Sometimes you play gigs and get to hang out with models.
/NBD.
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Alaina, Brian, Bryan, and Chanell rehearsing in Pittsburgh
Usually I'm kind of anti-PA, not because of anything that state has or doesn't have to offer, but simply because - despite being the 33rd largest state by area - it takes FOR-EVER to drive through when heading anywhere west of NYC.
However, this weekend in Harrisburg and Pittsburgh with PitchBlak were simply off the chain! Pittsburgh particularly turned up hard. Our host there had the brilliant idea of letting us rehearse at his house Sunday morning instead of rehearing in Brooklyn that night after a seven hour drive. Best idea ever.
Baltimore was LIVE this weekend! Such a great time playing at Soundstage. Before the show we had some pizza at Joe Squared and afterwards we stopped by Brewer's Art for some tasty brews. The next day we stopped at Lost City Diner to #juiceup before heading back to NYC. It was a very Baltimore weekend and I can't wait to get back. Here we are with the legendary Kermit Ruffins after the show.
Some of the PitchBlak crew busking in Harlem last Sunday. Gotta raise some funds for our summer tour! Check me out awkwardly trying to fix my broken drum throne in the opening shot.
I had an awesome time finishing tracking the new PitchBlak album at The Bunker this weekend. Here's the whole crew, including our engineer, Aaron Nevezie, and his loyal assistant, Chico.
I'm currently enjoying the latest release from guitarist/composer/horn guru Ben Brody. If you're a fan of minimalism, you definitely don't want to miss this. Stream it for free on Ben's Bandcamp page. If you like what you hear, buy, buy, buy! Independent artists cannot continue to make great music like this without your help!
Ashley Baier is a NYC-based drummer and percussionist.