Junkman Music

Junkman Music October 26, 2011
Donald Knaack (aka The Junkman) travels to the beat of a different drummer. As a conservatory-trained percussionist who has been a member of the Louisville Orchestra and the Buffalo Philharmonic and a studio percussionist and drummer in the studios of Hollywood, he now exclusively composes-for and performs-on junk and recycled materials. And it's called Junk Music and it’s a unique collection of infectious grooves and musical styles that's gaining audiences from every spectrum of the music business - from rock to jazz to world music. Impossible to categorize, worldwide audiences are recognizing Junk Music is eye-opening, provocative and entirely new. He offers the following programs: Interactive concerts, school residencies, making sound sculptures from recycled materials, customized performances/residencies. His recent Performances have been at the Kennedy Center, Seoul Drum Festival, and the Summer Series Dubai. http://www.junkmusic.org/

Golden Gates Russian
Dance Company

Golden Gates Russian Dance Company - January 4, 2012
Golden Gates offers and entertaining and authentic glimpse into Old Russia thought music, song and dance. The repertoire is centered around masterpieces of Russian folklore and represents the diversity of the culture, ranging from gently humorous songs to elaborate lyrical suites, to pulsating dance numbers. Lilting balalaikas, dynamic bayan accordion, unique trashotky and loshky, humorous dances and superb vocals combine for an exhilarating and educational performance for all ages. Led by Vitaliy Bezrodnov, the group was initially formed under his direction in Kaluga, Russia in the late 1980’s. After completing their Conservatory studies, they regrouped in 1996 in the United States. The group also has a charity program entitled Music in Mission and Rotary Children’s Fund which raises money for the orphans of Russia. http://www.russianfolk.com/golden_gates/golden_gates.html

Cordis Music

Cordis Music - April 4, 2012
For over a decade the contemporary quartet Cordis has been redefining contemporary chamber music by fusing an original combination of custom-made and traditional ethnic instruments to create their signature sound. Although the ensemble is built upon cello (Jeremy Harman), concert cimbalom (Richard Grimes), piano (Oscar Rodriguez), and percussion (Andrew Beall) - one-of-a-kind creations such as the electric mbira, melodica, and the world’s longest playing cylinder-driven music box also have a way of weaving their way into any given performance. Time Out New York said, "(Cordis) makes a strong case for both sides of its musical personality - expanding the boundaries of chamber music." NewMusicBox.com concurred, "Cordis offers an intriguing mix of instrumentation, and Grimes uses them well to show of his unique perspective on 21st century chamber music." http://cordismusic.com/