Today my friend Michael Hearst arrived from NYC with bandmate Ron for a performance of his project “Songs for Ice Cream Trucks” tomorrow afternoon at 1 pm the St. Louis Art Museum.
As is evidenced by my lack of blogging over the last seven days, I’ve had a hellacious week, and hanging out tonight was a much needed and celebratory end to my 80-hours of hell at work.
Nothing like some rooftop ferris wheel action to chill me out:
Rooftop Ferris Wheel, photo by Ron a.k.a. @SlavicSoulParty
I met Michael at music festival in Kenting, Taiwan in the spring of 2007, where he was performing with his band One Ring Zero (theramins, accordians, and all-around creative genius…for real, check them out.).
smalltowngirl with Lily and One Ring Zero in Taipei, 2007
When I arrived in Park Slope, Brooklyn later that year, he was my ambassador to the neighborhood, making introductions for me, familiarizing me with local restaurants, and generally unsuring that I wasn’t getting run over by New York City.
In short, Michael’s a good guy.
Tonight, I also got to meet Ron, who plays with “Songs for Ice Cream Trucks” as well as with Brooklyn-based Slavic Soul Party. (check him out on twitter @SlavicSoulParty). City Museum, Blueberry Hill, and good company helped end my otherwise pretty friggin’ lousy week on a high note.
Fun at the City Museum, photo by Michael Hearst
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Check out some of the creative work Michael and/or Ron are involved in:
Songs for Ice Cream Trucks – Tomorrow (Sunday, 7/26) at 1 pm at St. Louis Art Museum
The 18:59 Podcast (with Rick Moody)
And a link to my favorit bar and venue in Brooklyn: Barbes
Tags: Barbes Brooklyn, Blueberry Hill, Brooklyn, City Museum, Michael Hearst, Missouri, New York City, One Ring Zero, Slavic Soul Party, smalltowngirl, Songs for Ice Cream Trucks, St. Louis
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IT was terrific to meet you today and hear the music of Michael Hearst! Such fun music! Hope you have a less hectic week this week…both cos I hope you have a good week… and I can’t wait to read your next post! I greatly enjoy your blog!
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You really get around!
I’ll be in NYC in October…wanting to do a free session, so if any of your band people want a free portrait for whatever..let me know
Lisa B
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I absolutely will. Most of the musicians I know work in and around Park Slope, Brooklyn, and I know they’re always looking for great resources!
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