Thu, Oct 17
|Washburn University
byerSelf Solo Washburn University
Armed with only his voice, electric cello and pedalboard, byerSelf uses live looping to create a lush backdrop or an infectious groove. Every performance, Greg amazes the audience with his instrumental virtuosity and heartfelt vocals.
Time & Location
Oct 17, 2019, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CDT
Washburn University, 1700 SW College Ave, Topeka, KS 66621, USA
About the event
Despite its moniker, byerSelf is more than your typical solo project; with its mesmerizing blend of modern covers and catchy originals, it will redefine what you thought the cello was capable of! byerSelf is the pseudonym of singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Greg Byers. The first jazz/classical cellist/bassist to graduate from the University of Miami, Greg's pioneering musical style focuses on modern styles, improvisation, and integrating technology. Greg has performed and recorded with diverse artists such as Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Raquel Sofia, Kat Perkins, VocalEssence, Dr. John, Steve Miller, Omar Rodríguez-López and Davina and the Vagabonds.