News:

Donating Album Sales to NY Cares
November 2, 2012

For the next 3 days, I'll be donating any album sales from Bandcamp to NY Cares. Alternatively, you can donate directly to them at NY Cares



Abandoned Buildings Fundraiser
October 30, 2012

Eli August & The Abandoned Buildings are doing a fundraiser to record and release our first Full Band Album ever. I've been playing with Eli for about 8 months & it's been really exciting watching it grow from just a few folks to all 8 of us. The lineup includes Cello, Bass, Clarinet, Female Vox, Electric Guitar, Glockenspiel, Drums & Eli. Please check it out (especially if you like things of the Dark, Epic Folk or Steampunk variety):

INDIE GOGO: Eli August & The Abandoned Buildings



New EP "In Wandering"
September 14, 2012

"In Wandering" is a combination of mostly new material with some older improvisations. This EP is intended to reflect the sort of songs I play and improvise live. The last 2 tracks are previews from my upcoming full-length "Ghosts of Greyhame". You can find it Here or at any show. If you buy it at a show, you get a free sticker to go along with it!



Dorian's Parlor House Musician
February 29, 2012

I've had the honor of being appointed House Musician for Dorian's Parlor. The next one is on March 10th - Flowers of Moscow. Also performing are: Frenchy & The Punk, Head Kandi, GD Falksen & DJ Dave Ghoul.



Subway Video by Mike McSweeney
February 21, 2012

Mike McSweeney put together an amazing video of me playing in the subway at Union Square. I'm absolutely amazed at how well this came out.





New Videos
February 15, 2012

I made some cool new Metal Improv. vids that experiment with looping & distortion. Check them out on my
Youtube, and feel free to leave a comment, subscribe or share them with all your friends on Facebook!



Cello Madness Congress NYC
January 31, 2012

I've been invited to be a part of first ever Cello Madness Congress NYC on Thursday, February 2nd. It will feature cellists playing hip hop, throat singing, looping, beatboxing & who knows what else. For more info: Click Here


Update: 2/15/12 - Read my blog about it here



Rock Show X
December 8, 2011

I'm building a special monthly night of unique music, called Rock Show X, at The Waystation in Brooklyn, NY along with a few friends. Our next show is December 18th. For more info: Click Here. Please help spread the word!




Dorian's Parlor New Years Eve Spectacular
November 28, 2011

I've been asked to perform at the Dorian's Parlor: New Years Eve Spectacular. Also performing are: Professor Elemental, GD Falksen & DJ Dave Ghoul. It's going to be a very special night.




Ghosts of Greyhame Progress
November 28, 2011

I've officially finished tracking for Ghosts of Greyhame!! Now we get to mix & master ... I'm hoping to have some previews out by the end of this year & to have the full cd out early next year. Follow me on facebook or twitter to keep up to date. (Or join the Mailing List!)




Music Featured in Bronxville Women's Club Video.
August 12, 2011

My music was recently featured in a video by The Bronxville Women's Club about their Beaux Arts Finale (at which I played background music). You can view the video & learn more about the BWC & the Beaux Arts Series here




Ghosts of Greyhame Reaches Full Funding.
June 4th, 2011

Ghosts of Greyhame reached its full goal thanks to all the wonderful support from all of you. Recording will start by July 1st. Follow me on FB & Twitter to stay in the loop!




Music Under New York
June 4th, 2011

I was one of 19 people accepted into Music Under New York this year. Read the article from
The Epoch Times about the audition.






Old News:

4/9/11: Please Note: The Linger Lounge show originally scheduled for 4/10 is now on 4/23

4/9/11: I was chosen to audition for Music Under New York. Auditions are public and will take place at Grand Central at May 17!

4/9/11: "Ghosts of Greyhame" reaches $700 ... That's 26% Funded!

3/27/11: I'm currently funding my first solo cello album through Kickstarter. The album will be called "Ghosts of Greyhame"