Summer 2016 - music news
Hola amigos y amigas! - I hope everyone is enjoying their last days of summer so far, tis' the time for beach parties, swimming, backyard barbecue family get-togethers AND...you guessed it - LIVE MUSICA!
What would summer be without wonderful evenings full of live musical fiestas filling up the warm balmy air? That's right! - The summer music season is well underway and I'm excited to share that there are some wonderful summer events coming up. My last performance with local South American musical group, Tumi Arts, was an AWESOME EVENING! - played a set of a few original pieces and then later joined with the guys in a wonderful musical fiesta that the crowded responded to with lots of dancing, toe-tappin' and some shout-outs - (vid featured below in "live performance vids") - It's been always a wonderful and always unique experience every show, thanks to Tumi Arts for having me aboard! (And special thanks to the folks who stayed and joined with us!!) - I also appeared at this year's Greek festival at St. John's Greek Orthodox church in Blue Point, NY...where I showcased a few traditional Greek numbers along with originals for the crowd who were very responsive and appreciative. Starting things off opening up for the Astoria-based Asteri Entertainment band (the hottest Greek band in the Tri-State area) was indeed one of the highlights and an honor!
photo credit: Ken Lazansky
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I have also been performing alongside Nuevo Flamenco Spanish guitarist, Victor Tarassov, with the Tarassov Trio on rhythm guitar. We performed together at a real awesome brand new venue located in the heart of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn - Encore NYC restaurant/lounge - a very unique and fancy locale (complete with a cool state-of-the-art stage, lights and all!) - It was a great time we had and I look forward to playing here with the guys again in the very near future...SPLENDID!
We've also recently just performed at the lovely Iron Plow Vineyards in Columbus, NJ to a wonderful intimate audience last Friday - What was very unique was the fact that the weather also had an unexpected element to the event which created a one-of-a-kind show! It was a wonderful time we all had...
photo credit: Victor & Kathy Tarassov
And last but not least, the South Country Library will be hosting their annual Summer Concert Series beginning later in September. I have arranged an event with the library and will be kickstarting it off with a special "ONE NIGHT ONLY" live concert performance for "Hispanic Heritage Month" - so totally excited about this one! - Sept 16 @ 7pm - MARK YOUR CALENDARS, THIS WILL BE ONE NOT TO MISS!!!!
(For the latest info on upcoming shows, please click on the "Shows/Gigs" link in the menu, or look at the Reverbnation widget on the right-side of the screen.)
UPDATE - My good friend, U.K. Spanish guitarist Mark Barnwell's, newest album "Mandala" has been released and is NOW AVAILABLE on his official website. Featuring 10 beautifully crafted songs accompanied by some of the best top class musicians from across the globe. I play on the epic song, "Sahara" (track #9) with some Spanish guitar and a Turkish stringed instrument called the Saz. It has been a real honor and pleasure to be featured on this wonderful collaboration of artists and I am truly grateful to be a part of it! :-)
Mark is an extraordinary guitarist and composer, I highly recommend checking him out and taking a listen! (www.markbarnwell.com)
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Peace and Blessings, Arrizza (Guitarra Arrizza)