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In October 2008, Pop!Tech’s annual conference in Maine (www.poptech.org) featured this remarkable performance by cellist Rufus Cappadocia. Cappadocia bows and plucks his cello with theatrical intensity and dignified ease. Graciously playing the quarter-tone lute, Cappadocia’s music partner, Bethany Yarrow, accompanies him for the final piece of this event. Keep up with Bethany & Rufus at www.bethanyandrufus.com

This is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of part two of Alexander Shulgin's Songbook, Triptych. Producer Richard Niles and multi-instrumentalist Gary Husband discuss what it was like creating part two of Alexander Shulgin's instrumental album. "Atmosphere is a key word for me in my musical endeavor, whether it's in the pop, jazz, classical or fusion realms, and here I had a chance to explore exactly that.." - Gary Husband

In this video, we get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of part one of Alexander Shulgin's Songbook, Triptych. Producers Greig Watts, Paul Drew and Pete Barringer discuss what it was like working with Alexander Shulgin while their beautifully-composed smooth jazz music plays in the background. This is an excellent glimpse into the minds of those who made Triptych happen. Album: Triptych, Shulgin's Songbook - Part 1 Genre: Instrumental/Smooth Jazz/Lounge Composer: Alexander Shulgin Performers: Paul Drew (guitar, backing vocal), Steve King (bass), Simon Rushby (keyboards), Jon Howells (drums), Laura Whittle (backing vocal), Chris "Beebe" Aldridge (sax) Producers: Paul Drew, Greig Watts, Pete Barringer Label: Familia Entertainment http://www.myspace.com/shulginalexander

Excerpt from Peter, Bethany & Rufus: The Spirit of Woodstock. Bethany and Rufus play with Mady Kouyate (kora) Bonga Jean-Baptiste (percussion) and Sheila Anozier (dance). www.bethanyandrufus.com

Excerpt from Peter, Bethany & Rufus: The Spirit of Woodstock (2008). Bethany Yarrow and Rufus Cappadocia play with "Bonga" Jean Baptiste (percussion) and Sheila Anozier (dance). Throw down dancing to a Rev. Gary Davis classic. www.bethanyandrufus.com "'If I Had My Way' relies more on the influence of roots music than some of Bethany & Rufus’ other songs, giving it a faster, dance-tinged vibe. It’s an interesting retelling of the age-old Samson and Delilah story, bringing personal choice into the saga. The beat of the song speeds up to effectively match and emphasize the pace of the story. culminating in grooving drum solos, interspersed with Bethany’s smooth voice." - MusicDishTV

Peter, Bethany & Rufus perform "Which Side Are You On?" on the Washington Mall for the March for Womens Lives (April 25, 2004). www.bethanyandrufus.com

Bethany & Rufus' music video for the title track "900 Miles" from their debut CD. www.bethanyandrufus.com

Bethany & Rufus perform "Another Man" at the Makor, New York City (March 2003). www.bethanyandrufus.com

Excerpt from THE SPIRIT OF WOODSTOCK. Bethany & Rufus perform "Nobody's Fault" with Haitian percussionist Bonga Jean-Baptiste. www.bethanyandrufus.com

Rufus Cappadicia perfoming a cello solo in Canada (2004). www.bethanyandrufus.com

Bethany & Rufus video diary of the 2005 Ozark Folk Festival in Arkansas (2005)

Rufus Cappadocia performing with Bethany Yarrow at Pop!Tech 2008 in Camden, Maine (October 23, 2008). www.poptech.com

Bethany & Rufus perform "Pretty Horses" at the The Cutting Room, NYC (January 2006). www.bethanyandrufus.com

Bethany & Rufus perform "Isn't That So" at the Joe's Pub, NYC (June 2004). www.bethanyandrufus.com

Bethany Yarrow sings a new freedom song at the polls in North Philadelphia. DID YOU WAKE UP THIS MORNING WITH YOUR MIND SET ON OBAMA? Yes we did! www.bethanyandrufus.com