Author: mattlang

Just talked to my son and he sounded great. I’m thankful for that! Un-seized the wheel on my yike-zool-triketor this afternoon and buzzed around the yard like a fiend…I’m thankful for that! Helped pammie clean up after she cooked up some Lobster Mac and Cheese for our friend who busted his ankle walking his dogs…I’m thankful for that! There’s alot to be thankful for! Here are a few gigs I’m thankful to have…

Sunday, November 22nd – Aporkalypse Now at The Buoy, Kittery Maine – This is the Seacoast composer’s band affectionately known as Aporkalypse Now, and this is the second of our “Second To Last Sunday of Every Month” (got all that?!) gigs. This month we’re all arranging Charles Mingus’ music for the group. I love Mingus’ music so I can’t wait to check out everyone’s take. The band currently consists of Mike Effenberger on keys, Johnny Peiffer on Drums, Nate Therrien on Bass, Nick Mainella on Saxes, Chris Klaxton on Trumpet and Myself on saxes. The Buoy is a great sounding room and it’s BYOB so you can relax and take it all in at your own pace!

Saturday, November 28th – David Tonkin Quartet at Stella Blue, Nashua NH – Old pal Tonky invited me to join him at Stella Blue on the 28th…I’m thankful for that!…Nashua is having some sort of downtown celebration and Jared at Stella Blue – a huge Tonkin fan – want’s to augment the band for the occasion. Well awrighty Jared…we’ll be having a great time playing everything from Ornette Coleman to the Beatles and everything in between. Stella Blue is an excellent restaurant with delicious food and a smoking wine list. You’re sure to enjoy it!

That’s it for now. Some stuff coming up in December but I’ll wait until early in December to unwrap that for you. Until then, I’m thankful you stopped by and if you get a chance to get out and support the arts this month, your generosity will be met with thanks from those you visit!

The air is getting crisp. The mornings are chilly and dark. Leaves are blowing everywhere and the colors are getting more stunning by the day. Fall is taking over. That also means more teaching, lots of rehearsals and some much needed time in the woodshed…putting away the massive pile of wood…and ironing out a wrinkle or two or a couple hundred in the technique. Hopefull you’re chipping away at your “woodpile”…now, for a few gigs to warm your earlobes at, please read on!
Sunday, October 3rd – 8PM – The FTET at The Barley Pub, Dover, NH. The control of the FTET returns to its creator, Mike Effenberger after a successful hijacking I pulled off last week. We’ll put a unique spin on a great collection of tunes from Pink Floyd, Monk, Radiohead, Jefferson Starship…you get the idea! Bring your thirst for music and great beer and I’m confident you’ll go away happy.
Monday, October 12th – 8PM – David Tonkin Group at the Barley House, Concord, NH. Tonky, Donnie, Timmy and Myselfski, getting down on an eclectic repertoire of tunes. Rumor has it Randy Roos may show up this week, Tommy Robinson usually pokes his head in and Richard Gardzina has been know to fly in as well. Should be fun per usual.
Sunday, October 18th – 8PM – Aporkalypse Now at the Barley Pub, Dover, NH. A composer collective featuring Jonny Peiffer, Mike Effenberger, Nate Therrien, Chris Klaxton, Nick Mainella, Aaron Hartley, Myself and….did miss anyone? All orginal tunes or original arrangements for the group.
Sunday, October 25th – 8PM – Aporkalypse Now at the Buoy, Kittery ME. Johnny Peiffer and the folks at the Buoy have been working hard on putting together a regular monthly venue for this group. This will be the first of what we hope are many great nights at the Buoy. Join us for an exciting night of creative, original music.
Saturday, October 31st – 9PM – ILevel at the Press Room, Portsmouth, NH. I’ll be masquerading as a member of Matt Jenson’s ILevel. T’row on the costume and come dance to a kickin’ mix of reggae and latin tunes at Portsmouth’s best live music venue.