Solo
w/ Conrad Frieburg
"Before the band took the stage, the show was opened by Jason Ajemian, one of Helado Negro's touring musicians. With only a double bass and no amplification to speak of, Jason coaxed the audience to the floor below the stage, politely asked for their attention, and then received it in full. While his request was polite, his music demanded it. For an instrument that is normally relegated to providing accompaniment for a melody, he made the beast sing, eliciting sounds far outside its usual range. The result was something between beat poetry and the Velvet Underground's 'The Black Angel's Death Song' had it been composed with bass instead of violin. In other words, intoxicating, impressive and innovative. The highlight for me was his cover of Lee Hazelwood's 'No Train to Stockholm,' a hauntingly beautiful rendition to be sure." - Jack Diablo