Some good news in 2020. We are playing together in person again, Lee is playing bass, Alejandro has joined us on guitar, and Brad and Ed are back on their usual bari, flute, EWI and drums. We're having fun putting old and new songs together with this particular four people. It feels good!
The 3rd Bell - Welcome
If the first bell rings for the sun and the second for the moon, THE 3RD BELL rings for all that lives in between.
Rebecca Is Counting - New Recording 
2020 is off to a good start. I've been working on my home studio for awhile now and these are the first public results. Engineered and mixed by Eternal with his usual great vibe. My fearless Production Dog, Russell, was on the case too. Big thanks to Brad and Ed!
Ed , Brad & Eternal
Rebecca Is Counting is a story about Bipolar disorder. About how it distorts perception and the ways that we structure our lives to deal with the conflicting points of view.
The bass under the vocal, flute and bari solos is synth played via MIDI on Lee's piccolo bass. The bass under the piccolo bass solo at the end is Brad on EWI
Rebecca Is Counting
These days throw colors
As she seeks numbers
An Icy blue smears summer
Red rages, truth moves under
Rebecca is counting
For her life
Making lists, seeking her right
The balance in equal on the edge of sight
Then the days throw numbers
As she wears the colors
Seven long days to seven long nights
That sharpen their teeth and time their bite
Rebecca is painting
For her life
Blending colors, shadow and light
Her picture sliding slowly into sight
Counting colors
Painting numbers
The fight is flight from unyielding night
Heart beating for balance with all its might
Rebecca is dreaming
Beyond these days
What she will take as the price is paid
And her task remains
Rebecca is counting
Previous events
The 3rd Bell will perform a set of Music and Mo' Jazz dance will perform two pieces in the Campwoods Grounds auditorium.
Concert / Masterclass. We will perform, and demonstrate our creative process, and take questions in an informal setting.
The 3rd Bell will play two sets. There is no cover. Rafter's has a unique system of placing an envelope on each table for music donations.
I'm looking forward to playing in support of the grand opening of Croton River Artisans. It will be one set singing and playing my piccolo bass; mostly original music and maybe a poem or two.
This is a free event. We will play outdoors in the big lawn near the community building.
One set at 11:00 AM. Outdoors in the center of the campus. We will be kicking of the Make Music NY event at Lehman College. There will be performances all day.
Looking forward to playing and recording a one set concert. There is a $10 suggested donation. This will be the first performance with this lineup. Lee Marvin - vocal & bass, Brad Hubbard - bari, flute & EWI. Charlie Alletto - guitars, and Ed Murphy - drums.
The 3rd Bell plays, MoJazz dances and Lee speaks about the link between art and spirit.
Open to all, No cover, Tips accepted.
No restrooms at the community center
A great event for a great cause. The 3rd Bell will be the first band of the night. Lee will also be playing bass with most of the other artists. Brad and Emil will most likely be involved in some of the jamming. Most of the artists are listed on the flyer. There are usually some last minute additions.