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8:30 PM Ticket for Oct 30 2022
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8:30 PM Ticket for Oct 30 2022

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The Monkey House presents...  The Cello Madness Congress   a cello duel/duet with Third Seven and Cello Joe  

Come be amazed by two prolific, improvising, looping cellists! Third Seven (Billy Mickelson) and Cello Joe (Joey Chang) will duel and duet presenting original songs as well as improvising songs for the audience. Seating is limited and advance tickets are $30 and up at CelloMadness.com. Please purchase advance tickets to reserve your spot! There will be a show at 7 pm and a show at 8:30 pm. 30 tickets available for each show. 

The show is at The Monkey House.  Website: www.themonkeyhouse.org The Monkey House is a BYOB venue. Bring Your Own Beverage. They provide free cups and openers for guests, but please bring your own re-usuable vessels to reduce waste. Nearest place to buy beer and wine is the 7-11 at University and Sacramento.  For spirits, Ledger's Liquors at 1399 University is a veritable booze museum.  Please do not bring food--too many spills and messes. They do offer a variety of affordable snacks.  Their website provides recommendations for pre-show dining nearby.

LOCATION:  1638 University Ave Berkeley, CA 94703 

The Monkey House is a storefront theater at 1638 University Ave, near Sacramento, just three blocks from North Berkeley BART.   It is located directly across from the Super 8 Motel and parking is usually easy.   SOME PEOPLE HAVE TROUBLE FINDING IT WITHOUT THE ADDRESS, SO PLEASE BE SURE YOU HAVE IT WITH YOU.    Also: Apple Maps will sometimes give out the wrong street coordinates.  It's between California and Jefferson streets -- closest major street is Sacramento. Street parking is usually easy and free after 6PM.    

Performer Biographies:   Third Seven - https://www.thirdseven.com/  Third Seven, est. in 2002, is an international touring one-man cello band from Oregon, led by Billy Mickelson. He has 20+ years of international touring and performing experience, with thousands of concerts under his belt and spanning about 16 countries. Third Seven is boundless, adaptable, and uniquely approachable in any environment. Third Seven has performed everything from punk rock shows to yoga classes to art gallery openings and everything in between. Third Seven's musical style and approach is not held to any one genre, as he draws global influence from cultures around the world. Billy places particular importance on honesty, vulnerability, relationship building, and storytelling in his musical forays. His technique and performances are one of a kind. He uses looping and layering of cello, rhythm, and vocals to create an engaging experience. Third Seven's dedication to excellence leads to flawless, memorable, and thought-provoking performances for diverse audiences of all kinds.  He currently resides in Central Oregon. 

Cello Joe - https://CelloJoe.com   Cello + beatboxing + vocals + live looping = Cello Joe  Cello Joe plays the cello while beatboxing, looping, and singing. It's Classical Hip Hop.  It's Conscious Cello Hip Hop Funk!  His lyrics weave together sustainability, environmental justice, and social awareness.  They entertain, inspire, and make you wonder.  

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