Eef Barzelay [rank: 370] based on users subscribed

Eef Barzelay is the talented and witty singer songwriter behind the now defunct Clem Snide. Barzelay tours and records as a solo act with occasional backing musicians.

Bandega Interview with Eef Barzelay of Clem Snide (November 2007)

Eef Barzelay of Clem Snide scores in the name of Science.

Q: How have your shows changed over the years? Has your perspective on performing live changed?
A: It took many years for me but I finally got it. It's sort of like juggling, in that way that time is suspended. A sexy ebb and flow is created between me and the crowd and if all goes well there's a feeling of communion. I'm a generally misanthropic dude so it's good for me. I need it, I suppose. In the beginning it was more about me getting out of my own way. "To move like a boat untethered" - John Cage.

Q: Describe the most memorable live show you've played.
A: Once Clem Snide played a very unattended show in Kentucky. In a desperate attempt to liven things up I convinced the entire audience to switch places with me. We performed a triumphant few choruses of "I love the Unknown" with all of them (20 or so) on stage and me out amongst the sad, faded, beer soaked tables and chairs.

Q: What venue do you consider to be your "home", where you feel most comfortable, with the crowd and the place itself?
A: There are a few: Shubbas in Chicago, Tonic in NYC, 400 Bar in Minneappolis, Cafe du Nord for sure.

Q: Describe the most enjoyable show you've ever experienced as a fan.
A: Jimmy Scott at Birdland New Year's Eve 2001. I just love his voice so much and he pulls it way back (just how I like).

Q: Describe your experience scoring the movie "Rocket Science"?
A: It was very cool. I liked chasing after someone else's vision for a change. I got some money and a nice hotel in L.A. and they like just about every thing I threw at them. Everybody wins. I just picked around on a Uke and later we brought in all sorts of sounds like chord organ and accordion trombone. The soundtrack is real good. Download that shit yo!

Show Reviews for Eef Barzelay

Date & Venue	Reviewed by
Nov 5, 2006 - Cafe du Nord	ira
Jul 30, 2008 - Cafe du Nord	ira

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