Rob Martino and Circus of Saints
Saturday May 8, 2010 @ 8pm
The Society of Art Rock will initiate its sixth annual concert series Saturday May 8, 2010 at the Soundry’s performance space in Vienna, VA.
Chapman Stick artist Rob Martino has just released his debut CD, “One Cloud”. Heavily influenced by progressive and art rock artists such as Jethro Tull, Rush, Marillion, Genesis, Kate Bush and Gentle Giant, Rob has aspired to incorporate similar intricate harmonic and melodic aspects to his playing style. Rob is based in the Fredericksburg, Virginia area.
Immediately following Rob Martino will be Circus of Saints. Circus of Saints is the name used by a bunch of musicians ranging from New York, Maryland, Virginia, and Florida that write, record, and perform simple and complex songs meant to spread the joy of improvisation. Improvisation of melody, harmony, beats, ideas, and spirit. We started this in 2002 in Clearwater, Florida with just a piccolo fretless bass and a diatonic harmonica. Today, there’s over twenty musicians including drummers, singers, woodwind, brass, guitarists, bassists, keyboard, composers, engineers, producers, and lyricists. Did you ever want to join a circus?
Admission $10 at the door. Attendees are encouraged to bring a small folding chair.
This all ages event will be held at:
The Soundry
316 Dominion Road
Vienna, VA 22180
The Society of Art Rock (SOAR), a 501(c)3 not-for-profit educational organization, was established in 2004 to advance the education of non-commercial music that mixes elements of classical, jazz, and contemporary rock styles into a musical form called Art Rock. Further information on SOAR is available at: www.dc-soar.org.
The SOAR Concert Program is funded in part by the Arts Council of Fairfax County, supported by Fairfax County. Further information on the Arts Council of Fairfax County is available at http://www.artsfairfax.org
