it slated to be re-aired soon)?
Thanks
On Monday, October 22 at 3:11pm, ian said:
Hey Jeremy. Will you archive this show? I missed it entirely. Does your show end up as a podcast somewhere?
Ian-
On Monday, October 22 at 4:54pm, jpetersen said:
The songs and full session will all be posted for streaming soon! It'll be worth the wait.