On Tuesday of this week we performed at the Guggenheim for the second time. It was a wonderful experience. They were celebrating their 50th anniversary and were hosting the 5th Avenue Museum Mile Festival. They had us set up just outside the museum underneath that Read More …
Tag: Cassidy Holden
New York Times Article
Although they did describe us a “A little dorky,” I still think that somehow gives more cred. If we came off all slick it wouldn’t be quite what we’re projecting either: the earnest, simplicity of feel-good music and the natural blues. The singer lowers his Read More …
San-day in Central Park
Such madness! All the stars aligned to make this a perfect day: the first beautiful day after many days of rain, the first Sunday in April. My family was in town and I had my sisters, brother and little nephews to share the day. This Read More …
Joey Reynolds Theme Song
Tonight was the monumental world premier of our version of the Joey Reynold’s Show Theme Song. It occurred at precisely 1:44am on live national radio. We had been tossing around ideas for about a month. We were asked to write something for him on our Read More …
Mayor Mike
Through our associations with MUNY and the MTA, we occasionally get asked to do political, and community based New York City themed events. We did a street party to kick off a “go-green” initiative on the lower east side last year and this week we Read More …
A brief appearance on NBC news
We recently found ourselves being filmed by NBC for a segment on stress relief. Apparently Tin Pan music will make you live a healthier, happier, longer life.
Loving the Weekends
It was beautiful today out be the Alice in Wonderland Sculpture. Cassidy and Clifton are coming together real well with all kinds of different rhythm ideas and grooves. Fun. Just as we were warming up and before Stefan arrived a tour group of Canadian Musicians Read More …
42nd Street – Tupelo Honey
April 7th, 2008 – 42nd Street Station, Cassidy Holden – Bass, Clifton Hyde – Guitar, Adrian Cunningham – Alto, Jesse Selengut – trumpet / vocals. A pretty good hit. It was wierd to be down there during the day. I’ve only played in that spot Read More …
Fred Wesley
What does this man have to do with Tin Pan? So glad you asked. Here’s the extended version… Theme #1: Cassidy is a great soloist on the bass. He has great tone, good attack, good projection, excellent intensity and good intonation. All very important. Best Read More …