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2007 Ohio Arts Presenters Network
Conference
October 21-23 ::: Midland Theater,
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Bill, Brian, Ed, and Gary have come together
as The Muleskinner Band, bringing their individual musical backgrounds,
experiences, and influences with them. An evening with the Muleskinners
will certainly lead one to the conclusion that none are willing to abandon
their musical heritages. Hence, the musical offerings on a given evening
will span Big Mon to Buck, Patsy to Merle, Gospel to the Drifters, Doobie
Brothers to Crosby, Stills, & Nash. Great vocal harmony is a centerpiece of
every Muleskinner rendering, as is solid instrumental backing and soloing.
An evening with the Muleskinners will certainly include frequent and
prolific storytelling, humor, and good-hearted dialogue with the audience.
Listen to the MP3 Demo |
The
Muleskinner Band
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Teeny Tucker
Watch Teeny's Video Demo
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The generation of the old Blues legends is
passing away one by one, and the young newcomers are still searching
for their own directions. But Teeny Tucker has already found
her way. It's no wonder. Being the daughter of Tommy Tucker who
achieved worldwide fame with "Hi Heel Sneakers," Teeny comes by her
talent naturally.
Teeny enchants
every audience with her powerful three octave contralto/mezzo-soprano
voice and her repertoire of spicy Rhythm & Blues, hot melting Soul,
expressive ballads and ardent Gospel songs.
I consider her one of the outstanding
up-and-coming female blues artists on the scene today, and I'm
expecting great things of her in the future. - Bruce Iglauer-Alligator
Records
Not simply a powerful voice. Teeny
Tucker is a wonderful singer who knows when to
shout and when to whisper. First Class Woman is a first class
blues album. - D.C. Blues
News
She knows how to work the crowd-good and hard, and to it's
pleasure...she's blessed with that stingy
golden goose creation-genuine star quality. - Columbus Monthly
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Yumbambé
is Latin Jazz, bringing together the lush sound of jazz harmony with
the vibrant rhythms of Afro-Cuban drumming. Lead by Eric "the FISH"
Paton, this group has hosted regular weekly shows since 1995 featuring
authentic Salsa music and dance instruction.
Yumbambé floats the greats of the Jazz standard collection on
the tide of Latin rhythm and culture that has splashed the shores of
popular music for decades. The arrangements are presented in a diverse
collection of rhythms including meringue, calypso, bembe, cha cha,
samba and bossa nova.
Male and female vocals along with an eclectic mix of
authentic percussion instruments make Yumbambé a unique and
exciting group. The band includes some of Columbus’ most prominent
Jazz musicians, who have performed with many Jazz and Latin greats. |
Yumbambé
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New Basics Brass Band
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Demo |
Originally launched in 1995,
the sousaphone-driven
New Basics Brass Band
layers jazz, R&B, New Orleans funk, and groove sounds to produce party
music for the masses.
Whether at their frequent regional club appearances or festival dates such
as South By Southwest and Montreux Music Festival Atlanta, crowds stay on
their feet and beg for more.
Other notable performances include the Rock &
Roll Hall of Fame, the Columbus Jazz & Ribs
Festival, the Columbus Arts Festival,
the Lancaster Festival, and Rhythm On The
River. NBBB
has shared the stage with several national acts including Dirty Dozen
Brass Band, CJ Chenier, NRBQ, Los Lobos, Rebirth Brass Band, Drums & Tuba
and Galactic.
Experience NBBB
for yourself. Get dirty. See why they're hard to ignore and it's hard to
stand still. |
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The Randys are a 5-piece band from
Columbus Ohio. Since 1998 they’ve been establishing a unique sound
using a mixture of styles from the 1940s to the present.
Everything old is new again with the Randys. They cover artists such
as Tennessee Ernie Ford, Louis Prima, Elvis
Presley, Joe Tex, Dean Martin, Perez Prado, Mills Brothers, Lawrence
Welk, The Beatles and more. Their state side influences can be
described as Americana, while their imported “world music”, includes
Cuban, French, Latin & Italian selections.
The bands’ musical focus is on upbeat, danceable, melodic songs that
all ages can enjoy but might not recognize. Often introducing
listeners to music that has otherwise been forgotten, their eclectic
tastes define the band.
Whether it’s a pulp surf sounding guitar, tropical lap steel, soothing
accordion, or a peppy piano accompanying five crooning voices with
fabulous vocal harmonies, the Randys are devoted to getting
the toes
tapping and the feet shuffling. |
The Randys
Listen to
the MP3 Demo |
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Silver & Spruce
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There are no other words for this group except CLASSY
& BEAUTIFUL.
Silver & Spruce, a
sparkling duo of guitar & flute, offers a variety of music that ranges from
classical to the Beatles. Latin, Spanish, Folk, Pop, French, and
contemporary ballads, this duo can do it all. Pleasing personalities put the
icing on this cake and make
Silver & Spruce
a good fit for a concert
series, wedding ceremony music or quiet romantic dinner music.
Guitarist Sean Ferguson joins with Rodolfo Vázquez, former first chair flutist with the Mexico City Orchestra to make
this a most compelling musical choice.
Rodolfo Vázquez,
flutist, is former professor of flute at the Conservatorio Nacional de
Música del Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes and principal flute with the
Orquesta Filarmónica del Conservatorio Nacional de Música both in México
City and the Orquesta Sinfónica de la Universidad de Guanajuato in
Guanajuato, México. He has been touring as a soloist and in chamber music
ensembles in the U.S., México, England and Switzerland. Rodolfo is music
director of Vázquez & Ferguson (Silver & Spruce) and El Cálido Viento.
He has been awarded three times by the Ohio Arts Council and three times by
the Greater Columbus Arts Council for CD recordings of Latin American,
classical, original music and for chamber music recitals in Franklin County.
He has studied with the world renowned Irish flutist James Galway who wrote
of Rodolfo: "Your music is charming and beautifully played."
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Since their humble Rust
Belt beginnings in 2003, The Spikedrivers
have captivated show-goers throughout the United States with their
ferocious brand of red-hot Yankee country boom. The outfit has a
genuine stage appeal and has continually delivered the "can't miss"
show experience not readily available in the dusty clubs spanning from
New York to Chicago. Having completed several successful tours
throughout the Midwest and East Coast, the demand for this bunch is
becoming quite high.
In 2006, the band
released of their debut
studio album, The Spikedrivers, which was produced by
Grammy award winner Jeff Ciampa. The album features the band's most
popular down-and-dirty originals, melding an industrial soundscape
with old-time country, swingin' blues, and good ole rock 'n' roll.
The band is based around talented singer-songwriter Jesse Henry but
this is no one-man show. Fiddler Megan Palmer adds sublime colour to
the songs no matter what style the band tackles whilst guitarists Paul
Brown and Steve Sweney prove adept in adding southern-fried flavour.
Without a doubt, the considerable individual talent of each artist
alone is enough to draw a thirsty crowd. But put them together,
and you have such cohesive showmanship that audiences
everywhere are left begging
for more. |
The Spikedrivers
Listen to the MP3 Demo |
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Hiuchi Taiko
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In Japan, Taiko is both an
instrument with a long history and a young art form. Used for
meditation, communication, and celebration since the fourth century
A.D. it moved to the stage and became a
performing art in the 1950’s. It is this dynamic Kumi daiko –
group drumming - that draws upon the taiko and its place in the
iconography of the Imperial Court, Buddhist ritual, Shinto derived
festivals, and traditional village life.
In
1995 Eric "the FISH" Paton
began to present taiko at festivals and in schools through the Greater
Columbus Arts Council’s Artists-In-Schools Program. Paton has
presented over one thousand performances and workshops in the last ten
years. He has appeared as a guest with Burlington Taiko, performed
with Yas Hakoshima Mime Theater, Sachiyo Ito, and Eitetsu Hayashi.In
addition to his own compositions, Paton performs literature from the
Japanese kumi daiko tradition, including those of Mr. Eitetsu Hayashi.
In 2006, Paton formed
Hiuchi Taiko (Hee-oo-chi tie-co) to
include fellow Eitetsu Hayashi residency students from Davis Middle
School and Capital University. Inspired by the taiko experience in
Eitetsu Hayashi Fuun No Kai’s "Train the Trainer" program and their
two-year residency in Ohio, Paton began composing new taiko works with
his twin brother, Stuart Paton.
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Embracing both the music of Brazil and the
great American songbook, Maggie
Green’s live shows are creating a buzz.
Highlights include sold out shows in Rio de Janeiro and a television
appearance in the hometown of beloved singer Elis Regina.
Studying at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, Maggie
filled her time listening to recordings of the jazz greats and began
developing a style all her own. It was also during this time that
Maggie started absorbing the music of Brazil, especially the music of
Antonio Carlos Jobim. The exploration of this music has become an
integral aspect of Maggie’s work.
Maggie is one of the most
promising new musicians in the region… an accomplished singer and
great live performer.
-Ray Hanley, Greater Columbus Arts
Council President
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Maggie Green
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