Blood On The Rooftops (GENESIS) - full band music and dramatic interpretation. Sally Sparks 2021-04-09 | This has always been a very moving song for me. During the isolation times of COVID I decided to interpret this song visually and musically, essentially on my own. Gratitude to #SteveHackett and Genesis for this and all of their wonderful music. Guitarist Steve Hackett has been one of my favorite guitarists for many years. A sensitive player with a fondness for intricate harmonies and lovely melodies, Hackett is known for his affinity for classical guitar, a rarity among players known in the rock world. Blood on the Rooftops is arguably Hackett's best contribution during his time with Genesis. I can think of no other song in the rock genre that features classical style guitar playing more than this one.The setting is an English home in the 1970's. An adult son goes to visit his parents during the holidays and finds that although they lived through WWII, they really don't want to face contemporary issues of the world. With dreary winter weather and ready entertainment on TV, they find easy escape into movies, reruns and sports.....until the news comes on to disturb their peace. If you're interested in the process making the video and music, you can search #OneSallyBand on facebook and read my series of explanatory posts. For the musicians interested, i played Classical guitar by Ignacio Rozas, Acoustic guitar by Gerald Sheppard, Piano - Yamaha C7 grand, PDP Drums, Arturia Mellotron V with an Infinite Response Vax77 keyboard, Bass by Skjold Design.
VanLife Slide Out Storage Platform Sally Sparks 2021-07-08 | After our first big trip, a 9,000 mile tour all the way from North Carolina to the Montana Rockies and more, we learned that it was a giant pain to access a lot of things in our garage area: tools, firewood, outdoor cooking equipment, shovel, dog food, etc, etc. So we set out to build a cargo slide that makes access easy.We found lock in/lock out 500lb slides by Fulterer (model 5400L) for less than $200 a pair at Ovis for a full 48” 100% extension. We had an unused aluminum bed frame we used as a support structure and attached the slides to the frame.The bed frame also had very sturdy 1/2” plywood that we cut to size and re-used, attaching it to the frame with bolts and threaded wood insert nuts. 1/8” aluminum angles finished the assembly (with holes drilled for tie-down attachment points).The slide was attached with 4 mounting brackets also ordered from Ovis. We used two 3/8” stainless steel bolts at the back of the slide support rail where it takes the most stress when the slide is fully extended. We drilled through the vehicle and secured the bolts with a large washer and nylock nut. Elsewhere, each slide brackets is secured with 6 1” cabinet screws that are screwed into our 1/2” plywood floor. (Foam underneath so the screws do not touch the vehicle.A small aluminum angle trim piece was installed on the front lip to protect the plywood and a small hole drilled in the front right corner to allow access to lower the spare tire (Ford Transit).Finally, our cargo mat was trimmed to fit (with a little bite out of the corner, but we can live with that.Total project cost (aided by using surplus frame and plywood), about $325
Gráinne Hambly and William Jackson, Celtic Harp and more Sally Sparks 2021-03-13 | Quite simply, Gráinne Hambly and William Jackson are two of the foremost harpers of Ireland and Scotland. Combining their extraordinary talents on harp as well as concertina, tinwhistle and bouzouki, The Masters of the Celtic Harp, have been performing all over the country and dazzling audiences with their artistry. Their Two Sides of Celtic show is a special treat.
Happy Holidays Merry Christmas from Lora and Sally Sally Sparks 2020-12-22 | Improvisation on a Byzantine nativity carol, followed by "In the Bleak Midwinter", tune by Harold Darke. Performed by Sally Sparks on Haken Continuum Fingerboard. NASA footage and drone video of Avery Park, NC in December 2017.#hakencontinuum
Grainne Hambly & William Jackson - Celtic Harp Sally Sparks 2020-12-19 | Quite simply, Gráinne Hambly and William Jackson are two of the foremost harpers of Ireland and Scotland. Combining their extraordinary talents on harp as well as concertina, tinwhistle and bouzouki, The Masters of the Celtic Harp, have been performing all over the country and dazzling audiences with their artistry. Their Two Sides of Celtic show is a special treat.
Clive Carroll Sally Sparks 2020-07-26 | British guitarist Clive Carroll has a deep knowledge of music history, arranges, composes, can lay down a blues with the best of them, and is a captivating performer. He has toured extensively as a solo artist, performed with the late John Renbourn and International Guitar Night, has taught workshops including weeklong courses at Swannanoa Gathering, and has released four CDs and a concert DVD. His latest recording, The Furthest Tree, is a wide ranging and innovative program of mostly solo steel-string guitar.
Vicki Genfan Sally Sparks 2020-07-19 | Every now and then an artist comes along whose music reaches out and touches the soul of all who hear them…virtuoso guitarist, singer and composer Vicki Genfan is among those artists… Drawing from folk, jazz, pop, soul and world music, Vicki is redefining ‘singer/songwriter culture.’ With a mastery of the acoustic guitar that borders on pure alchemy, audiences are mesmerized by the waves of sound Vicki creates with just two hands and her voice. Using 29 alternate tunings and the percussive technique she calls ‘slap-tap’, you’ll find the addition of her pure, expressive vocals that dig deep and stir the heart to be the perfect accompaniment on many of her songs. Vicki writes and beautifully sings her own brand of music and lyrics while putting her unmistakable imprint on familiar tunes like the Beatles’ Norweigian Wood. An evening with Vicki is far more than a concert; stories, warmth and humor come gift wrapped in an unforgettable evening of music that leaves the audience always wanting more.
Jason Decristofaro & Kevin Spears Sally Sparks 2020-07-18 | Multi-Instrumentalist jazz musician Jason DeCristofaro with Kevin “Kalimbaman” Spears.
Jacob Johnson Sally Sparks 2020-07-10 | Part virtuoso and part storyteller, you might say that Jacob Johnson does with a guitar what Gene Kelly did with dance. Although his songwriting has won awards and his guitar-playing has put him on stage with Tommy Emmanuel and Phil Keaggy, his ability as an entertainer is what has won fans throughout the southeast. He refers to himself as "a ham that just wants to be on stage" but he’s much more than that. Jacob is an amazingly talented guitarist and songwriter which, combined with a bit of a personality, makes for a wildly impressive stage performance.
Allen Shadd Sally Sparks 2020-07-03 | Allen Shadd started playing guitar when he was seven years old. He grew up traveling with various bands, eventually turning his attention to contests. Allen is a two-time National Flatpicking champion, winning the title in 1997 and again in 2013. He is also a two-time Wayne Henderson guitar competition champion, as well as Merlefest champion, Rockygrass champion and many other state and regional titles are among his awards. Although he has excelled in his contest endeavors, he is equally at home performing workshops and concerts. He has performed or recorded with many artists, including Tom T. Hall, Claire Lynch, Randy Howard, Peter Rowan, Alan O’Bryant, Jack Lawrence, Jack Pearson, David Grier, Norman Blake, Barry Lee Harwood, T. Michael Coleman, Darin and Brooke Aldridge and many more. He has been featured as an artist and has also authored articles in numerous music publications.
When Im 64 - Im my own birthday band Sally Sparks 2020-06-30 | Since I was a kid I always wondered what it would be like at 64. Would that bottle of wine be there for me? I made my own video, singing and playing all the instruments, Piano, Haken Continuum Fingerboard (for the clarinet/bassoon parts, bass guitar and drums. Song: When I'm 64 by Paul mcCartney
Adam Miller Sally Sparks 2020-06-25 | Australian guitarist Adam Miller is set to release his latest album, Unify, on August 7, 2020. Recorded in Los Angeles in December of 2019, Unify features prominent LA musicians with bassist Joel Gottschalk and drummer Justin Glasco. Composed entirely by Miller, these songs are born from the adventure of settling not only into a new city, but a new country, drawing from both the incredible highs and the seemingly mundane. The album is equally influenced by the current Los Angeles jazz scene and the Australian pub rock scene of Miller's hometown, Newcastle.
DeCristofaro, Keel and Kellberg Sally Sparks 2020-06-21 | Asheville-based musicians and composers Craig Kellberg (bass, hurdy-gurdy), Franklin Keel (cello, electronics), and Jason DeCristofaro (vibraphone, percussion) came up with the idea for a trio in early 2020. The three musicians will give their debut performance as Kellberg, Keel and DeCristofaro for the Keep Music Live Project on Friday June 26. In this performance, all three musicians will be exploring a wide variety of sonic textures and colors, while also combining various genres (ranging from Medieval music to Jazz Fusion to World music) in both a composed and improvised context. Expect the unexpected!"
Mary Flower Sally Sparks 2020-06-18 | Mary Flower’s immense finger picking guitar and lap-slide prowess is soulful and meter-perfect, a deft blend of the inventive, the dexterous and the mesmerizing. Her supple honey-and-whiskey voice provides the perfect melodic accompaniment to each song’s story. An internationally known and award-winning picker, singer/songwriter and teacher, the Midwest native relocated from Denver to the vibrant Portland, Oregon music scene in in 2004. She continues to please crowds and critics at folk festivals, teaching seminars and concert stages domestically and abroad, that include Merlefest, Kerrville, King Biscuit, Prairie Home Companion and the Vancouver Folk Festival, among many.
Dan Weiser - Piano Sally Sparks 2020-06-14 | Dan Weiser, founder of Amici music, brings more classical piano favorites from his home in Baltimore.
Come Together Asheville - A Concert to Benefit Music Programs and Musicians Sally Sparks 2020-06-12 | Text AVL to (202) 858-1233 to donate. Accepting Venmo, PayPal, and credit cards. A concert to benefit music programs and musicians, sponsored by Asheville Music School. Special performances by David Wilcox, Al Petteway & Amy White, Floyd Philharmonic, Matt Williams and more.
Kipyn Martin Sally Sparks 2020-06-05 | Kipyn Martin is an emerging performing songwriter whose roots sink deep into the banks of the Shenandoah River. She grew up in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia in the 1990’s, when the Mountain Stage NewSong Festival used to be held in her hometown of Charles Town. Because of the NewSong Festival Kipyn had the opportunity to enjoy performances by some of the nation’s greatest songwriters in her own backyard.Her career came full circle in 2017 as she earned the opportunity to open for Susan Werner, who remarked, “I’m pretty sure God wishes she could sing like Kipyn...” Further accolades for Kipyn include the Washington Area Music Association Award (WAMMIE) for New Artist of the Year, and multiple Gold Awards from the Mid-Atlantic Song Contest. She currently plays festivals, concert halls, coffeehouses, and house concerts from New England to Texas.
DeCristofaro, Keel, & Craig Sally Sparks 2020-06-04 | Jason DeCristofaro, Franklin Keel, and Kevin Craig
Dan Weiser of Amici Music - Classical Piano Sally Sparks 2020-05-31 | More classical favorites from pianist Dan Weiser playing from his home in Baltimore.
Peppino DAgostino Sally Sparks 2020-05-29 | Guitar Master and Composer Peppino D'Agostino to Release “Connexion” HisFirst CD in 6 years!Peppino D'Agostino has been very busy with concerts all over the globe, writingsoundtracks for documentaries, video games, and performing with some of the bestmusicians in the world. After six years since his last CD “Penumbra,” he collectedenough new relevant material to produce an original, inspiring recording. His longanticipated new album “Connexion” was released on April 3rd, 2020, by A-TrainEntertainment. Peppino is not only one of the top guitarists in the world, but also a charming, engagingperformer who composes music that truly mesmerizes audiences. His gift for creatingemotional melodies supported by beautiful harmonies is well known.“Peppino writes wonderful guitar pieces. He's one of my favorite composers for thiscranky instrument...I love his sound...” - Leo Kottke
Muriel Anderson Sally Sparks 2020-05-24 | Sun May 24th, 2 - 3:30pm CDT, 3pm EDT, Muriel Anderson Live-stream Concert featuring new tunes on guitar and harp-guitar, visual backdrops, and some surprises! We’ll be giving away a copy of “Acoustic Chef” Cookbook/CD, a free private lesson, and a tray of homemade baklava! Please register HERE. It will be broadcast at youtu.be/lPTQjVUXDrc Something special for Memorial Day Weekend Sunday. It’s completely free, donations welcome. Muriel will have Bryan’s fantastic images on a big screen behind her, yet it will be a casual concert filmed from her home, and she’ll be taking some of your requests. Muriel Anderson’s obvious joy of music, humor and her comfort across genres of folk, classical, bluegrass, popular and international music is revered by guitarists worldwide. This multimedia show is highlighted by a backdrop of stunning visuals by celebrated photo-artist Bryan Allen. It brings you on a world tour, incorporating tastes, images and music from around the world
Grainne Hambly & William Jackson Sally Sparks 2020-05-23 | Quite simply, Gráinne Hambly and William Jackson are two of the foremost harpers of Ireland and Scotland. Combining their extraordinary talents on harp as well as concertina, tinwhistle and bouzouki, The Masters of the Celtic Harp, have been performing all over the country and dazzling audiences with their artistry. Their Two Sides of Celtic show is a special treat.
David Jacobs-Strain Sally Sparks 2020-05-22 | David Jacobs-Strain is a fierce slide guitar player, and a song poet from Oregon. He’s known for both his virtuosity and spirit of emotional abandon; his live show moves from humorous, subversive blues, to delicate balladry, and then swings back to swampy rock and roll. It’s a range that ties Jacobs-Strain to his own generation and to guitar-slinger troubadours like Robert Johnson and Jackson Browne. “I try to make art that you can dance to, but I love that darker place, where in my mind, Skip James, Nick Drake, and maybe Elliot Smith blur together.” His new album, “Geneseo,” speaks of open roads, longing hearts and flashbacks of Oregon– a record of emotions big and small, and lyrics that turn quickly from literal to figurative. “I’m fascinated by the way that rural blues inscribes movement and transience. The music that frees a singer keeps them on the run; there’s a crossroads where a thing can be enchanting but dangerous; damaging but beautiful.”
Peter Kater Sally Sparks 2020-05-20 | Peter Kater was born of German parents in the Bavarian City of Munich. At the age of seven, not long after moving to New Jersey, his mother insisted that he take classical piano lessons. At the age of 18 Peter left New Jersey with his backpack and his music books and hitch-hiked all around the continental US for over a year. He slept in parks and on beaches and roadsides across the country while stopping to play piano at restaurants and lounges for tips and meals. After logging in over 30,000 miles on the road Peter landed in Boulder, Colorado, finding comfort and inspiration in the Rocky Mountains which reminded him of his childhood upbringing in the Bavarian Alps. Shortly thereafter he started listening to the music of pianist Keith Jarrett; the avant jazz group, Oregon; and the Paul Winter Consort. This opened a whole new musical world and he began improvising 3-4 hours a night at clubs and lounges throughout the Boulder/Denver area sometimes 5 to 6 nights a week. After several years he tired of playing clubs and lounges and quit all his engagements and began renting out small churches and self-promoting small concerts through out Colorado.
Dan Weiser - Amici Music - Piano Sally Sparks 2020-05-17 | Classical Pianist Dan Weiser, plays favorites from his home in Baltimore. More at AmiciMusic.org. Portion of donations will go to Maryland Food Bank.
Mar LIVE Sally Sparks 2020-05-03 | After launching the beginning of the new decade with a brand new single "Together,” Mar just released his new EP called "I am I." Fusing indie, pop, and folk elements from North and South America across English and Spanish lyrics, Mar’s song craft sheds light on the beauty of his two languages, like pieces or fragments coming together, becoming one. Originally from Lima, Peru, Mar is a non-binary, bilingual, international singer, songwriter, and producer with more than 13 years in the music industry. Mar’s music career began in Miami with the debut release, "En Silencio,” winner of the Song of the Year 2007. However, this passion for music dates back to his early years of life in Lima playing flute, guitar, and singing on stage as a child. Premio Orgullo Peruano (2009) recipient, Mar remembers his roots with love and loyalty; especially, “places like Medi Rock, and La Estación de Barranco, where everything began!,” Mar quotes. As a singer, composer, producer, Mar lives and breathes music as a path to happiness and personal fulfillment; and hopes this authenticity and joy will be contagious and inspirational for others. Mar explains this short version of his name is an arrival point from shedding the weight of what had been imposed by gender and religion and it feels like being reborn. “I have chosen a very neutral name and an identity that is as vast and diverse as the ocean, which in Spanish is Mar." Infused with uplifting acoustic and electric guitars, the first single of the EP “Together” advocates for unconditional (self)love and alignment with his own true self. Mar shares about the making of I Am I with Los Angeles producer Bill Lefler (Ingrid Michaelson, Avril Lavigne). “A big part of the creative process for I Am I has allowed myself to be raw, honest, and vulnerable while going through the journey of defining and understanding my identity as non-binary. I would like this album to be an inspiration and serve as a testimony that no matter how different you may be, things can be achieved. With this EP I will continue advocating in hopes to inspire folks to be who they are, and open new spaces to have a window where we can see we all aspire towards the same thing, and that it is possible to come together with oneself and with others. I can’t wait to share I am I with you.”.
John Doyle Live Sally Sparks 2020-05-02 | Name many of the most notable recordings and/or performers in Irish music and it's a fair bet that John Doyle had something to do with them. Liz Carroll; Eileen Ivers; Karan Casey; Solas; Michael Black; Mary Black; the trio of McCusker, McGoldrick and Doyle; The Teetotalers (Martin Hayes, Kevin Crawford, John Doyle); and now Usher's Island (Andy Irvine, Donal Lunny, Mike McGoldrick, Paddy Glackin and John Doyle) - a vertible who's who of the greatest names in Irish music. These are just a very few of the stellar artists for whom John Doyle's signature guitar sound, singing or songwriting is essential. From a musical family in Dublin, John’s influences include well known English folk singers Nic Jones, Martin Carthy, Richard Thompson, and The Watersons; Scottish singers Dick Gaughan and John Martin; and fellow Irishmen Paul Brady and Al O’Donnell as well as his father, Sean Doyle - probably the biggest influence of all. John went on the road as a pro at 16 with the group Chanting House which he formed with Susan McKeown and which eventually included such great players as Seamus Egan, Eileen Ivers, & Donogh Hennessy. John went on to form the highly acclaimed super group, Solas, with Seamus Egan, John Williams, Karan Casey and Winifred Horan which took the folk and Celtic music worlds by storm, in no small part due to John’s powerhouse rhythmic guitar style and innovative arrangements. As a member of Solas, John performed to sold out audiences nationally and internationally as well as appearing on many national TV and radio programs: NBC’s The Today Show, various programs for National Public Radio and Public Radio International, A Prairie Home Companion, Mountain Stage, E-Town and World Cafe as part of that critically acclaimed group, he also received three NAIRD awards and a Grammy nomination for the band’s self-titled first recording.
Muriel Anderson - All Request Concert Sally Sparks 2020-05-01 | Muriel will have Bryan’s fantastic images on a big screen behind her, yet it will be a casual concert filmed from her home, and she’ll be taking some of your requests.Muriel Anderson’s obvious joy of music, humor and her comfort across genres of folk, classical, bluegrass, popular and international music is revered by guitarists worldwide. This multimedia show is highlighted by a backdrop of stunning visuals by celebrated photo-artist Bryan Allen. It brings you on a world tour, incorporating tastes, images and music from around the world.
Christie Lenee LIVE Sally Sparks 2020-04-27 | 2017 International Fingerstyle Guitar Champion Christie Lenée is a captivating performer with a devoted following among instrumental, folk-pop and rock band audiences. Combining guitar mastery, contemporary singer/songwriter and a passion for storytelling, she thrives onbringing people together through the language of music. Christie’s unique guitar work and profound instrumental compositions are well described as‘Michael Hedges meets Joni Mitchell andDave Matthews.’ Among the vast community of fingerstyle and tapping guitarists, her niche is the integration of melodic pop lyricism with catchy hooks that excite both modern commercial listeners and classic purists. With a menu of percussive and sonic effects, and larger than life sounding instruments, her solo shows embody layers of orchestral elements with a wide array of dynamics and harmonic textures.
Steve Newbrough LIVE Sally Sparks 2020-04-22 | As an active solo guitarist and chamber musician, Steve Newbrough has performed across the country, on television, and the radio. An eclectic musician, Steve has played the guitar in diverse venues across the United States, and in vastly different styles, including electric guitar with gospel choirs, abstract twentieth century music with dancers, classical guitar on the concert stage, and traveling the nation with the internationally-acclaimed Minneapolis Guitar Quartet. Steve began his studies with Gordon Kreplin in Elizabeth City, NC. He received his Bachelor of Music degree from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts as a student of Joseph Pecoraro. In 2008, Steve received his Master of Music Degree in Classical Guitar Performance under Jeffrey Van at the University of Minnesota.
Carrie Welling LIVE Sally Sparks 2020-04-21 | No stranger to change or the exploration that comes with it, Carrie Welling has been navigating life’s twists, turns, demons, and discoveries from a young age. A self-described ‘military brat’, Welling’s struggle to feel rooted in any one place carved a unharmonious path of heartbreak, doubt, and insecurity that defined her 20s and early 30s… a journey that lead to her soul-defining rebirth as an international touring artist with a place to call home in Nashville, TN.
Tony McManus Celtic Guitar Sally Sparks 2020-04-18 | Hailed by John Renbourn as ‘the best Celtic guitarist in the world’ Tony McManus has been listed as one of the 50 transcendental guitarists of all time by Guitar Player Magazine.
Richard Smith LIVE Online Sally Sparks 2020-04-13 | Born in 1971 in Beckenham, England, Richard grew up in a family of four brothers.After being shown his first chords and songs by his father at age 5, Richard developed skills at an early age.After being invited by Chet Atkins to perform on stage with him in London in 1983 at age eleven, several years later Richard performed for the first time in Nashville with his brothers Rob and Sam as a trio.This led to many connections in the USA where Richard moved in January 2000 and continues to be based in the Nashville playing concerts and touring mostly in North America, but also in Europe, Australia, Brazil, Jaspan and China.
Grainne Hambly & William Jackson - LIVE Online Sally Sparks 2020-04-12 | Quite simply, Gráinne Hambly and William Jackson are two of the foremost harpers of Ireland and Scotland. Combining their extraordinary talents on harp as well as concertina, tinwhistle and bouzouki, The Masters of the Celtic Harp, have been performing all over the country and dazzling audiences with their artistry. Their Two Sides of Celtic show is a special treat.
Spring Meditation 2020 Sally Sparks 2020-04-12 | Video shot by Sally Sparks at Reed Branch, Pisgah, National Forest, North Carolina, USA on the 1st day of spring, 2020. As the world went into isolation, Todd Gerber, Chris Stack, Sally Sparks, Tony Gerber, Dave Roberts, and Geary Yelton created music to complement the sounds of nature, with a desire to provide a meditative space for people under stress. Donations accepted to support professional musicians at musicares.org
Sean McGowan Jazz Guitar - Live Online Sally Sparks 2020-04-11 | Sean McGowan is a fingerstyle jazz guitarist who combines many diverse musical influences with unconventional techniques to create a broad palette of textures within his compositions and arrangements for solo guitar.
Happy Holidays from Streamside Sally Sparks 2017-12-10 | Snowy footage of home, Dec 17. Music by Sally Sparks, played on PRS Custom 24 through Eventide H9. Video shot on DJI Spark.
Minilogue Click Analysis Sally Sparks 2016-02-05 | Analysis of click issue in Korg Minilogue polyphonic synthesizer. Conclusion. It's the very fast EG, and not a bug.
Mod kit to Frameworks stand for Haken Continuum pt 1 Sally Sparks 2015-08-22 | The Haken Continuum requires a very stable platform due to the multi-axis articulation of the playing surface. Additionally, various heights and tilt angles are needed to accommodate seated and standing positions. Here is a mod of the Frameworks table stand that stabilizes lateral motion. This will be a component of a kit soon to be available that will include a cradle for the Continuum with adjustable tilt angle. The Frameworks stand and the mod kit will work with full or half size instruments.
Rain Morning Appalachia Sally Sparks 2015-04-25 | Demonstrating new capabilities with the EaganMatrix synthesizer in the Haken Continuum Fingerboard. The sound uses the new threshold crossing parameter and makes the instrument come alive in a new way. This new ability makes it possible to generate values that trigger within either direction of a crossing point of a specified value. Here, the crossing is used to retrigger a pluck effect. Lots of fun to play! This patch is called Mountain Slider.
Byzantine Dreams - exploration of a single patch on the Haken Continuum Sally Sparks 2015-01-27 | Demonstrating the diversity of sounds from a single patch on the Haken Continuum. The drone, plucked and singing tones are controlled entirely by playing technique from a single patch developed by Edmund Eagan called Singing Bamboo.
Playing the Haken Continuum to control Omnisphere Synth Sally Sparks 2015-01-25 | Controlling Spectrasonics Omnisphere with the Haken Continuum.
