the automatic filmmaker is
Steve Ellington,
independent filmmaker based in Pittsburgh via Zürich.

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Entries in Henrici (16)

Monday
Mar282011

"Bridges and Ruins" by Blauson

During the last days of Winter, Blauson performed on the banks of the Limmat as part of the Presented by Cafe Henrici music series.

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Americana by way of Portugal with "A Jigsaw"

Friday
Mar042011

A Perfect Moment with Lindsay Ferguson

Lindsay Ferguson came through Zürich and after her show at the best cafe in Zürich we filmed two videos for the Presented by Cafe Henrici video series. The way the people in the street reacted to her and what happens at the beginning of part II made for a perfect, real life moment for me. Enjoy!

"Right About You" by Lindsay Ferguson

"Boxing Gloves by Lindsay Ferguson
 

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Moving You by Christina Maria
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Progess by Chloe Charles

Tuesday
Nov162010

Octoberman in November

Octoberman returned to Zürich with with a full band. After their show at Cafe Henrici, lead-man Mark hit the streets by himself and performed his song "Eddie and Rita". I love the lens flares in this video:
 
You can buy Octoberman's new album FORTRESSES from their website or iTunes

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Octoberman @ Cafe Henrici
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Progress by Chloe Charles

Monday
Nov082010

Lambs and Wolves aus Deutschland

I had the pleasure of filming a couple of songs with the talented guys from Lambs and Wolves as part of my ongoing Presented by Cafe Henrici series:

Summer Light
 

Memories of a Winter Day 

Lambs and Wolves played a show at Cafe Henrici before we filmed these. Watch them perform The Only Light from the Cafe Henrici Youtube Channel

Wednesday
Oct202010

Rita Hey

Here are two more videos in the Presented by Cafe Henrici series, this time with the country/folk duo Rita Hey. We found a cozy alley in the Niederdorf and they played two songs:

Professional Lovers by Rita Hey

I Am Here To Stay by Rita Hey

Later that evening Rita Hey performed at Cafe Henrici. You can see them perform Heavy Metal Relationship on Youtube. I really enjoyed their performance, and their album We Know You Well, Sweet Misery is also very good.

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Wednesday
Oct132010

Americana by way of Portugal with "A Jigsaw"

On September 28th the Portuguese Blues/Folk band A Jigsaw came through Zürich on their European tour. In addition to their gig at Cafe Henrici, I also filmed a couple of live videos with them. It is hard to describe just how great these guys are. Just have a watch:

Red Pony by A Jigsaw

Return to Me by A Jigsaw
 

I  must admit that A Jigsaw is one of my favorite acts that has played at Henrici so far. Their album "Like the Wolf" is also very good. You can buy it from their online store or on iTunes.

Saturday
Oct092010

The Human Statues

A few weeks ago Jeff Bryant of the Canadian duo The Human Statues came through Zürich to play a gig at Cafe Henrici. The next day we got together and made a couple of videos in the Niederdorf. The first song was tricky for me because I was walking backwards:

The Man on the Radio by The Human Statues

The second song was tricky for Jeff because this time, he had to walk backwards. Playing guitar while walking backwards is probably harder than holding a camera.

Honest Man by The Human Statues
 

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Saturday
Jul312010

Jane Lui @ Cafe Henrici

Here is Jane Lui performing her original song "Long Ago" from her show at the best cafe in Zürich back in May

This song will be on her new album Goodnight Company coming later this year.

 

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Friday
Jul092010

Illusionist Boy by Jane Lui

Last Month Jane Lui perfomed at Cafe Henrici. Before her set, when went to a beautiful rooftop in the Niederdorf and filmed this:
 
iPhone/iPad friendly Youtube Version

Check out more awesome videos of Jane on her Youtube channel

Special thanks to George, Tito and Olivia. 

Saturday
Jun192010

Octoberman @ Cafe Henrici

Octoberman performing "Lost Highway" by Hank Williams at the best cafe in Zürich.

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