The very day I heard of Teatro ZinZanni’s existence, I vowed never to go near it. (I don’t do clowns. And I don’t do musicals.) Then Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard had to go and announce a show under ZinZanni’s “Spiegeltent.” A show featuring his musical cohorts and friends Shawn Smith, Regan Hagar, Vince Mira, Pete Droge and others. I was forced to reevaluate my conviction. If you suffer the same phobias as I do, you should reevaluate as well.
Cue the press release:
Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam has assembled a notable line up of Northwest singers and musicians for a special night of music as The HankKhoir. The HankKhoir features Vince Mira, Shawn Smith, Pete Droge, Barb Ireland, Dejha Colantuono, Elaine Summers, Lonnie Marshall, Scribes and Stone Gossard with musical arrangements by Teatro Zinzanni’s own Hans Teuber plus Seattle instrumental giants, including Keith Lowe, Branden Harper, DJ Bean, D’Vonne Lewis, Jeff Felder, Regan Hagar, Skerik and Steve Moore. Comedy and cirque performances by Teatro ZinZanni’s own Peter Pitofsky and Vertical Tango will be woven into the two-hour evening and round out the Mirror Tent Music experience.
In addition to covers inspired by the likes of the legendary Hank Williams and others, HankKhoir artists will also perform a selection of his or her own original tracks. Rounding out the evening’s playlist will be a couple of rare tracks from Brad, one of Gossard’s side projects, including “Buttercup” and “Day Brings.”
“Over the past several years, I’ve either been playing with or wanting to play with this wonderful group of talented singers and musicians,” said Gossard. “All of us share a deep reverence for the music of Hank Williams, and many of us have some new original work we’re ready to perform. Teatro ZinZanni’s spiegeltent is a great intimate setting for exploring these new musical landscapes.”
That’s right, Gossard, Smith and Hagar will perform as Brad. Presumably, bassist Mike Berg will be on hand as well.
Tickets for the Wednesday, September 16 show are $40. Facing your fears to witness amazing music being made by a host of amazing artists is, yes, priceless.