Sunday, January 2, 2011 Jeff Elbel (of Ping) in concert Elbo Room: 2871 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60657 Jeff plays at 8:30 PM sharp! (773) 549-5549 $9 advance tickets, $12 door tickets 21 and over admitted CLICK FOR MAP $2 DISCOUNT for tickets purchased by December 23 (click image to order): Use this discount PROMO CODE: JEFF270line-up: Jeff Elbel Cody Cummings David P. & Mr. Reed Trizzac ... and guests
Saturday, December 11, 2010 Maron concert Risen Savior Assembly Church, 6059 S. Archer, Chicago, IL 60638 CLICK FOR MAP $5 admission, ALL AGES welcome Contact: Pastor Dan Bawinkle @ 773-415-7040 Jeff plays bass and sings background vocal in Maron Gaffron’s band.
Sunday, December 05, 2010 Wheaton Evangelical Free Church 520 E Roosevelt Rd Wheaton, IL FREE admission Christmas cantata and carol singing Full orchestra and concert choir Jeff plays upright bass in the orchestra Soloist: Stephani Kowallis from Chicago’s Lyric Opera
Saturday, September 11, 2010 Art on Harrison Street Fair – activities for all ages Oak Park, IL FREE admission Hi all; Jeff here. There will be three sets of Ping material on Saturday. I might join Harrison Street Ukulele Players afterward. I’m calling this the 2010 Oak Park Domination Tour. 1:15-1:45 Jeff Elbel (solo/duo) @ East End Sidewalk 2:00-2:30 PING @ Cuyler & Harrison - Outdoor Stage 3:00-3:30 PING @ Val’s Halla Records, 239 Harrison - Indoor Stage 4:15-5:00 Harrison Street Ukulele Players @ Barrie Fest Click for a Map of Ping’s performance locations. Click for Art on Harrison: general information Click for Art on Harrison: full schedule of performers Click for Art on Harrison: full roster of exhibitors Click for Barrie Fest: general information
Friday, September 17, 2010 – The Krejcis I don’t know whether this band has a name yet, but I do know it’s going to be good. I first played music with Ping multi-instrumentalist Stacey Krejci and his talented wife Megan in 1992. Back then, Stacey’s art-rock band Animator needed a spare guitarist for a theatrical production of Pink Floyd’s The Wall, and Megan played the roles of the scary Wife and smothering Mother. This current project is less caustic, but very promising. Happily, I get to play bass for their first show. The headliner will be a new band featuring Jim Hewitt from Last Gentlemen, with Stacey on bass. Mike N Molly’s 105 North Market Street Champaign, IL 61820-4004 (217) 355-1236
Saturday, September 18, 2010 - event CANCELLED Jeff Elbel + Ping Mollway’s Maui Pig Roast Naperville, IL
Saturday, August 28, 2010 Maron festival gig Hastings, MI Jeff plays bass and sings background vocals for this soul-pop band from Uptown, Chicago, IL fronted by Maron Gaffron.
Saturday, August 21, 2010 Pink Floyd tribute night The Savoy 23 N. Washington Ypsilanti, MI 9pm Line-up: Mumble Galactic Vacationer Elliot Street Lunatic Dune Buggy Attack Battalion Power Broker PING I (Jeff) will play a special “Ping Floyd” (get it?) acoustic set at 9pm with Wally Segeida to kick off the event. Later, I’ll become Roger Waters to sing and play bass with Power Broker for a full band set. I’ll also play bass with headliner Mumble from Ann Arbor, MI.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Songwriter Showcase Backthird Audio 67 S. Stolp Ave Aurora, IL 60506 630.264.2366 Backthird Audio website I (Jeff) will be one of three panel judges for a series of performances by eight regional acts. This is Backthird Audio’s final Songwriter Showcase of the season. This will be my second time on the panel – the first night hosted some fantastic talent.
Sunday, August 8, 2010 Maron gig Flossmoor, IL Jeff plays bass and sings background vocals for this soul-pop band from Uptown, Chicago, IL fronted by Maron Gaffron.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 Join us at the 2010 Cornerstone Festival! Jeff Elbel + Ping Wednesday, June 30, 2010 4:15 p.m. Gallery stage Bushnell, IL All ages welcome! Ping is: John Bretzlaff - guitar Kim Bretzlaff - vocal Mike Choby - organ David Dampier - percussion Chad Dunn – drums Jeff Elbel – vocal, guitar Matt Gadeken - violin Stacey Krejci - bass Andrew Oliver - percussion Jeff Elbel + Ping Thursday, July 1, 2010 6:00 p.m. Jesus Village stage Bushnell, IL All ages welcome! Ping is: Mike Choby - organ David Dampier - percussion Jeff Elbel – vocal, guitar Maron Gaffron - vocal Harry Gore - guitar Stacey Krejci - bass Andrew Oliver - drums This DISCOUNT link saves on your ticket price, and supports Ping:
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Saturday, May 22, 2010: FREE Ping concerts What’s Blooming on Harrison Street Tenth anniversary art show and street fair FREE admission to ALL AGES Ping is playing a pair of free shows this Saturday. One is at my favorite restaurant in Oak Park, and the other is at my favorite record shop in Oak Park – I’m going to have a hard time leaving either venue! These will be Ping’s only full band performances in Illinois until the Cornerstone Festival. 2pm La Majada (Mexican restaurant) 226 Harrison Street Oak Park, IL 60304-1534 (708) 848-8838 www.la-majada.com 3pm Val’s Halla (record shop) 239 Harrison Street Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 524-1004 www.valshalla.com Ping is: John Blum – drums Mike Choby – bass, vocal Jeff Elbel – vocal, guitar Maron Gaffron – vocal, percussion Find more info on What’s Blooming at the Oak Park Arts District website: http://www.oakparkartsdistrict.com/
Saturday, April 10, 2010: SharpeWorldMusic Ensemble 7:30 PM Charlotte’s Web presents: The SharpeWorldMusic Ensemble Spring Creek United Church of Christ 4500 Spring Creek Road Rockford, IL Tickets: CharlottesWebofRockford.org (815) 964-2238 All ages welcome! Jeff Elbel plays bass with multi-instrumentalist/composer Tom Sharpe (Dennis DeYoung, Mannheim Steamroller)
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Sunday, April 25, 2010: SharpeWorldMusic Ensemble 2:00 PM The Lisle Library 777 Front Street Lisle, IL 60532 Admission: FREE (Sponsored by the Friends of the Lisle Library) All ages welcome! Jeff Elbel plays bass with multi-instrumentalist/composer Tom Sharpe (Dennis DeYoung, Mannheim Steamroller)
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Monday, June 21, 2010: SharpeWorldMusic Ensemble 6:45 PM Schaumburg Town Square 130 South Roselle Road Schaumburg, IL 60193 Admission: FREE (Sponsored by the Schaumburg Library) All ages welcome! Jeff Elbel plays bass with multi-instrumentalist/composer Tom Sharpe (Dennis DeYoung, Mannheim Steamroller)
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Sunday, February 28, 2010Live ... from Oak Park! All proceeds benefit Slow Food Chicago An evening of music The Velvet Rope 728 Lake St. Chicago, IL $5 cover All Ages welcome 08:00 Harrison Street Ukulele Players [Jeff Elbel on bass] 08:45 Jeff Elbel of PING 09:30 Noah Shlaes 10:00 Rev and Friends 10:45 Prophets of the Elk
Saturday, November 21, 2009 The Abbey Pub 3420 W. Grace St. Chicago, IL $15 admission. Ages 21 & over admitted. 7:00 pm www.abbeypub.com Jeff will perform a solo set opening for vocalist CY CURNIN of THE FIXX.
Saturday, October 24, 2009 Chicago Street Pub 75 N. Chicago St. Joliet, IL 60432 $5 admission. Ages 21 & over admitted. 11:00 pm CLICK FOR MAP www.chicagost.com Ping line-up: John Blum, Jeff Elbel, Stacey Krejci
Saturday, October 17, 2009 Wheaton Evangelical Free Church 520 E Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, Il 60187 (630) 668-6490 ext. 100 Free admission. All ages welcome. 7:00 pm This is an evening of variety performance featuring members of the church community. Jeff will perform a Ping song. CLICK FOR MAP www.chicagost.com Ping line-up: John Blum, Jeff Elbel, Stacey Krejci
Saturday, September 12, 2009 Art on Harrison [street fair] Harrison Street just West of S. Lombard Ave. Oak Park, IL 60304 FREE admission, ALL AGES welcome Harrison Street Ukulele Players at 1:00pm (Jeff joins on ukulele, bass, and vocals) PING concert at 3:00pm CLICK FOR MAP Event website Ping line-up: John Blum, Mike Choby, Jeff Elbel, Maron Gaffron
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 Harrison St. Ukulele Players Blockbuster release party event for The Beatles: Rock Band 589 N. McLean Blvd., Elgin, IL 60123 (847) 468-1800 FREE admission, ALL AGES welcome CLICK FOR MAP The Harrison St. Ukulele Players are a fun, community- oriented group who gather weekly at Eastgate Café in Oak Park , IL to play Tin Pan Alley tunes, Beatles songs, Hawaiian music, etc. The group has been invited to play at many local events and never fails to lift spirits. Jeff will sing, play ukulele and bass with the gang.
Sunday, September 6, 2009 The Wayside The Warehouse 308 E. Galena Ave., Aurora, IL 60505 (630) 859-0060 CLICK FOR MAP Church service starts at 10:30am. The Wayside will provide the music. Jeff will play bass.
Saturday, September 5, 2009The Warehouse – PING opening for The Wayside 308 E. Galena Ave., Aurora, IL 60505 (630) 859-0060 FREE admission, ALL AGES welcome CLICK FOR MAP PING plays at 7:00pm John and Michelle Thompson will play a special acoustic set of new Wayside material, followed by a fully-amped reunion set with Wayside veterans (including me [Jeff] on bass). Ping line-up: John Blum, Mike Choby, Jeff Elbel, Maron Gaffron
Friday, September 4, 2009 Maron concert Windy City Community Church, Chicago, IL 60123 FREE admission, ALL AGES welcome Jeff plays Hammond organ, Wurltizer and guitars with this soul-rock band.
Thursday, September 3, 2009 PING concert Elbo Room 2871 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 549-5549 $8, 21 and over admitted CLICK FOR MAP 08:00pm – John Mahoney 09:00pm – Chris Flood 10:00pm – PING 11:00pm – Righteous Hillbillies 12:00pm – John Condon and the Benefit Ping line-up: John Blum, Mike Choby, Jeff Elbel, Maron Gaffron
August 21, 2009 Maron The Fire Escape 8225 Columbia Ave. Munster, IN 46321 08:00 pm ALL AGES welcome. Free admission Jeff Elbel plays Hammond organ, Wurlitzer and guitars
August 16, 2009 Harrison Street Ukulele Players Battle of the Bands, World Record Attempt The Fest For Beatles Fans Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago, IL 08:00 pm Jeff Elbel plays ukulele and sings with the group
July 26, 2009 Maron Church event Urbana, OH 10:00 am Jeff Elbel plays Hammond organ, Wurlitzer and guitars
July 25, 2009 Jeff Elbel concert Community Event Urbana, OH 01:30 pm Jeff Elbel plays a short opening set for Maron and Brother Red Squirrel Jeff Elbel concert Community Event Urbana, OH 02:15 pm Jeff Elbel plays Hammond organ, Wurlitzer and guitars for Maron and Brother Red Squirrel
July 24, 2009 Maron concert The Depot Urbana, OH 5:00 pm Jeff Elbel plays Hammond organ, Wurlitzer and guitars
July 18, 2009 Maron concert Mosquito Acres camp Adrian, MI 5:00 pm Jeff Elbel plays Hammond organ, Wurlitzer and guitars
July 11, 2009 Maron concert Lifest Oshkosh, WI 10:00 pm Jeff Elbel plays Hammond organ, Wurlitzer and guitars
July 02, 2009 Andrew Oliver Cornerstone Festival Jesus Village Stage 4:00 pm Jeff Elbel will join Andrew during his set Jeff Elbel + Ping concert Cornerstone Festival Jesus Village Stage 5:00 pm
July 01, 2009 Cornerstone Festival Phantom Tollbooth Press Test 1:00 pm Jeff will be interviewed, and perform a song. Andrew Oliver will also participate. Jeff Elbel + Ping concert Cornerstone Festival Gallery Stage 4:15 pm
Friday, May 1, 2009 Harrison St. Ukulele Players Eastgate Café Oak Park, IL 7:00pm – 10:00pm Jeff performs with the group. The set list includes traditional Hawaiian songs, Tin Pan Alley, and Beatles tunes.
Sunday, April 19, 2009 Sharpe World Music Ensemble Sunday, April 19, 2009 @ 2:00 pm VENUE: The Lisle Library 777 Front St Lisle, IL 60532 (630) 971-1675 INFO: http://www.lislelibrary.org/ MAP: http://tinyurl.com/cqorxc If you’re on Facebook, you can visit this link for more info or to RSVP, if you like: Facebook page for Sharpe event. SWME’s sound is a high-energy mix of classical composition, progressive rock, and world music rhythms. The music is suitable for kids, hipsters and grandparents alike. "Every library should rock this hard," says Tom. Tom Sharpe drums for Dennis DeYoung and Mannheim Steamroller. Jeff plays upright bass with the group. http://www.myspace.com/sharpeworldmusic http://www.myspace.com/jeff_elbel
Friday, April 10, 2009 Sharpe World Music Ensemble [Jeff plays upright bass] WGN Channel 9 in Chicago Channel 307 on DirecTV Noon, Central Time The clips from my day at WGN with the Sharpe World Music Ensemble are here: Tom Sharpe on WGN.
Saturday, March 21, 2009 Jeff Elbel + Ping Paycheck’s Lounge Hamtramck, MI 9:00 pm Jeff will perform a full-band set opening for Mumble from Ann Arbor, MI.
upcoming: Sharpe World Music Ensemble Watch this space for details on Jeff’s upcoming appearances with the Sharpe World Music Ensemble, including a performance on Chicago’s WGN. This television channel is available on basic cable in many markets.
upcoming: Cornerstone Festival Jeff Elbel + Ping Gallery Stage Weds., July 1, 2009 4:00pmMonday, 23 February 2009: The Guild 7:30pm - 10:00pm Backthird Audio 67 S. Stolp Ave. Aurora, IL Free admission All ages welcome Jeff will be participating in a panel of regional music writers. As a late addition, he’ll represent The Chicago Sun-Times and other publications. Here’s a description of the event by Benjie Hughes of Backthird Audio: At Monday's meeting, we'll be joined by three area music writers. Andy Argyrakis is a notorious freelancer whose bylines turn up places like the Chicago Tribune, the Daily Journal and Paste Magazine. Carter Moss is a regular with the Illinois Entertainer. And Guild regular Andre Salles, when he's not sneaking good music into the pages of the Beacon News, is my favorite music blogger. We'll sit these three down, and get the scoop on what they do - and what we as musicians should be doing to make their jobs easier. Our format will be mostly Q-and-A, so if you're a musician wondering how to better interact with the press - here comes your chance.
Sunday, 18 January 2009: Beki Hemingway and Jonathan Rundman set St. Paul Lutheran Church Wheaton, IL 7:00 PM Free admission All ages welcome Jeff will be playing upright bass with Beki and Jonathan. Both are engaging storytellers who lead interactive shows with excellent pop/rock and roll tunes.
Friday, 16 January 2009: Maron Gaffron set Iglesia del Pueblo – Hope Center Hammond, IN 7:00 PM Free admission All ages welcome Jeff will be playing upright bass with Grrr recording artist Maron Gaffron and Mike Choby. We’ll probably switch instruments and throw a Ping song into the set as well. Maron’s a brilliant singer, and the music is a pop combination heavy on Motown-styled R&B and Gospel influences.
Sunday, 7 December 2008 Warehouse 308 E Galena Blvd Aurora, IL 60505 (630) 859-0600 Free admission All ages welcome Jeff will be playing lead guitar during a set of Larry Norman’s music performed by the Wayside. Randy Schoof and John J. Thompson will speak about Larry’s life and influence as a musician, cultural catalyst, and admired but flawed individual. Larry is often referred to as the father of Christian rock, though he was often marginalized or ignored within the Christian community.
Saturday, 20 September 2008 Harrison on Harrison A celebration of the music of The Beatles’ George Harrison Hosted by Wonderwall Music Shoppe & Emporium 12:00 PM – 09:00PM 329 Harrison Street Oak Park, IL 60304 Admission is FREE to All Ages. Sandalwood Sitar Music Ensemble The Meter Maids Ukulele Players [including Jeff Elbel] Jeff Elbel [of PING and Sharpe World Music Ensemble] Joe Dex Danny Donuts [comedian] Phil Angotti & Dickey of The Beatle Brothers Hanan and SMOKE - belly dance troupe The Apple Scruffs Rex Van Zant - Dark Horse Tribute [including Jeff Elbel] I play with Ukulele Players at 2:30pm, and then do a short solo set. I'll also be playing bass with Rex Van Zant. This is the first annual Harrison on Harrison event.
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Saturday, 29 September 2007 Sharepworldmusic Ensemble Show Maple Avenue Pub corner of Maple and Rte 53 1227 Maple Ave. Lisle, IL 60532 10:00PM 21 and over admitted $5 cover Full ensemble! Jeff Elbel: upright bass Kevin Jocius: percussion Amanda Lake: cello Nikki Lapwing: vocal, percussion Paul Ross: drums, percussion Tom Sharpe: keyboard, percussion, marimba Jennifer Gillespie: violin
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Saturday, 11 August 2007 Sharepworldmusic Ensemble Show Millenium Park [on the Great Lawn] Great Performers of Illinois series Chicago, IL From 2:30pm to 3:00pm Admission is FREE to All Ages! Jeff Elbel plays upright bass with Tom Sharpe and the Sharepworldmusic Ensemble
Saturday, 28 July 2007 Sharepworldmusic Ensemble Show Sinnissippi Park Music Shell Sinnissippi Summer Series 1401 N 2nd St Rockford, IL 61107-3044 7:30PM Admission is FREE to All Ages! Click for map to Sinnissippi Park. NOTE: Rain site is Mendelssohn PAC, 415 N. Church Click for map of directions to Mendelssohn PAC. Jeff Elbel plays upright bass with Tom Sharpe and the Sharepworldmusic Ensemble
Saturday, 30 June 2007 Cornerstone Festival Bushnell, IL 4:15pm Gallery Stage All ages welcome! Jeff Elbel + Ping will perform lots of NEW songs. Fun is guaranteed! John Bretzlaff - lead guitar Kim Bretzlaff - vocal Mike Choby - organ Dave Dampier - percussion Jeff Elbel - vocal, guitar Matt Gadeken - violin Marc Ludena - bass Andrew Oliver - drums
Sunday, 7/1/07 Opening for the LOST DOGS Fellowship Chapel 308 Robinhood Way, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (Route 53 near I-55 and I-355. 308 Robinhood Way) Showtime: 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:45. Tickets: $10 in advance or at door (General admission) http://www.fchapel.com/ more info: 630-631-7124, gafritz@juno.com An opening set by Jeff Elbel + Ping is still technically tentative, but the possibility looks good enough to call it "likely." We'll be able to confirm on Monday, June 25th. Feel free to e-mail ping@marathonrecords.com for final details. Jeff will provide technical assistance to the promoter and Lost Dogs for this show.
Friday, 08 June 2007 Tape Op Conference 11:00 am Logic panel All ages welcome! El Conquistador Hotel Tucson, AZ
Wednesday, 10/20/2006 The Union 7:00 pm (doors at 6:30pm) $5 suggested donation to benefit local charities All ages welcome! 129 W. Benton Ave. Naperville, IL 60540-4503 CLICK for MAP info: jkgudauskas@noctrl.edu Jeff Elbel + Ping will perform an inspiring set of unconventional Christmas songs. The show features members of: The Wayside Horse in the Sea Celestial Static Ping Benjie Hughes (in his entirety) Grey Haven
Friday, 10/22/2006 Back Third Audio 7:00 pm All ages welcome! Benefit show for The Wayside's Summer 2007 Czech Republic outreach Limited seating available. Please RSVP. 40-50 attendees. Suggested donation: $10 Back Third Audio 67 S. Stolp Ave. Aurora, IL 60506 info: (630) 264-2366 (630) 788-3127 mobile tellme@backthird.com Jeff Elbel + Ping will perform another inspiring set of unconventional Christmas songs. Jeff will also perform with The Wayside.
Saturday, 09/23/2006 23 September 2006 Borders Books & Music 8:00 pm FREE - All ages welcome! 1 N La Grange Rd [at Ogden Ave.] La Grange, IL 60525 (708) 579-9660 [Click for Map] URL for map: http://tinyurl.com/f6bl2 Performance order: Jeff Elbel + Ping Tom Sharpe North (with guest appearances, including Jeff and John from Ping)
October 3, 2006, 2006 : Evildoers!
The Ping website was just hacked, and we lost all of our News, Shows, Audio, and Press info. Since I (Jeff) have been busy mixing albums and whatnot, I've let other important things (like backing up the website) fall by the wayside. It smarts, but it's spilt milk now ... I'll rebuild asap.