VDP on NPR today 8/12/08

[Fun Is In]

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93534109

Talking about the new release with/by Inara George......at least one mention of the BBs....

[the captain]

Cool, thanks. The album, to those who don't have it (it's out today in the U.S., btw), it's very good. Get it.

[the captain]

"No, it's not the Beach Boys, and no it isn't the Bird and the Bee. But I think that that will be a problem soon forgotten." - VDP ... The story also notes that the pair are talking to promoters in Europe about a full orchestral tour. I only hope they do something in the U.S. I could see it being relatively successful in smaller theaters, although ticket prices would have to be high if they plan to use their full 28 pieces as backup.

[brianc]

Bragging rights...

Van Dyke and Inara performed it out here in L.A., at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena. Great place to see a show. Less than 50 people fit in there, but the acts are always great. The place is run by Bob Stane, who opened the original Ice House folk clubs in Glendale and Pasadena. For my money, I can't think of a better place in L.A. to hear folk, gypsy jazz, bluegrass, country-swing, jug band music or anything else that might be considered roots or Americana. Coffee Gallery Backstage is a little unknown gem that doesn't get the coverage it deserves.

Sorry if that's off-topic.

[Fun Is In]

what was the accompaniment for that show?

[brianc]

None. Just the duo. The stage is tiny there.