How can we forget the dynamic duo of Ashley Cox and Star Monster and their electronica vibe. They are pictured here playing a Chinese New Year Celebration from about a decade ago.
Posts Tagged ‘Music’
Throwback Thursday: Combos
Thursday, October 17th, 2013Sax Appeal
Friday, October 11th, 2013
Al Cutri, malady sax player, Blowin in the Wind
Here is another from the Blowin in the Wind visit to the studio.
Soul Man Nouveau
Thursday, October 10th, 2013
Eric Blackwell, singer
It was fun to learn more about the band Blowin in the Wind this summer. They recently visited the studio and got me up to speed with their current projects. Here’s a photo I snapped of lead vocalist Eric Blackwell.
Faithful Footwork
Saturday, September 28th, 2013
Sitrus Series regulars Mike and Sharon Colabufo danced to the sounds of Mike and Anjela Lynn at the Sheraton Hotel on Friday. The series isn’t a true party until the Colabufo’s grace the floor. The final set for Mike and Anjela included clever covers of Michael Jackson, Daft Punk and Robin Thicke.
Study Break
Thursday, September 26th, 2013
Stephanie Mata (flute) along with Dekaney and Nanni, Live at Phoebe’s.
The house band at Phoebe’s Garden Cafe (Josh Dekaney, Max McKee and Mark Nanni) welcomed SU Junior Stephanie Mata (from Rome, NY) to the Thursday night party. Their diverse jam session was well attended by students and some of the post theater crowd from Syracuse Stage. The band plays each Thursday and their next scheduled guest is Tim Herron.
Mark Nanni, playing like the wind.
Class Live
Wednesday, September 25th, 2013
Dr. Joan Hillsman, musicologist
Dr. Joan Hillsman, music educator and author, gave a clinic on the art and historical significance of gospel music last night for students at Syracuse University. She was joined by a trio of singers that included LaRae Martin-Coore. The event was held at Setnor Auditorium.
Check out a sample of their performance of “Wade in the Water” below.
The Sound, Fusion & Future
Sunday, September 22nd, 2013
DJ Spooky In Concert: Sonification
So this is what edge-craft sounds like…
After seeing the DJ Spooky concert we are convinced he was influenced by Pharaoh Sanders or Sun Ra. His futuristic, genre-bending show took the definition of mixing to the far reaches of anything Hip Hop has seen. In a toned-down exhibition that included a commentary/listening party, DJ Spooky blending the sounds of nature with club beats and the live musicianship of the Central New York Jazz Orchestra (including Brett Zvacek and Joe Davoli).
The Future of the Mix: DJ Spooky on stage with musicians for a live sample/mix.
Art of Noise
Saturday, September 21st, 2013
DJ Spooky (aka Paul Miller): Sound Scholar
Paul D. Miller (aka DJ Spooky) is not your typical DJ. Think of him as part Steve Jobs, part Dr. Yusef A. Lateef, part Spike Lee (mixed with touch of Jazzy Jeff). Miller came to the CRAVE Festival in Syracuse on Friday gave a lecture about his love of sampling, vintage vinyl records, quantum physics, open source program development, and the current age of mass customization. Miller showcased his recent work, which was inspired by a trip to Antarctica.
He said he plans to use his platform as an artist/explorer to leverage cultural capital to protect human rights and the environment.
In addition to scoring films, Miller is also the narrator for an app for one of my favorite artists, Romare Bearden. Check back for photos of his Saturday night concert.
DJ Spooky demonstrated a music-mix app he developed for the iPad.
Hydrology
Friday, September 13th, 2013
Gregory Porter, the Pied Piper of New School Jazz
Here is the new video for Blue Note Recording Artist Gregory Porter. The song is the title track from his third album (due out next week) titled “Liquid Spirit.” Porter will return to Syracuse as the featured artist for the November Legends of Jazz Series at Onondaga Community College.
They Are Family
Thursday, September 12th, 2013
The Maverick (Mark Hoffman) and Goose (Gustav Hoffman).
The Naked Truth (with the Hoffman’s as the core and other parts played by extended family members Byron Cage, Al’s Wine & Whiskey Bar into a Jam Factory last night. For a few hours TNT blended enough house, funk, blues electronica and pain ole musical mojo to satisfy the soul of Syracuse.
Goose getting in touch with his inner funk brother.
Bringing the Noise & The Funk: Anna and Goose singing a cover of The Brand New Heavies Brother, Sister.
Papa is like a Rolling Stone: Mark Hoffman (SAMMY-Award Winner)