Elkhorn: March 28, 2023 Tubby’s (Kingston, NY)

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Elkhorn at Tubby’s March 28, 2023

Readers of the excellent Raven Sings The Blues blog may have noticed a new mix of vibraphone-based music posted some weeks back. Rumor has it the initial draft of this collection, curated by Elkhorn’s Drew Gardner, clocked in at FIVE hours. This is not terribly surprising since Elkhorn does not rush to reach a point in their own music. They take the care and time to explore the corners and possibilities. They do this, as Jesse mentions at the beginning of this recording, by playing music with their hearts.  

Their new album, On The Whole Universe In All Directions, sees Drew swapping his signature Tele for a vibraphone. While no one will mistake a vibraphone for a Telecaster, at its core, this still sounds exactly like Elkhorn. Deeply meditative, with both Jesse and Drew’s musical personalities front and center propping each other up. 

Sadly, this night at Tubby’s did not feature any vibraphone but it did have Ian McColm on drums. This was my first opportunity to see Ian perform and I cannot think of a more perfect rhythmic companion for Elkhorn. His ability to play in, around and outside the guitar duo was remarkable. This trio is astounding. 

I recorded this from my usual spot by the soundboard with MBHO’s and board feed from Tubby’s FOH engineer Sam. Enjoy! 

Download the show in FLAC or MP3!

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Elkhorn
2023-03-28
Tubby’s Kingston, NY

Source: MBHO440 + SDB > SD MixPre 3 > SD (24/48) > Adobe Audition/Izotope 9 > Audacity FLAC (lvl8) > Mp3Tag

Thanks to Tubby’s FOH engineer Sam for the board patch
Thanks to Andy from Raven Sings the Blues for putting the show together

  1. “What can be said about Andy French?”
  2. Distances
  3. Wilderness Conversion
  4. Song of the Son
  5. Train
  6. Pastoral

Check out Andy’s excellent website!
https://www.ravensingstheblues.com

Support this excellent artist!
https://elkhorn.bandcamp.com

Support the venues bringing you interesting music!
https://www.tubbyskingston.com/music-calendar

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