The Xtet

08/19/2017

Thanks to folks who came out last night to hear us at The Vinyl Lounge at Gypsysally's - sorry we couldn't make it. Will had a collision on the way home from work on his scooter (ouch!) but is healing up. Your kind concern is appreciated - but we'll be back out there soon!

07/21/2017

Another one from our Gypsysally's show last week. Take one '80s girl group hit, add a new bass line, orchestrate the bridge . . . and you get something pretty cool! Abby Schaffer Gil Gallagher Jeff Kurtz John IphilWeir Butte Jim Barrett Will Layman

07/21/2017

The Xtet at Gypsy Sally's (photos by Josh Brick Graphics)

07/21/2017

The Xtet featuring Abby Schaffer, playing a snappy arrangement (courtesy of Ben Gallina) of "All or Nothing at All". Solos by Will Layman, John IphilWeir Butte, and Jim Barrett. Live at Gypsysally's

07/21/2017

Here's our slippery arrangement of The Cars' "Just What I Needed". The Xtet live at Gypsysally's. Will Layman on piano, Abby Schaffer on vocals, John IphilWeir Butte on trumpet, Jim Barrett on Tenor Sax, Gil Gallagher on bass, and Jeff Kurtz on drums.

07/21/2017

The Xtet, featuring Abby Schaffer, live at Gypsysally's on July 19, 2017. Will's arrangement of "My Funny Valentine"

05/06/2017

Thanks for folks for coming out last night to Iota to hear us open for On the Bus and Covered with Jam! Great crowd for an 8:30 start, and folks were digging it. Happy - and thank you all! You also saw the debut of our new singer, Abby Schaffer! Killer sit in from Jim Barrett and alto!

04/09/2017

Here's a nice recording of our funky version of "Love for Sale" from our first gig. More to come soon!

04/01/2017

Two more from last night's debut: Jessica Lake, dandy John Butte, and the always handsome drummer Jeff Kurtz. Again, from the generous Andrew Markowitz.

04/01/2017

The brilliant Brian Willis captures our Jessica Lake at the height of soul! Wooooooo, yeah!

The Xtet (featuring Jess Lake) Debut at the Vinyl Lounge
Jessica Lake
2017.03.31
Gypsysally's