Vienna Teng Rehearsal for Montgomery Theater

:: Tuesday, June 1st, 2004 @ 12:10:46 am

:: Tags: Music

Vienna Teng Rehearsal

Alan Lin, Jim Batcho, Cellist Jesse, Vienna and I harrassed Mandy and Elliot over in Noe Valley tonight while we rehearsed for tomorrow’s show at Montgomery Theater in San Jose [schedule]. Jim didn’t have his drum kit with him, but he played a green stool have, instead. Those drummers — so versatile. :)

Anyway, I’m excited to play! Too bad I can’t lug my cello and a group of musicians with me when I travel for photography. Otherwise, life would be nearly perfect. :)

I still can’t sleep at night. Elliot suggested that a shot of whiskey might do the trick, which I may go try later on this evening. Photos by Jim Batcho –> [see some photos]

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1. posted by Chester on Tue, June 01, 2004 @ 2:02 am

   I’m slightly disgusted with myself for the high likelihood that I won’t be able to make this show which, for once, is in my stomping grounds.

2. posted by echeng on Tue, June 01, 2004 @ 2:11 am

   well, if we go out afterwards in your area, i’ll call ya. ;)

3. posted by mikazuko on Tue, June 01, 2004 @ 10:37 am

   I always think the rehearsal is much more interesting than the performance. Sometimes you get a glimpse of the players’ personalities, which make it that much more rewarding to experience. :)

4. posted by syndromes on Tue, June 01, 2004 @ 1:37 pm

   Yah, I agree with mikazuko :) I’ve had the most fun at concerts when I am able to be there for sound checks and such. Perhaps the lack of other people, or the more relaxed atmosphere… i’m not sure.
   
   But something about being in a large, empty space, with beautiful music (even if sporadic sound-check music) is very peaceful :)

5. posted by Dorrie on Tue, June 01, 2004 @ 6:35 pm

   Does anybody have a copy of Vienna’s Green Island Serenade video? Thanks ahead of time!

6. posted by jhv on Tue, June 01, 2004 @ 11:41 pm

   I was SO close to getting to see the montgomery concert. We were skimming through San Jose, looking for a parking spot and passed by the enterance a few hundred times. By the time we parked, the tickets were sold out. :(
   
   Afterwards, I just went to Borders and bought Vienna Teng’s “Warm Strangers” album. BTW, I was just wondering if there will be another concert anytime soon nearby San Jose.

7. posted by Gordon on Wed, June 02, 2004 @ 9:56 am

   Well, it’s not anytime soon, but Vienna’s back on Oct. 22 at Villa Montalvo in Saratoga. Oops, it’s almost sold out! I just checked and there aren’t any pairs of seats left, but there are still single seats. Better hurry!

8. posted by echeng on Wed, June 02, 2004 @ 10:23 am

   i have a bunch of tickets, so in the worst case, you can ask me last minute for one. :)

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