The internet, 2 December 2021
We played our first Zoom gig this week. Twenty or so people tuned in, including several from overseas.
There was some chit-chat with people new to what we do, three stories, two delightful jazz poems, and heaps of goodwill.
Bill Arnott
We set up in the loungeroom of Stereo Stories HQ: one acoustic guitarist (Peter Maskell), three singers (Peter, Chris Phillips, and Julie Merritt), two narrators (Julie, and Vin Maskell). And Canadian writer/jazz poet Bill Arnott, beaming in from Vancouver. Plus lamps, lights, curtains, music stands, and Wi-fi. And a lot of fingers crossed.
It all came about due to the enthusiasm of Josie Gibson, who saw a Stereo Stories shindig as an uplifting way to conclude a tough year for the members of The Catalyst Network and Catalyst FX.
Thank you, Josie, for taking us into the unknown.
Peter, Julie and Chris, zooming in.
We’ll have the full band onstage, plus guest writers, at Memo Music Hall, St Kilda, on Sunday afternoon 9 January. Buy tickets here. Hope to see you there!
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I’m amazed, but not surprised that Stereo Stories has gone international! An original concept done exceptionally well by a talented team – I’m counting down the days until 9 January.
Thank you, Vicki. We’re counting down the rehearsals til 9 January.
What a wonderful event! With cheers to Josie and huge kudos to Vin, Pete, Julie, Chris, Louise and the Stereo Stories musical team!
It was a beautiful thing!