tag:kevinramessar.com,2005:/blogs/latest-news?p=1Latest News2018-10-22T04:12:33-04:00Kevin Ramessarfalsetag:kevinramessar.com,2005:Post/49671312017-12-07T15:17:56-05:002020-07-08T15:00:34-04:00Child of the Wind<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="oJow2-TkeGQ" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/oJow2-TkeGQ/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oJow2-TkeGQ?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p>One of us is too old for the term, but I'll use it anyway...</p>
<p>Bruce Cockburn's 'Child of the Wind' has been close to me for a long time, and these days it's one of the few things giving me hope. </p>
<p>Is it possible in these times to raise a generation that embraces empathy, seeks wisdom, works to dismantle systemic inequality, cherishes the earth and loves people sacrificially? <br>So thankful for my fierce and fabulous mighty-girl, who makes me think there just might be a chance. </p>
<p>#childofthewind #ittakesavillage #mightygirls <br>~ shoutout to Ali Raney & Matt Lima ~</p>Kevin Ramessartag:kevinramessar.com,2005:Post/49031632017-10-23T15:06:15-04:002020-09-10T08:13:42-04:00Canada's Singers, Canada's Songs<p>Looking forward to celebrating Canada’s 150th with two concerts celebrating Canadian Singers & Songwriters, including Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, k.d. lang, Leonard Cohen, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Gordon Lightfoot, Sarah McLachlan, and more. </p>
<p>I’m pumped to have Ali Raney & Matthew Lima joining me, and we're looking forward to spending a couple evenings with you, enjoying some of Canada’s best music. Hope to see you there! </p>
<p>Fri & Sat, Nov. 3rd & 4th @ The Registry Theatre ????? </p>
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<p> </p>Kevin Ramessartag:kevinramessar.com,2005:Post/48733602017-10-02T10:42:50-04:002020-03-16T03:09:22-04:00Home at Last (RIP Walter Becker)<p>Just over 40 years ago, Steely Dan released 'Aja' - an incredible, game-changing album that has been a huge influence for so many musicians. For a number of years after college, I played in a SD tribute band, and learning those tunes inside and out was both a real education and joy. After Walter Becker's passing, and to commemorate the 40-year anniversary of the album, I've been spending some time with the tunes on Aja. This little arrangement of 'Home at Last' is for all you Danners, and in memory of Walter. </p>
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<p> </p>Kevin Ramessartag:kevinramessar.com,2005:Post/45812372017-01-16T09:05:00-05:002018-07-27T02:16:09-04:00Symphony shows with Darlene Love<p>It was a treat to spend the weekend playing with Darlene Love & the Omaha Symphony & Maestro Ernest Richardson. With the orchestra, singers, and band behind Darlene, it was like a live realization of Phil Spector’s Wall of Sound.<br>(Concert review in photo link)<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.omaha.com/go/music/review-singing-mix-of-old-and-new-in-omaha-darlene/article_39a1034e-921f-5c12-b106-4ce6be39cc22.html" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32752/11983b3ee91cb1a5cf11f40d3ff45b855d3d14c2/medium/darlenelove.jpg?1486537355" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a></p>Kevin Ramessartag:kevinramessar.com,2005:Post/44861492016-11-13T11:15:00-05:002016-11-27T23:16:57-05:00Misappropriation Playlist<p>Waterloo Region friends! Looking forward to seeing some of you at this concert:) It's an eclectic programme featuring compositions by Joni Mitchell, Bruce Cockburn, improvisations on Domeniconi and Bach, and a tribute to Canadian icons The Tragically Hip. </p>
<p>Wed, Nov. 16, 2016 ~ 12:30pm (free admission)<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://uwaterloo.ca/music/events/noon-hour-concert-misappropriation-playlist" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32752/132cd608a513ce738100df8dcf58157a1bcf66fd/medium/grebel-concert.jpg?1480306518" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a></p>Kevin Ramessartag:kevinramessar.com,2005:Post/44861722016-11-06T12:20:00-05:002022-07-11T10:58:56-04:00DWP w/ The Edmonton Symphony OrchestraA great weekend with The Doo Wop Project & The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. What a treat to play the Winspear, and hit the trails along the river!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32752/e3f845e65cc42d74aaf8cc0f9421a7bd0a900f7b/medium/14611008-1135776823185231-4604128167764012248-n.jpg?1480309862" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32752/a4719b4adbccd4b36499911f0af8168fe6f3bcca/medium/img-5013.jpg?1480308729" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Kevin Ramessartag:kevinramessar.com,2005:Post/44861522016-10-07T16:00:00-04:002019-10-08T07:59:35-04:00Court & Spark: The Music of Joni Mitchell<p>Like some cosmic gift to the human race, poet/painter/musician Joni Mitchell interpreted the aching beauty of the human experience like few others. </p>
<p>I'm overjoyed to present two intimate concerts celebrating her unique musical voice and incredible spirit. Hoping to spend some time with you next weekend enjoying timeless masterpieces such as: Both Sides Now, River, Big Yellow Taxi and many more. </p>
<p>Also... Happy (Canadian) Thanksgiving / Indigenous People's Day! </p>
<p>Court & Spark: The Music of Joni Mitchell <br>The Registry Theatre <br>Friday, Oct. 14 & Saturday, Oct. 15; 8:00pm. <br>Tickets: Centre in the Square Box Office<br>(link in photo)<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.registrytheatre.com/kevin-ramessar-group-3/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32752/eb0801eb0fe276a6dda5841948da83b7c9638cdc/medium/3599x4901px-joni-mitchell-440360.jpg?1480306950" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a></p>Kevin Ramessartag:kevinramessar.com,2005:Post/44861782016-10-02T12:40:00-04:002020-09-10T04:16:11-04:00Running Red RocksWe had some spare time before soundcheck in Denver, so naturally we took a quick road trip to visit Red Rocks and get some mile-high exercise! Always nice to be back in the Rockies :)<br><br> <div id="fb-root"> </div><script>(function(d, s, id) {
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Barrios, Scarlatti duets with marimba, an arrangement of Arvo Pärt's 'Spiegel im Spiegel' for guitar, bowed vibes, crotales & bass, and a selection of other favorites by Ralph Towner, Pat Metheny. Of course we couldn't resist throwing in some Lennon/McCartney with a little tribute to the late, great George Martin.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32752/4116f51fdf708f5a7a4741044a36e21dc934721e/medium/541734-518030148389621-5948207991361290382-n.jpg?1480314169" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Kevin Ramessartag:kevinramessar.com,2005:Post/40776092016-02-25T17:35:00-05:002022-05-09T05:46:40-04:00Josh Young Sings Andrew Lloyd WebberApprox. 4 years ago, Josh and I were in the middle of previews for Jesus Christ Superstar at the Neil Simon Theatre on Broadway, after having enjoyed successful runs at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival and La Jolla Playhouse. We also had the opportunity to perform 'Heaven On Their Minds' for the NY Times feature on Tony Award Nominees (of which Josh was one). It's a joy to reminisce and revisit some of those great tunes, as well as songs from Evita (which we also did in Stratford), Phantom, Cats, and more, at <a contents="54 Below" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://54below.com/" target="_blank">54 Below</a>, on Feb. 27th (9:30pm) and March 7th (7:00pm), together with Brian Lowdermilk. <br><br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="iKnRu5Fg2-0" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/iKnRu5Fg2-0/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iKnRu5Fg2-0?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="300" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://54below.com/artist/josh-young-sings-andrew-lloyd-webber/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32752/b8062e42997d8b03761a0d258b1bb5e6b549bd8d/medium/screen-shot-2016-03-08-at-12-27-52-am.png?0" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a>Kevin Ramessartag:kevinramessar.com,2005:Post/36844642015-04-10T16:30:00-04:002017-01-13T19:38:11-05:00Carole King comes to Beautiful!What a beautiful surprise last night. Carole King came to the show, met us afterwards and told us stories about her music and life; conducting a studio orchestra at age 15, her various collaborations with other musical giants, and her lifelong experience of wearing her professional and personal "hats". She entertained questions, gave us some "not-notes" :) and then on the way out, ended with an incredible, impromptu masterclass. All clichés aside, what a wonderful privilege to sit at the feet of the master, and witness her incredible musicianship up close.<br><br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="xY5LlY839U8" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/xY5LlY839U8/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xY5LlY839U8?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32752/5ded88f346f949e88228df3624085ce1cddb09f2/medium/screen-shot-2015-05-01-at-12-44-28-am.png?1430455541" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Kevin Ramessartag:kevinramessar.com,2005:Post/36845212015-03-08T23:00:00-04:002022-05-09T02:05:57-04:00Hot Latin NightsHad a blast playing with my buddy and fantastic percussionist Graham Hargrove, along with the Stratford Symphony Orchestra & William Rowson, conductor. We played Graham's wonderful arrangements of works by Piazzolla, Puccini, Cardoso & Gaspar Sanz for Marimba/Vibes, Guitar & Orchestra, and threw in some Scarlatti duet arrangements for fun! Graham also brought down the house with the world premiere of his concerto <em>Skin & Bones</em> for Orchestra and, well, bones.<br>The first time Graham and I played together, we were dressed in tights and covered in stage blood and mud, busking in 15th century <em>Fuente Ovejuna</em> at the Avon Theatre. 7 years later, we've cleaned up as nicely as we can :) and are wearing slightly more comfortable clothes, and we're still having the time of our lives making music together!<br> <div class="captioned justify_left"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32752/f25cf53c975562b76b79db504ce74934fed942cd/medium/kevin-graham-sso.jpg?1430430537" class="size_orig justify_left border_" /><p class="caption">Photo: Irene Miller</p></div>Kevin Ramessartag:kevinramessar.com,2005:Post/32822622014-11-14T10:35:21-05:002017-01-13T19:38:10-05:00New Christmas Album is here!Snow on Snow, Kevin's latest recording, showcases his brand new vocal & instrumental arrangements of songs for the season. Tracks include a solo version of Leonard Cohen's iconic <em style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.7200012207031px; background-color: rgb(85, 107, 120);">Hallelujah</em><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.7200012207031px; background-color: rgb(85, 107, 120);">, and favourites </span><em style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.7200012207031px; background-color: rgb(85, 107, 120);">Love Came Down at Christmas</em><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.7200012207031px; background-color: rgb(85, 107, 120);"> & </span><em style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.7200012207031px; background-color: rgb(85, 107, 120);">God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen</em><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.7200012207031px; background-color: rgb(85, 107, 120);"> arranged for a stellar musical ensemble. Click </span><a contents="here" data-link-label="MUSIC" data-link-type="page" href="http://kevinramessar.com/music" style="margin: 0px; color: rgb(163, 193, 209); text-decoration: none; font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.7200012207031px; background-color: rgb(85, 107, 120);">here</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: 'Lucida Grande', Tahoma, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18.7200012207031px; background-color: rgb(85, 107, 120);"> to download or to order a CD! </span>
<p class="p1"> </p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="album" href="/album/146259/snow-on-snow"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32752/a85b10084509ebf20936ee24e7a964388e3a63ad/medium/snowonsnow-cover.jpg?1415984244" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Kevin gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund.<div> </div><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://artsfund.ca/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32752/4c12793427fca030259ce470db808804c08dedde/medium/wraf-logo-for-web.jpg?1431565015" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a>Kevin Ramessartag:kevinramessar.com,2005:Post/32823822014-11-13T12:20:00-05:002017-01-13T19:38:11-05:00CD Release Concert at The Registry Theatre!We're back for our annual concerts at The Registry Theatre this month: Nov. 21 & Nov. 22. I'm super excited to play with long-time musical friends Benjamin Rollo (percussion/guitar/vocals) and Matthew Lima (bass/vocals). We'll be playing some of our favourite arrangements & previewing some songs from the new CD, and we're looking forward to having a good time on stage and with you! Tickets are available <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://ev9.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=RT&linkID=cits&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=" target="_blank">here</a>. See you soon!<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://ev9.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=RT&linkID=cits&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/32752/32c283bd509b5ea1812f38fcd3cd32b42366296a/medium/kevin-ramessar-es335.jpg?1415984934" class="size_m justify_none border_" /></a>Kevin Ramessar