Organized by unfretted veteran Michael “Atonal” Vick, the shows presented renowned players such as New York City’s Elliott Sharp and Seattle’s Tom Baker, along with a gaggle of lesser-known unfettered fretters. The event also served as the CD release party for the double-CD compilation Village of the Unfretted [Unfretted], which features artists from 16 countries. Both a CD and a DVD documenting the event are planned.
 Credit: Jesper deJong Eddie DeGenaro delivered awesome chops with style on his Vigier fretless guitar.  Credit: Michael Vick Elliott “E#” Sharp and his homemade fretless left many listeners shaking their heads in disbelief.  Credit: Jesper deJong The Eric Rhodes Band belted out the blues with a special Alabama flair.  Credit: Michael Vick Franck Vigroux and Michel Blanc introduced New York played heavy French music for New York.
 Credit: Michael Vick Swedish subversive Gunnar Backman showed why he’s at the cutting edge of Nordic improvisation.  Credit: Jenny Rowell Michael “Atonal” Vick and G5 stretched out at the Knitting Factory.  Credit: Jesper deJong Ratko Zjaca played his Godin Fretless Multiac with a uniquely Croatian spirit.  Credit: Michael Vick The Tom Baker Quartet simmered through structured improvisations.  Credit: Michael Vick Even with a broken finger, Yan Vagh dazzled all at the Knitting Factory. |