Alex Mitchell
An
up-and-coming performer quickly gaining attention for his creativity
and improvisational skill, Alex Mitchell is pushing the limits of what
the violin can do. Armed with a 5-string NS Designs CR5 and a host of
guitar effects, Alex forms his compositions around the concept of
looping and delay, in which parts are layered to create the illusion of
multiple instruments. At times he sounds like a deep cello, a
multi-octave ensemble, a screaming guitar, or a soothing synthesizer -
all out of one instrument, all live.
Alex has performed at
Carnegie Hall (solo), the Kennedy Center, Constitution Hall (to a crowd
of 3,000), the Canadian Embassy, the German Cultural Center in New
York, Don Hill's (a known rock venue), at a concert in Salzburg,
Austria for Mozart's 250th Birthday, the Palladium in McLean,
Disneyworld, and at several small venues and private events in
Manhattan and Virginia. He also performed at local elementary and
middle schools to inspire a younger generation into continuing the
violin.
In addition, he was the first violinist in a working
classical string quartet that regularly played weddings, art shows, and
conferences around the D.C area for a couple of years.
Several
of Alex's live performances on YouTube have received over 200,000 views
(as of this writing) and given him international recognition by a small
but supportive fan base. After the YouTube videos started getting
attention, he was contacted by quite a few people asking for higher
quality recordings. In the summer of 2007 he recorded a low-budget
album, "Evolution," and released it on iTunes. It sold a lot better
than he ever thought it would, and he used the money from that album to
finance a new EP, "Intercosm," that was professionally mastered and
released in August 2008. He is currently seeking a label for his next
major release.
Alex was accepted at Berklee College of Music,
but after reviewing financial concerns, he chose to pursue his music in
New York City while attending Fordham University.
Since moving to New York, Alex is now affiliated with the PUMP NY management firm and the Original Sessions booking agency.
For more information, please visit http://www.alexmitchell.org/
YouTube Reference:
Soldier's Lullaby - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyRMPayl0KI
Intercosm - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H32CMFFEsIA
Neoclassical - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=td5jcwehBEU
Evolution - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgaVJ_uIvms
Instrumentation
Alex Mitchell - Electric Violin + Loopstation
Discography
"Intercosm"
- Latest release, see it on iTunes:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=286049871&s=143441
Or Retail: http://cdbaby.com/cd/alexmitchell2
"Evolution" -
Low-budget album available on iTunes:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=260916770&s=143441
Lullwater
Named for the street address of the basement where
the band first began, Lullwater is an up beat alternative/ modern rock
band with a large array of originals and covers. Having just released
their debut album, Faithful Sinners, the guys of Lullwater are
promoting the album and connecting with fans. This premier album shows
the diversity of Lullwater’s music and talent. From folk/acoustic rock
to some heavier melodic modern rock riffs. There is a unique sound that
appeals for all kinds of music lovers, and that is portrayed in
Lullwater's music.
Created in Athens, Lullwater played its first
show at DT’s Downunder, and has since played venues in the musically
inclined city of Athens and all over the southeast. Lullwater released
its debut album faithful Sinners in 2008, which was recorded with Asa
Leffer and Eric Friar in DARC studios. Lullwater will be releasing its
new EP "Forest For The Trees" in the summer of 2009.
Lullwater
is heavily influenced by 90's rock and Classic rock of the 1970's. The
band brings a different sound to the stage with strong vocals, intense
and melodic guitar solos, and solid/powerful percussion.
The
band is led by frontman John Strickland who heads up the vocals and
guitar. Brett Strickland (no relation to John) displays his virtuosic
style on lead guitar and Nick Thomas handles drums and percussion. The
newest member of the band is Carter Jones who has taken over the bass
guitar.
Instrumentation
John Strickland- Lead vocals, Guitar
Nick Thomas - Drums, percussion
Brett Strickland- Lead Guitar, vocals
Carter Jones- Bass
Discography
Lullwater released their debut album Faithful Sinners in January 2008. It is a full length album with 10 tracks.
While
recording the title track of the album, “Faithful Sinners,” John Neff
of the Drive By Truckers caught wind of the sound, and consequentially
graced that song with his amazing pedal steel guitar. Another
outstanding musician, Drew Carman, also played exceptional banjo on
Faithful Sinners.
"Forest For The Trees" is Lullwater's brand
new EP that will be released in the summer of 2009. The album consist
of gritty rock (A Forgotten Name) to folk rock (Whatever Happened) to
Alternative Rock (Alive). The band is extremely proud of this new album
and is touring to promote it.
Streaming Radio: last fm, Pongid radio,
Links
| http://www.lullwatermusic.com |
| "Whatever Happened" Music video |
| athensmusic.net |
| Lullwatermusic |
