NEW MUSIC SERIES, EVERY THURSDAY, 8-10PM

6-10 sliding scale, no one refused for lack of funds

July 19 2007

8pm HAMEZ - Lisa Mezzacappa(SF) & Ross Hammond(SAC)
9pm Helen Money(Chicago)

Helen Money is Alison Chesley, a Chicago based cellist who has become known for her unique sound and compelling stage performance. Using the tools of a lead guitarist to compose and perform what are essentially rock songs without words, she channels her sensibilities and experience as a rock musician through a classical instrument. A founding member of Epic Records recording artist Verbow, Alison has also worked and recorded with musicians such as Bob Mould, Disturbed, Frank Orrall, Fred Lonberg-Holm, Mono and Archer Prewitt, among others.

In addition to her debut solo album, she also recently completed the full-length album Aural Anarchy with poet Krista Franklin, exploring the life, work, mythology and influence of Jimi Hendrix, and is currently composer in residence for Mordine and Co. Dance Theater