Hulaville Events
Clarence “Sonny” Silva
866 Iwilei Road #226
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
http://hotclubofHulaviille.com
Django Would Go! Festival to the Hawaii Theatre,
Saturday, June 4th at 7:30 p.m.
Workshops for Guitar, Violin and Bass at 10:00 to 12:00 at Ward Warehouse
Followed by a free Gypsy Djam beginning at 12:00
Sponsored by Island Guitars
Django Would Go! Maui MACC • McCoy Studio Theater
Sunday June 5th at 6:00 p.m.
Maui Workshops begin at 3:00 at MACC Free Jam Session at 4:00
For a Celebration of Gypsy Jazz with the John Jorgenson Quintet
Hulavillle Events is proud to present, as part of its ongoing Django Would Go! Music Festival, internationally known guitarist, arranger, and musical director John Jorgenson and the John Jorgenson Quintet. Opening for the Quintet, Hawaii’s own Hot Club of Hulaville, in concert at the historic Hawaii Theatre Center, in the heart of Downtown Honolulu.
Tickets: $20, $25, $30, $35, with a special “Gypsy Caravan” premium package at $75.00. Gypsies in the caravan receive premium seating and a party-with-the-artists reception with champagne and crepes - both sweet and savory, plus strawberries and cream, upstairs in the Weyand Room, second floor, Hawaii Theatre, following the concert.
Tickets are available online at www.HawaiiTheatre.com or by phone at (808) 528-0506. As part of the festival, there will be Guitar, Violin, and Bass, workshops and master classes. Registration for these workshops and master classes will be available online at www.hotclubofhulaville.com. For more information call (808) 393.6393.
A second show has been added for Maui! The Gypsy Caravan will travel to Maui on Sunday June 5th for a show at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center at 6:00 pm. There will be Workshops and Masterclasses as well that begin at the Center at 3:00 a free Gypsy Jam Session will begin at 4:00.
Tickets: $25 in advance/$30 day of show plus applicable fees MACC/HPR discount available! Available at the MACC Box Office; 242-SHOW(7469) or at www.MauiArts.org
Led by Grammy-winning guitarist John Jorgenson, the John Jorgenson Quintet creates a unique musical experience that enthralls both discerning and casual music fans. Each member of the group is a virtuoso, yet the music is very accessible, melodic and appealing. The group's style has been called "gypsy jazz" after the dynamic string-driven swing created by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli in 1930's Paris. Jorgenson's compositions draw in elements of Latin, Romanian, Classical, Rock, and Greek music, suggesting that "21st Century World Music" is perhaps a more apt description.
Guitarists, and folks who read liner notes, are well-acquainted with John Jorgenson’s career. Spanning several decades and many musical styles, he first came to national attention in the mid 80's as co-founder of successful country-rock act The Desert Rose Band. Many diverse artists were drawn to add Jorgenson's artistry to their own recordings, including Bonnie Raitt, Bob Seger, and Barbara Streisand. In the 90's The Hellecasters gave audiences a chance to experience John's fretboard fireworks in an unrestrained venue and the trio's three original CDs remain favorites of guitarists everywhere. Elton John was a fan of the Desert Rose Band, inviting Jorgenson to join his own in 1994 for an 18-month tour that stretched into a 6 year stint of touring, recording and TV appearances with the British superstar.
2010 marked the 100th birthday of the great gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt. Since discovering Django in 1979, Jorgenson has become "the US Ambassador of Gypsy Jazz", an honor considering the distinctly European slant of the music's heritage. The John Jorgenson Quintet is the only American act to ever headline the prestigious Django Reinhardt Memorial Festival in France, and has been featured at other "Djangofests" in the US, UK, Germany and Canada. For the films "Gattica" and "Head in the Clouds" Jorgenson was tapped to recreate Django's music, and in the latter he even appeared onscreen as Django with stars Charlize Theron and Penelope Cruz.
Adding to the international flavor of the Quintet is Dutch bassist Simon Planting, well-known and respected in the gypsy-jazz community from his tenure with legendary Belgian guitarist Fapy Lafertin. Filling out the Quintet are prodigious young jazz violinist Jason Anick, quickly making a name for himself, fiery rhythm guitarist Doug Martin, and veteran percussionist Rick Reed, renowned for his intricate brush work and swinging drive. The combination of these five musicians creates a sound that is equally dynamic, romantic, driving, melodic and accessible. Legends like Elton John, Earl Scruggs and Duane Eddy, along with fellow guitarists such as Tommy Emmanuel, Peter Frampton and Brad Paisley, sing Jorgenson's praises.
Also on the program is Hawaii’s top band “The Hot Club of Hulaville” featuring, Duane Padilla on Violin, Emmet Mahoney on Guitar, Ricardo Diaz on Contrabass, Sonny Silva on Guitar, and Ginai as Chanteuse. Filling out the card will be musical guests and a special appearance by Guitar Great Paul Mehling of the Hot Club of San Francisco and Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks. There will be special surprise guests...
John Jorgenson, Paul Mehling and the Hulaville band will be available for phone, radio, and TV interviews. Please contact Clarence “Sonny” Silva at (808) 393-6393 to set up a time that is convenient. Full media kits for the artists and the event are available.
Please visit John Jorgenson’s website at www.johnjorgenson.com for more information, including mp3's and contact info. Find the Hot Club of Hulaville at www.hotclubofhulaville.com. Online video, mp3’s and event information and updates will be posted there.
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