Former Bands
Graphite Addiction (2005–2020)
Building a better tree.
- Tim Carmichael – Upright Bass, Electric Upright Bass, Electric Bass
- Vic Dillahay – Electric Guitar, Fretless Guitar, Multioud Steel, Mandolin
- Pete Ehrmann – Drums and Percussion
Graphite Addiction is a listening experience that shouldn’t be missed. With an eclectic mix of world rhythms, jazz harmonies, and melodic hooks this trio provides something for every listener.
Bassist/vocalist Tim Carmichael, guitarist Vic Dillahay, and percussionist Pete Ehrmann skillfully craft original music that will have you grooving and wanting more!
Albums from Graphite Addiction
- Thoughtful Departure (Curious Automata, 2021) “Great jams.” -Fernando Garcin
- Grateful Destination (Curious Automata, 2020) “Funky, groovy, phat and soulful.” -Marlon Simpson
- The Blue Dog (Curious Automata, 2017) “Genuine jam music… strange and complex.” -Oxaï Roura
- Sifferson (Curious Automata, 2017) “…what on earth does it mean?” -Mike Ehrmann
- a second chance, years later… (Curious Automata, 2016) “A deliciously edgy cruise along the edge of a jazz tapestry.” -David Namerow
- Graphite Addiction (CDE Records, 2007) “Great sounds…deep, spiritual…dark…fantastic music.” -No Zu Sounds
The Pete & Vic Duo (2007–2019)
Swing jazz from the golden age of American song.
- Pete Ehrmann – Vibraphone
- Vic Dillahay – Guitar
Vibraphonist Peter Ehrmann and Guitarist Vic Dillahay began working together in a modern jazz group, but the music of the swing era soon became their focus. “We would have rehearsals with Graphite Addiction but they often ended before Pete and I were ready to stop playing” explained Vic. “Since Pete’s vibes were already set up we decided he and I might as well play a few more tunes.” Those “few more tunes” soon turned into several dozen standards drawn from the golden age of American song and the after hours jam became a regular group.
The duo has played venues ranging from art galleries to veteran’s memorial dedications, but senior centers and assisted living facilities are among the groups favorite gigs. Said Pete Ehrmann, “It’s amazing to play great music for a generation that loves it.”
Album
- The Pete & Vic Duo (Curious Automata, 2014) “Superb musicianship… to make such a dynamic, emotional take on “Ose Shalom” with just the vibes and acoustic… sounds wonderful!” -Mike White
Indigent Row (2011–2013)
Progressive Celtic Fusion
- Liam O’Beirne – Lead Vocals, Background Vocals, Irish Whistles, Bodhran
- Jesse Mitchell – Lead Vocals, Background Vocals, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin
- Jennifer Lee – Fiddle
- Anna Morris – Violin
- Jennifer Scott – Violin
- Vic Dillahay – Electric and Acoustic Guitars
- J. Hallock – Drums and Percussion
Indigent Row injects energy and passion into music both centuries old and newly conceived, remaining true to the traditional Irish tunes while breathing fresh life into all that they play. Meter shifts, alternative harmonies and driving rhythms are the cornerstone of their approach as they nimbly dance the line between traditional and progressive music, blending rock, funk, jazz, folk and Celtic styles to make the songs their own. Combining original compositions with their own arrangements of traditional music, the band’s performances weave Celtic session tunes with songs of heroes and thieves, saints and scallywags, damsels and flea bitten tramps, breaking the rules and delighting their audiences. So get up off your arse and start dancing!
The Longmont Jazz Quartet/Trio (2010–2012)
Jazz standards and original compositions.
- Vic Dillahay – Guitar
- Doug Carmichael – Saxophone
- Pete Ehrmann – Vibraphone
- Ted Altenritter – Percussion
- Tim Carmichael – Bass
Other Former Bands:
- Aspen Street – Folk ensemble that played music from the 12th to 21st centuries
- Sorry Little Blues Band (2006-2010) – Usually not so little, not sorry.
- The Sick and Indigent Band (2007-2008) – Proto-Indigent Row, included because it played one gig.
- William Wilson (1999-2004) – Progressive Rock, perpetually under construction.
Completed Recording Projects
- Outis (1999-2018) – Odd computer-based music.
- Snarky Anarchy (2016) – Loud and angry. Also, improvised and loud.
- Droste Effect (2008) – Electronic and found music.
- How Long ’til We’re Forgotten (2007) – An exercise in futility.
- Dr. Tarr’s Asylum (2005) – Really, really weird.