Category: The Cello eXperiment

The Cello eXperiment, aka “Cello X” was founded in 2010 by Peter featuring his highest-level students.  They have recorded an album at Jack Straw Studios and performed at the Seattle Mariners, Triple Door, the Moore Theatre and elsewhere.  Look below for upcoming events – hope to see you there!

EventLocation/Info/LinkDate/Time
RehearsalMy house9/15/23;
6:45-8:45
RehearsalMy house9/22/23;
6:45-8:45
RehearsalMy house10/13/23;
6:45-8:45
RehearsalMy house10/27/22;
6:45-8:45
RehearsalMy house11/3/23;
6:45-8:45
RehearsalMy house11/17/23;
6:45-8:45
Fall Recital
(Cello X performs)		Queen Anne Presbyterian Church11/18/24;
4:00-6:00
RehearsalMy house12/1/23;
6:45-8:45
RehearsalMy house12/17/23;
10:00-12:00
Holiday Set Kraken Community Iceplex12/17/23;
4:00-6:00 (3:30 arrival)
RehearsalMy house1/13/24;
1:00-3:00
RehearsalMy house1/19/24;
6:45-8:45
RehearsalMy house2/2/24;
6:45-8:45
RehearsalMy house2/9/24;
6:45-8:45
RehearsalMy house3/1/24;
6:45-8:45
RehearsalMy house3/8/24;
6:45-8:45
Spring Recital
(Cello X performs)		Greenlake Methodist Church3/23/24;
4:00-6:00
RehearsalMy house3/29/24;
6:45-8:45
RehearsalMy house4/5/23;
6:45-8:45
RehearsalMy house4/26/24
CANCELED
RehearsalMy house5/3/24;
6:45-8:45
RehearsalMy house5/5/24
10:00-12:00
Crocodile dress rehearsal
Cello X @ The CrocodileThe Crocodile5/8/24;
Load-in: 4:00
Performance: 7:00
RehearsalMy house5/17/24;
6:45-8:45
RehearsalMy house5/24/24;
6:45-8:45
Cello X @ FolklifeSeattle CenterMemorial Day Weekend
TBD
Cello X @ C&P CoffeeC&P Coffee5/31/24;
7:00-9:00

Cello X Rocks the Crocodile! Info

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Cello X rocks the newly-opened and gorgeous Crocodile in their beautiful Here-After Theater! We’ll perform one-of-a-kind arrangements of your favorite rock, pop, soundtrack, and heavy metal tunes – just what you know and love about Cello X! Tickets are only $10! See you there!

  • When: Monday, May 23rd, 2022
    • 7:00 (Doors at 6:30)
  • Where: The Crocodile
  • Parking: street parking
  • Tickets: here (21+)

Member info:

  • Arrival time: 4:15
  • Attire: all black
  • What to bring:
    • Cello
    • Rockstop
    • Music stand
    • Music in set order
    • Set list: here

Cello X Rocks the Rendezvous! Info

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We’re back! Join Cello X at the Rendezvous Jewlebox Theater Sunday, April 24th! We’ll perform one-of-a-kind arrangements of your favorite rock, pop, soundtrack, and heavy metal tunes – just what you know and love about Cello X! See you there!

Member info:

  • Arrival time: 1:45 (be at the Rendezvous)
  • Attire: all black (“rock” all black is fine)
  • What to bring:
    • Cello
    • Rockstop
    • Music stand
    • Music in set order

Cello X @ The Dawgs! Info

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Cello X rocks Alaska Airlines Arena with a stirring rendition of the National Anthem this Saturday at the University of Washington Men’s Basketball game! The Huskies are facing the University of Arizona Wildcats (ranked #7!), but we bleed Purple and Gold and know they will triumph! Info below, and see you there!

  • Cello X National Anthem performance
  • Where: Alaska Airlines Arena
  • When: Saturday, February 12, 2022
  • Time: 3:00 tip-off (arrive early to catch the anthem!)
  • Purchase tickets here

Member info:

  • Where: Alaska Airlines Arena
  • Parking: E-18 (see me for parking passes)
  • Map: here
  • When:
    • Arrive at the Loading Dock @ 1:00
    • Sound check @ 1:30
    • Performance @ 2:50
    • Tip-off @ 3:00
  • Attire: all-black (formal)
  • What to bring: Cello & rockstop

Cello X rocks the Kraken – Holiday style!

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Join Cello X as we rock the Kraken Community Iceplex at Northgate! We’ll perform all of your favorite Christmas songs along with amazing, one-of-a-kind arrangements of your favorite rock tunes. Just what you know and love about Cello X! Look for us in the lobby, and see you there!

  • When: Friday, December 17, 2021
    • 7:00-8:30 (6:30 member arrival)
  • Where: Kraken Community Iceplex (main lobby)
  • Parking: Parking Lot #4 (across and northeast of the Iceplex)
  • Member info:
    • What to bring:
      • Cello
      • Rockstop
      • Music stand
      • Chair
      • Holiday folder and Cello X binder
      • Set list: here
    • Attire: All black
    • Dinner: Directly following at Azteca at Northgate

Dunn Details

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  • Where: Dunn Gardens
  • When: 2:00-4:00 (Arrival 12:45)
  • Parking: Park in the small lot, or park on the street and walk into the gardens.
  • What to bring:
    • Cello
    • Stand
    • Rockstop with a strap
    • Clips or clothespins
  • Attire: All-black. DRESS WARMLY. We’ll be performing outside, or if we perform indoors, the doors will have to be propped open.
  • Practice: please practice ahead of time.
  • Pizza: Dinner afterwards at Spiro’s in Shoreline, Max’s place of employment!

Cello X @ The Dunn!

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Cello X fanati-X! We’re BACK! Join us at Dunn Gardens on April 25th for a ROCKING, outdoor, safe and free set featuring original arrangements of your favorite music from rock, pop, movies and more! Just what you love about Cello Experiment! See you there!

  • Where: Dunn Gardens in North Seattle
  • When: April 25th at 2:00 PM
  • Cost: free
  • Parking: Park on the street and walk into the gardens.
  • Safety protocols: Please wear a mask. Chairs will be placed 6 feet apart.

Dunn Gardens Set 2021

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  1. Pirates of the Caribbean
    • talk
  2. Beautiful Day
  3. Eleanor Rigby
  4. Old Town Road
    • talk
  5. Jurassic Park
  6. How to Train Your Dragon
    • talk
  7. Kiss from a Rose
  8. Standing on the Shore
  9. Viva la Vida
    • talk
  10. I Am the Doctor
  11. Like Real People Do
  12. Ant Man
    • talk
  13. Bittersweet
  14. Master of Puppets
    • talk
  15. Every Little Thing She Does is Magic
  16. At World’s End
    • encores:
  17. Seven Nation Army
  18. Game of Thrones