Mountain Feist is a groove oriented and high energy acoustic trio, inspired by traditional bluegrass and shaped by music from around the world. The band plays a fast paced, interactive show supported by tight three part harmonies, instrumental features and an eclectic repertoire.

Justin Eisenman - Guitar, Vocals
Justin is a mid-western born guitar picker raised on Prairie-grass. He's been a regular on the acoustic music festival circuit through most of the last 10 years. Justin migrated south in October of 2008 and quickly began touring the Eastern half of the U.S. with various Bluegrass and Amerciana acts. Justin is also an active songwriter, currently producing an album of original music, to be released in summer 2011. His influences include Doc Watson, David Rawlings, Waylon Jennings, Junior Brown, Stephane Wremble, Tom Waits, Tony Rice and Sam Bush.

Jacob Dill - Mandolin, Vocals
Jake was raised in Jamestown NY. Has been a musician since age 11, and has done everything from Marching band to Choral music, from Metal to Bluegrass. He has studied music theory, history & composition, and traveled the United States as a street performer. His current sound has been influenced by musicians such as David Grisman, Chris Thile, Sam Bush, Mike Marshall, Tony Rice, Bela Fleck, Daryl Anger, Bill Monroe, Peter Rowan, Jimmy Martin, and Adam Steffey.

Matt Dufon - Bass, Vocals
Matt began playing the upright bass at age 17. Matt has played in a variety of musical groups over the years ranging from gospel to rock and bluegrass. Musically Matt has been influenced by such artists as Peter Rowan, Tony Rice, Jerry Garcia, Willie Nelson, Bela Fleck and Paul Simon, to name a few.

http://www.reverbnation.com/artist/song_details/6671921#!/mountainfeist

Saturday, February 11, 2012 Buy Tickets

The Romance of Spring

Weidner Center for the Performing Arts, UWGB

Johann Strauss: Voices of Spring

Wagner: Siegfried Idyll

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4

A Collaboration with the Bay Area Humane Society
Overture to Donna Diana • Reznicek
Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major • Haydn
Adam Gaines, Trumpet
Symphony No. 9 in C major (The Great) • Schubert

Steve Rush, composer/piano


•Jeremy Edwards, drums


•Andrew Bishop, saxophone/clarinet/flute


•Jef Mallett, comic artist


Event Details


Steve Rush and Jeremy Edwards present an album (VINYL!) of their new project Naked Dance!, with special guest Andrew Bishop. New compositions for piano, drums and clarinet, plus works written by Woody Guthrie.


Steve Rush
Stephen Rush is a Professor at the University of Michigan, where he works with students from music, dance, art, and engineering as the director of the Digital Music Ensemble.
Rush has had premieres in five continents, and released over 20 CD’s, as well as a book on Jazz theology called Better Get It In Your Soul.

Jeremy Edwards
Jeremy Edwards is a drummer/percussionist, recording engineer, composer and educator working in a variety of musical genres. He received a bachelors degree in music technology and percussion and a masters degree in improvisation from the University of Michigan. Jeremy has actively toured the United States and Canada performing original music and continues to perform locally with rock, jazz and experimental music groups. Jeremy works for the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre and Dance as a music and multimedia computer specialist.

Andrew Bishop
Andrew Bishop is a versatile multi-instrumentalist (saxophone, clarinet, flute), composer, improviser, educator, and scholar comfortable in a wide array of musical idioms. He maintains an active national and international career and serves as an Assistant Professor of Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Bishop earned five degrees in music, including a DMA in music composition from the University of Michigan.


Bishop’s two recordings as a leader, Time and Imaginary Time and the Hank Williams Project, received widespread acclaim from The New York Times, Downbeat Magazine, The Chicago Reader, All Music Guide, Cadence Magazine, All About Jazz-New York, All About Jazz-Los Angeles, and The Detroit Free Press, among others. He leads a variety of projects including a jazz trio Bishop/Cleaver/Flood, a broadminded roots chamber ensemble, Andrew Bishop’s Hank Williams Project, a mainstream jazz group the Andrew Bishop Quartet, and a global blues project called Blue Origami. Bishop has recorded over 30 compact discs as a sideman and regularly performs as a member of Gerald Cleaver’s Violet Hour and Uncle June, the Ellen Rowe Quartet, the Tad Weed Freedom Ensemble, Phil Ogilive’s Rhythm Kings, and the contemporary concert music group Opus 21.
As a composer and arranger, he has received over 20 commissions from professional organizations and universities and numerous residencies. He has also received recognition and awards from the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP); The Chicago Symphony Orchestra; the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation; and a nomination from the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Toronto-based rock band Jeans ‘N Classics

Andrew Sewell, Conductor

Joe Locke is back again and will surely cause the temperature in Luna to rise several degrees. This is a concert not to be missed. Stay tuned for more info.

Joe Locke - Biography

The critical community continually cites Joe Locke for his artistic work. "There seems little doubt that Locke, with his ability to play cool and funky, heady and relaxed, is set to become the pre-eminent vibraphonist in jazz." (The Times, London). He has been voted the #1 vibist in DownBeat Magazine's Critic's Poll (TDWR) and Brazil's International Jazz Poll, has recorded over 25 CDs as a band leader, and as producer and a sideman he appears on almost 100 recordings.

Joe Locke was born in Palo Alto, California, but raised in Rochester, New York. A self-taught improviser, he benefited from his early studies in classical percussion and composition at the Eastman School of Music with John Beck, Gordon Stout, Ted Moore and David Mancini.

As a jazz musician, Locke was precocious, having played with such luminaries as Dizzy Gillespie, Pepper Adams and Mongo Santamaria before he was even out of high school. Since moving to New York City in 1981, Joe has performed with Grover Washington, Jr. , Kenny Barron, Dianne Reeves, Eddie Daniels, Jerry Gonzales' Fort Apache Band, Rod Stewart, The Beastie Boys, Eddie Henderson, Hiram Bullock, Bob Berg, Ron Carter, Jimmie Scott, Geoffrey Keezer, The Mingus Big Band and Randy Brecker, among many others. Joe has since toured extensively throughout the world, both as leader and guest soloist. Some highlights include a 16 city tour of Russia, which culminated in a concert with the Moscow Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of world-renowned violist, Yuri Bashmet; a 30 city tour of all major capitals of Europe, performing Charles Mingus' magnum opus, "Epitaph" as a featured soloist under the direction of distinguished conductor, Gunther Schuller; a series of volcanic duet concerts in Italy with pianist Cecil Taylor, where Joe went head-to-head for three nights with the undisputed high priest of the avant-garde.

Following his six albums for SteepleChase, Locke moved to Milestone for three albums: "Sound Tracks", "Moment to Moment" and "Slander and Other Love Songs", all featuring pianist Billy Childs and drummer Gene Jackson.

Joe Locke has been on the scene for over thirty years, and it is especially in the past decade that his name has begun to reach a broader audience. This is in no small part due to his participation in two seminal groups: British reed player Tim Garland's "Storms/Nocturnes" Trio, which also features pianist Geoffrey Keezer and, perhaps most importantly, Locke's most recent group projects, "The Joe Locke / Geoffrey Keezer Group", which has released the award winning and critically acclaimed "Live in Seattle" (Origin 2005). In 2008 Joe created the quartet 'Force of Four', featuring Robert Rodriguez, Johnathan Blake and Ricardo Rodriguez. Both, their highly successful album "Force of Four" (origin 2008) and the band's busy international touring schedule are the result of a perfectly balanced, inventive and dynamic combination.

With all his recent projects Locke has completely transcended his past reputation as a fine post bop instrumentalist, demonstrating an even more complete musical picture that includes everything from melodic chamber jazz to intensely personal compositions that bridge the gap between post bop and a more lyrical contemporary style.

In 1998 Locke recorded a duet record with Frank Kimbrough - "Saturn's Child". Interestingly enough, the follow-up to "Saturn's Child", "The Willow" (Omnitone Records), found Locke and Kimbrough expanding the sonic palette by adding Tim Ries on woodwinds and Jeff Ballard on hand percussion. Prestigious collaborations with such fine pianists like Kenny Barron and David Hazeltine ("Mutual Admiration Society") equally resulted in critically acclaimed recordings. The latter has since celebrated its 10-year anniversary with a new release, "Mutual Admiration Society 2" (both SharpNine, 1999 and 2009).

In 2000, Locke recorded his first album with Sirocco Records and continued to record with his unique groups such as 'Storytelling' and '4 Walls of Freedom' and as a member of the 'Storms/Nocturnes' Trio, with Tim Garland and Geoffrey Keezer. The concept for the band 'Storytelling' came out of meeting vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Mark Ledford in '86 and produced two vocal based recordings, that feature Joe as a composer and lyricist: "Storytelling" and "State of Soul".

The 'Storms/Nocturnes' Trio so far resulted in two critically acclaimed recordings and numerous tours: 2001's "Storms/Nocturnes" and 2003's "Rising Tide".

In 2004/2005 Joe teamed up again with pianist Geoffrey Keezer for two recordings on the Eighty Eight’s label (Sony Music): "Summer Knows" and "Summertime". Completing the "New Sound Quartet" are bassist Bob Hurst and Billy Kilson on drums. Joe has also been working intensively with fellow Vibes and Marimba artist Christos Rafalides, resulting in the Locke/Rafalides Duo and Education Project, including the recording "Van Gogh by Numbers" (Wire Walker, 2005).

Other albums in recent years have found him guesting with Russell Malone, Eddie Higgins, Vic Juris, The New York Quartet (featuring Billy Childs, Idris Muhammed and Cameron Brown), Tim Garland's Storms/Nocturnes chamber trio and vocalist Dianne Reeves. While maintaining a busy touring schedule, Locke also finds time to work with student ensembles and compose for the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra and the Jazz Band Classic of the New York Youth Symphony. In 2008, Joe was appointed International Vibraphone Consultant by the Royal Academy of Music, London - a position which he holds on a visiting basis.

One of Joe Locke's most exciting work to date includes the first US release of the Joe Locke / Geoffrey Keezer Quartet. "Live in Seattle" - featuring Mike Pope and Terreon Gully, was recorded 2005 at the Ballard Jazz Festival and released in July 2006 on the Origin label. The Origin release received the 2005 Earshot Award.

In 2008 Joe put together a unique new quartet by gathering the young talents and distinct musical personalities of Robert Rodriguez (piano), Johnathan Blake (drums) and Ricardo Rodriguez (bass), building this fresh sounding ensemble. The influences of New York, Cuba, Philadelphia and Puerto Rico, as well as the many places travelled by these four player/composers, come together in this group; their first recording, "Force of Four" (Origin) becoming an overwhelming success.

Joe Locke is a faculty member of the Manhattan School of Music and has been International Vibraphone Consultant at the Royal Academy of Music, London, on a visiting basis since 2008.
Quotes
* "Joe Locke's playing and writing have been an absolute joy to this vibist's ears that have been starving to hear a player who challenges himself on every tune. Joe is constantly pushing the envelope musically. The cat is going into orbit soon .... I love it!" —Mike Mainieri
* "In the select group of contemporary vibes players, Locke has claims to head the list." —Penguin Encyclopedia of Jazz
* "Not only has he mastered an instrument that has catapulted only a handful of players to the forefront of modern jazz - but he has done so in a way that transcends mere technique and establishes him as a unique and adventurous musical voice." —Derk Richardson San Francisco Bay Guardian
Awards
* 2006 - Golden Ear Award - "2005 Concert of the Year" (Joe Locke / Geoffrey Keezer Group at Ballard Jazz Festival)
* 2006 - JJA Award - "2006 Mallet Player of the Year"
* 2008 - Golden Ear Award - "2007 Concert of the Year" (Joe Locke at Port Townsend Jazz Festival)
* 2008 - JJA Award - "2008 Mallet Player of the Year"
* 2009 - JJA Award - "2009 Mallet Instrumentalist of the Year"

Joe Locke is back again and will surely cause the temperature in Luna to rise several degrees. This is a concert not to be missed. Stay tuned for more info.

Joe Locke - Biography

The critical community continually cites Joe Locke for his artistic work. "There seems little doubt that Locke, with his ability to play cool and funky, heady and relaxed, is set to become the pre-eminent vibraphonist in jazz." (The Times, London). He has been voted the #1 vibist in DownBeat Magazine's Critic's Poll (TDWR) and Brazil's International Jazz Poll, has recorded over 25 CDs as a band leader, and as producer and a sideman he appears on almost 100 recordings.

Joe Locke was born in Palo Alto, California, but raised in Rochester, New York. A self-taught improviser, he benefited from his early studies in classical percussion and composition at the Eastman School of Music with John Beck, Gordon Stout, Ted Moore and David Mancini.

As a jazz musician, Locke was precocious, having played with such luminaries as Dizzy Gillespie, Pepper Adams and Mongo Santamaria before he was even out of high school. Since moving to New York City in 1981, Joe has performed with Grover Washington, Jr. , Kenny Barron, Dianne Reeves, Eddie Daniels, Jerry Gonzales' Fort Apache Band, Rod Stewart, The Beastie Boys, Eddie Henderson, Hiram Bullock, Bob Berg, Ron Carter, Jimmie Scott, Geoffrey Keezer, The Mingus Big Band and Randy Brecker, among many others. Joe has since toured extensively throughout the world, both as leader and guest soloist. Some highlights include a 16 city tour of Russia, which culminated in a concert with the Moscow Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of world-renowned violist, Yuri Bashmet; a 30 city tour of all major capitals of Europe, performing Charles Mingus' magnum opus, "Epitaph" as a featured soloist under the direction of distinguished conductor, Gunther Schuller; a series of volcanic duet concerts in Italy with pianist Cecil Taylor, where Joe went head-to-head for three nights with the undisputed high priest of the avant-garde.

Following his six albums for SteepleChase, Locke moved to Milestone for three albums: "Sound Tracks", "Moment to Moment" and "Slander and Other Love Songs", all featuring pianist Billy Childs and drummer Gene Jackson.

Joe Locke has been on the scene for over thirty years, and it is especially in the past decade that his name has begun to reach a broader audience. This is in no small part due to his participation in two seminal groups: British reed player Tim Garland's "Storms/Nocturnes" Trio, which also features pianist Geoffrey Keezer and, perhaps most importantly, Locke's most recent group projects, "The Joe Locke / Geoffrey Keezer Group", which has released the award winning and critically acclaimed "Live in Seattle" (Origin 2005). In 2008 Joe created the quartet 'Force of Four', featuring Robert Rodriguez, Johnathan Blake and Ricardo Rodriguez. Both, their highly successful album "Force of Four" (origin 2008) and the band's busy international touring schedule are the result of a perfectly balanced, inventive and dynamic combination.

With all his recent projects Locke has completely transcended his past reputation as a fine post bop instrumentalist, demonstrating an even more complete musical picture that includes everything from melodic chamber jazz to intensely personal compositions that bridge the gap between post bop and a more lyrical contemporary style.

In 1998 Locke recorded a duet record with Frank Kimbrough - "Saturn's Child". Interestingly enough, the follow-up to "Saturn's Child", "The Willow" (Omnitone Records), found Locke and Kimbrough expanding the sonic palette by adding Tim Ries on woodwinds and Jeff Ballard on hand percussion. Prestigious collaborations with such fine pianists like Kenny Barron and David Hazeltine ("Mutual Admiration Society") equally resulted in critically acclaimed recordings. The latter has since celebrated its 10-year anniversary with a new release, "Mutual Admiration Society 2" (both SharpNine, 1999 and 2009).

In 2000, Locke recorded his first album with Sirocco Records and continued to record with his unique groups such as 'Storytelling' and '4 Walls of Freedom' and as a member of the 'Storms/Nocturnes' Trio, with Tim Garland and Geoffrey Keezer. The concept for the band 'Storytelling' came out of meeting vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Mark Ledford in '86 and produced two vocal based recordings, that feature Joe as a composer and lyricist: "Storytelling" and "State of Soul".

The 'Storms/Nocturnes' Trio so far resulted in two critically acclaimed recordings and numerous tours: 2001's "Storms/Nocturnes" and 2003's "Rising Tide".

In 2004/2005 Joe teamed up again with pianist Geoffrey Keezer for two recordings on the Eighty Eight’s label (Sony Music): "Summer Knows" and "Summertime". Completing the "New Sound Quartet" are bassist Bob Hurst and Billy Kilson on drums. Joe has also been working intensively with fellow Vibes and Marimba artist Christos Rafalides, resulting in the Locke/Rafalides Duo and Education Project, including the recording "Van Gogh by Numbers" (Wire Walker, 2005).

Other albums in recent years have found him guesting with Russell Malone, Eddie Higgins, Vic Juris, The New York Quartet (featuring Billy Childs, Idris Muhammed and Cameron Brown), Tim Garland's Storms/Nocturnes chamber trio and vocalist Dianne Reeves. While maintaining a busy touring schedule, Locke also finds time to work with student ensembles and compose for the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra and the Jazz Band Classic of the New York Youth Symphony. In 2008, Joe was appointed International Vibraphone Consultant by the Royal Academy of Music, London - a position which he holds on a visiting basis.

One of Joe Locke's most exciting work to date includes the first US release of the Joe Locke / Geoffrey Keezer Quartet. "Live in Seattle" - featuring Mike Pope and Terreon Gully, was recorded 2005 at the Ballard Jazz Festival and released in July 2006 on the Origin label. The Origin release received the 2005 Earshot Award.

In 2008 Joe put together a unique new quartet by gathering the young talents and distinct musical personalities of Robert Rodriguez (piano), Johnathan Blake (drums) and Ricardo Rodriguez (bass), building this fresh sounding ensemble. The influences of New York, Cuba, Philadelphia and Puerto Rico, as well as the many places travelled by these four player/composers, come together in this group; their first recording, "Force of Four" (Origin) becoming an overwhelming success.

Joe Locke is a faculty member of the Manhattan School of Music and has been International Vibraphone Consultant at the Royal Academy of Music, London, on a visiting basis since 2008.
Quotes
* "Joe Locke's playing and writing have been an absolute joy to this vibist's ears that have been starving to hear a player who challenges himself on every tune. Joe is constantly pushing the envelope musically. The cat is going into orbit soon .... I love it!" —Mike Mainieri
* "In the select group of contemporary vibes players, Locke has claims to head the list." —Penguin Encyclopedia of Jazz
* "Not only has he mastered an instrument that has catapulted only a handful of players to the forefront of modern jazz - but he has done so in a way that transcends mere technique and establishes him as a unique and adventurous musical voice." —Derk Richardson San Francisco Bay Guardian
Awards
* 2006 - Golden Ear Award - "2005 Concert of the Year" (Joe Locke / Geoffrey Keezer Group at Ballard Jazz Festival)
* 2006 - JJA Award - "2006 Mallet Player of the Year"
* 2008 - Golden Ear Award - "2007 Concert of the Year" (Joe Locke at Port Townsend Jazz Festival)
* 2008 - JJA Award - "2008 Mallet Player of the Year"
* 2009 - JJA Award - "2009 Mallet Instrumentalist of the Year"

Steve Johnson, Cully Swansen, Tyler Terrell, Nick Utrie, Chris Wills et al

A German Requiem • Brahms
Teresa Seidl, Soprano
Kent Paulsen, Baritone