Bill Malchow - News

Video from Sullivan Hall

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:56:00 -0500

Thanks all for the great turnout at sullivan hall. There is a video of the whole show is streamed here. the sound quality gets better as you get into it...

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/4009568

Alex McMurray and I headlining Sullivan Hall Jan 15, 2010

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:41:00 -0500

Hey All,

It's always a pleasure when Alex McMurray comes up from New Orleans. Our relationship dates back to just after Katrina. We will be headlining Sullivan Jan 15, 2010 11:00pm - 2am. This will be our only New York City show together this time around.

We will perform songs from Alex's new Cd "How to be a Cannonball" (Threadhead Records). Alex will also join in with Bill and the band in a wailing Nola R&B set. 18 and over.

Joining us:
Alex McMurray - guitar/vocals
Bill Malchow - piano / organ / vocals
Scott Bourgeois - alto sax/tenor sax/clarinet
Skip Ward - bass
Louie Appel - drums

Twitter

Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Now I have twitter. www.twitter.com/BillMalchow

New mp3 on myspace

Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

I posted an mp3 from the February Sullivan Hall show. You Rascal You. Kinda cool intro eh?

Also The website is a now little more modern... you can now subscribe with an RSS thingy to news and show information.

Andrew Vladeck CD

Sat, 02 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Check out Andrew Vladeck's latest CD. "The Wheel". I'm playing on 6 tracks or so. http://www.andrewvladeck.com I like it!

Performing Dr John's Gumbo at Sullivan Hall NYC - Fat Tuesday 2009!

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Today is Fat Tuesday! Happy Mardis Gras! The band and I will perform the classic 1972 album "Dr John's Gumbo" tonight at Sullivan Hall.

My lineup is all set and it has grown a bit. This won't be duplicated for a while (if ever) so please come down and enjoy! We start at 10pm. Funky Fritters are at 8pm.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 10pm
Performing Dr John's Gumbo
Bill Malchow and the Go Cup All Stars
Sullivan Hall
214 Sullivan Street
New York, NY

with Bill Malchow - piano/vocals
Brian Seeger - guitar
Casandra Faulconer - bass
Dave Berger - drums
Scott Bourgeois - tenor sax/clarinet
Chuck MacKinnon - trumpet
Elizabeth! ! - trombone/vocals
David Luther - tenor sax/bari sax
Chrissi Poland - vocals
Kierstin Grey - vocals
Matthias Bublath - organ

11 people. Coool right?

About the album:
Dr. John's Gumbo bridged the gap between post-hippie rock and early rock & roll, blues, and R&B, offering a selection of classic New Orleans R&B, including "Tipitina" and "Junko Partner," updated with a gritty, funky beat. There aren't as many psychedelic flourishes as there were on his first two albums, but the ones that are present enhance his sweeping vision of American roots music. And that sly fusion of styles makes Dr. John's Gumbo one of Dr. John's finest albums. (allmusic.com)

Dr. John's Gumbo was ranked number 402 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.

We will be performing the record in it's entirety at 10pm.
The Funky Fritters at 8pm

Performing Dr John's Gumbo - Fat Tuesday 2009

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

I'm excited to announce "Bill Malchow and the Go Cup All Stars" will be performing Dr John's classic album "Dr John's Gumbo" in honor of Fat Tuesday and Dr John. It will be at Sullivan Hall on Tuesday February 24, 2009. Please stay tuned for lineup and more details...

Fall

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Just did some nice overdubbing with Jack Grace yesterday. The new Album is called "drinking songs for lovers". So far it sounds damn good. They are mixing as I type this. Too bad I'm not there to convince them to turn the organ and piano's louder.

I'll be down in New Orleans a bit the end of Nov/Dec. I'm excited to be backing up Shannon McNally and the Lower 911 (Dr John's band).
Alex McMurray, Simon Lott, Tommy Sciple and I will be hitting the D.B.A. on Nov 30.

New Orleans is warmer then NYC right now. That is good.

website

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The website has been cleaned up a bit and there are some new pictures. Hope, that made your day...

August Residency at Barbes

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

I'll be playing solo piano every friday in August. I'm very excited to be here as it is one the best, intimate spots to play music in NYC. AND they have a real piano.

Opening for the Funky Meters 5/30/08

Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

It's been a good week. I had a nice couple of gigs with Shannon McNally last weekend. We did a bunch of Bobby Charles tunes and she really impressed me... especially being 7 months pregnant!

Today I'll be driving to JFK to pick up Earl Poole Ball (Johnny Cash, Gram Parsons, Buck Owens, Byrds) for an upstate gig with the Jack Grace Band. Earl was Johnny Cash's piano player for 20 years so I expect to hear some stories. Maybe some I can share...

This Friday Bill Malchow and the Go Cup All Stars will be on the main stage at B.B. Kings opening for the Funky Meters. Maybe I can steal some licks from Art Neville. Hope to see you there.

Opening for Buckwheat Zydeco

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Last night I opened for Buckwheat Zydeco at B.B. Kings Blues Club here in New York. Opening gigs can be fun, but also a little stressful, as everyone is just staring at you waiting for the main act wondering who you are. But, the people tonight were really receptive and made us feel welcome. Dancing, singing along, and they bought some Cd?s, what more could you ask for?

Buckwheat played great. We all know about the accordion but he's also an awesome organ player which I didn't know. I also learned he hated Zydeco as a kid. One day Clifton Chenier (father of Zydeco) had him play organ with him and Buckwheat got hooked.

Buckwheat was a little sick, bronchitis I was told. So I couldn't really smooze with him. But I did like hanging with the band. Little Buck, Olivia, and all the rest of the entourage so nice to meet you...

Back in NOLA

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

I'm back in New Orleans once again. The Go Cup All Stars (New Orleans edition) played at Le Bon Temps Roule last night. I was joined by Alex McMurray(guitar), Brian Coogan (organ), Tom Sciples(bass), Carlo Nuccio (drums). Fun times in New Orleans!

thanks to Josh Paxton (organ), Doug Garrison(drums), and Jonathan Freilich(guitar) for sitting in.

Back in NYC. Symphony Space

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Bubble played Symphony Space today. We performed the Beatle's Sgt. Pepper's accompanied by a small orchestra, sitar, tabla, harp, the works! The place was packed with a sold-out audience of kids and parents (and many Beatles nuts). What a treat!

In New Orleans

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500

I've been in New Orleans since just after thanksgiving and am having a great time. Writing, practicing, meeting the good people. The weather has averaged around 75 degrees!

I've met some great keyboardists so far, Tom McDermot, John Gros, not to mention older friends like Joe Ashlar, Brian Coogan.

I've also gotten to know Charlie and Glinda at the world famous Donna's bar and grill. Nice people, Charlie, "the dawg", has those great stories! I've played two shows at Donna's. Simon Lott joined me last night and it turned into a fun one... Looks like I'll be back for Mardis Gras.

While the food here is great, I am jonesing for some NY Bagels.

Amsterdam

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400

I'll be heading to Amsterdam and Paris for a little working vacation. You can catch me in Amsterdam at Bourbon Street Blues Club November 1.

Jack Grace Band

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400

This summer I started playing with the Jack Grace Band. Jack calls his music "Weirdo Country Music".

You can hear me playing piano live with them at the Brooklyn Country Music Festival by clicking here. The song is called "True Tonight"

We will be recording a new record in February. The working title is called "Drinking Songs for Lovers". In the meanwhile come see at Rodeo, Barbes, Hill Country and on the road in DE, MD.

Bubble Recording / Show announced

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400

I've been recording with Dave Foster and Tom DeVito of Bubble on a new Bubble album. No release date yet. One of the tracks is up on Bubble's Myspace site. Check out "Waiting for the Sun".

Also, We will be performing Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band for kids (and adults) at Symphony Space January 19th, 2008. The show will start at the musician friendly time of 11 am and will include strings, sitars, and all that.

Get your tickets here.

Recording with Andrew Vladeck

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400

I'm excited to be in the studio with Andrew Vladeck and producer Kyle Fischer (Raina Maria) on Andrew's new record. Check Andrew's site for updates.

To Holland

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400

I'm excited to be off to Holland with Jake, Simon and TBA on bass. I will try and post some pics or something...

Phew Phat Tuesday!!

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Wow what a fun time at Rodeo!! Thanks to my kick ass band, the rodeo staff, thanks to Brian Mitchel, Brother Dave, Brian Seeger, and Casandra for sitting in!

Performing 'Dr John's Gumbo'

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Fat Tuesday at the Rodeo Bar! February 20, 2007: Bill Malchow and the Go Cup All Stars performing "Dr John's Gumbo". After the album the band will let it rip. Here is the lineup:
Bill Malchow - piano/vocals, Simon Lott - drums, Jake Walker - guitar, Timmy "likes to party" Luntzel - bass, Arun Luthra - Tenor Sax, Chris Cheek - Bari Sax, Chuck MacKinnon - Trumpet, Johanna Stahley - Backup vocals/ percussion

Note: No Cover and Free Peanuts...
Also some more mardis gras type shows at Two Boots Brooklyn (18th), Scotland Yard(14th) and some late night solo shows at Banjo Jim's (in the works).

Holland Spring 2007

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500

This seems news worthy... I'm off to Holland/England with the Jake Walker Band March 13. (plus a Go Cup Show in Amsterdam).