THE VENERABLE BEADS
SUMMARY
Spring 1995—Ready to gig but without a bass player, Pete suggested that I look up his bud Sean, who also lived in NYC. I took a cab uptown, he and I played through some songs, and we were now a trio.
Though my modest talents as a performer were stretched thin as both lead singer and lead guitarist, playing live with Pete and Sean was a blast. I really appreciate the time and energy they brought. Though I was the songwriter, the sound we made was a true collaboration, and I think we held our own amidst the other bands in the area.
LINEUP
Dave Turnbow—guitar & lead vocalsSean Jensen—bass & vocals
Pete Kassal—drums & vocals
OTHERS
Others: Fred Shepard (guitar) and Pete Rubens (bass) joined us for Dougstock. John Skutnick (guitar, from the band Stickleback) jammed with us one night at Pool Hand Luke’s. For the Gong Hits! sessions, Stacey Dye (violin) and Cliff Dannon (raga bass) added their talents, as did Fred and Pete R.RECORDINGS
| VOL | TITLE | |
|---|---|---|
| LISTEN | DTC08 | New London Calling |
| LISTEN | DTC11 | EP |
| LISTEN | DTC11 | Alternate Gongs |
| LISTEN | DTC15 | Gong Hits! |
OTHER RECORDINGS
PERFORMANCES
Dougstock (Old Saybrook, CT): 6/11/94, 6/3/95El & Gee (New London, CT): 3/2/96, 12/7/96
Kasbar Dance Club (New York, NY): 2/8/96, 3/28/96
Pool Hand Luke’s (New London, CT): 2/24/96, 3/2/96, 4/30/96, 7/6/96, 8/31/96, 6/28/97
The Spiral (New York, NY): 6/9/95, 7/8/95, 8/26/95
O’Reilly’s Pub (New York, NY): 4/17/97