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Black Prairie exists for real now

After getting together for a few months now to play and write, Black Prairie is now a real band. We picked a name, took a picture in my back yard, and put up a myspace page. So it's official. Check out some pictures of our demo recording sessions.

Recording with Rebecca Gates

Rebecca Gates was in town, and I was lucky enough to spend a couple days in the Masonic Hall near Jefferson High School recording with her and Ji Tanzer. Check out some pictures.

May Shows

Tomorrow, May 8 at the Crown Room
I'm playing cello with Matt Voth. Bob Dunham, Rich Landar, and Anders Bergstrom will play, too. Anders and Bob and I used to play together at Lincoln High School. This will be the first time I've even played cello only for a whole show.

May 17 at the Wonder Ballroom
I'm playing with Tahoe Jackson, we're opening up for Was Not Was

May 24 in Bend at the Les Schwab Ampitheatre
The Decemberists opening for Death Cab.

Recording with Ray's Vast Basement

Jon Bernson from Ray's Vast Basement came to the Bass Mint in Portland, OR to put some bass on his new record. Pictures are from Jeff Stuart Saltzman's studio as well as my own bass mint.

Sunday with Shelley Short at the Someday Lounge

Shelley Short is releasing her new record on Hush, and I'm playing with her this Sunday to celebrate.

The Someday Lounge
Sunday, April 13
9 pm $6
125 SW 5th Ave

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