Talking with Tara Nevins of Ithaca’s iconic Donna the Buffalo (con subtítulos)
In over 25 years as a band, Donna the Buffalo has built a large and loyal following around the country. In this video you’ll hear twice from Tara Nevins – multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and one of the founder’s of the iconic band – and you’ll see a few short clips from their performance at Water Street Music Hall in Rochester, NY. / Hablamos con Tara Nevins quien toca y canta con el grupo Donna the Buffalo desde hace más de 25 años. Escucharás dos fragmentos de la entrevista con ella y algunos abstractos del concierto que dieron en Rochester.
Dublin’s “The Mighty Stef” closes out their residency at Sheridan’s Pub (con subtítulos)
The Mighty Stef had a weekly gig at Sheridan’s Pub in Rochester, NY while they toured the Northeast U.S. and Canada. Check out a few clips from two different nights and hear what frontman Stefan Murphy has to say about playing live. / El grupo The Mighty Stef de Dublín lleva un mes tocando semanalmente en Rochester mientras hacía su tour de la zona del noreste de los E.E.U.U. Escucha un poco de 2 noches diferentes y de lo que dice Stefan Murphy del placer de tocar en vivo.
David Francey at the Goldenlink Folksinging Society (con subtítulos)
Scottish by birth, the award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter David Francey is joined by guitarist Mark Westberg. We briefly talk with Francey and then get to hear him lead the appreciative crowd of the Goldenlink Folksinging Society in a version of his song “All Lights Burning Bright,” inspired by riding with the crew of a ship on the Great Lakes.
The Chandler Travis Philharmonic (con subtítulos)
Check out the Chandler Travis Philharmonic, a highly unique and theatrical bunch – think Tom Waits meets Dixieland jazz – as they play the Lovin’ Cup. While the Boston area band has been around for nearly 20 years, this evening’s trumpet player, Eastman student Garret Reynolds, tells us he’s only been with the band a few hours. / Este grupo bastante único de Boston – con un sonido que nos recuerda a Tom Waits con un grupo Dixieland – lleva tocando juntos casi 20 años. Sin embargo, el trompetista esta noche, estudiante de la Eastman Garret Reynolds, nos dice que lleva sólo un par de horas con el grupo.
Ruckus Juice Jug Stompers at Star Alley (con subtítulos)
The Ruckus Juice Jug Stompers treat the South Wedge to some jug band music on a perfect summer night. The band features Jeff on guitar, Dan on banjolin/vocals/Walpophon, Mike G. on bass, Mike K. on banjo and fiddle, and Jim on washboard/harmonica. / Con este video puedes experimentar un poco de la cultura profunda de los EEUU con una música tradicional que se originó en la ciudad de Memphis.
Danielle Ponder and the Tomorrow People (subtítulos en español)
In this video we talk to Danielle Ponder and you get to hear both her amazing voice and the funk-inflected sounds of the Tomorrow People accompanied by Jimmie Highsmith Jr. on saxophone as they play Ponder’s new reggae tune “Floating” at a show at Water Street Music Hall. The Tomorrow People include Carlton Wilcox on bass, Kholaa on backup vocals, Cori Owens on drums, Gary Brown on guitar, and Brandon and Avis Reece on keyboards. / En este video hablamos con Danielle Ponder y tienes la oportunidad de escuchar su increíble voz y el sonido funk del Tomorrow People acompañado por Jimmie Highsmith en el saxofón.
Pedro Nuñez y su Conjunto Típico: Traditional Puerto Rican Music Featuring the “Cuatro” – a 10-Stringed Guitar. (with English or Spanish subtitles)
In this video check out Pedro Nuñez and his Conjunto Típico playing at the Flat Iron Cafe on January 5th as part of a Puerto Rican Holiday celebration. They play traditional Puerto Rican jíbaro music, and Nuñez is a master of Puerto Rico’s national instrument, a ten-stringed guitar called the cuatro. You’ll also hear Cori talk to Pedro about his musical background and why he enjoys playing this music. / En este video puedes ver a Pedro Nuñez y su Conjunto Típico tocando como parte de la Trulla Navideña puertorriqueña. El conjunto toca música jíbara y Nuñez es un maestro del cuatro, el instrumento nacional de Puerto Rico que es como una guitarrita de diez cuerdas. También aquí Cori habla con Pedro un poco sobre por qué le gusta tocar esta música.
The Djangoners Recreate The Hot Club of France: Una Exquisita Recreación de la música de Django Reinhardt y Stéphane Grapelli. (con subtítulos)
In this video watch The Djangoners bring the music of The Hot Club of France to life at The Little Theater. Hear a few clips that feature the amazing musicians Bobby Henrie on lead guitar, Harry Aceto on rhythm guitar, Eric Aceto on five-sting violin, and Brian Williams on the upright bass. Also hear some of their thoughts on the appeal of Django’s music and Eric’s violin. / En este video puedes ver The Djangoners recrear la música del grupo The Hot Club of France. Escucha el impresionante sonido de Bobby Henrie tocando la primera guitarra, Harry Aceto tocando la guitarra rítmica, Eric Aceto con el violín, y Brian Williams tocando el bajo acústico.
Talking with Viking Moses and Ronn Benway (con subtítulos)
Performing music across the U.S and internationally since the age of 13, Viking Moses has developed a cult following among fellow musicians and fans. He talks about the joys and sacrifices that his life on the road requires and we hear short clips of his songs “Still My Home”and “Whet Stones” performed at The Bug Jar. Then we hear from his friend, fellow musician, and former Las Vegas and Venice Beach record store owner Ronn Benway. We also hear a bit of Ronn’s song “Shine me up Pretty.” / Lleva desde los trece años tocando en todas partes de los EEUU e internacionalmente también, y, como resultado, Viking Moses se ha convertido en un músico de culto entre otros músicos y admiradores. Aquí nos habla de las alegrías y los sacrificios de su vida transitoria y también escuchamos extractos de dos canciones suyas. Luego nos habla su amigo, que también es músico y quien antes tenía una tienda de discos en Las Vegas y Venice Beach, Ronn Benway, y luego escuchamos un poco de una canción suya.
Talking with pianist Marco Benevento and bassist Dave Dreiwitz of Ween (con subtítulos)
Hear the Marco Benevento Trio – consisting of Benevento on a tricked out 1927 Wurlitzer piano, Andy Bolger on drums, and Dave Dreiwitz (of the band Ween) on bass – play their genre-crossing jazz-rock at the Club at Water Street Music Hall. We talk to Dreiwitz during the sound check and later we hear Benevento talk about playing the piano as a kid and the challenges and rewards of the music-writing process. Benevento has previously been in the Benevento/Russo duo, Garage a Trois and toured with Trey Anastasio and Mike Gordon of Phish. / Hablamos con dos componentes del trío de Marco Benevento: el bajista Deave Dreiwitz (que también toca en Ween) y con el pianista Marco Benevento que ha tocado en varios grupos como Benevento/Russo dúo, Garage a Trois y con los músicos Trey Anastasio y Mike Gordon de Phish. Aquí Benevento habla de cómo aprendió a tocar el piano y del proceso desafiante pero gratificante de escribir canciones. También se escucha un poco de su mezcla de jazz y rock.
No Fast Food: 3 Masters of Jazz Improvisation (con subtítulos)
Watch the jazz trio No Fast Food – comprised of drummer Phil Haynes, bassist Drew Gress, and saxophonist Dave Liebman – as they enthrall the audience with their improvisational skills. Then hear Dave Liebman, who played with Miles Davis’ band in the 1970s and recently received an NEH Jazz Masters Lifetime Achievement award, talk about his musical upbringing, his connection to John Coltrane, and music’s relationship to freedom. / Mira el trio de jazz – compuesto del batería Phil Haynes, el bajista Drew Gress, y el saxofonista Dave Liebman – mientras fascina al público con su destreza improvisacional. Luego escucha a Dave Liebman, quien tocó con la banda de Miles Davis en los años 70 y fue el recipiente de un premio nacional dedicado a los maestros del jazz, hablar de su educación musical, de su conexión con John Coltrane, y de la relación entre la música y la libertad.
Driftwood’s Stellar “Shanty Rock” at Sticky Lips (con subtítulos)
The band Driftwood from Binghamton, NY has been steadily touring the country for the last several years winning over fans with what they call “shanty rock.” Hear how the evening progressed at Sticky Lips in a few short clips that move from folk-ballad to foot-stomping hootenanny and hear guitarist Dan Forsythe talk about the band. / La banda Diftwood ha atrevesado el país en los últimos años conquistando al público con lo que ellos llaman “shanty rock”. Escucha cómo, a medida que pasaba la noche, la música progresó desde una balada tipo folk-rock hasta una música bluegrass fuera de serie que nos volvió a todos locos, y luego escucha al guitarrista hablar un poco sobre el grupo.
Talking with David Dondero
Named one of the greatest living songwriters by NPR, David Dondero talks a bit about the songwriters he admires, his writing process, and his curious connection to Bob Dylan. Here he plays at Abilene’s and you can listen to some of one of his new, yet-to-be-released songs that, in typically understated fashion, digs right into the tender core of love and loss and hope. / Nombrado uno de los mejores cantautores vivos por la Radio Pública Nacional, David Dondero habla un poco de los cantautores que él admira, de su proceso de escribir canciones, y de su curiosa conexión con Bob Dylan. Puedes escuchar también algo de una de sus nuevas canciones inéditas que, en el estilo típicamente sutil de él, se clava en el corazón del amor, de la pérdida, y de la esperanza.
Talking with Upright Bass Player Amy LaVere
Memphis upright bass player Amy LaVere released her album Stranger Me last year to wide critical acclaim. She’s also an actress with roles in Walk the Line and Black Snake Moan. Here she plays one of her original tunes at Abilene Bar and Lounge and talks about her song-writing process. / De la ciudad de Memphis, Amy LaVere toca el contrabajo y sacó el alabado disco Stranger Me el año pasado. También es actriz y ha interpretado papeles en las películas Walk the Line y Black Snake Moan. Aquí toca uno de sus temas originales y nos habla de su proceso de creación artística.
Ray Bonneville at Sticky Lips
Austin-based musician Ray Bonneville , known for his slick yet soulful sound, got things simmering with his guitar and harmonica playing at Sticky Lips BBQ in Rochester, NY. Raised in Québec City, hear Ray talk a bit about being bilingual and sticking with the finger-picking, then hear him play his award-winning tune “I Am the Big Easy.” / Ray Bonneville vive ahora en Austin y es conocido por la destreza con que toca la guitarra y la armónica y por su sonido conmovedor que se se pudo escuchar esta noche en Sticky Lips BBQ. Bonneville se crió en la Ciudad de Quebec y nos habla un poco del bilingüismo y despues toca su canción premiada”I Am the Big Easy.”
Interview with Teagan Ward
Teagan Ward is a Rochester singer-songwriter who also performs with the 6 piece blues band Teagan and the Tweeds. Watch the short interview with her and then hear part of her original song “Little to Give“ that she performed at the Beale Street Cafe./ Teagan Ward es una joven cantaautora de Rochester que también toca con el grupo de blues Teagan and the Tweeds. Mira la breve entrevista con ella y después escucha un poco de su canción original “Little to Give”.
Interview with Zydeco Musician CJ Chenier (ahora con subtítulos)
Watch this short interview with zydeco musician CJ Chenier, nominated for a 2011 Grammy award for his album Can’t Sit Down, and see some of his performance with the Red Hot Louisiana Band at the Harmony House sponsored by the Rochester Cajun Zydeco Network. / Mira la entrevista con CJ Chenier, un músico de zydeco nominado para un premio Grammy en 2011, y míralo tocar con su grupo Red Hot Louisiana Band.
Hip-hop Artist Stalley at Dubland Underground
Up-and-coming hip-hop artist Stalley, recently featured in Rolling Stone magazine, gives us an inspiring explanation of what making music means to him. Check out the interview and a bit of his performance at Rochester’s Dubland Underground in support of his Savage Journey to the American Dream that will be released on 3/30/12. / El rapero prometedor Stalley, recientemente destacado en Rolling Stone magazine, nos inspira con su explicación de qué significa para él hacer música. Mira la entrevista y puedes verlo rapear en Dubland Underground. Su nuevo proyecto Savage Journey to the American Dream sale a la venta el 30 de marzo.
Interview with Blues Musician Joe Beard
Bluesman Joe Beard – born in Mississippi, raised in Memphis, and based in Rochester – has played with the likes of blues greats Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, B.B. King, and Buddy Guy, among others. Listen to what he has to say about the blues and hear him play live at Rochester’s Dinosaur Bar-B-Que. / Joe Beard nació en Mississippi pero reside en Rochester y a lo largo de los últimos cincuenta años ha tocado con las leyendas de la música blues. Escucha la entrevista con él en la que habla un poco de su vida y míralo tocar y cantar.
Jon Itkin: 5 Question Interview
“Music is a Way of Life”: Jon Itkin talks Americana music and performs his song Till I Hit Water. / Jon toca una canción original. Visita la página web de Jon.
Jennifer Kyker: 5 Question Interview
Jennifer Kyker plays the mbira and gives her thoughts on music’s ability to create bonds between people through the production of musical sound. / Jennifer es etnomusicóloga y toca la mbira, instrumento de Zimbabwe.
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