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Mind-Blowing Music at Lizard Lounge

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 and whenever he appears with the band I try to attend.

David Tronzo

David Tronzo

Club d’Elf does a (mostly) bi-weekly residency at Lizard Lounge and has a devoted following.

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Another Marvelous Club d’Elf Experience

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.

Mike Rivard

Mike Rivard

Club d’Elf was founded 16+ years ago by Mike Rivard, and is a collaboration among extraordinarily talented musicians who vary from show to show. Read the rest of this entry

Club d’Elf Never Ceases to Impress

I’ve seen Club d’Elf perform a half dozen times at this point; each show is different and equally amazing.

Club d'Elf

Club d’Elf

The lineup changes each week, with the only constant I’ve observed being Mike Rivard who plays bass and sintir.

Mike Rivard

Mike Rivard

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Each Club d’Elf Show is Unique

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 characters.

Mike Rivard (sintir) and Mat Manieri (viola)

Mike Rivard (sintir) and Mat Manieri (viola)

They have a regular bi-weekly gig at Lizard Lounge in Cambridge, and the only constant seems to be Mike Rivard who plays bass and sintir. Read the rest of this entry

Club d’Elf Soars

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 Mike Rivard, the bass and sintir player.

Mike Rivard

Mike Rivard

It is difficult, if not impossible, to describe Club d’Elf’s music in one word – other than fabulous! Read the rest of this entry

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