Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Checked out the Rock & Roll HoF here in Cleveland today. I found the Beatles exhibit particularly moving, especially since it's the day after the anniversary of John Lennon's death. This is the main kit Ringo played from 64-68. He is the most important drummer in rock history and it's not even close so don't @ me, bro!

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Grinch Tour Week 3: Durham

I have said it before and I'll say it again: Durham is one hell of a town. I've been here a few times with PitchBlak and we always have such a lovely time. Diverse community, great food, great bars... It's been a pleasure to get to live here for a week. Here's a picture of the iconic Lucky Strike water tower that can be seen from my hotel room:

I continue to be charmed by Durham. Great town. Glad to be spending the week here.

A photo posted by A. Baier (@ay_bear) on Dec 1, 2016 at 2:27pm PST

The fine people at the Durham Performing Arts Center threw us an opening night party. Here I am with most of the orchestra. It was Brett's birthday! 

Seven shows to go in Durham, four of which are tomorrow!

The Saenger Theatre

So dreamy 💫

A photo posted by A. Baier (@ay_bear) on Nov 24, 2016 at 4:59pm PST

What a delight it was to play in New Orleans for a week at the absolutely stunning Saenger Theatre. I hope to get back to this great city soon! 

GOAT?

10 years ago I picked up this dude in Baltimore and drove him a half hour to College Park for a lesson. It changed my entire perspective on groove. Stanton Moore is a living drum legend. His trio crushed it last night.

A photo posted by A. Baier (@ay_bear) on Nov 23, 2016 at 9:24am PST

Throwback to Opening Night

Shout out to all the great people of Midland, MI who made us feel right at home. We played 4 preview shows there. Here I am on opening night. 

Opening night. Let's do this!

A photo posted by A. Baier (@ay_bear) on Nov 18, 2016 at 3:58pm PST

The Grinch: Tech Day

All loaded into the pit. Great crew here that makes me life easy!

The view from above of my setup for How The Grinch Stole Christmas.

A photo posted by A. Baier (@ay_bear) on Nov 16, 2016 at 10:48am PST

The Grinch: Day 1

Rehearsals for the national tour of How The Grinch Stole Christmas started today in Midland, MI. Here is a picture of everything neatly in its case and everything neatly assembled. Special thanks to Russ Nyberg who fulfilled the rental at Carroll Music. Russ is also playing the Nashville version of the show this season! 

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BRB, PBBB

About to play my last show of the year with @pitchblakbrass

A photo posted by A. Baier (@ay_bear) on Nov 5, 2016 at 6:12pm PDT

PitchBlak & Naughty Professor

Ready to rock @brooklynbowl tmrw at 8pm. And with @chali_2na + @naughty_professor to follow, it's gonna be lit 🔥 Let's go, BK fam! [tix // links // more fun times in our profile ⤴️🎤🎺🎸🔥] { 📷 by the talented @sirnoahbility }

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Had a great time opening three shows last week for Naughty Professor with Chali 2na of Jurassic 5 fame. Chali is a legend and Naughty Professor brings the funk hard! 

2-a-Days

Thanks for the circus and the beers, @lagunitasbeer

A photo posted by A. Baier (@ay_bear) on Oct 1, 2016 at 8:38am PDT

Crazy day of gigs this Saturday. Started off with a 9:30 arrival at Coney Island for the Lagunitas Beer Circus. It was a fun event and the folks at Lagunitas have always been good to us. Had a little bit of time before driving to Connecticut for a lovely wedding in Falls Village. The wedding party seemed to have a great time and it was just as fun for us! Got home around 2am, totally exhausted but fulfilled. 

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