Since May of 2010, Dug has been curator of the art at this hometown venue. Since the room has been painted, long pew benches were created, and two month hangs "space placed". thru till December of 2011 find Dug's paintings, alongside works by Dina Peone, Karen Schaeffer and Wayne Swarthout. Like the curator does, there is an essay around the room, tying in a veil of a theme... what do you see? Dutch Ale House is on Main St. in Saugerties NY... soon to brew its very own suds in the back brewery!!!
Dutch Ale House
Art Exhibit at Dutch Ale House
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Pleroma
New album - Pleroma
Pleroma -- Title of album based on C.G. Jung's "Red Book". Recorded in Feb. of 2011... straight ahead Jazz, featuring Don Pate on stand up with bow, Daniel Carter trumpet (muted) ala Miles, sax and flute, Mark E. Johnson "Rhythm Man" on drums, and moving over to Dug's djembe', whence Marvin "Bugulu" Smith sits in on Mark's kit... even takes his furry mallets to da back window! doug elliot, fealress leader on congas, djembe and vocalizing.
Far Away From Hear
New album - Far Away From Hear
Far Away From Hear is another quadrouple entendre' title from WET PAINT recorded in June of 2011 with Pate, Carter, Johnson and Elliot... a bit more on the bluesy side of things... bordering on a bit of r & b, stripped down, as it t'was acoustic, with no phat studio overdubbing, or any layering done so. Though the bones and marrow, bleed this form.
Rippl'in Da Sands O' Time
New album - Rippl'in Da Sands O' Time
Rippl'in Da Sands O' Time is the third recording of a series back in November of 2006. Emotionally charged tri-disc Opera of three dates, resulting in an amalgamation of manifesting truths, in regards to Dug's battle for Custody of his two daughters. Just two weeks after this recording, he was incarcerated and sent to jail, for erroneous child support orders, that were years later, overturned, and all flipped on over, as the undertow of truth, will do, if one tai chi's da situation, keeps one's head and does not react to insanity!!!
This music features Dan Kessler on Chapman Stick & Eric Reeves on drums an shakers, alongside Dug creating melodies from pages of poetry and rumbling on the skins. Sounds a bit like Todd's Utopia me thinks... what is your opine? Other titles from this series; "Stay Still" (newly editted, but not yet released) with Jon Wittson on bass and Eric Reeves on drums, with Chris Utzig on sax... more Cat Stevensesque... and "A Circling" a bit more Rocked out; featuring Tilman Reitzel on guitar, Rob Norris on bass and Chris Brakley on drums, joining Dug.
Listening back to this tryptik, amazes, due to the positivity and higher wire connections kept aloft, whilst being seperated "Without Cause" from beautiful, innocent children. I guess cuz of the situation and emotionally charged times, these three recordings are Dug's personal favorite... those lil' doobies are his shining lights!!!
Karma Lounge
Wet Paint coming to Karma Lounge
Wet Paint will be performing at the Karma Lounge in Poughkeepsie at 10 PM on Saturday, October 8th, 2011. The lineup:
- Daniel Carter - soprano/alto/tenor sax, trumpet, flute
- Don Pate - bass
- Mark E. Johnson - drums, tabla, djembe
- Roy Campbell Jr. - trumpet, flugal, flute, percussion
- Doug Elliot - vocal/percussion
Concert for the Catskills
Flood Benefit Performance in East Durham, NY
The Concert for the Catskills flood benefit concert will be held on the weekend of October 1st and 2nd. It's at the Michael J. Quill Cultural Centre in East Durham, NY. Dugdeep from Wet Paint will be on the solo stage on Sunday, October 2nd at around 2 PM. Tickets are only $10 each day.
Put U'r Hand in Mine
New videos - "Put U'r Hand In Mine" and "Float'in"
Check out the new videos for "Put U'r Hand In Mine" and "Float'in" in the Video section. Recorded during a live performance in June 2011, they include Don Pate on bass, Daniel Carter on sax, Mark E. Johnson on drums, and Doug Elliot with vocals and percussion.
Sowa & Sweet
New Music -- "Sowa & Sweet", "Pleroma", "A Circling"
Some new music out, click the pictures to see the song lists. "Sowa & Sweet" is now extended (four discs!). "Pleroma" and "Stay Still / A Circling / Rippl'in da Sands O' Time" as well. Get some free tracks below, and check out other music on the Music page!
Mountain Jam 2011
Mountain Jam Art Installation
up the hill of Awareness Village. With canvas on each side. 8 painters...
Sideways in 3 Suites
latest cd engineered by Malcolm Cecil recorded September 22nd, 2009 with bassists; Don Pate on stand up & Alan Len on electric, with Daniel Carter; trumpet, flute & saxes (recent addition to his arsenal; the soprano!!! Tilman Rietzle electric guitar, Christopher Bradley drums, and meself; Doug Elliot percussion/vocal... berry fresh & groovy. available soon enuf, wid da hot swath of WET PAINT!!!
