See Cinemagraph Trio Live!

Here's an opportunity for you to get a taste for the work of Cinemagraph Trio.  They will be performing LIVE September 22 at:

B-Bop Records

137 N. Michigan, Toledo, Ohio 43604

Also performing will be: 

• Curse (Baltimore, MD) - Curse is Logan Terkelsen (ex-Pfisters) and Jane Vincent (ex-Abiku). Curse is a two-piece electronic/doom band. Jane & Logan formed Curse in the fall of 2011. https://www.facebook.com/Cursebaltimore

 

• Dean Tartaglia (Toledo, OH)  -- I’m a musician.  I live in Toledo.  I have played in these bands:  Mind Riot, Mind Fish, The Sights, GOLD, We Are The Fury for one song,  Ohio University’s Jazz Ensemble and Silent Lions.  I’ll be releasing a new song at this show; more information soon.

Come on over and check it out!  

Admission is $5 to benefit the venue and musicians.

Ramping up

Classes are about begin and the students are returning to BGSU.  The coffee shops are overflowing, much to the chagrin of "regulars" like Matt (his Starbucks is so accustomed to his visits that from the time he walks in to the time he reaches the counter, they have his order ready!).

Before classes are in full swing, Matt's performance group, Cinemagraph Trio, has gotten together to work and prepare for a possible gig in September.  Here's the latest:

Hey guys,

We had a great rehearsal today here at BGSU and worked on a new tune which I think is a real winner.

We are also excited to report that we will be playing this tune at our first live performance in September at B-Bop Records in Toledo, alongside two great bands.

Stay tuned for information and more gigs as it becomes available.

Best,
-Cinemagraph Trio

Now...

... the work begins in earnest.

Matt arrived home late last night after a nine-hour drive from Princeton. He was exhausted, but hungry and sleep eluded him, so we sat together for a while and talked while he downed the questionable stuff that passes for food that is sold at the late-nite fast food joints.

As he started to relax and open up a bit, he shared amazing things with me.  He talked to me about what a privilege it was to be instructed by and then get to know the composer, Stuart Saunders Smith.  He described a quiet, dignified man with great intellect and deep spirituality. He is also a man who doesn't believe in wasting words or beating about the bush.  Matt came to understand what being "authentic" and "genuine" truly is in his time with Stuart and his wife, Sylvia.

In contrast to his time with Stuart, he described his time at SōSI as dynamic, fast-paced and energizing.  He came from his two weeks with many ideas, lots of great connections, and an intense desire to put all that he gathered into his work moving forward.

Matt headed back to BG today, anxious to get down to work.  His experiences this summer have been no less than transformational, and will undoubtedly continue to influence his work for the rest of his life.

It is humble gratitude that I share this with you.  Without your support, this journey of growth would not have been possible. 

Sō....

... much going on!

Here is the quintessential link for all things Matt and SoSI (SōPercussion Summer Institute) 2013 - http://Instagram.com/SoPercussion/ 

You'll recognize Matt in many photos and also confuse him with SōPercussion's Josh (his beard is actually MORE massive than Matt's! - http://sopercussion.com/josh).

Matt (L)  and Josh from SōPercussion (R)

Ramping up for the last week with SōPercussion

Been busy, learning and doing multiple public performances, including some premier performances of some new works.  This week ramps up to the final performance of some works by Steve Reich, and includes a day with him to prep for the performance.  The photo below is of the hard-working percussionists setting up for a gig... sweet work, if you can get it :)

You can see all the photos that Matt has taken (not a ton) by visiting his Instagram  profile.

His time in Vermont is nearly at an end...

But here's a personal message and a photo for you about Matt's journey so far:

"I can't thank the people who helped me get to Vermont enough,  without the contribution of patrons this would never have been possible.  Also, I can't thank Stuart and Sylvia Smith enough for their endless knowledge and hospitality.  One of the greatest weeks, if not THE greatest, of my life."

From left:  Matt Timman, Stuart Saunders Smith, Sylvia Smith -- July 2013

On his way....

... to spend 5 days with Stuart Saunders Smith and then 10 days with SōPercussion with Steve Reich and others at Princeton.  Should arrive at his hotel in Vermont some time this afternoon.  Looking forward to sharing updates about his experiences as they become available.