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Curious George Hrab's at it again
CD release of "Interrobang" with Geologic Orchestra in concert Friday, November 11, 2005 By SUSAN KALAN The Express-Times This weekend holds two-fold meaning for George Hrab, of Bethlehem. He not only celebrates the official release of his fifth CD, "Interrobang," but also performs his annual show at the IceHouse on Sand Island. Hrab won't be alone in his celebration, but rather in the company of his Geologic Orchestra, a 10-member ensemble. Most work from the new album will premiere, in addition to Hrab's previous CDs, "Minutiae," "Vitriol," "[sic]," and "Coelacanth." Hrab, a graduate of Moravian College, says he received international exposure with "Coelacanth" when he was interviewed on the Skepticality podcast. The interview focused on his love of science, music, critical thinking and skeptical thought. An example of his love for science? "Coelacanth" is named for a fish previously thought to be extinct. Hrab's musical styling is in the vein of Frank Zappa and The Talking Heads, with plenty of acoustic and electric guitar riffs and humor. The Geologic Orchestra will feature the Authority Horns, from the nationally-acclaimed, nine-member funky party-dance band, The Philadelphia Funk Authority, formed in the Lehigh Valley in 1999. Hrab is a drummer/vocalist with the Authority, which has performed locally at Bethlehem's Musikfest and Allentown's Mayfair and nationally including The White House and the Kimmel Center. The Geologic Orchestra includes Hrab as vocalist/guitarist, Tom Sweeney and Ross Brown on guitar, Eric Kenlin on drums, J.P. Cappiello on bass, Andy Kowal and Dave Painchaud on trumpet, Dale Gerheart on trombone, Steve Bridges on saxophone, and Larry Ogden on baritone sax.
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