World Music Report | Raul da Gama | November 7, 2017
World Music Report, Nov 7, 2017 Clearly there is at least a guiding spirit on throughout this performance Live at Club Helsinki by Club D’Elf. It seems almost hackneyed today to [...]
World Music Report, Nov 7, 2017 Clearly there is at least a guiding spirit on throughout this performance Live at Club Helsinki by Club D’Elf. It seems almost hackneyed today to [...]
by Michael Konik | New Music Without Borders Genres and categories are cool when you’re trying to sell something. But some of our most compelling musical artists don’t pay attention to the [...]
Club d’Elf, Live at Club Helsinki (Face Pelt Records) A Review Now I think I know how the cobra feels as it sways hypnotically over its coiled body, hood open, eyes fixed on the charmer. When I [...]
Who (and what) defines the Boston-based, dub-jazz Club d’Elf is an enigma. At the core, the “group” is bassist and composer Mike Rivard and drummer Dean Johnston. Rivard has [...]
One of the more innovative bands in our region resides down in the Boston area. It’s a collective of musicians who take different shapes at different times – all the while being held [...]
If you have been following this blog (which everyone should do!), you'll know how much I love Club d'Elf. And how often I go to their bi-weekly Friday night residency at Lizard Lounge. [...]
I've seen Club d'Elf perform a half dozen times at this point; each show is different and equally amazing. The lineup changes each week, with the only constant I've observed being [...]
This was the sixth time I've seen Club d'Elf this year at Lizard Lounge, and it was quite possibly the best – up to now! Okay, I am a bit biased because David Tronzo is a friend [...]
There are not a lot of bands that I want to see repeatedly, regardless of how excellent their shows are. Club d'Elf is an exception for me, in great part due to their rotating cast of [...]
Club d'Elf is an amazing ensemble that never seems to consist of the same members twice! I've seen them three times so far, and the only musician who has performed in all three shows is [...]