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Urban Turban joins
Harry Manx
Wednesday Oct. 26 2005
For immediate release:
"Urban Turban" joins Harry Manx
If it wasn't enough to have the world renowned Harry Manx alone, we have just received word he will now be joined by members of his eclectic band "Urban Turban" It is guaranteed to be a memorable occasion. Joining Manx will be Emily Braden on backing vocals, Blain Dunaway on violin,harmonica ace Steve Marriner and Tabla player Neil Golden. Also Sara Noni Metzner, another artist on Dog My Cat Records, will do a short opening set. Manx very rarely performs with a band so this will be a very special performance.
When: Wednesday Oct.26
Where: Maple Ridge's Arts Center Theatre
Time: 8 pm
Cost: Tickets are $22 reserved call 604-476-ARTS (2787) or drop by the Box Office
Presnted By: The Maple Ridge Jazz and Blues Festival Society, G&G Music, The Zu Café and The Times. This show is
a Fundraiser for the Maple Ridge Jazz and Blues Festival Society.
www.jazzblues.ca
Manx is a prolific artist, releasing five albums in a four-year span with no signs of stopping. His first album Dog My Cat (2001, NorthernBlues Music), captured the attention of new fans, musical peers and media with favorable reviews and awards, including Best Blues Album of the Year from the Canadian Independent Music Association. The Juno-nominated follow-up Wise and Otherwise (2002) garnered nods from the American media with excellent reviews in The Chicago Sun Times and The Washington Post. Jubilee (2003), Harry's collaboration with famed Canadian guitarist Kevin Breit (Norah Jones), has become a critical favourite, receiving a Juno and Maple Blues Awards nomination, and helping to establish Harry as an innovator in Canada's Blues music community. Road Ragas (2003), a collection of Manx's live performances recorded around the globe, capture the essence of his mesmerizing solo shows and cemented a solid reputation for this artist amongst fans and musical peers.
Harry Manx's much anticipated fifth album West Eats Meet (2004) signals the launch of his independent label Dog My Cat Records. Produced by Jordy Sharp (Dog My Cat, Wise and Otherwise, Road Ragas) Harry's serene solo sound is this time enhanced with decorative elements of tabla, dholak, keys and backing vocals.
Born on the Isle of Man, Manx spent his childhood in Canada and left in his teens to live in Europe, Japan, India and Brazil. He honed his hypnotic live show on street corners, in cafes, bars and at festivals. But it was Indian music that captured Manx and in the mid 80s he began his five-year tutelage with Rajasthani Indian musician Vishwa Mohan Bhatt (Grammy winner with Ry Cooder for A Meeting by the River). He also received the gift of Bhatt's custom-made, self-designed Mohan veena-a 20-stringed sitar/guitar-that was the catalyst for Harry to forge a new path with his now signature east-meets-west style of music.
A successful touring performer, Manx has brought his "breathtaking" solo shows across Canada, into the USA, Australia, France and most recently to Singapore and Spain. He has appeared at many prestigious festivals, world-class theatres, concert halls and infamous Blues clubs around the globe. Playing the Mohan Veena, lap steel, harmonica and banjo, Manx quickly envelops the audience into what has been dubbed "the Harry Zone" with his warm vocals and the hauntingly beautiful melodies of his original songs.
Blending Indian folk melodies with blues, a sprinkle of gospel and compelling grooves, Manx's "mysticssippi" flavour is hard to resist, easy to digest and what keeps audiences coming back for more.
For more information contact:
Norm Casler Festival Director
The Maple Ridge Jazz and Blues Festival
Call: 604-467-7325 or 466-9808
Email: info@jazzblues.ca
storman@sundayblues.com
www.jazzblues.ca
Maple Ridge Jazz & Blues Festival Society,
11925 Haney Place,
Maple Ridge, B.C.
V2X 6G2
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