After waiting for about 9 years, we finally have a new Jeff Elbel + PING release. And my, my was it worth the wait. While Elbel and company tend to run in the alternative rock circles, there is a certain … Continued
Check out the new IndieGogo campaign to finance the release of The Threefinger Opera on vinyl. Even though the campaign goal is already met, there are some cool stretch goals the meet as well. Haven’t heard of 3FO? It’s an … Continued
“With The Threefinger Opera (abbreviated as 3FO), Chicago-area progressive roots-pop collective Jeff Elbel + Ping parlay penchants for storytelling and rock ‘n’ roll into an engaging album-length tale drawn from real life. 3FO travels a path toward perspective and peace … Continued
“We’ll see you at the Audiofeed Festival this weekend! Ping has three performances, and I (Jeff) am playing bass with several other favorite acts. Ping will offer a limited-time deal for upcoming album The Threefinger Opera.The pre-order package will only be available … Continued
Marathon Records is now taking pre-orders for “Lifting the World,” a breathtaking world music and progressive rock symphony by Tom Sharpe – Musician. Tom is the drummer for Mannheim Steamroller and Dennis DeYoung (formerly of Styx). Jeff Elbel (of Jeff Elbel + Ping) … Continued
Music, it turns out, is half creativity and half compulsory. That was a lesson mutually learned by Mike Indest, Matt Crosslin, and Steve Ruff. Indest, an independent musician based in New Orleans, hosted the podcast Basement Tapes which was in … Continued