Did you see? New interview up at Ear Candi Magazine with Dustin Grove, lead singer of 90′s nostalgic rock band 7th Cycle.
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Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
Strong Women In Music Concert Interview Series: The Music Director, Ronnie Burrage
Strong Women In Music Concert at Penn State University | April 27, 2011
Interviews with MC Lyte, Dr. E and musical director Ronnie Burrage.
Thank you again for your time Ronnie, it was so much fun meeting you! -Ebony Jeanette
EAR CANDI: You are a part of many ensembles, please name them.
Ronnie: "Third Kind of Blue", "Band Burrage" "The Burrage Ensemble" "Q.K.R." which features Qunicy Troupe, author of Miles Davis Autobiography screen writer, "Pursuit Of Happiness" feat. Will Smith & Kelvyn Bell
EAR CANDI: What instruments do you play in addition to the drums?
Ronnie: I play several instruments, keyboards, voice, vibes, multi percussion and idiophones from around the world.
EAR CANDI: Describe your first memory of wanting to play music.
Ronnie: My mother is the oldest of eight siblings and they all were musicians. My grandmother’s father and brother were musicians in the Barnum and Bailey Black circus band as well her brother my uncle John Saunders played sax with Bessie Smith ad many jazz and blues artist out of Chicago, so I grew up playing music by the time I was able to walk. I sang in several choirs including Catholic, Baptist and Methodist.
EAR CANDI: Including the legendary MC Lyte, share some of the other major acts you have played alongside.
Ronnie: McCoy Tyner, Sonny Rollins, Sting, Fontella Bass, Nancy Wilson, Jaco Pastorius, Wayne Shorter, Woody Shaw, Archie Shepp, Nona Hendrix and many more!
EAR CANDI: If you could play with any musician dead or alive who would it be?
Ronnie: I’ve played with pretty much all my heroes, but I would have to say Jimi Hendrix, John Coltrane, or Ella Fitzgerald.
EAR CANDI: Most embarrassing moment during a live performance?
Ronnie: I guess once at the Chicago Jazz Festival I was not able to read the written music from the great artist George Russell and I did not do so well in the performance, but I am proud to say that there has not been many incidents of this nature during my career.
EAR CANDI: Do you have a any signature or unconventional talents?
Ronnie: I yodle during my scatting and oh yeah I can flex my chest nipples, LOL!
EAR CANDI: What does the Strong Women in Music Concert mean to you?
Ronnie: The Strong Women In Music Concert means creating a fun, educational, and absolutely enlightening experience to celebrate female musicians like MC Lyte who are trailblazers in the industry.
EAR CANDI: Any future projects coming up we should know about?
Ronnie: Yes I have two new Cd's coming out on my label,, MiMikAlana Records next month entitled, Ronnie Burrage "Spirit Guides" Truth & Love Music / Don't Be Afraid and my production for Australia saxophonist Dale Barlow called, "Blue Jess" Timeline Observatory, Also here is my summer touring schedule.
Ronnie: Practice and play as much music and every type of music you can. Reach out to collaborate and move around to meet as many musicians you can.
EAR CANDI: Where can we buy your music?
Ronnie: Visit www.ronnieburrage.biz for album info and purchases. I am also on Facebook!
ADD Ronnie Burrage on FACEBOOK!
Interviews with MC Lyte, Dr. E and musical director Ronnie Burrage.
The Musical Director: Interview with Ronnie Burrage
St. Louis native drummer and multi-instrumentalist Ronnie Burrage played an integral role in the Strong Women In Music Concert both as the music director and accompanying musician. Chatting with Ronnie, I learned stories of his first memories of music, his world travels playing with jazz legends, upcoming show dates, and even a few unconventional talents! Enjoy ;)Thank you again for your time Ronnie, it was so much fun meeting you! -Ebony Jeanette
EAR CANDI: You are a part of many ensembles, please name them.
Ronnie: "Third Kind of Blue", "Band Burrage" "The Burrage Ensemble" "Q.K.R." which features Qunicy Troupe, author of Miles Davis Autobiography screen writer, "Pursuit Of Happiness" feat. Will Smith & Kelvyn Bell
EAR CANDI: What instruments do you play in addition to the drums?
Ronnie: I play several instruments, keyboards, voice, vibes, multi percussion and idiophones from around the world.
EAR CANDI: Describe your first memory of wanting to play music.
Ronnie: My mother is the oldest of eight siblings and they all were musicians. My grandmother’s father and brother were musicians in the Barnum and Bailey Black circus band as well her brother my uncle John Saunders played sax with Bessie Smith ad many jazz and blues artist out of Chicago, so I grew up playing music by the time I was able to walk. I sang in several choirs including Catholic, Baptist and Methodist.
EAR CANDI: Including the legendary MC Lyte, share some of the other major acts you have played alongside.
Ronnie: McCoy Tyner, Sonny Rollins, Sting, Fontella Bass, Nancy Wilson, Jaco Pastorius, Wayne Shorter, Woody Shaw, Archie Shepp, Nona Hendrix and many more!
EAR CANDI: If you could play with any musician dead or alive who would it be?
Ronnie: I’ve played with pretty much all my heroes, but I would have to say Jimi Hendrix, John Coltrane, or Ella Fitzgerald.
EAR CANDI: Most embarrassing moment during a live performance?
Ronnie: I guess once at the Chicago Jazz Festival I was not able to read the written music from the great artist George Russell and I did not do so well in the performance, but I am proud to say that there has not been many incidents of this nature during my career.
EAR CANDI: Do you have a any signature or unconventional talents?
Ronnie: I yodle during my scatting and oh yeah I can flex my chest nipples, LOL!
EAR CANDI: What does the Strong Women in Music Concert mean to you?
Ronnie: The Strong Women In Music Concert means creating a fun, educational, and absolutely enlightening experience to celebrate female musicians like MC Lyte who are trailblazers in the industry.
EAR CANDI: Any future projects coming up we should know about?
Ronnie: Yes I have two new Cd's coming out on my label,, MiMikAlana Records next month entitled, Ronnie Burrage "Spirit Guides" Truth & Love Music / Don't Be Afraid and my production for Australia saxophonist Dale Barlow called, "Blue Jess" Timeline Observatory, Also here is my summer touring schedule.
May 21 Ronnie Burrage Trio "Sista's Place" Brooklyn, New York
May 28 Center City Philadelphia CD RElease Event www.vivantartcollection.com
June 2 & 3 Missoula, Montana "The Daily Jazz" with Azar Lawrence Group
June 4 Bozmen, Montana w. Azar
June 10 Vienna, Austria "Porgy & Bess" w/ Azar
June 11 Diersbach, Austria "INNTOENE Jazz Festival" w/Azar
June 12 - 20 Poland / Sweden
June 23 Duc Des Lombards Paris
June 24 & 25 France, "Galerie de Berlinval" Ronnie Burrage Group with Rasul Siddik
This leg is all Ronnie Burrage Group
July 1 Baltimore "AnDie Muzik Hall"
July 3 "Bohemian Caverns" DC
July 5 Atlanta GA "Churchill Grounds" w/ guest Russell Gunn
July 6 travel day to Matinique
July 7 free
July 8 Concert Martinique/ "Fort Du France Cultural Festival"
July 9 free
July 10 Depart Matinique
July 11 travel day to Orlando
July 12 Concert "Rollins College" Orlando
July 13 free
July 14/15 "The Palladium Theater" Tampa / St. Pete Florida
July 22 & 23 Robbie's House of Jazz St. Louis, MO.
July 23 CD signing in-store "Vintage Vinyl" St. Louis, MO.
July 16 travel New York
August 28 Thompson Square Park, "The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival" w/Archie Shepp
Ronnie: Practice and play as much music and every type of music you can. Reach out to collaborate and move around to meet as many musicians you can.
EAR CANDI: Where can we buy your music?
Ronnie: Visit www.ronnieburrage.biz for album info and purchases. I am also on Facebook!
ADD Ronnie Burrage on FACEBOOK!
Visit www.ronnieburrage.biz for more information on tour dates, album releases and more!
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Artist Interview: Ryan Mowry (Visions Of Sound)
Ryan Mowry's show of gig posters is bold and innovative. He peers deep into the soul of our image obsessed culture to create a visual history of our musically inclined world. In VISIONS OF SOUND, Ryan pays homage to four of his favorite bands: Converge, GY!BE, High on Fire, and Wovenhand. It was great to get a chance to beyond the minimally colored surface and tap into the mind of Ryan Mowry before the opening night of his exhibit taking place Saturday, April 2, 2011 at What The Rock.
I would like to thank Ryan again for taking the time to do this interview.
Interview with Ryan Mowry
PH For someone who has never seen your art, describe in your own words, your style of art. How art reflects you and how you convey your sound through your visions.
RM My style is of limited color, high contrast, and a love for black and white! It's also a art forum that I can "arrest motion" with the viewer.
PH Can you tell me a little about the origin of the idea for Visions Of Sound. Why do you choose to focus on music through art as opposed to politics, nature, or another life experience?
RM I choose to focus on gig posters because faith and politics are a constant theme in my art. This time I really wanted to show case my love for the music.
PH Much like music, art carries emotions, what emotions came up for you when you were creating the idea for Visions of Sound. Did you revert back to being in show audiences, or the first time you listened to a favorite song. Describe that experience.
RM Each piece for the show carries emotions that were taken from the music. For example, the Godspeed You Black Emperor image conveys a game of tension, with explosions of sound, and a mighty fall! Secondly, the Wovenhand image displays three finger 's (like a icon painting) which represents; the Father, Son, and the Holy Ghost. Thirdly the snake which is a icon of evil and temptation, and lastly the rooster for denial as cast in the Bible and Peter's denial of Christ.
PH Gig posters seem to be what you are most known for and truly enjoy. What was the first gig poster you did and what would be the ultimate gig poster for you to design?
RM The first gig poster I did was for my friends band, Wing and Tusk (highly recommended). As far as the ultimate gig poster, maybe one for Fugazi or the MC5?? Truth be told there are so many I would love to do!
PH Where can we purchase your work prior to the exhibit?
RM You can also purchase some of my prints before the show at www.etsy.com/shop/pencilplan
*Visions of Sound pays homage to four of Ryan's favorite bands: Converge, GY!BE, High on Fire, and Wovenhand. Exhibit will be on display from April 2-30. Tues-Thurs, 12-7 p.m.; Fri-Sat, 12-8 p.m.; Sun, 12-6 p.m. Gallery Hop reception: April 2, 6-8 p.m at What The Rock (Short North)
Event Details
For more info on Ryan Mowry visit: www.etsy.com/shop/pencilplan
www.pencilplan.blogspot.com or email Ryan at pencilplan@gmail.com
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