The Arts Council of Greater Palatka and the West Putnam Arts Committee is pleased to announce Hans York will be performing the next concert in Interlachen on May 22, 2010 at the Ralph Godwin Band Shell located in the West Putnam Recreation Complex. Hans show starts at 6:00PM. A special addition to the show will be the KlassiTap Gloggers opening for Hans at 5:30 PM. Along with the entertainment there will be a Multi-Media Art Show by local artists and the West Putnam Arts Committee will raffle a piece of art work said Rissi Cherie President of the WPAC. Refreshments will be available for purchase and as always the concert is free and open to the public. So please join us for an exiting evening of fun and entertainment. Hans gave an outstanding performance at the Larimer Arts Center in Palatka for the April “Live at the Larimer”. After hearing his concert I knew I had to bring him back for another concert said Denise Aiken of the Arts Council. After speaking with Hans he made special arrangements to return to Florida for another performance, saying how friendly and welcoming his first visit here was. Hans York. German-born, Seattle-based, Award winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Hans York has quickly made himself a name as an extraordinary player and strong, engaging performer with a distinctive style and an irrepressibly delightful and approachable manner. His intimate and distinctive voice draws comparisons to Sting, Paul Simon, Kenny Rankin or Michael Franks and captures the audience instantly with its honesty and clearness. Hans accompanied Robert Palmer on German TV, toured as bassist with the New York Broadway Ensemble, played throughout Europe with master harp player Rüdiger Oppermann, and performed a Concerto as Soloist on fretless bass with the "Ars Quittilinga" Chamber Orchestra (Concerto written by contemporary German composer Thomas König). Hans York co- founded the German Worldmusic cult band Moka Efti and recorded three CDs with them. The third album, “Fata Morgana” features US saxophonist Charlie Mariano and producer/saxophonist Heinrich von Kalnein (Vienna Art Orchestra). Hans spent six months in Rio de Janeiro where he studied Samba, Bossa Nova and popular Brazilian music, an experience that upon his return to Germany, inspired his first solo album Hazzazar. He is touring in support of his most recent recording, “Young Amelia.” "Young Amelia" is a low-key gem showcasing York’s impressive acoustic guitar playing, appealing tenor and strong songwriting skills. His approach to the guitar blends jazz, folk and Classical European styles into a sound that’s both familiar and unique. Self-produced and recorded live in the studio in a mere two and a half days with the help of some talented friends , Young Amelia shows off York’s distinctive guitar sound, full of rhythmic and melodic flourishes that impress without overwhelming the songs. York favors open tunings, which give his playing an expansive feel, marked by full, round notes and chiming overtones. York is also 2008 Kerrville New Folk contest winner. The contest is part of the Kerrville Folk Festival which was established in 1972 at the suggestion of Peter Yarrow. The New Folk competition at Kerrville remains among the most honored and respected events of its type in the world having assisted hundreds of writers with recognition, self-assurance, and networking in their young careers. Listen to Hans at www.hansyork.com The concerts are sponsored in part by; the Putnam County Tourist Development Council, the Arts Council of Greater Palatka, the West Putnam Arts Committee, and the City of Interlachen, Putnam County Parks & Recreation, the State of Florida, Division of Cultural Affairs, the National Endowment for the Arts, Sound donated by John Mathe Jr. and signs by Heaven Sent Glassworks For more info on concerts in Interlachen call Rissi Cherie at 386-684-2650 or Denise at 386-328-8998 or you may visit www.artsinputnam.org or email artsinputnam@aol.com. Denise Aiken Executive Director Arts Council of Palatka 386-328-8998 |
