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For the 16th year running, Ron and some of Canada's finest musicians are donating their time and talents to bring music and cheer to the less fortunate. This year's band includes Colleen Allen, Kevin Barrett, Andrew Chung, Drew Birston and Steve Heathcoate.
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SYMPHRONICA INVITED BACK TO BBC RADIO 3 AND THE SOUTHBANK
Tuesday October 4
Southbank Centre, London UK
Following a hugely successful appearance in August as part of his appearances at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Ron and his SymphRONica jazz/world/groove/classical music project will be featured again on BBC Radio 3's prestigious "In Tune" show, live from London's great Southbank Centre. Come by or listen live!
Ron Davis and Symphronica featured on BBC Radio 3
As part of Ron's appearances at Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August, he and his Symphronica project we be featured on BBC Radio 3's prestigious "In Tune" show. The broadcast will take place, live, between 4:30pm - 6:30pm in the UK or 11:30an - 1:30pm EDT on August 8, 2016.
Ron will be sharing his thoughts and music with millions of listeners in the UK and all over the world who listen to the show. You can catch it online at the BBC Radio 3 web site [http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio3].
This radio appearance previews the 6 shows Ron and his Symphronica project will be performing at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world's largest Arts Festival. Details at the Edinburgh Festival Fringesite [https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/ron-davis-symphronica].
INDIEGOGO CAMPAIGN HAS LAUNCHED TO GET RON & SYMPHRONICA TO THE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE!
Help Ron, along with Daniela's Nardi's Espresso Manifesto and four great Canadian poets get to the world's biggest arts festival. Be a part of the journey here.
Ron and his classical-jazz-world-pop post-fusion ensemble Symphronica, along singer-songwriter and creator of Espresso Manifesto, Daniela Nardi, and an acclaimed collective of Canadian poets called 'The Shaken and the Stirred' featuring Jeanette Lynes, Ian Burgham and Catherine Graham have all been invited by The Scottish Arts Club to perform at the world's largest arts festival: the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!
They are being presented as a spotlight on Canadian Arts. Each artist is booked to perform six one-hour shows between August 11 and August 21. This is the first time in its history that the Scottish Arts Club has invited a Canadian collective to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe.
As soon Ron was asked to perform at Edinburgh, he said a resounding YES! How could he turn it down? where to buy ambien without prescription Soon after, he realized this is quite an endeavour. To do it right, he and his fellow artists will need a little help from their friends.
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EVERY CONTRIBUTION WILL HELP THEM GET THERE. There are perks available for every level of support from $10 to $5000! These include autographed works by the artists, VIP tickets to performances, house concerts and a whisky nosing with world-renowned expert Charles Maclean of Scotland!
PLEASE HELP OUT. And please spread the word! Forward this campaign to anyone you think might be interested in helping the cause. Share this campaign on social media: Facebook, Twitter or however else you can think of :)
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Ron Davis Featured in Doc Short from Paul Hahn Pianos
Ron Davis was recently the subject of a short documentary feature produced by Paul Hahn Pianos in Toronto. Ron is shown playing the beautiful jazz standard "A Child Is Born", and talking about music. Paul Hahn Pianos is a legendary Canadian provider of pianos now in its second century of business.
POCKET SYMPHRONICA CD RELEASE
TORONTO – The highly acclaimed pianist/bandleader/composer and Torontonian RON DAVIS is set to launch his new collection of one-of-a-kind original music with POCKET SYMPHRONICA. The innovative, eclectic album is being released on the brand new label, Really Records, and the concert – which includes exceptional musicians Aline Homzy, Kevin Barrett, Mike Downes and Roger Travassos – takes place on Thursday, February 4th at 7:30 pm at Toronto's Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West.
Ron Davis literally does it all when it comes to musical genres. Like his beloved multicultural home Toronto, his music is beautifully diverse, and covers an extensive musical range – from Lady Gaga to Glenn Gould – and a rich range of collaborating artists, from rock guitarist Jason Nett and Japanese drum group Nagata Shachu to Argentinian dance sensation The Lombard Twins.
Following on the heels of Davis' great success with his brainchild, the jazz-symphony fusion album Symphronica – a movement that combines jazz, world, classical, and pretty much anything stimulating and fascinating – fans can now enjoy the pocket-sized, chamber version with POCKET SYMPHRONICA. Recorded in 2015 at Imagine Sound Studios in Toronto, Pocket Symphronica has already been honoured, with the City of Toronto choosing "Jeanamora" for its Music311 program celebrating Toronto music and musicians. It features Ron Davis on piano, as well as a driving bass solo by the incomparable Mike Downes and a stellar drum solo from Roger Travassos.
The more compact Symphronica has all of the same passion and innovation as the full orchestral format, but consists of Ron's electric/acoustic jazz/pop quartet, plus an energetic string quartet, playing his own tunes. Davis incorporates an amazing mélange of sounds and rhythms in his works, while still managing to create a thoroughly cohesive album.
His massive skill in the use of strings is outstanding, especially in songs like D'Hora – almost a samba groove with melodic Middle Eastern lines. As Ron says, "I didn't conceive of it as a hora dance, but unconsciously I stuck the word in the title. So it must be a hora. Except it isn't a hora." Or the song Presto, based on one of Beethoven's string quartets, and appropriately titled, as the energetic, sprinting violins match Davis' piano at breakneck speed. Or the intense violin-and-cello standoff on Fugue & Variations on Gaga and Poker Face, where Lady Gaga is baked right into the mix when the middle-section strings play only the notes G - A - G - A!
Davis is in fact very methodical with his creations and likes to "play" with the notes as in the Gaga tune. He does the same in Blues 54 (his token blues piece), which gets its name from the fact that the melody scales the keyboard playing every fifth note, and then similarly, playing every fourth note. His playfulness also turns up in Pentuptism, a nod to gospel music reddit best place to buy ambien overseas including Davis' essential Hammond B3, it has five beats to a bar ("Pent"), plus it has that inherent optimism present in most music of that genre.
Davis can amp up the cool factor with the heavy groove and spine-tingling violins of Gruvmuv – which he premiered with DJ LRS, who scratched to it, in a co-presentation at the Glenn Gould Variations concert. Or the pop ballad Love Song, written by Jason Nett, and featuring a sexy electric guitar solo by Kevin Barrett. Davis also manages to smash it when it comes to the sweet, elegantly slow waltz Danza Daniela, inspired by his beautiful wife and musical collaborator Daniela Nardi. He really captures a kind of melancholic nature in that song and others, like the haunting lament Chassal Siddur Pesach – a breathtaking, achingly beautiful and rarely heard traditional Passover song that his father, who survived the Holocaust, brought over with him from his birth village in Romania. This tune also recalls a waltz tempo in parts, but the mournful cello and bass are heavy, almost as if the weight is too much to endure. Then it switches to a deep, syncopated drum line underpinning dulcet violin and poignant piano. It should be mentioned that the cello, by George Meanwell and Andrew Downing, remains remarkable throughout the entire album, as do the drums and percussion from Roger Travassos.
Quirky is a word often used to describe Davis' work, and he certainly demonstrates it in the Jaggy Dancepiece. He says, "I was obsessed by this barnyard-like theme that my mind's ear concocted," but this is no Charlotte's Web. It's more like Oklahama gone awry, complete with rhythmic handclaps, a simplistic, child-like, dissonant chunky piano under meandering, tinkling, jazzy piano and sprightly strings. The tune evokes all kinds of barnyard imagery. Then there's the unexpected, flouncy guitar solo from Kevin Barrett, where he whimsically quotes the child's taunt, "nyah nyah nyah nyah nyah."
The eleven-track album was produced by Dennis Patterson, Ron Davis, Mike Downes, Roger Travassos and Kevin Barrett and utilizes brilliant talent of string musicians Jessica Deutsch (violin), Ben Plotnick (violin, viola), Aline Homzy (violin), Aleksander Gajic (violin) and Anna Atkinson (viola).
WHO: Ron Davis w/ Aline Homzy, Kevin Barrett, Mike Downes, Roger Travassos
WHAT: CD launch concert for Pocket Symphronica
WHERE: Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St. West
WHEN: Thursday, February 4th, 2016
TICKETS: $20 Adv. / $25 Door https://www.bemusednetwork.com/events/detail/131
WEBSITE: www.rondavismusic.com / www.lula.ca
Twitter: @rondavismusic
This project is funded in part by FACTOR, the Government of Canada and Canada's private radio broadcasters. Ce projet est financé en partie par FACTOR, le gouvernement du Canada et les radiodiffuseurs privés du Canada.
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Satchmo and that era have long gone, what was original, contemporary, innovating and fun is now become a sepia coloured shadow of the original.
Dang, you have that crusty old curmudgeon thing down pat! It's like Universal Studios and asked central casting to send up a pissy ol' Englishman up and thet sent you. Well done!
Huge LOL!! True, lighten up old chap!
Yeah, but I am right tho. Annoying aint it.
Hell no you ain't right. The videos are exceptionally well performed with great skill and talent. That the music isn't to your taste does not mean that it is 'sheite'. That's just damned fool crusty old curmudgeon and nothing more.
Oh here we go again, I AM RIGHT AND YOU ARE A MORON.
How many times have we traveled that road.
Are they playing well... probably, are they good musicians probably, are the rehashing music from a bye gone era definitely, does it have the verve the character of the original... nah.Its a pastiche. Adequate, but hardly aw inspiring.
I would not say old musical styles should not be emulated/copied what ever, I am just saying what you are raving about ain't all that.
Akin to some band doing a reworked Glen Miller or Benny Goodman. Their tunes are embossed in your mind, to change the score would be bordering on disrespectful.
Oh by the way check 21:55 on the clip to see nothing new in this world. A vesion of what you were raving about on another thread. It might be "tap dancing" but many of the moves are the same.
There is no right and wrong when it comes to subjective taste. You are entitled to your opinion but it is just your opinion.


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Cumulus Media Launches NeXt2rock 2017
Cumulus Media is launching neXt2rock 2017, a competition that will use radio as a launch pad to find the next national rock star. The winner of this four-month-long competition receiving a record deal with Big Machine/John Varvatos Records, as well as substantial exposure, commensurate with a major label release, on Cumulus radio stations nationwide.
Emerging artists will be rated by Cumulus listeners and judged by local music industry professionals in their communities. Finalists, and the 2017 winner, will be selected by a panel of music luminaries, including Gavin Rossdale, Scott Borchetta, founder, president and CEO of Big Machine Label Group, the world's #1 independent record label, famed music producer Bob Ezrin (Lou Reed, Alice Cooper, Kiss, Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel, and Phish), Songwriters' Hall Of Fame Desmond Child (Kiss, Cher, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Ricky Martin, Kelly Clarkson, and Selena Gomez), and legendary rock guitarist Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols.
"The process of being discovered has changed a lot over the years but one thing is for certain – my career wouldn't have gone the way it has without the support of radio. It plays a big role in every artist's music career and has been an amazing partner for me over the past two plus decades." Gavin Rossdale commented. "When my friends at Cumulus asked if I would be interested in lending my voice and support to help find a hard-working, aspiring artist fulfill a dream to be in this business, how could I say no? I had so many people help me in my early days when I was trying to launch my career, and I consider it an honor to be part of this unique talent search that is delivering what no one else out there does – national airplay across Cumulus rock stations, a major recording contract, and all the incredible exposure that comes with that. Good luck!"
neXt2rock 2017 is CUMULUS MEDIA's second installment of its "Next" franchise, which was launched last year with NASH Next, the successful country version of the competition. While television boasts several talent competitions, only the "Next" franchise contests offer its winners coveted radio play.
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Actor Reels That Work, Part 2
May 6, 2019 by Chris Agos No comment(s) Advice For Actors
All actors need reels. The question is how to build reels that work.
In Part 1 of this post, we talked about the reasons for having an acting reel (show reel), covered the hierarchy of reel footage sources, and highlighted the importance of building an actor's credibility through a reel.
By the way, notice I'm not calling them "actor demos" or "demo reels". Demos are for voice over. Anyway.
Reel production don't just happen. The footage has to come from somewhere. Here are your choices:
1. Buzzworthy, award-winning movies and TV shows
2. Well-known, but undecorated movies and TV shows
3. Professionally produced, internationally distributed studio- and network-funded projects
4. Pilots or pilot presentations which never got picked up
5. Indie short/feature length films on the festival circuit
6. High quality web series, self-produced or not (especially if they have a lot of views)
7. High quality productions you create with friends/acquaintances, including student films
8. Scenes from an acting class
9. Self-tape auditions
Why this order? Association is a big factor in credibility. You're more likely to trust someone who's already done the thing you're asking them to do. That's why it's easier for an actor to book a second guest star job if they've already booked a first.
Reels are often the first point of contact a casting director has with an actor's work. So we should make sure the actor's reel contributes to building trust.
Most actors don't have footage from the top half of the list until they've been around a while, but until that happens, you have to create a reel from scratch. There's no shame in that. The key question is, how do you increase the credibility of your clips if they're coming from the bottom of the list?
When you shoot your own footage, you have complete control over the script, production value and the edit. You should choose material that best suits what you bring to the table.
This is exactly like my head shot advice, which is to present an accurate image of who you really are. Not the person you think you are, or the you that you really want to be, the you that you are right now. That's a conversation about type and brand, and we'll have that discussion another time.
Avoid the temptation to write scripts showcasing all different kinds of work. If you are a comedy genius, you don't necessarily need to include a dramatic scene for variety. Your range is probably broad, but casting doesn't have much time. They want to quickly understand what you do well, so go with your path of least resistance.
Nothing will ruin the credibility of good material faster than low production value. Work with a director if possible. Call in every favor you can, or be prepared to invest in a reel service to make your scene really work. Increase your credibility by making viewers wonder if what they're watching might be a pilot or film they never saw.
Bad post production can ruin a scene, and work against your goal. Avoid making the scenes all about you with one camera angle on you the entire time. That's not a scene, that's an ego boost. Unless you've chosen a monologue, there has to be some acknowledgement of the other actor(s) in the scene. Yes it's your reel, but it must feel like something created for an audience other than casting directors. So make sure the edit makes sense for both you and the scene itself.
Clip Order
Here's a depressing fact: no one will see the end of your reel, so lead with your best work. The first few scenes should display the kind of roles you usually book. If you have additional scenes showing some variety, include them near the end.
Pacing in a reel makes a big difference, so don't linger on any one scene. You have to be willing to cut early and often. A reel should have at least two clips, both of reasonably equal length. Three clips are probably better from a credibility standpoint, but two is fine. One clip can be a reel, but only if it's really great. It's better than having nothing to show the industry at all.
Auditions And Class Footage
People debate the merits of using auditions and class footage on reels.
I think this is okay, but only if you've got nothing else to show. These sources will show your capability as an actor, but they do little to build your credibility. We're looking to create the impression that you're a pro even when you're still working on that.
HOWEVER. If you rocked a scene in class, or you knocked a self-tape out of the park and it's perfect for you? Use it.
It's cliché but it's true. There's only one chance to make a first impression. Follow these guidelines and your reels can help you book a lot more work.
Let me know what you think in the comments below.
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Day 17: Fly to Punta Arenas. We will be on standby ready to fly back to the mainland Chile. Once we get word, we pack up our bags onto the transport and board the plane for Punta Arenas. We are taken back to our hotel for a very welcome shower! In the evening we will enjoy a celebration dinner in one of Punta Arenas' excellent restaurants.
Day 18: Depart Punta Arenas for home.
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