Wumpus’s soon to be released 28-minute masterpiece ‘BIKE PORN’’ is a musical treat, but not quite a dinner. The only reason I say this is because after listening to this very short album you end up wanting more. Mostly an instrumental artistic flaunt ‘BIKE PORN’ does contain some growls, yips and whistles. Though I tend to like to compare local band’s music to other bands I can only think of two groups that even have a similiar sound; The classic electronic band CAN and New York’s DRUMS AND TUBA. But don’t go by what I say – what the fuck do I know, the only instrument I play is my blues harp . . . VERY HORRIBLY!

Local producer, Jon Hegg filled the recording with lots of loops, bends and doo-hickies which make it whimsical & creepy wrapped all together in a brown paper bag. Another thing Wumpus has accomplished with ‘BIKE PORN’ is a theme. Originally written as a movie soundtrack, that was probably a good idea. I go by the motto, “If you can’t listen to the whole album in one sitting – go sell it to a pawn shop.” Wumpus has accomplished continuity with ‘BIKE PORN’ and that’s half the battle of making a great album. This isn’t a break open a bottle of Wild Turkey and cry all night record, but you may be able to gun 3 Blue Ribbons and feel pretty fiesty once it is over with.

PRO’S:
Great Travel Music
Great I-Pod Music
Locally Produced
Continuity
Easy to absorb and enjoy

CON’S:
Too Short

YES, YES, YES! the Touch of Europe still has LIVE music! Come enjoy these acts in September, it will be a SMOKING Month!

TOUCH OF EUROPE
September Entertainment

Friday 9/8 – 8 PM
Jim McKinney
(Jim is a music professor at SDSU and one heck of a vibes player!)

Saturday 9/9 – 8 PM
Dan Mahar
(Is a local acoustic blues artist)

Friday & Saturday 9/15-16 – 9 PM
North Main Blues Review
(Sioux Falls Jazz & Blues band)

Thursday 9/21
Dakota Jazz Collective – 7:30 PM
Festival of Books
(This will be  broadcast live on SD Public Radio JAZZ Nightly, there will also be a reading from a book about the history of American Beer Brewing)

Friday 9/22
Mike Miller Wonderband – 8 PM
(Mike, originally from SF, is a jazz guitarist legend. He has played with Chic Corea, Bette Midler and Zappa.)

Saturday 9/23 – 9 PM
Shotwell 6
(Sax Player, Joel Shotwell heads up this supergroup)

Friday & Saturday 9/29-30 – 9 PM
Kind of Blue
(Sioux Falls Jazz Band)

Ryan, who is originally from Sioux City and now presides in New York will be making a guest appearance this weekend sitting in with Dakota Jazz Collective.

Kisor plays with the Lincoln Center’s Jazz Orchestra, conducted by Wynton Marsalis. Wynton personally hired Ryan and speaks highly of his trumpet playing.

This is a VERY rare opportunity to see talent like this. Ryan has played the TOE before with his brother Justin (who is a regular at the TOE and still lives in SC). Justin also plays at the same level as Ryan as they both went to Julliard together.

Don’t miss this show

 

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July 28, 2006

The Color of Sound – Music Inspires Art is an interactive concert featuring local visual artists and musicians.
 
Four talented Sioux Falls artists, Scott L. Ehrisman, Hope Happeny, Eyob Mergia & Jamie Scarbrough, will create several paintings on canvas while listening to the region’s premier Jazz and Blues Bands — Dakota Jazz Collective & Urban Blues. The five-hour event includes three 45-minute sets of unique performance art. After the event, the paintings will be available for sale. A DVD of the event will be available in the following weeks.

“We have high expectations for this film as a public educational tool,” Sioux Falls artist Scott Ehrisman said.  “The Color of Sound – Music Inspires Art is being independently produced by the artists and musicians involved. We are very proud of this aspect.”

WHAT: The Color of Sound – Music Inspires Art
WHERE: The Riverwalk, Harvester Building, 196 E. Sixth St., Sioux Falls
WHEN: Saturday, October 7, 2006
 • 6 p.m., Doors open
 • 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Performance: DJC will play 1st set; UB will play 2nd set; jam session for final set.
 • 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.: Musician and artists interviews, painting auction.
COST: $10 at the door, ALL AGES. FREE appetizers will be served and a cash bar will be available for those 21 and over.
INFO: fb.art@sio.midco.net

PRODUCER: Scott L. Ehirsman
DIRECTOR: Chris Carlblom

Dakota Jazz Collection is: Jim Speirs, Chris Janzen, Matt Hackett and Bob Gripp •  www.jazzsd.com
Urban Blues is: Jess Christen, Fred Epstein, Dave Fermenich and Derek Snow •  www.myspace.com/theurbanblues

SPONSORSHIPS

Your sponsorship would include:

• Two FREE passes to the event

• Your logo, name or company identity would appear on the poster and
   other printed promotional materials.

• Your logo. name or company identity would be in the liner notes of the final DVD.

• You will receive one FREE DVD of the movie.

• You will have first option to purchase any of the paintings created during the event.

• You could appear in a locally produced movie.

• What we are asking of you:

SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS:

• Promotional; help us promote the event through your media, etc.

• Purchase materials for the event or borrow equipment

• Volunteer to help during the event.

• A financial donation (a minimum of $250)

• ANYTHING WILL HELP!

The great Traci will be returning to Sux Falls this weekend for a visit.

Send your birthday greetings: fb.art@sio.midco.net

Oh, BTW, I’m 34 today. 16 more years and I’ll be a perverted old man.

“What’s the difference between an OLD MAN and a DIRTY OLD MAN?

An OLD MAN has memories, a DIRTY OLD MAN has plans.”

Hat tip, CL

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