The Gypsy Moths at the Burren in Somerville I've been lucky enough to see the moths tear it up a bunch of times over the years. This is another great show in a long line of fantastic gigs. I haven't seen the moths do a bad set yet, and if I ever experience the Moths playing Time Ran Out live, I swear I will burst into tears. That is one sadly beautiful song for the ages. Give it a listen and get your tissues ready.
Quintron & Miss Pussycat in Rhode Island Quintron & Miss Pussycat in Rhode Island For years, many years, I've been trying to see this utterly unique band, but as they don't get to our area a lot and they weren't playing whenever I happened to be in New Orleans it just hadn't happened. Finally in 2023 I witnessed them. This endearing musical melange of mayhem and home made puppetry exceeded my expectations. They are a true musical gift. There is no one in the universe like them. Here's one of their tunes.
Los Tiki Phantoms & Messer Chups in New Hampshire Saw this tubular surf double bill at the Stone Church. A very unique venue. It is as it's name suggests, a church made of stone. The staff are fun with a total laid back vibe that I miss in the Boston clubs. Los Tiki Phantoms are masters of stage craft running all over the club, dancing, forming conga lines and human pyramids. Messer Chups are the Russian royalty of horror surf rock. They know how to lay it down. Here's some links to their stuff.
Personal top musical moments
This section is all about some of the highlights of the musical experiences I was involved in creating,
Wonder Valley Music Festival in 29 Palms CA
Our act, Static Apparitions played at this festival. Performing in the desert is a thrill. Seeing for miles in every direction as you play, is a trip. The desert has a truly intriguing beauty and feeling it radiate at me while I tortured sounds into creation is something I treasure. There were a lot of amazing acts at the festival not the least of which was Phog Masheeen. Here's a link to a recording we made of our set.
Phog Masheeen rule the infotainment music world
Recording in Becket MA
Sounds that can't be made, can be made at the Quarry in Becket MA. Tim Mungenast & our act Astro Al spent a few hours crafting sonic sculptures among rusted out relics to a broken past. The sounds from this place are like a distant lost time that never existed. The album might make it out in 2024. We'll have to see. Here's a link to some of our other stuff with the mighty Tim Mungenast.
Recording at Echo Bridge MA
It rained. It was beautiful. Amplissima played and recorded and I never wanted it to end, even though I was worn through physically. Spiritually, it was pure transcendence. An album from this session probably won't be out until 2025. Here's a link to some of our older stuff.
Performing at Evil Clown Headquarters in MA
Back in the late 90s I tried and tried to set up a live stream show and never made it succeeded. Fast forward to now and the mighty Evil Clown headquarters does it on a regular basis putting together wild ensembles spontaneously creating experimental music. I am very happy to be part of Neurodivergent which is one of the many rotating ensembles for Evil Clown. Check out our performance as Expanse (part of an ensemble we guested with) from 2023
Recording at Fort Warren on George's Island
Our act Static Apparitions act did an afternoon's worth of recording at this fort which is a park. The Powder Magazine on the island is home to one of the best reverb chambers imaginable. It lightly rained off and on throughout the day which made it more magical. Here's some of our other stuff.
There were dozens of other exciting music journeys, but the ones I've listed were the hugest stand outs.
I feel lucky.
Yours in Musical Memories,
Count Robot
