Music Section :: Page 26

• New band Kuan defies labels

  By Megan BachmanSeptember 30, 2010

  

  Kuan’s brand of experimental instrumental rock music breaks all the rules. More art than entertainment, the local band’s addition to the already-diverse Yellow Springs music scene is rock that’s both highly composed and free jazz-inspired. Recently returned from a 32-day, 30-city nationwide tour and with a new EP album,“Colors”…

• I’ve got the Blues

  By Aaron ZaremskySeptember 12, 2010

  

  The AACW Blues Fest went off without a hitch last weekend at the Antioch Amphitheater.

• Gospel Fest draws appreciative crowd

  By Diane ChiddisterSeptember 9, 2010

  

  Central Chapel AME Church hosted the 13th annual Gospel Fest on Wednesday, Sept. 8. The event kicked off the annual AACW Blues Fest.

• Blues, jazz energize village at Fest

  By Megan BachmanSeptember 2, 2010

  

  The mighty influence of African Americans in American music — from blues, jazz and rock-and-roll to hip-hop and R&B — is annually celebrated at the Blues and Jazz Fest put on by African-American Cross-Cultural Works, or AACW, each fall.

• Bluesfest a cultural treasure

  By Megan BachmanAugust 31, 2010

  

  In its 13th year, AACW’s Blues and Jazz Festival, offers a mix of returning artists and new acts sure to entertain, and educate, audiences.

• Local musicians, promoters at fest

  By Matt MindeAugust 19, 2010

  

  Coffee, hula hoops and transformation are all on the agenda for two upcoming music festivals in Bellefontaine, organized by the local promotion company Funky Bean Productions and featuring local musicians.

• Rock and Roll

  By Aaron ZaremskyJuly 12, 2010

  

  The fourth annual Skate Music Fest was a big success this Sunday evening at the skate park.

• Summer Strings to host concert and musical bake sale

  By Megan BachmanJune 30, 2010

  

  Shirley Mullins’ Summer Strings youth orchestra will play its 47th grand finale this Saturday night at 7 p.m. in Kings Yard. The young musicians, who are concluding a two-week camp, can also be heard playing all over the village on Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. as part of a musical bake sale.

• Mayer and friends play for Presbyterian Church

  By Lauren HeatonJune 28, 2010

  

  Musicians shared their talents at “A Summer Spectacular,” concert held at the Presbyterian Church on Saturday. A variety of instruments were showcased, including natural horn, trombone, piano, English horn and euphonium, in addition to the vocal skills of a soprano. Listen below for concert excerpts.

• Juneteenth a Scrumptious Affair

  By Aaron ZaremskyJune 20, 2010

  

  Juneteenth celebrations included a pie contest and Motown dancing last Friday night at the Bryan Center.