Von Cello, the first cellist to perform a Hendrix influenced Star Spangled Banner (starting in the 1970′s), is seen here playing the Star Spangled Banner and Purple Haze for the New Directions Cello Festival, at the University of Connecticut in the 1990′s. This performance predated the formation of Von Cello, the band. Calling itself the Aaron Minsky Trio, the group included Tom Charlap on bass, and Joe Carozza on drums. You have to check this out its just to cool….Click Middle of View to Watch

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