Juno nominees Sultans of String CD Release! Location: Ironwood Stage When: Thursday, February 09, 2012 at 8:00 PM Contact: Patrick McIntyre Contact Number: 403-269-5581 WebSite: www.ironwoodstage.ca On Thurs Feb 9, raucous world-roots string wizards, 2x CFMA winners & JUNO nominees, Sultans of String, are releasing MOVE, a spicy stew of Gypsy jazz, Spanish flamenco, Global roots, and Cuban rhythms at the Ironwood Stage! Canada s ambassadors of musical diversity include 6-string violinist Chris McKhool (Pavlo), guitar czar Kevin Lalibert (Jesse Cook, guested on tour with The Chieftains), bass master Drew Birston (Chantal Kreviazuk, Amanda Martinez), and the jaw dropping talent of Cuban percussionist Chendy Leon (Alex Cuba, Parachute Club)! Seamlessly traversing diverse themes of heart, place and tradition, fiery violin dances with kinetic guitar while a funk bass lays down unstoppable grooves. Throughout, acoustic strings meet electronic wizardry to create layers and depth of sound. Since their formation only 5 years ago, Sultans of String have been riding a wave of success, from their debut CD, "Luna", and 2nd offering, "Yalla Yalla", both hitting # 1 on world/international music charts in Canada, to their triple Canadian Folk Music Award nomination, winning Instrumental Group of the Year. In the past year alone, they've acquired a JUNO nomination, representation from acclaimed promoter David Wilkes (Emmylou Harris, Bela Fleck, Jerry Jeff Walker), and booking representation in the US, UK and Australia. They also took home 1st place in the International Songwriting Competition (out of 15,000 entries) and placed as finalists for two 2011 International Independent Music Awards. The band s new and 3rd CD, MOVE can only be thought of as a perfect hat-trick, presenting, once again, an exhilarating celebration of world music styles. http://www.sultansofstring.com ----- "Sultans of String s latest album seems to be hoovering up Canadian awards and nominations like a Dyson on speed -- a joyful melting pot of jazz, flamenco, folk and indeed anything else that takes their fancy.. energetic and exciting world music fest from a band with talent to burn. This is the sort of band and music that would rip up any festival in the country. -- Maverick Magazine, UK "Chris McKhool and the boys are fantastic!" -- Bob Ezrin (Producer--Pink Floyd. Kiss).
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Ironwood Stage