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Music essay by Jeremy Hurewitz
Sean Noonan says "In some ways I think of myself as an ethnomusicologist. But I'm really not, I'm just a drummer.
"Social science's loss is music's gain, as Noonan's contributions continue to grow.
Noonan's musical path hasn't been easy. While touring in 2004 with
jazzcore trio the Hub, Noonan was badly wounded when a drunk-driver slammed into their van late one night in Italy as the band navigated dark roads to get to the next gig. Sean's injuries left him struggling for his life, and his legs were badly mangled. But Sean not only survived, he made a stunningly rapid comeback and, if anything, has emerged even more focused and determined to make music that matters.
The injury and Sean's road back is an important—perhaps essential—part of the Noonan story. Always driven and determined, those who know Sean will agree that the musician who bravely endured pain to play the music that was like life-blood to him have seen a drive and passion that have surpassed what he showed in the past.
Sean has developed as an astute band-leader, something in the
eccentric tradition of Sun-Ra, rallying his band-mates in his boxer's
robe, or showing up to rehearsal in the Russian gangster look he's
been cultivating of late (mono-color tracksuit, big chains,
sunglasses), coalescing his style and ideas into the music, directing
an eclectic group of musicians from a variety of different cultures. He has proven to be a shrewd evaluator of talent, allowing the talents of young Aram Bajakian to flourish on guitar in the musical mixture he has cooked up, keeping an eye on all the ingredients to make sure that no one element overshadows the rest, and all lend a bit of distinctive flavor. Through his unique persona, the sincerity of his ideas and--more than anything--his stunningly original music, Sean has managed to put together a band in Brewed by Noon that bridges both generations and cultures.
Brewed by Noon is one of the more appropriate names for any band
you'll find. "I don't like the word fusion," Noonan says. "It makes
you think of different elements fused together, which doesn't
necessarily sound natural. Brewed on the other hand sounds like
something you took the time to develop, and that's what I've been
going for."
It's worked, as the music made by Brewed by Noon has none of the
self-aggrandizing, often indulgent characteristics of fusion. Much as the Hub has been able to bring together elements of jazz, classical, hip-hop and punk rock without sounding derivative, Brewed by Noon borrows from a bouillabaisse of elements that includes Celtic music, West African folk, as well as jazz and hard rock, but winds up sounding nothing like any of these things.
With a grant from American Composers Forum, Sean was able to create music that reaches back into the story-telling traditions of Ireland and Africa and while telling us something about how we live today. To put legendary musicians like Marc Ribot and Jamaaladeen Tacuma on stage with African musicians, an Irish folk singer, and a rising young guitarist of Armenian decent, and watch them bring to life the music that Sean has dreamed up, like a phoenix rising from the ashes of a near-death experience, is not just uplifting, but life-affirming. And like the difference between something fused and something brewed, it is a subtle distinction, but one that means everything.
  
  
  
 
 
 
  
October 16
I am back and have been meaning to get in touch. Check out some of the new tracks on the music player box on the flash page that will include new Brewed by Noon live tracks that go from New York to Europe and back. Just wanted to thank all the great photographers from sharing these great photos. keep tuning in since there will be a new BBN album and other surprises!
November 17
THE HUB just got back from Europe playing probalby our most dynamic and energetic tour yet breaking every stick and cymbal I have. We drove over 12,000 kilometers quickly selling our independent release "Light fuse and get away", handcrafted and numbered, and it is now available online.
 Dont hesitate to get one for x-mas! 
Brewed by Noon will release its new CD, Stories To Tell, on Songlines Records, which is described it as “tribal rhythms by an Irish griot. On January 13, 2007 I will premiere the first of 12 new works commissioned by the American Composers Forum that
feature; Susan McKeown and Abdoulaye Diabate-vocals, Marc Ribot and Aram Bajakian-guitar, Jamaaladeen Tacuma and Thierno Camara-bass, Mat Maneri-viola, and
Sean Noonan-drumset.
This is a must see event!
Tickets: $18; Day of Show $20; Members $16; Students, Seniors $15; Children $10; Rush $10 call day of show for availability
Venue: Symphony Space Leonard Nimoy Thalia
2537 Broadway at 95th Street, NY
Showtime: Jan 13, 2007, 8:30pm
June 06
This summer take advantage of the sun and eat some pineapple
Now you can listen to some live tracks with Jamaaladeen Tacuma at Tonic and also get a sneak preview of the next Brewed By Noon album featuring Marc Ribot-guitar, Mat Maneri-viola, Susan McKeown-voice, Abdoulaye Diabete-voice, Dawn Padmore-voice, Jim Pugliese-percussion, Thierno Camara-bass, Jon Madof- guitar, Aram Bajakian-guitar, and Sean Noonan electro-acoustic drum set
COMING TO YOUR EARS IN 07!!
The latest HUB album “LIGHT FUSE AND GET AWAY” is now available and we will see you over in Europe in October-November
December 05
 It is so great to see all our loyal listeners in Europe and America and would like to thank you for allowing our music to be apart of our lives. There have been so many special moments this year and these are just some of the highlights. I received a commission from the American Composers Forum and over the next couple of years I will be communally re-creating original compositions based off my own "wandering" folk music concept. So I hope you get a chance to experience this unique event at the premiere in NYC (tba). Brewed By Noon released their first album and last September we had a great showwith Marc Ribot at Barbes in Brooklyn. THE HUB will shortly hae its next album available to fans in 2006 and we will be performing in Italy after X-mas. Hope to see you there! Don't forget to listen to the newest tracks on this site. 
Febuary 2005
It took awhile but here is the updated site that has some of my recordings from 2004. It was a year of transition for me where I had to do things like learn how to walk again but I was definately blessed to have had a recovery. I did alot of new things like working with electronics and drum machines. Artur Nowak visited me in August and we did a series of improvisations that lasted for two weeks. It was really fun where we transformed my bedroom into a make shift studio. Then I formed a new band called Brewed By Noon with Thierno Camara, Jon Madof and Aram Bajakian. And of course THE HUB is still pumping up our fans with its hard core/jazz punk sound. My close friend Tim Dahl has been so supportive with my return to drumming, driving and touring. I also made a new friend and band mate Paul Meurens that plays sax in THE HUB, He is a special addition to THE HUB and when you listen to our new album you will get a better sense of his character and spirit.
 February
2004: My Recovery
Well, 2003 had great moments like
having the opportunity to perform with THE HUB throughout Europe
and America. The music was a tremendous success where we were meeting
new fans and see old ones all the time. Disaster struck when THE
HUB had only 2 concerts to go on our Fall European tour. Driving
from Cuneo to Sicily, Italy we where struck by a drunk driver destroying
our equipment and breaking both my legs. After 6 days of surgery
I laid in bed recovering and realizing how thankful I was to be
alive. There were numerous telephone calls, emails, and letter from
my mom, dad, girlfriend, friends, and fans that brought my spirits
up. Thanks everyone and I greatly appreciate your prayers.
Right now I am recovering and getting prepared
for 2004 which will be a great year. THE HUB will be back on tour
in the fall and I am currently working on all kinds of different
music to share with all my fans throughout the world. Be back soon!
Coming soon: THE HUB releases its anticipated
5th album, Noonan will duet with Poland's electronic musician Arthur
Nowak......and the release of Noonan's Trio Jazz
 3/8/03
THE HUB and Marc Ribot, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, and Calvin Weston at
North Six, Brooklyn, NY
Last Saturday over 300 people witnessed the old guard and new trade
riffs. New York music listeners were brought on an awesome musical
journey which was remembered as one of the best nights out by many.
First was THE HUB that quickly set the mood invading the stage like
naughty school children. Next was manic, eclectic Ribot whose performance
was easily described as “punk, funk, and harmelodic hell,”
but in the end it was Tacuma the free-funk prophet that ultimately
stole the show!
3/24-5/26/03
THE HUB Spring 2003 European “Trucker” Tour Check out
“Shows” for upcoming shows in your area!
5/1/02
Upcoming Album Release: Sean Noonan and Aram Bajakian release their
first album “Chips” on Innova Records. Noonan matches
with the “mysterious” guitarist Aram Bajakian to present
a collaborative concept for playing duets that has only just begun.
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