Going to Prison, Freed in a Gutter

Two exciting shows this week, please come if you're around......


When: Wednesday, July 20th (7-9pm)
Where: Sculpture Center 44-19 Purves Street, Long Island City, Queens
What: performing "Come Together" and "Attica" by composer Fredrick Rzewski
with Brent Arnold(cello), Katie Young(bassoon), Megan Gould(violin)
Chris DiMeglio(trumpet), Joe Gallant(bass), Baby Copperhead(banjo), and Fionn Meade (vocals/curator)
Why: Cuz these pieces are deep (inspired by the Attica Prison Riots 1971) and nearly impossible
the musicians are golden virtuosos
free food, party and drinks: )
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When: Saturday, July 23rd (9pm-Midnight)
Where: The Gutter in 200 N.14th St. Williamsburg,Brooklyn
What: Baby Copperhead w/ Brent Arnold(cello), Dave Berger(drums)
and SynthHead#7(synthesizer)...plus guest Jason Loughlin(baritone guitar)
Why: Playing with the full band!!!!!!!!!Plus, it's Jason Loughlin's CD release party, and Austin McCutchen
I go on at 9.30pm
Cover $5

enjoy the rest of your summer!!......luv, Coppy Bopperhead

An evening of Music & Electricity

Join me this Saturday, June 18th @ 7.30pm at Vaudeville Park in Brooklyn. I've got some new music I'm gonna try out for your zesty ears. Performing before me are ODO and Ana Lola Roman, two sensational synth/electronic androids. Space Pimp will be joining me on synth, and Brent Arnold will be on cello. It doesn't get any better than that!
Facebook invite here

Vaudeville Park
26 Bushwick Avenue
WillyB,Brooklyn
$6

Daizyzz at K&M Bar

Brian Zegeer and I are screening a live performance and interview of our video/music collaboration. There may also be a little performance in the begining...come out to show them!
Facebook invite here
K&M Bar
225 N.8th on the corner of Roebling
WillyB, Brooklyn

Beefheart Tribute Footage

Woe-Is-Uh-Me-Bop
with Reuben Radding-Bass
Eric Slick-Drums
Mike Fornatale-Vocals
Kevin Kendrick- Vibes
Benjamin B. Lee- Guitar



A Carrot Is As Close As A Rabbit Gets To A Diamond
with Jesse Krakow- Bass
Benjamin B. Lee- Guitar

Heart of Beef

BEST BATCH Yet: A TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN BEEFHEART

A legendary concert/tribute/benefit to pay ultimate homage to the man that changed musical history ===)))))>>>>rock&roll, blues, punk, free jazz, contemporary music, you name it.. he just simply made it hysterical, carefree, ambitious, microscopic, expansive, ancient, cathartic .....MR. DON VAN VlIET aka "Captain Beefheart"! This is a benefit to raise money for MS research.

It's a huge honor to be able to participate in this event featuring some of the most daring musicians I know...Jesse Krakow, Keith Abrams, Ruben Radding, Mike Pride, and many many more....

We will be graced by Gary Lucas(former Beefheart guitarist), Nona Hendryx, Nina Perrson (the Cardigans), Doug Gillard(Guided by Voices), Weasel Walter(Behold the Arctopus)

June 4th, 2011
Bowery Poetry Club
308 Bowery St, NY
7pm
$10

Nettle performs at 92 Y

Nettle featuring DJ/rupture, Brent Arnold, Bill Bowen, and yours truly will be performing at 92Y in Tribeca. The evening will also include performances by Debo Band and Alsarah & The Nubatones. There will be sounds reminiscent of the Ethiopiques and music from Sudan. This is definitely the last Nettle show for the summer. Get tickets ==> Here

Saturday, May 28th
8pm
92YTribeca
200 Hudson Street
$16