Club D'Elf March 9, 2012

Club d'Elf is an ever-shifting group of musicians fiercely dedicated to "the groove", revolving around the foundation of bassist/leader Mike Rivard. Consisting of some of the most sought-after players from the jazz, DJ, rock & world music scenes of Boston & NYC, each show features a different line-up, with Rivard and drummer Dean Johnston at the core. Guitars, turntables, Fender Rhodes, laptops, horns, tablas and all manner of exotic instruments flow in and out of the mix, along with guests such as John Medeski & Billy Martin (MMW), DJ Logic, Marc Ribot, Skerik, and Marco Benevento, creating a unique experience for every performance. Informed as much by sci-fi writer Philip K. Dick's ideas of shifting reality and parallel universes as by Miles Davis & Fela Kuti, the band draws inspiration from many sources, including neo-psychedelic avatar Terence McKenna and avant comedy show Mr Show.

There has always been a strong connection with Berklee in the D'Elf world, with many members being alumni or currently on the teaching staff. For this special show at Cafe 939 the band will be comprised of:

Dave Tronzo - slide guitar (Berklee teaching staff)
Dave Fiuczynski - guitar (Berklee teaching staff)
Alain Mallet - keyboards (Berklee teaching staff)
Paul Schultheis - keyboards(Berklee Associate Director, Piano Technology)
Jerry Leake - tablas & percussion (Berklee teaching staff)
Mister Rourke - turntables
Mike Rivard - bass, sintir & bass kalimba (Class of '85)
Dean Johnston - drums (Class of 90)

Official Website: http://www.berklee.edu/events/detail/12330/club-d-elf