What we have here is an outstanding audience recording (and photos) of the first public performance of The Invaders live at the Red Poppy Art House on June 28, 2008. The group featured the compositions and piano playing of Mitch Marcus with the rhythm section of Dr. Ban-Weiss on bass and Jeff Marrs on drums.

After a much-needed three-week vacation in Europe (more on that later), BayTaper.com is back in action (albeit a bit jet-lagged). Just before June and I left on our trip, we had the pleasure of hosting several members of the phenomenal unconducted chamber orchestra A Far Cry during the first date of their inaugural west coast tour. Our good friend Megumi Stohs, who is a graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, is our connection to the group. Many years ago, Megumi worked for June on occasion while attending the Conservatory, and we ve kept in touch during the time that followed her graduation. The group is based out of Boston, and is starting to turn heads in classical music circles on the East Coast, so I couldn t help but take advantage of this opportunity by offering to photograph and record their performance in the Koret Auditorium at the de Young Museum on May 15, 2008. The show was simply amazing, and the recording came out stellar. Best of all, they ve granted permission to share the first piece played that night, Arcangelo Corelli s Concerto Grosso in F major, Op.6 No.9 (1708), which you can listen to by clicking the Play Now link below. On this tour, the group featured Sharon Cohen, Andrew Eng, Jesse Irons, Jae Young Lee, Shaw Pong Liu, Monica Pegis, Megumi Stohs, Ashley Vandiver, and Liza Zurlinden on violin; Margaret Dyer, Jason Fisher, and Franklin Shaw on viola; Loewi Lin, Jeremiah Shaw, and Courtenay Vandiver on cello; and Karl Doty on Bass. You can learn more about the group at AFarCry.org, and you can keep abreast of their ongoing projects and performances by checking their blog, which is updated regularly.

After a solid week of rain, moisture ladden clouds float over the Golden Gate. Trying out sped up/timelapse footage and camera settings: All footage shot 1080 24P HDV. Music: Weather Report

After a solid week of rain, moisture ladden clouds float over the Golden Gate. Trying out sped up/timelapse footage and camera settings: All footage shot 1080 24P HDV. Music: Weather Report

On Wednesday November 8th, a cargo ship hit the Bay Bridge and spilled 58,000 gallons of oil into the bay. After the recent oil spill, I went to Ocean Beach on the following Tuesday to see the aftermath. The beach looked pretty clean and it was a warm, sunny day, despite the ecological tragedy. It sounds like a lot of the damage could have been averted if they had acted to clean up the spill sooner. Empty green waves like these should serve to remind us how great a gift we are given to live next to the ocean, and that we all need to do our part to protect it. Shot in 1080i HDV. Camera/Editing: Colin Murray.

On Wednesday November 8th, a cargo ship hit the Bay Bridge and spilled 58,000 gallons of oil into the bay. After the recent oil spill, I went to Ocean Beach on the following Tuesday to see the aftermath. The beach looked pretty clean and it was a warm, sunny day, despite the ecological tragedy. It sounds like a lot of the damage could have been averted if they had acted to clean up the spill sooner. Empty green waves like these should serve to remind us how great a gift we are given to live next to the ocean, and that we all need to do our part to protect it. Shot in 1080i HDV. Camera/Editing: Colin Murray.

The goal was to create a demo reel that felt like one coherent piece rather than the usual snippets of different projects. This video is a mash up of several previous projects and some never before used footage, focusing on rhythm and visual composition. Editing and photography by Colin Michael Murray Additional photography by L.D'Antoni, D.L., George Brendon Fox, and Jose Hernandez Music: 022606 by DZ

Three travelers from the [not-too-distant] future Bill (Sam Jack), Cassandra (Nicole Gonzalez), and Persephone (Afi Ayanna) return to the past to June 21, 2007. Their mission to safely bring back the technology to produce clean energy and resolve the present-day crisis of global warming. However, Bill is separated from his fellow travelers as he is transported to the target date but forty years prior! In a race against time, he must find and rejoin Cassandra and Persephone as the fate of Planet Earth lie in their hands. This film was made for the 2007 48 Hour Film Project in San Francisco.

Part I in the Ninja Terminator series.

Let's talk about California's Gay Marriage Laws. Today I talk about the California Supreme court ruling on Marriage. How do I do my show in video form up on youtube.com. Hope you enjoy it and tell a friend. Listener line is (415) 992-7792 E-mail us at thebeatsf@gmail.com http://www.thebeatsf.com http://thebeatsf.libsyn.com Opening Music by: Step to Silence By Beatmixed Closing music by: Same All songs are available @ music.podshow.com Or the ITunes store or http://music.podshow.com http://mashuptown.com

Here s a fabulous audience recording of 8 Legged Monster playing live at Club Deluxe in the Haight on May 7, 2008. Although they don t play live together that often, when they do, it s a must-see event. So go out and support these guys the next chance you get! You can learn more about the band and their upcoming schedule on MySpace, and you can find their studio album for sale at CD Baby. I d also like to give a big shout out to the band for letting me post a few tracks for you to enjoy, thanks guys! Rob Barics, Clarinet Tenor Joel Behrman, Trombone Ian Carey, Trumpet Tom Griesser, Bari Sax Mike Irwin-Johnson, Guitar Arranger Noel Jewkes, Tenor Sax Vince Lateano, Drums Eric Markowitz, Bass Mike Olmos, Trumpet

Later maybe

Here s a video clip from the second set of the Jarrett Cherner Trio live at the Red Poppy Art House on April 12, 2008. This outstanding trio has local Jarrett Cherner on keys, and all the way from New York, Jorge Pérez-Albela on drums and Jorge Roeder on bass. In addition to the video above, there s also some bonus footage of Jorge rippin a sweet bass solo here.

Here s a video clip from the second set of the Jarrett Cherner Trio live at the Red Poppy Art House on April 12, 2008. This outstanding trio has local Jarrett Cherner on keys, and all the way from New York, Jorge Pérez-Albela on drums and Jorge Roeder on bass. In addition to the video above, there s also some bonus footage of Jorge rippin a sweet bass solo here.

A little more than a week ago, I was lucky enough to attend the first annual Switchboard Music Festival live at Dance Mission Theater on March 30, 2008. It was a full day of inspired music that s best described in their own words: The Switchboard Music Festival is an eight-hour music festival bringing together composers and musicians who are all pushing the boundaries of their respective genres. No other Bay Area music festival or concert series is dedicated to the idea of bringing together such an eclectic, genre-crossing/-breaking/-bastardizing group of experimentalists, innovators, and musical omnivores. Some of the finest musicians in the Bay Area played over the course of the eight-hour music marathon, including Aaron Novik, Amy X Neuburg, Christopher Adler, Dan Becker, Del Sol String Quartet, Jeff Anderle, Edmund Welles, Erik Jekabson, Gamelan X, Ian Dicke, Ian Dickenson, Inner Ear Brigade, Jonathan Russell, Robin Estrada, Ryan Brown, and Slydini. This really turned out to be a tremendous day of live original music, so please enjoy the photographs and this audio sample of Erik Jekabson s trumpet solo (using a delay) called Opening Fanfare, which was the appropriately-named first song played at the festival (thanks Erik!). And don t forget to help support this very-worthy festival when it comes around next year.

More later

Coming off a huge week of rehearsals and a live album recording session at Bruno s, Realistic Orchestra was back at it again (and in rare form) for an impressive performance opening for Björkestra at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on March 6, 2008. Since the obvious theme of the night was Björk-inspired, the band pulled out one of their old favorites an orchestral arrangement of Björk s Venus As A Boy. They completely nailed the performance, it was quite simply awesome, and that solo by Dave Scott in the final minute was just off the hook! There were also some kickin guest vocal appearances by Chris McGee and Joe Bagale on a few tracks, and their set was topped off by members of Björkestra joining Realistic for a monster-sized wall o brass blasting away their theme song Mountain Man. Now that was some crazy sh*t! So, make sure to click on the audio slideshow above for a taste of the night s outstanding performance, and you can also view more photos in this Flickr Set. Enjoy!

Letâs talk with Chris.I plugged in the Belkin and just started to talk about things. I hope you like it. How do I do my show in video form up on youtube.com. Hope you enjoy it and tell a friend. Listener line is (415) 992-7792 E-mail us at thebeatsf@gmail.com http://www.thebeatsf.com http://thebeatsf.libsyn.com Opening Music by: None Closing music by: None All songs are available @ music.podshow.com Or the ITunes store or http://music.podshow.com http://mashuptown.com

Letâs talk with about the DEM Bashing happening.Today I talk about things going on in my life. The Dem bashing going on and some other stuff. How do I do my show in video form up on youtube.com. Hope you enjoy it and tell a friend. Listener line is (415) 992-7792 E-mail us at thebeatsf@gmail.com http://www.thebeatsf.com http://thebeatsf.libsyn.com Opening Music by: KC vs. Shoe Closing music by: None All songs are available @ music.podshow.com Or the ITunes store or http://music.podshow.com http://mashuptown.com

Letâs talk with Allison about Fall from Grace.Today we talk about The Documentary Fall from Grace. The story of the Westborough Baptist Church. The hate that they spread and the complete lack of logic for that hate. How do I do my show in video form up on youtube.com. Hope you enjoy it and tell a friend. Listener line is (415) 992-7792 E-mail us at thebeatsf@gmail.com http://www.thebeatsf.com http://thebeatsf.libsyn.com Opening Music by: None Closing music by: None All songs are available @ music.podshow.com Or the ITunes store or http://music.podshow.com http://mashuptown.com

Classical Revolution live at the Revolution Cafe on January 27, 2008. Paul Hindemith, String Trio #2 (1935) I. Massig Schnell II. Lebhaft III. Langsam-Schnelle Halbe Albers Trio Laura Albers, Violin Becca Albers, Viola Julie Albers, Cello Brahms Sextet #1 in B Flat Major, op 18 (1860) II. Andante, Ma Moderato Classical Revolution Jory Fankuchen Edwin Huizinga, Violins Charith Premawardhana Becca Albers, Violas Julie Albers Adrian Fung, Cellos

Notes are now in the podcast again.

Here s a short video clip and some photos I shot from a recent recording session on January 5, 2008 at the House of Cubes. Mike Abraham, Guitar Sameer Gupta, Drums Henry Hung, Trumpet Darren Johnston, Trumpet Mitch Marcus, Tenor Sax Dayna Stephens, Tenor Sax Eugene Warren, Bass * Audio courtesy of the musicians, Producer Stephen Barncard, and Recordist Adrian Wong. Photography and Video by BayTaper.com

A few months back, I suggested to Mario Guarneri that he should play a gig at one of my favorite venues in town, the Red Poppy Art House. Well, that suggestion culminated in a fantastic performance by the Guarneri Jazz Quartet on February 1, 2008. The lineup featured Mario on trumpet and flugelhorn, and included Jeffrey Burr on guitar, Omar Clay on drums, and John Wiitala on Bass. Check out this video I shot of their song Baile from the second set of the night, and don t forget that you can catch these guys playing live at Cafe Divine in North Beach on most Sunday nights.

Here s a couple of live tracks from Smith Dobson s new band, the Lovecraft Ghostwriters, playing at the Red Poppy Art House on January 12, 2008. They performed a mix of new songs and old favorites from their recent release Basement Bloodlines. Smith Dobson, Vibraphone John Finkbeiner, Guitar John Hanes, Drums John Wiitala, Bass

After a solid week of rain, moisture ladden clouds float over the Golden Gate. Trying out sped up/timelapse footage and camera settings: All footage shot 1080 24P HDV. Music: Weather Report Running Time: '50Format: H.264

Letâs talk about the Westboro Baptist haters. Today I talk about Heath Ledgerâs death and the Westboro Baptist Churchâs talk of picketing his funeral. With help from Cain in Australia. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV-JUiZvEnY How do I do my show in video form up on youtube.com. Hope you enjoy it and tell a friend. Listener line is (415) 992-7792 E-mail us at thebeatsf@gmail.com http://www.thebeatsf.com http://thebeatsf.libsyn.com Opening Music by: Jamesking One Day Closing music by: Howard Jones Revolution of the Heat All songs are available @ music.podshow.com Or the ITunes store or http://music.podshow.com http://mashuptown.com

Here s a real treat for everyone, a long video from what I think was the last jazz gig of the year at the Red Poppy Art House. I shot this on December 29, 2007 using two tiny MP4 pocket cameras plus a field audio recorder from the back of the room (with permission of course), and considering how dark it was and how low budget my cams were, the final edit still came out pretty nice! The performance featured Marcus Shelby on bass, Matt Clark on piano, Jeff Marrs on drums, and Howard Wiley on tenor sax. Although Jeff was the main drummer for the night, the video features the one track that Marcus s old friend Lorca Hart played on as a guest. Please note that I m trying out a new way of displaying video on my website that requires Flash 8, but also be aware that this is a huge video file, so it may require some patience while buffering. Thanks!