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Still dancing (Recording) the night away!
April 23rd, 2012
To our Dear Friends,
WE MISS YOU!
We’re still working diligently on our 2nd album,
but can’t wait to share it with you!
bisousss!
love, erin & my cello
PS HAPPY SPRING!
Artists we Adore: Bjork (!!!)
February 28th, 2012
How can anyone not adore Björk?
A few weeks ago , I had the incredible opportunity to see and hear Björk perform live at the NY Hall of Science, as part of her Biophilia tour. As a musician, and a performer, it was one of the BEST performances I have ever seen. Surreal. In fact, I can’t really explain everything that happened that night, nor can I explain the apps that accompany each song on her latest album, so I’m going to direct you to this article on NPR’s website. From there, if you are interested in the musical instruments BJORK INVENTED, among other things, then pretty please watch this video. THANK YOU, BJORK. You are a genius, dancing above dazzling inspiration.
In other news… we’ll be performing in Stripped Stories at UCB Theatre on Thursday, March 8th, 9:30 pm! (tix only $5!) The Comedians included will be: Dave Hill, (HBO, Sundance Channel), Blaise Kearsly, (How I learned Series) and your HOT Stripped Stories hostesses, Giulia Rozzi & Margot Leitman. The theme of the evening is “Awkward Encounters”– NOT THAT WE’VE EVER HAD ANY.
oh, and did I tell you that we’ve started recording our second album?
With Sincere Gratitude…
November 22nd, 2011
Before our music video “drops” this afternoon, I’d like to take a moment to THANK everyone involved. It was such a lovely collaboration between so many people, and we couldn’t have done it without ALL of you.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Thank you to our Kickstarter Backers: The men and women that contributed financially to make EVERYTHING possible! (in no particular order)
Quinn, Misty, & Huck Milner * Jerry Eisner * Frank & Melanie Friedman * Amber Vickers * Jeanette Clonan * Tom Williams * Anna Rachel Lusby * Benjamin Mariage * Shannon Andrews * Andrea Lira * Nancy Irwin * Gavin Starr Kendall * Robin Sagon * Amy Granger * David Clement * Debbie Cleverly * Andrea Moro * Marilyn Butler * Kevin & Katie Scanlan * Butch Harper * Patrick McGreal * Frances Ellsworth * Heather LaBour * Will Brumley * Maranda Barskey * Kathleen B. Murphy * Jacki Moonves * Jeremy Reppy * Vanessa Woods * Emily Wilson * Katherine Patterson * Lisa Deupree * Kickstarter.com
From the Video Shoot:
Director: Chris Ungco
Director of Photography: Rommel Genciana
Producer: Kara Lee & Nick Mohammed, GFY Enterprises
Assistant Director: Drew Moore
Animations: Andrea Lira
Art Direction: Cara Rae Hyman
Stylist: Candice Cooper
Art Assistant: Seyda Sterns
Assistant Camera: Juan Carlos Mayorga
Gaffer: Patrick Egan
Best Boy: Mike Lighston
Key Grip: Matt Cooper
Grip: Shota Sasakura
Grip: Liam Billingham
2nd AD: Lisa Jacobs
PA: Emely Martinez
Stills Photographer: Moses Charles
Special Thanks:
Sonny and Nini Ungco (AMAZING food!!!)
Lynette Wiley and the Jalopy Theater
Nikki Ferry
The Dancers: Adam Mathias, Jordan Landers, Shannon Andrews, Jes Shuford, Stephanie Kiahtipes, Amit Rupani, David Clement, Ana Meyer, PJ Jestry, & Andrea Lira
Don Godwin: Engineered & Mixed New Version of “Sober”
My Family: Rich & Tonya Hall, Christine Hall & Patrick Harper, Tara Hall, Mishi & Brandon Stirling, and all my friends that have listened to and supported me.
And last, but certainly not least, I’d like to thank the beautiful musicians that I get to work with, that made this video so adorable. THANK YOU for being such an inspiration, and SO MUCH FUN. I love you guys!
Aya Kato: Piano
Gabe Shuford: Accordion
Adam Enright, Anna Marquardt, and Amber Renae Gray: Backup Singers of Sass & Style
Andrew Potenza: Percussion
Happy Thanksgiving, and see you all at 2pm!
love,
Erin and my Cello
24 Hours Left of our Music Video Campaign!
June 23rd, 2011
Only 24 hours to go! And every little bit helps!
OUR SINCERE THANKS TO ALL OF OUR BACKERS!!! We can’t wait to make this video–Thanks to you!!! :)
Special Thanks to the production team of Go Folk Yourself, who shot and edited this sweet video (video, video!)
Trustees, Temples, and Tuts!
April 18th, 2011
Ladies! Gentlemen! We are excited to announce our next performance will be on SATURDAY, APRIL 30th, 7pm at ROCKWOOD MUSIC HALL, STAGE 2! BUT! We have something to show you…
This photo was taken from our latest gig at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. We had the opportunity to perform for the esteemed Bob Kerrey, and his wife Sarah Paley, in a celebration of his tenure as President of The New School. (Our alma mater!) Our band was asked to perform, and the evening also featured performances by the lovely Abigail Washburn, and The Steve Martin.
It was a gorgeous evening in a spectacular New York City landmark. We were thrilled, honored, and delighted to perform for such remarkable people. Thank you to Bob and Sarah for including “Erin and her Cello” in their celebration of The New School. We wish them joy in their adventures to come!
And to Mr. Martin– WE LOVE KING TUT! … almost as much as we love The Great Remember. :)
So! For those of you who could not attend our “Met Debut”…come check us out SATURDAY, APRIL 30th, 7pm at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2!
FREE! FUN! & FANCY!
Sweet Meat! Erin and her Cello in the Deli Magazine!
November 15th, 2010
Wonderful News! Erin and her Cello‘s Music Video for “On My Stoop,” animated & directed by Ms. Andrea Lira, is featured on the NYC Deli Magazine’s Home Page– as well as an announcement for their upcoming show This Saturday, November 20th, 8pm @ Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2, opening for CALEB HAWLEY’s CD Release Show. To view the Deli Magazine entry, CLICK HERE!!!
Runnin’ with the Rhinos!!!
November 1st, 2010
MARATHONS,
MICRO-SEASONS,
& MORE!
UPCOMING SHOWS:
Friday, Nov. 5th, 7pm @ Rockwood Music Hall. Are you running the NYC marathon this weekend? Then, just like carb loading, you need some “Erin and her Cello” Loading! From new tunes to your “tiny buns”– we look forward to helping you get ready for your big RUN! (And if you’re not running the marathon, no worries. We’ll still make you feel good. :)) Also, this show is FREE.
Friday, November 12th, 9:45 PM in the Ugly Rhino: A Micro- Season (Theater and Arts Festival!) @ The Brooklyn Lyceum, $15. THE OFFICIAL OPENING NIGHT OF THE UGLY RHINO FESTIVAL!!!! 
This November, UglyRhino will fill the Brooklyn Lyceum with two weeks of theater, music and parties.
UglyRhino’s inaugural micro-season is centered on two absurdist pieces, Pinter’s “Celebration” and Ionesco’s “Rhinoceros”. These plays are the heart of a larger artistic celebration, using music, dance, and visual art to enhance the theatrical experience. Various performances and parties will be scattered throughout the two weeks, filling every evening with a myriad of choices. For more information, please visit www.uglyrhinonyc.com
Tickets are available online for $15 , or at the door for $18. Erin and her Cello (with the full band) will be performing in the OFFICIAL OPENING NIGHT of the festival, including Free Food @ 9:45pm sponsored by Mama Rosa! The schedule of the evening is as follows:
7:30pm: Rhinoceros
9:45pm: Erin & Her Cello
10:30pm: Celebration
11:45pm: Opening Night Celebration
with the Happy House DJs
Saturday, November 20th, 8pm @ Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2– opening for Caleb Hawley’s CD Release Show at 9pm.
THEN! SAVE THE DATE!
We’re having a HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR on Monday, December 6, 8pm @ Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2! Save the date!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. and we hope you had a fabulous time trick-or-treating. :)
Erin & Her Video featured on Late Night Republic!
October 12th, 2010
Erin and “On My Stoop,” our first music video–animated by the amazing Andrea Lira –are featured on LATE NIGHT REPUBLIC, with Jake Sasseville, episode 109! Original Broadcast Television on October 2, 2010… Online viewing available anytime!
Here’s the Interview:
and Here’s the Full Episode:
Late Night Republic: Season 1 Episode 9 from Late Night Republic on Vimeo.
Special Thanks to Mr. Jake Sasseville and Ms. Anya Garrett!!!
Let’s all go to the theater!
September 29th, 2010
“If music be the food of love, play on.”~ Sir William Shakespeare, Twelfth Night.
For the Shakespeare (and Erin and her Cello) Fans of the Five Boroughs, we’d like to propose a dazzling performance: Twelfth Night at the What You Will Speakeasy !!! William Shakespeare’s delightful comedy is transported to the What You Will Speakeasy in the 1920′s. Skirts are short, jazz is queen, and the champagne is flowing. Charming, flirty, and fiery: this will be a night to remember!
The show begins tonight, September 29th running til October 3rd, 2010. The play itself commence at 7pm sharp with no late seating! However, arrive early!!! With the purchase of your ticket, you will receive a complimentary glass of champagne, as well as delighting in pre-show music composed by Erin! Please click here to purchase tickets! Seating is extremely limited and shows are already selling out. (Had we not been so busy composing and rehearsing we would have posted this earlier! Please forgive us!)
Not only will the performance feature music composed for Toy Piano, Ukelele, Banjolele, Voice and Xylophone, but Erin and her Cello backup singers ANNA MARQUARDT and ADAM ENRIGHT will, at last, show you their shakespearean prowess!!! (Scene Stealers, they are!)
TWELFTH NIGHT at the What You Will Speakeasy * Sept. 29th-Oct. 3, 2010 By Sir William Shakespeare * Director: Deborah Wolfson * Composer: Erin Hall * Costume Designer: David Withrow * Stage Manager: Jenna Lazar
FOR TICKETS: CLICK HERE.
In other news, Erin and her Cello with Aya on her fancy keyboard will be serenading other theater folks tonight, as we entertain the masses following a performance of Trans-Euro Express at the Irish Arts Center! The Irish Arts Center is located at 553 W. 51st St. between 10th and 11th avenues. We will be playing around 10pm…a jazzier set, if you will.
See you at the theater!
~Erin and her Cello
E&HC featured on OneLouderPhoto.com!
August 11th, 2010
- Copyright (c) 2010 Chris Owyoung * OneLouderPhoto.com
Hello! Happy Humid NYC Heat!?!
In case you were unable to attend our show at the 54/10 Music Marathon at Ars Nova in July, we have some SWEET photos to show you what you missed…not to mention a great write up!
From One Louder Photo.com: (To view the original article & photographs, please click here.)
”If you’ve never heard Erin and Her Cello, you’re missing out on some of the funniest stuff out there. Seriously, I almost spit my beer out of my nose and onto my camera – twice. The thing that makes Erin’s show ridiculously entertaining isn’t her backup singers/dancers, her songs about Duane Reade counter clerks with grotesquely long fingernails, or her perfectly delivered stage banter, it’s that all of the above combine to give you some sort of lovably twisted Mr. Rogers-style children’s show where Mr. Rogers unzips his face and turns into a cute curly-haired cello player who swills wine on stage and embarrasses the children in the audience during commercial breaks…Be sure to check Erin out…”
-Chris Owyoung, OneLouderPhoto.com
EHC @ Ars Nova with Arthur Lewis, 7/22/2010. @2010 Chris Owyoung, OneLouderPhoto.com
Adam Enright & Anna Jayne Marquardt! Copyright (c) 2010 Chris Owyoung, OneLouderPhoto.com
Aya Kato! Copyright (c) 2010 Chris Owyoung, OneLouderPhoto.com
Andrew Potenza! (behind blurry EHC) Copyright (c) 2010 Chris Owyoung, OneLouderPhoto.com
EHC Live at Ars Nova Music Festival, 7/22/2010. Copyright (c) 2010 Chris Owyoung, OneLouderPhoto.com
EHC! Live @ Ars Nova! 2010! Copyright (c) 2010 Chris Owyoung. OneLouderPhoto.com
Special Thanks to Chris Owyoung, of One Louder Photo for these beautiful photographs, special thanks to Arthur Lewis and the Geniuses, & special thanks again to the amazing NYC Theater– Ars Nova! And Special Thanks to the amazing 4A’s: Aya Kato, Adam Enright, Anna Marquardt, & Andrew Potenza. And THANK YOU for coming to our live performances! We can’t wait to see you in the Fall! Get ready for some wild and crazy stuff!
♥,
erin and her cello
PS: Look at the adorable AYA KATO!!!!! (Aya is AMAZING! ♥ )
Aya! Kato! Copyright (c) 2010 Chris Owyoung. OneLouderPhoto.com
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