Right from the load in, and up to the end of the evening, the vibes were actively welcoming and warm.
Feral Luggage played last on the bill, a spot which seems to be the "cleanup" time as people push off for the final destination of the night, but I couldn't have cared and honestly didn't even notice, and that with me on my drums being towards the front of the stage. I just closed my eyes and played. Quite fun to play, too, what with Colleen Kelly T. back on board with her cello, Patrick Telesfore Jr. on drums, and the usual core of Mika Pontecorvo's posse: Kersti Abrams, Eli Pontecorvo, Mika, and myself. We got into two pieces, divided up by a swift four count. The first was a kind of call and response exercise that lead way into some more free playing. The second was loosely based upon a 5/8 rhythm that I've been working up. Things seemed to flow pretty well throughout, with the group playing and listening responsively, albeit with a lot more volume and intensity than the previous groups. Again, the clean up spot. Let 'er rip!
Despite the weird feelings around the current Wuhan virus panic, it was a fun night. Hopefully Feral Luggage will be able to pursue some fun prospects that are cooking up for April of this year......
Below: Patrick, Eli, and Colleen joke around before getting down; Mika checks his rig
Below: video, by Active Music Series, many thanks Jacob and Jordan!
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