THE FRITZ
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Macro Management Group is proud to announce the addition of the Everyone Orchestra to our management roster.
EVERYONE ORCHESTRA conductor/founder Matt Butler has taken its participants, both on stage and off, on improvisational journeys with the most diverse of lineups at festivals, theaters and philanthropic events both nationally and internationally. A laundry list of hundreds of musicians, dancers, singers, guest conductors and community organizations have embraced the experience of EO in single shots of musical adrenaline to the soul. Tuning in to his energy, the band and audience utilize The Conductor as their pivot to the set mood of each passing jam as he communicates with the musicians using hand signs, whiteboard and assorted mime suggestions.
The Everyone Orchestra features a rotating cast of musicians and past participants have included members of The Grateful Dead, Phish, moe., String Cheese Incident, Dave Matthews Band, Club d’Elf, ALO, Tea Leaf Green and many, many more.
Marching clearly into uncharted territory, The Everyone Orchestra balances the challenges of live group improvisation with triumphant tension and release conduits of music. This unique collaborative of performance deeply encourages and requires audience interaction. The edge of your seat enthusiasm for what is next is the fuel behind the continuous musical experiment of the Everyone Orchestra.
The Broadcast Record Release Party
The Broadcast at The Grey Eagle 3/10
THE BROADCAST RELEASES “LIVE”
ASHEVILLE – When asked how much an audience really plays in the experience of a live performance, Caitlin Krisko, lead singer of the Asheville rock band, The Broadcast, believes that there is a symbiotic relationship that drives the band’s dynamic; creating a special experience that doesn’t happen every night. On Saturday, March 10th, you can be a part of that experience as The Broadcast releases their first live album at The Grey Eagle in Asheville, NC.
A project that started in the fall, the live release was originally built around a local, 4-week residency. Each week, the band created a beautiful canvas of sound and planned on releasing a combination of songs from the project. “The best moments and performances happen when you least expect it,” added Krisko. “There’s an increased amount of pressure when you know the show is being recorded.”
While the residency shows were some of the band’s best material, an off the radar show at High Rock Outfitters in Lexington, NC, surprised the band. “These recordings have just as much to do with the audience at this show as it does with the dynamic of the band that night,” said Krisko. Streaming an energy that is desired at every stop on tour, this special night saw the band rocking on all cylinders.
The opening track “Hide Yourself Away” features Krisko in her realm as front woman of the band, grabbing the crowd and taking them on a journey via her sassy, energetic voice. One of the band’s newest singles, “Hide Yourself Away” is a perfect definition of the direction of the band at this time.
Fan favorite, “Voices” makes an appearance midway into the recording. Featuring a spectacular, yet delicate build, the band creates a swirling soundscape to assist Krisko’s dazzling vocal range on the tune.
The album contains a rare take on The Talking Head’s “Life During Wartime” and keyboardist Rich Brownstein teams up with Krisko on a very special version of The Rolling Stones “Wild Horses.”
Joining the evening’s festivities is Antique Firearms. Highlighted by brothers Braden and Parker Dotson, Antique Firearms showcases a range of styles and sounds that could be most defined by experimental rock. Touring in support of their self-titled album released in 2011, the group fearlessly mixes up a sonic cocktail that is as potent, as it is smooth.
For more information on The Broadcast, go to http://www.thebroadcastmusic.com
The Fritz – “On The Line”
Asheville’s, The Fritz, have been making their rounds in the Southeast and this past weekend made a stop at the Dunedin Brewery in Dunedin, FL. Playing to a capacity crowd, the group performed one of the best shows of 2012.
Featuring the soulful vocals of Jamar Woods and the searing guitar work of Jamie Hendrickson, the band creates a showstopping version that has the crowd in ecstasy. Backed by one of the best rhythm sections around, The Fritz are a band on the rise.
Chompin’ At The Bit Goes National?
Recently our Old-Time Appalachian players, Chompin’ At The Bit String Band, were asked by The Green Grass Cloggers to be their backing band for the nationally syndicated television show, America’s Got Talent.
This first round of auditions were held this past weekend in Charlotte and the group has is waiting to hear if they made the next round.
Stay tuned for more information as Chompin’ At The Bit makes their way to Vegas!
Grae Skye Studio Chimes In About Underhill Rose
Local film makers, Grae Skye Studio, also lent a hand in the creation of Underhill Rose’s video, “Who Brought The Sun.” In a recent blog post, they recap the release party with a few words and photos.
http://www.graeskyestudio.com/2012/02/03/underhill-rose-releases-the-video-for-who-brought-the-sun/
The video was for Local band Underhill Rose who performed “Who Brought the Sun” for the video. On shoot day- Paul, myself, Eleanor, Molly and Salley all came together at Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, NC. With the late afternoon sun and temps going down, we scrambled to get our shots. AND….. success!”
An inside look at Who Brought the sun…a director’s words
Director Paul Schattel recently commented on the making of Underhill Rose’s recent video, “Who Brought the Sun.” To see the whole story and some photo’s of the release party, go to his website, www.paulschattel.com
Underhill Rose
By pschattel | Published: February 3, 2012
Underhill Rose is a North Carolina-based country soul band comprised of three gifted women: Eleanor Underhill, Molly Rose Reed, and Salley Williamson. Incredibly talented, fun and uncommonly cool, these chicks can write sing and play with amazing grace.
I was surprised when they asked me to direct their first professional video (on the recommendation of the incredible rock photographer Sandlin Gaither). At first I was a little hesitant — I knew we had few resources, and musicians this good can often be wrapped up in themselves and their own schtick that it wouldn’t have been fun. But these women were so nice, so charming, so real that I had to say yes, even though I knew we had hardly any tools and toys to work with beyond basic camera equipment and our own good intentions.
The song is called “Who Brought The Sun,” of course, and so I set about creating a whole shooting palette and motif built around the sun — sun flares, coronas, shadows, sunsets and so on. And of course the day of the shoot turned out to be completely overcast, not a shred of actual sun in the sky, not a shadow to be found down below.
But we went out to a field in Western North Carolina near the campus of Warren Wilson College, and shot a video in about two hours. With Aaron Morrell doing the Director of Photography duties and myself as Director, we captured several performances with two Canon 7D’s as the sun went down behind a ceiling of clouds.
Recently, the video premiered in Asheville, and the girls played a show. Aaron took the photographs below. I drank beer. God I love my job.
Underhill Rose – Who Brought The Sun
Last night, Asheville’s Country-Soul trio, Underhill Rose, celebrated a special evening at The Lexington Avenue Brewery. The night was a celebration of the group’s release of their new video, “Who Brought The Sun” and a intimate performance.
Underhill Rose – Who Brought The Sun from Paul Schattel on Vimeo.
Performing to a packed house, the trio ran through some new tunes and gave some insight to the making of the video.
For more information about the band and their upcoming tour dates, go to www.underhillrose.com
Jeff Bujak added to the Lift Festival
Check it out folks. This is going to be an amazing event, and we are VERY excited to be a part of it!
Underhill Rose Interview | CisternYard.com
http://site.cisternyard.com/2012/01/27/underhill-rose-interview/
Recently the women of Underhill Rose talked with College of Charleston’s radio team. Here is the interview.