11/28-Saturday :: Tandy / Tim Hill Project

Web Site:TANDY

TANDY feat. Mike Ferrio, Sibel Firat & Konrad Meisner. Tandy, helmed by the enigmatic Mike Ferrio, is said to have come up through the ranks as a farmer, tombstone artist, and roadie before forming Tandy in 1997. Ferrio himself has said that he took his newly formed band to its first gig without a band name. "We were plugging in our guitars to play when the club owner insisted we needed a name so he could introduce us," remembers Ferrio. Tandy is actually a character (and chapter) in a book called Winesburg, Ohio by the American modernist forefather, Sherwood Anderson. Ferrio breaks into a shy grin and chuckles, "I never bothered to change it."

It seems the apple fell not so very far from the tree as Tandy was immediately signed to the Tomato (Townes Van Zandt) label for its solid, but sadly overproduced eponymous debut in 1997. The songwriter/bandleader took matters into his own hands thereafter and produced the ensuing five Tandy records on his own record label, Yellow Slipper - unfettered and undistracted by the meddling machinations of the music business. Apparently the energy spent writing these great songs and making five top shelf records left no time for promotion. In fact, getting noticed doesn't seem to have been a priority for this band.

Web Site:Timothy Hill

A dynamic and engaging performer, Hill has a broad range of experience that gives his music a richness and depth rarely heard today. From his forays into realms of improvised jazz to his in-depth study of Indian classical music, Hill is much more than a man with a guitar. As an original member of David Hykes' world-renowned group, The Harmonic Choir, he is a pioneer in the art of harmonic singing. The New York Times called Hill “a virtuoso of the Tibetan chanting technique.” He has appeared on stages with a wide array of artists such as Bill Frisell, Jeff Buckley, Odetta and Pete Seeger. His insightful lyrics, penetrating vocals and sensitive guitar work create a spellbinding atmosphere full of unexpected wonder.