This past week I had the opportunity of speaking with Val Emmich and The Veeries before their performance at North Star Bar. Although it was freezing cold, they braved the weather to step outside and speak with me about acting, social media, and what Val would do if Radiohead ever shit in a…
“Headache, heart ache, depression, rejection. If there’s one thing I can count on…..itsssssss ME ME ME ME ME-ME ME MEEEE. ME-ME-ME ME MEEEEEE. NOT YOU. JUST ME. YES, ME. NOT YOU. WHAT RHYMES WITH ME? I KNOW! IT’S ME! YOURS TRULY! ME, MYSELF & I! ….if there’s one thing I can count on…..it’s me.”
-Jesse (played by Val Emmich) on Ugly Betty 3x13
—Sour (Live Acoustic)
Aide Memoire is meant to be performed. It was recorded live and now it’s meant to be promoted as a live experience. So many factors thwart our ability to bring the show to each of you, but rather than harp on those (all of which I can’t control), I’d rather utilize the few tools I do have. This blog being one of them.
For those of you who couldn’t attend our last few shows, here’s a little taste.
Above is an audio recording of a live solo acoustic performance of “Sour” from Buddie’s Tavern in Parlin, NJ on 11/12/11.
A week later The Veeries and I performed in Philadelphia at North Star Bar. It came to our attention that two fans were waiting for us outside the club. They had drove all the way down from Brooklyn, NY and were bummed that they couldn’t get into the show. They weren’t 21 and their fake IDs weren’t convincing enough. We felt bad, so we invited them to get out of the cold and did a quick acoustic performance for them in our van. We played two songs: “When I Grow Up” and “Sour.” Below is a video of the former that James took. Only bummer is that the video file was flawed. As you’ll notice, the audio doesn’t match the video and there’s an annoying film projector effect going through it. Still, I thought it was worth sharing. Thanks to our Brooklyn fans for coming.
Also, here’s some more from the Philly show.
FOOTAGE:
When I Grow Up in the van
Get On With It
Decadent Decline
PHOTOS:
Trevor Moyer
SETLIST:
01 When I Grow Up (Prologue)
02 Expecting
03 Leave Yourself Alone
04 Decadent Decline
05 E.S.T.
06 Wooly Mammoths
07 Galoshes On A Sunny Day
08 Don’t Wanna Go Home
09 A Punch
10 High Noon
11 Sour
Encore: Get On With ItThanks to everyone who came out.
How are we doing with those DC tickets? Come see us at Jammin Java on Dec 4. Get your tickets here.
Happy Thanksgiving. Be safe.
Val
Let me start by first apologizing for my lazy use of that overused and insensitive warring phrase. I used it because a) I couldn’t think of anything better because b) I wanted to act fast while my impulse was strong and demanding.
So many of you have already done so much for me. My new record was…
Let me start by first apologizing for my lazy use of that overused and insensitive warring phrase. I used it because a) I couldn’t think of anything better because b) I wanted to act fast while my impulse was strong and demanding.
So many of you have already done so much for me. My new record was…
Hey Val Emmich fans, didn’t receive the 7 inch vinyl “Ton Papa”? No worries. It shall be available for purchase. And other goodies soon! Stay tuned….
the polariod i got in my kick starter package
Val Emmich and The Veeries at the Aide Memoire CD release party in Hoboken, NJ on 10/22. Here’s Val with the harmonica intro, playing When I Grow Up.
*Taken by one of Val’s friends.
296/365 - we had to watch this terrible movie before taking our spanish midterm this morning. i couldn’t really take it seriously, even though we were supposed to. after the test dad bought subway for lunch, and then i attempted a nap while watching the goonies before going into the city. eventually i met up with deb, and we went to hoboken for val’s fancy secret record release show/party to celebrate aide memoire. i spoke to him for a few minutes after the show, and then we left. the wafel truck was right near my train when i walked over from the path. i’d say it was a great night.
our names in the CD “Aide Memoire”. Did you get your copy yet?
