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The PitchBlak x Pharoahe Monch show at Duke University was a resounding success. Here are a few shots from the the trip. I love Durham so much and have been there many times, but it was my first time seeing the Duke campus. It is quite lovely, but GO TERPS!
Had to leave the house at 5:30am to make our 7:45 flight. The best part (only good part?) of JFK is catching a sunrise!
My airport asthetic is basketball warm-ups.
Drums are so awesome, you guys.
Loved the backline kit I was provided with. I even had my own tech! Brought my own cymbals and SPD-SX.
Credit: Max Sholl
Our friend Scott Sweeney runs a brass shop in Raleigh. He is the sweetest guy and all the brass players rave about their horns after he tweaks them. He gave us all some swag!
Flying over Ocean City, MD, a favorite travel destination of all Marylanders!
The last rehearsal for our #lastshowever is tonight. Fitting that the #lastshowever is in Durham which has sort of become a home away from home for PitchBlak.
See ya there if you can make it: bit.ly/PBPMDuke
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It was a true pleasure to play for/with John Hogman last night at the Bell House. This was the third (fourth??) time we've worked together and my love for him grows deeper each time. He is gentleman in every sense of the word!
Rehearsal last night with @pitchblakbrass for Pharoahe Monch! 🔈🔉🔊🔥🔥🔥
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We're starting to cook ahead of our November 2 performance at Duke!
Last night, as part of the @lancasterrootsandblues festival.
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Grab those tickets, fam.
Two trips to Vermont in two weeks? Don't mind if I do!
Happy to be hitting the road this weekend to some of my favorite places. How much Heady Topper is too much Heady Topper?
About to play my last show of the year with @pitchblakbrass
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Had a great time opening three shows last week for Naughty Professor with Chali 2na of Jurassic 5 fame. Chali is a legend and Naughty Professor brings the funk hard!
Ashley Baier is a NYC-based drummer and percussionist.
