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SULTANS OF STRING
[Toronto ON] Raucous roots, genre bending string supergroup and 2010 JUNO
Nominees, Sultans of String, are taking their spicy stew of French Manouche Gypsy
Jazz and Global Rhythms to UoT's Hart House (Jazz @ Oscar's Series) on Friday,
January 28!
Since their formation only 4 years ago, Sultans of String have been riding a wave of
success, from their debut CD "Luna" and 2nd offering, "Yalla Yalla" both hitting # 1
on world/international music charts in Canada, to their triple 2009 CFMA nomination,
winning Instrumental Group of the Year.
In the past year alone, they've acquired a JUNO nomination, U.S. representation from
acclaimed promoter David Wilkes (Nikki Yanofsky, Jesse Cook, Bela Fleck), and
booking representation in Australia. They also garnered a 2010 CMW Indies
nomination and took home 1st place in the International Songwriting Competition (out
of 15,000 entries)... exciting times for the band!
“Canada’s ambassadors of musical diversity” include 6-string violinist Chris McKhool
(Jesse Cook and Pavlo), guitar czar Kevin Laliberté (The Chieftains), bass master
Drew Birston (Chantal Kreviazuk), and the jaw dropping talent of Cuban percussionist
Chendy Leon!
Seamlessly traversing diverse themes of heart, place and tradition, fiery violin
dances with kinetic guitar while a funk bass lays down unstoppable grooves.
Throughout, acoustic strings meet electronic wizardry to create layers and depth of
sound.
“Canada is a real meeting places of styles and musical influences from around the
world” says bandleader/fiddler McKhool. “At the same time, as a band we try to tell
uniquely Canadian stories, putting forth our vision of the world as one family.”
Chris’ paternal Makhoul grandparents immigrated to Canada from Lebanon in the early
1900s, and his Egyptian-born mother, an accomplished pianist, also has paternal
Lebanese ancestry. “Growing up, I was taught the values of tolerance, respect for
all peoples and celebration of culture.” McKhool’s unbridled passion for exploring
the rhythms and melodies has led him to the far corners of the world, incorporating
instruments and styles everywhere he went.
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“Chris McKhool is a great violin player who can bring a tear to your eye, goose
bumps to your skin, or he can get the late feeders … onto the dance floor!”
Jaymz Bee, JAZZ-FM
"Chris McKhool’s lush and lyrical violin playing is a favourite. There is no
question that we hope to have him back again in the future.”
Larry Rossingnol, Distillery Jazz Festival
“Sultans of String were a definite highlight of the festival. These are talented,
energetic musicians that we would like to see perform again and again!”
Bryan Bondy, Prince Edward County Jazz Festival
"Virtuoso playing... An exuberant and infectious sound... Powerful and
moving... The Sultans are simply an awesome musical group!”
Mariposa Folk Festival
"The Sultans win the admiration of audiences everywhere they play because they
strike the perfect balance between brainy composition and fun execution!
Sunfest
"An organic mix of rumba, Gypsy Jazz, Middle Eastern and Spanish flavours mixed
together beautifully, and brilliantly executed.”
Errol Nazareth, CBC Radio
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WHO: Sultans of String
WHEN: Friday, January 28, 9:00pm
WHERE: Hart House
U of T, Arbour Room, 7 Hart House Circle, Toronto
INFO: http://www.harthousemusic.com
416-978.-2452
No cover
RECENT/UPCOMING TOUR SCHEDULE:
Sep 24, 2010 Friday 8:30 PM Company House Halifax, NS
Sep 25, 2010 Saturday 3:30 PM Contact East Official Showcase, Antigonish, NS
Sep 26, 2010 Sunday 8:00 PM Harmony House Theatre Hunter River, PE
Sep 29, 2010 Wednesday 8:00 PM Clarenville Theatre Clarenville, NL
Sep 30, 2010 Thursday 8:00 PM Garrick Theatre Bonavista, NL
Oct 1, 2010 Friday 7:00 PM The Martini Bar St. John's, NL
Oct 2, 2010 Saturday 8:00 PM Evergreen Theatre Margaretsville, NS
Oct 3, 2010 Sunday 7:30 PM Riverview Arts Centre Riverview, NB
Oct 7, 2010 Thursday 8:00 PM Fosters Stratford, ON
Oct 9, 2010 Saturday 9:00 PM Roy Thompson Hall Lobby, TSO After-Show Party
Toronto, ON
Oct 15, Friday, McNally Robinson, Winnipeg , MB
Oct 16, 2010 Saturday 7:30 PM Manitoba Showcase- Official Showcase Dauphin,
MB
Oct 29, 2010 Friday TBA Ontario Contact Parry Sound, ON
Nov 5, 2010 Friday 8:30 PM Hugh’s Room Toronto, ON
Nov 12, Friday, 8:30 PM, 2010 NERFA Official Showcase, Kerhonkson NY
Nov 26, 2010 Friday 8:00 PM Nineteen on the Park Stouffville, ON
Dec 3, 2010 Friday 7:30 PM Roxy Theatre Owen Sound, ON
Dec 4, 2010 Saturday 8:00 PM Greenbank Folk Music Society Greenbank, ON, CA
Jan 8, 2011 Saturday 11:30 PM APAP Showcase, Hilton Hotel, Lincoln Suite New
York, NY
Jan 9, 2011 Sunday 9:50 PM APAP Showcase, Hilton Hotel, Lincoln Suite New
York, NY
Jan 13, 2011 Thursday 8:00 PM Ironwood Stage Calgary, AB
Jan 14, 2011 Friday 7:30 PM Redbrick Arts Centre Edson, AB
Jan 15, 2011 Saturday 9:00 PM Saskatoon Jazz Society – The Bassment
Saskatoon, SK
Jan 16, 2011 Sunday 8:00 PM La Ronge Arts Council La Ronge, SK
Jan 19, 2011 Wednesday 8:00 PM Rotary Performing Arts Centre, Okotoks AB
Jan 20, 2011 Thursday 8:00 PM Lyric Theatre Swift Current, SK
Jan 21, 2011 Friday 8:00 PM Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts Leduc, AB
Jan 22, 2011 Saturday 8:00 PM Coldsnap Festival Prince George, BC
Jan 23, 2011 Sunday TBA Bulkley Valley Concert Association Smithers, BC
Jan 28, 2011 Jazz @ Oscars, U of T, Hart House, Toronto, ON
Feb 4, 2011 Friday 8:00 PM Home Routes Tour – Winnipeg, MB
Feb 5, 2011 Saturday 8:00 PM Home Routes Tour – Winnipeg, MB
Feb 6, 2011 Sunday 8:00 PM Home Routes Tour – Lockport, MB
Feb 8, 2011 Tuesday 8:00 PM Home Routes Tour – Clandeboye, MB
Feb 9, 2011 Wednesday 8:00 PM Home Routes Tour – Tuelon, MB
Feb 10, 2011 Thursday 8:00 PM Home Routes Tour – Gimili, MB
Feb 11, 2011 Friday 8:00 PM Home Routes Tour – Ashern, MB
Feb 12, 2011 Saturday 8:00 PM Home Routes Tour – Grandview, MB
Feb 13, 2011 Sunday 8:00 PM Home Routes Tour – Mozart, SK
Feb 15, 2011 Tuesday 8:00 PM Home Routes Tour – Lumsden, SK
Feb 16, 2011 Wednesday 8:00 PM Home Routes Tour – Moose Jaw, SK
Feb 17, 2011 Thursday 8:00 PM Home Routes Tour – Regina, SK
Feb 26, 2011 Folkus Concerts, Almonte ON
Apr 2, 2011 Saturday 8:00 PM River Run Centre Guelph, ON
Apr 9, 2011 Saturday 7:30 PM Brock University | Centre for the Arts St
Catherine’s, ON
Apr 15, 2011 Friday 8:00 PM Perth Performing Arts Committee – Mason’s
Theatre Perth, ON
May 13, 2011 Saturday 8:00 PM Shenkman Hall Ottawa, ON
May 14, 2011 Saturday TBA Octave Theatre Kingston, ON
July 21-23, 2011 - Beaches International Jazz Festival
Nov 5, 2011- Nelson Odeon, Cazenovia, NY
Nov 6, 2011 - Oswego Music Hall, Oswego, NY
Feb 10, 2012 - Festival Place, Edmonton AB
Feb 25, 2012 Victoria Jubilee Hall, Walkerton ON
MEDIA Lisa Weitz
ENQUIRIES: LW Communications
http://www.lwcommunications.ca
416-624-3466 (office)
416-846-6877 (cell)
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