Episode 056 - feat. Unwoman, Bella Rumore, Ethel, Shauna Burns

Unwoman - "Compliance"
Bella Rumore - "Whiter Shade of Pale"
Ethel - "Sambula"
Shauna Burns - "Chamber"

http://bowed.org/056/056.mp3

Hello everyone,

Sorry no show last week -- I'll try and make it up to youse.

Starting things off is neo-goth cellist Unwoman with that deep rich cello tone front and center. This cut is the lead track from her brand spanking new disc Blossoms. She was featured earlier on episode 033 of this program.

Bella Rumore is another repeat guest on this show. This Las Vegas string act does hip arco covers of popular classic rock tunes. When I heard this rendition of "Whiter Shade of Pale," I was hooked.

Ethel is one of my favorite groups. A relentlessly creative quartet - unafraid to be aggressive, unafraid to experiment. This is a cut from their latest disc Light. If you have a chance, be sure to check out one of their "Truckstop" performances (see their MySpace page for details)

Closing out the show is pianst Shauna Burns. Her latest disc is a brooding piece called The Moon and the Fire Circle that features the cello of John Minor on numerous tracks. I'm sure you'll enjoy their collaboration.

I am still looking for sponsors to help support this program - if your local music school or instrument shop is interested in supporting the show, please send along a copy of the rate sheet. Support is negotiable!

Thanks again everyone. You're the best!

Support for this episode of Bowed Radio is provided by The Creative Strings Workshop, an intense educational experience for string players. The 2008 Workshop is happening June 30th thru July 6th. Learn more and register at www.christianhowes.com.

Mark Allender, producer-host
web: www.bowed.org
email: string@bowed.org
phone: 330-781-4387
skype: mark.allender

Episode 014 - Hosted by Mark Allender

Ethel - "Memory"
Stratospheerius - "Mental Floss"
Catya Maré - "Essential Impro"
Bee and Flower - "In the Hush"
Ashia - "Ne me quitte pas"
Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble - "Yuki"
D-Sharp - "Moment 2 Reflect"
Back Forty - "Shiva Blues"

http://www.bowed.org/014/014.mp3

Hello,

Ah, so much for being on a roll

This episode is a good one and, I am proud to say, is the first that I host by myself. So yes, this is what I sound like.

A lot of great music on this episode. The big catch is the bad-ass string quartet Ethel. These guys are great and god, I would love to see these guys live someday. One exciting catch for this show is the Berlin-based ten-piece ensemble Bee and Flower - a large ensemble with a full in-house string quartet. Prepare to be swept off your feet.

I currently have a TON of music ready to go, so let's see if I can get these shows out a little more regularly.

Thanks for all the emails and comments!

Take care,

Mark Allender
string@bowed.org
www.bowed.org
www.myspace.com/bowedradio