Eric K. Matthew
washington, dc
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- Member since: 2007-04-07 00:00:00
- Last log-in: 2007-06-28 00:00:00
- Events: 14
Events:
The Caution Curves at Sonic Circuits Fest
Where: Velvet Lounge
Date: 2007-09-23 22:00:00
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The Caution Curves is an evolving musical experiment, employing a gymnastic, abstract vocal style in conjunction with a free-jazz percussion backdrop as well as an atmosphere of drone created with electronic devices. The band explores new ranges of music and sound, and the tension between structure and improvisation. The music is not about one type of newer technology versus another, unlike many other laptop-based music projects. All technology was created equal, aesthetically, and all are valid, useful and good. The Caution Curves aim to show that that is so by calling attention to the incidental, less noticed, more humble forms of sound that a singer and a performer can make. In doing so they hope to inspire others to open up their vocabulary and to work more intensely with different elements. There are infinite untapped directions for people to move toward; so much beautiful and strange music waiting to be made.
Adobe Authorized hands-on InDesign training class
Where: Adobe Solutions Network Authorized Training Washington District of Columbia classroom
Date: 2007-07-02 00:00:00
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Page Layout and design software for the future of publishing. The fee for this hands-on, instructor led training workshop is $795 but you can get $100 off by joining the Adobe software upcoming group before registering. For a complete event list of workshops check the Sterling Ledet Associates Adobe training schedule as not everything is listed on upcoming in order to avoid cluttering it. Sterling Ledet Associates tries hard to be a good upcoming corporate citizen. Please send us a note (by clicking on the added by link and choosing send a note) if you think we're spamming and we'll try to accomodate.
Bugs Bunny on Broadway
Where: Wolf Trap Filene Center
Date: 2007-08-03 20:30:00
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George Daugherty, conductor That "wasically wabbit" returns for two fabulous nights of film and music! The NSO provides live accompaniment as everyone's favorite bunny brings cartoons and music to life on large screens in-house and on the lawn. Ticket Scale: B
French Kicks
Where: Rock & Roll Hotel
Date: 2007-06-15 21:30:00
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Tickets on sale now! Also, check out the podcast interview with The French Kicks posted a www.talive.com.
Galactic
Where: 9:30 Club
Date: 2007-11-14 19:30:00
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Galactic is a six-piece, jazz-funk ensemble hailing from New Orleans. Reggie Watts is an internationally renowned vocalist/beatboxer/musician/comedian/improvisor and founding member of the band Maktub. One of rap's finest emcees, J-Live debuted in 1996 with his first single, "Longevity" b/w "Braggin' Rights". Since then he has steadily moved forward on fulfilling his lofty goal of getting better every year while also navigating the many roadblocks that the music industry throws at young artists.
U.S. International Broadcasting on the Frontlines of Freedom
Where: The Heritage Foundation
Date: 2008-05-15 12:00:00
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Host: The Heritage Foundation. As freedom and democratic progress are being challenged around the globe, how is U.S. International Broadcasting responding? James K. Glassman, President Bush’s nominee as Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy, gives his first public speech since becoming the chairman of the Broadcasting Board of Governors last June. His remarks will have special emphasis on Afghanistan, Iran, Cuba, Syria, Russia, and Tibet.
Ween
Where: DAR Constitution Hall
Date: 2008-01-23 20:00:00
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Vocalist Aaron Freeman and guitarist Mickey Melchiondo, also known as Gene and Dean Ween, form the core of this quirky rock band that has built a strong following through extensive touring. The Pennsylvania duo was formed in 1987 and has since gathered many fans with a hybrid mix of hardcore and punk. They're touring behind their latest, 'La Cucaracha.'
Black and White Jacksons
Where: Black Cat Washington, DC
Date: 2008-02-19 21:00:00
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Black and White Jacksons is a rock quartet with a penchant for distortion-fueled dry-humping.
A Silver Mt Zion
Where: Black Cat
Date: 2008-05-23 21:00:00
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A Silver Mt. Zion, also know as Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra and Tra-La-La Band, is a post-rock band formed in 1999 by Godspeed You! Black Emperor musicians Efrim Menuck, Sophie Trudeau and Thierry Amar. Unlike Godspeed You! Black Emperor, A Silver Mt. Zion's music often features vocals. Singer/songwriter Vic Chesnutt deals in emotionally charged, intelligent folk rock. A paraplegic who was injured in a car accident when he was 18, the contemporary acoustic folk of the Athens, GA, native has gained him the admiration of such artists as Michael Stipe, Hootie & the Blowfish and Widespread Panic.
Cave Singers
Where: Rock and Roll Hotel
Date: 2008-05-08 20:30:00
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The Cave Singers, a folk band out of Seattle, combine high-lonesome Appalachian vocal harmonies and grass-stained finger-picking to create a unique sound.
Kumar Sanu The Bollywood Legend
Where: GW Lisner Auditorium
Date: 2008-05-11 17:00:00
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One of the most prolific singers ever to work in the Indian film industry, Kumar Sanu's recorded output numbers in the thousands of songs, reaching by his estimation over 8,000 by the turn of the millennium. Sanu broke the Guinness world record for the largest number of songs recorded in a single day, with 28 -- a testament not only to his polished technique, but to his unparalleled ability to quickly and effortlessly master unfamiliar material in the studio. Sanu also holds the record (along with Lata Mangeshkar on the female side) for the longest string of consecutive Filmfare awards for Best Playback Singer (the equivalent of an Oscar and perhaps the most coveted musical award in India) with five, a streak that made him arguably the most popular male vocalist in India during the '90s. Kumar Sanu was born Kedernath Bhattacharjee and grew up in Calcutta; his father Pashupati Bhattacharjee was an accomplished classical vocalist and composer, and saw to his son's early musical training as a singer and tabla player. Getting a degree in commerce from Calcutta University, Sanu began performing publicly in 1979, singing at shows and restaurants around Calcutta in a style heavily influenced -- copied, some charged -- from film legend Kishore Kumar. Competition for singers in the Indian film industry was (and still is) extremely fierce, since it is the primary route to success in India, and it took Sanu several years to land his big break. He made his living in the early '80s partly by recording a series of Kishore Kumar covers for a pop label, but remained unable to make inroads into film. Finally, in 1987, music director Jagjit Singh -- noted for his mastery of the romantic ghazal song form -- offered Sanu the chance to sing in the Hindi film Andhiyan. Sanu relocated to Bombay, the capital of the Indian film industry, and soon landed another film, Jadoogar, helmed by the Kalyanji/Anandji team; they gave Sanu his stage name, partly to give him wider appeal outside of a strictly Bengali audience, and partly because of the heavy influence of his idol. Film fans began to take notice, poising Sanu for a major breakthrough. That breakthrough came in 1990 with the film Aashiqui, whose soundtrack was composed and directed by the Nadeem/Shravan team. Sanu sang all but one of the songs featured on the soundtrack album, which made him a star; he won the first of his record five consecutive Filmfare awards as Best Male Playback Singer, and began recording new material at a furious pace. He won Filmfares for his performances in Saajan, Deewana, Baazigar, and 1942: A Love Story (in order, up through 1994), but his work extended much farther, so much so that by the end of the decade he had recorded -- in many different languages -- for literally hundreds of films. As the '90s waned, Sanu slowed his amazing recording schedule a bit, feeling that he'd proven enough to become more selective in choosing his material (he preferred classic-style songs to newer, more Western-influenced pop). Seeking new challenges, he branched out into acting, appearing in a Bengali film and starting television serials in both Bengali and Hindi. He also became more comfortable with concert performances and embarked on frequent international tours. By the turn of the millennium, Sanu had promised to follow in fellow record-holder Lata Mangeshkar's footsteps by not accepting any further Filmfare awards (in order to make room for new talent), but the hits kept on coming through 1999 and 2000, and he continued to rival Udit Narayan as the most popular male singer in India.