Barry
Greenfield isn’t typical Cellar fare, but the Cellar isn’t only
about jazz. Greenfield was preparing to return to the Cellar, Feb.
27, for the 13th time. Here, he reflects briefly on the
imminent closure.
“The
Cellar was perfect for my return to live work,” Greenfield says. “I
sold out all 12 shows — all ages, all loud, all receptive.
“I
insisted on using my own soundman, and that was a key to its power.
It sounded like I needed it to sound — clean, bright, and loud. I
never did the same set. Bands ranged from seven members, to trios, to
duos, to a couple of solo nights. Storytelling worked well at the
Cellar.
“I
liked paying Vancouver musicians, and they now have one less place to
make a buck.” he continues. “I did the Meek Theatre, Presentation
House, the Rothstein Theatre, but always came back to the Cellar. It
was the intimacy I liked.
“It’s
over. That’s good, too. I want to change. Art is always about
changing. I improved on guitar, musical arrangements, vocals and
storytelling because of my semi-annual Cellar thing. I will miss it.
It was an OK joint, but it had no dressing room. I didn’t like
that.”
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