Just wanted to let everyone know that in my quest for a set of mallets that matches an old set I like from the 80's, Mike Balter is the man. I sent him a single mallet and Mike is making me a custom reproduction (for normal retail costs)
So if you have something you want specifically, call Mike he is the man.

One of the wildest performances on you tube, I think....

HERE'S THE LINK, SINCE THE VIDEO IS NOT WORKING FOR SOME ODD REASON: https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=2064&v=KX-ZdONc3Oc

Playing an old classic from 1922 with Billy on clarinet, Mark on upright bass and myself on vibes taped during a session here at the house on 3/22/15. An enjoyable day having friends over to play, hang and have dinner. Special thanks to Gustavo Agatiello for overseeing the audio and videotaping.

Hey,
Patrice asked me to give him a hand with the post of his latest practice tape: enjoy! :o)
- M

admission $10
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, 58 Seventh Ave, Brooklyn, NY

http://brooklynconservatory.ticketleap.com/bauer-bacas-voyage-west/
https://www.facebook.com/events/458024981032246/

Stefan Bauer/Chris Bacas and VOYAGE WEST:
“A kind of world music that cannot be found on any map”

Tammy Scheffer - voice
Chris Bacas - sax
Stefan Bauer - vibraharp
Dean Johnson - bass
Rogerio Boccato - drums, percussion

Hey,

I was reading Pau'l post, wondering if Spring Vibes in Wuppertal had even happened, and I realised no one had the time to write/post a little something about it... so here I am!

This year was the 3rd times that Matthias Goebel had in hands the organization of our Winter European Workshop. And as usual it was a great moment to share ! I only arrived on Friday afternoon so I know I missed some very cool lessons/gigs/presentation, but I'm always happy to be there every year and meet my "vibes buddies"!