Post-Rock Legends Kristian Dunn and Damon Che Team Up for Yesness Debut Album
El Ten Eleven’s Kristian Dunn has introduced another bass and drum duo. Yesness features Dunn teaming up with drummer Damon Che, and together they’ve released their debut album, See You at the Solipsist Convention.
Yesness came to be after Dunn’s ” prolific output outgrew the resources and abilities of his instrumental duo El Ten Eleven,” according to the album liner notes. He was connected with Che by Joyful Noise Recordings founder Karl Hofstetter.
“Despite Che’s initial unfamiliarity with Dunn’s musical output, their personalities bridged any and all gaps—both Che and Dunn share a flair for the comically absurd and musically adventurous, a mindset that shines throughout ‘See You at the Solipsist Convention,'” the band states. “Che has become legendary for his calculated polyrhythms and undeniable physicality, while Dunn is known for relentless experimentation and productivity akin to a freight train. Quickly, the unlikely pair transformed into destined collaborators.”
See You at the Solipsist Convention features Dunn providing musical hooks with his eight-string bass as well as piano and keys. Special guests also join the duo with Kishi Bashi on “Nice Walrus” and Macie Stewart on “Fire, When It’s Broken” and “Horror Snuggle.”
Check out the album opener, “No So Sorry Now Are You?”
See You at the Solipsist Convention is out now on vinyl and digital services, including Apple Music and Amazon Music.
See You at the Solipsist Convention Track List:
- Not So Sorry Are You Now?
- Occasional Grape?
- Nice Walrus
- If You Say So
- People Don’t Like It When You Call Them Ace
- Fire, When It’s Broken
- Your Reverb is Showing
- Horror Snuggle
- You Didn’t Need Those Pencils Did You?
- There’s No One on Board
- See Through Wolf Costume
- Non-incredible Visitor
In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.
