Articles tagged with: folk

Dave Black

Posted in Live Entertainment, Blues, Musicians, Country, Jazz, Rock, World, Weddings

Dave Black

Dave Black has worked with many artists from a wide range of musical genres that includes Jazz, Blues, Rock, Country, Bluegrass and Folk. He has worked with various notables including Richard 'Groove' Holmes, Bucky Pizzerelli, David Liebman, Fareed Haque, Little Anthony & The Imperials and The Drifters. Plus, Dave keeps himself busy working as a freelancer in the St. Louis area, performing and recording with many local artists.

In 1997 St. Louis' all-original jazz quartet, Brilliant Corners released their CD 'Two Road' (MaxJazz) featuring compositions by Dave and other fellow band members including Paul DeMarinis, Dan Eubanks and Kevin Gianino. Then, in 2000 Dave released his own CD 'Alone & Together' (Wildstone Audio) which showcases his advanced skill as a solo guitarist.

Dave's latest release, 'Departures' (Wildstone Audio) released in 2006 features his own group that includes bassist Marc Torlina and drummer Matt Kimmick. It contains all original material with styles ranging from Jazz, Funk, Fusion to Samba, Tango and even Celtic.

Dave is an adjunct professor at Webster University where he teaches Jazz Guitar, Jazz Ensemble and various music history courses.

Javier Mendoza Presents Hobo Cane

Posted in Live Entertainment, Musicians, Contemporary, Missouri Touring Performers, World

Javier Mendoza Presents Hobo Cane

Born as Javier Alberto Mendoza in the state of Virginia to a Spanish mother and Mexican/American father, Javier's love for music burned bright from a young age. He started his musical career joining Warner-Chappell as a staff writer in Miami, FL. There he spent his time writing tunes for mega pop sensations such as Enrique Iglesias, Juan David, Ricky Martin, Rosario and more. The ever-winding path of life took him to St. Louis where he saw musical success with his new following. In 2014, Mendoza moved to Music City, Nashville, TN where he is embarking on a project as Hobo Cane. 

Hobo Cane was awarded a Telly Award in 2015 for Best Original Music in a docoumentary called "The Forsaken." He has also shared the stage with the likes of Chuck Berry, Los Lobos, Willy Nelson, Great Big World, and more. Most recently, Hobo Cane has found a warm songwriting community in Nashville with the Grammy-nominated Barry Dean as well as Grammy Award winners Luke Laird, Lori McKenna, and many others. Ever the dynamic performer, Hobo Cane has also performed alongside Nashville hit makers Michael W. Smith, Jars of Clay, Chris Tomlin, and Ben Folds, in addition to securing countless television and movie song placements. 

Why Hobo Cane? "According to the critics, I've always been too Rock for Pop, too Pop for Alternative, too Anglo for Latin and even sometimes too Latin for Anglo. I think that's a good thing. A hobo is a transient and migrant worker. I've moved from place to place all my life, and I was raised among different cultures and languages. I think my songs are influenced and enriched by that diversity. I want to help destroy the stereotype of any music. My mother's last name is 'Cañas', which means 'Canes' in Spanish. So that's me... HOBO CANE.”

Mt. Thelonious

Posted in Live Entertainment, Musicians, Missouri Touring Performers

Mt. Thelonious

Formed in the practice rooms of the Webster University Music Department, the trio has always strived for something greater than its individual parts. With their high-energy shows and thoughtful records, Mt. Thelonious has garnered the attention of audiences all over the country. From the Kerrville Folk Festival in the Texas hill country to college basements in Wahington DC, they will always leave you wanting more.

 

The band's influences run wide, creating a true fusion of many different types of music. Mt. Thelonious has been compared to artists such as the Punch Brothers, Andrew Bird, and Fiona Apple. Their new music takes influence from modern artists such as Frank Ocean and Bon Iver while still retaining a true sense of Americana.

 

"[Their music] is innovative and yet classic." - Sing Out!

"The intoxicating energy and vibe they exude draws you in and will not let go until they say so." -Houston Music Review 

Real Macaws

Posted in Live Entertainment, Musicians

Real Macaws

The Real Macaws is an ensemble of classic rock veterans from some of the biggest bands in the world. Terry Jones Rogers, Scott Nienhaus and Tim Politte from The Byrds Celebration, Michael Supe Granda of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Scott Scorfina of REO Speedwagon and Pavlov’s dog and Bill Murphy on Keys.

This coming together was facilitated by Supe Granda, after years of playing with the members in various line-ups and world tours, he just knew starting something original with this lineup would lead to something great.

The Real Macaws album Standing Alone was released in 2011 and the band has played all over the world.

Their sound merges old school folk rock with country roots to create a sound with soul.

Tim Session

Posted in Live Entertainment, Musicians, Contemporary, Covers, Rock

Tim Session

Tim Session puts on a show unlike any other. Recording guitar, bass, and drum sounds (all live) into a looping machine, Session is a self-contained, one-man jam band. But Tim doesn't just use the looping machine, he plays it, incorporates it into his show like an instrument.

Tim's guitar style is heavily influenced by guitar phenoms Keller Williams and Michael Hedges. His songwriting and vocal styling is modeled after legends like Paul McCartney and Bob Marley. His lyrics reflect a continuously optimistic take on life and society. His songs are experimental and indie enough to connect with the thriving, underground music scene-yet catchy and mainstream enough to rank him easily among the finest undiscovered John Mayers and Jason Mraz's of the world. He has a stage show that is intimate enough for the smallest coffeehouses, yet powerful enough for much grander stages.

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