Dead City Shaman-UB Radio Salon #587, Alameda CA; 4/14/19

Yesterday evening's proceedings at Chakra Chimp Research Kitchens was sort of a do-over for Dead City Shaman. Heavy rains back in January had made it impossible for Jack Hertz to get over the Bay Bridge. No such problems for UB Radio Salon #587; it was a stone beautiful day all around the Bay. Despite the sunny weather, I was feeling pretty glum, wrestling with some of the typical dark emotions that can beset a person involved in creative endeavors. Not to get too specific, but things have seemed a tad bit pointless lately. Hopefully, that will pass.
As for the Dead City Shaman's set with Members of Big City Orchestra, things went really nicely. Jack, Nina, Das, and me all utilized relatively small rigs, which was conducive to cool interactions. We got into some satisfying sonic territories throughout our one and half hours of playing. Especially cool for me was a passage that featured sampled Tibetan chanting paired with metallic percussion and sizzling synth tones. Seriously goose bump invoking. I also had a great time playing some of Das and Nina's personal percussive gear. Going to Chakra Chimp is like being a kid in a candy store for a percussion player. Such fun!
All in all, a great, happy, and much needed mood lifting time was had by this half of Dead City Shaman. Hopefully Jack, Nina, and Das enjoyed it as much as I did. Thanks to them!

Below: some minimal gear

Above: Das's minimal rig sounded dope
Below: audio at Archive.org!