Could it have been any rainier that Saturday? Excellent, a rainy day is a good day to go to a record store. ANY day is a good day to go to a record store, but that day is one that I'll never ever forget.

Ian Axel performed a short set of inspired music, live at Vintage Vinyl with Chad Vaccarino. Five songs later, of which Chad joined in for two, I knew that they were exceptional musicians. I knew it to be true. Ian is his piano. As he performs, the music emanating from that piano is rich and vibrant and awesome!!

I talked to Ian briefly after the show and he told me he has been playing the piano since he began to walk. Music is a communicative art, and Ian communicates with that piano exponentially. Ian also told me that he and Chad write the songs together, which is a true collaborative effort, worthy of praise!!

This Is The New Year, Ian and Chad's new CD is available now!!

Ian Axel and Chad Vaccarino will be appearing in our area soon.

May 8, 2011 @ North Star Bar, Philadelphia, PA
May 24, 2011 @ Bowery Ballroom, New York, NY