AcoustiCon
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Artist Summary:
Performance Type: Instrumental Ensemble
Performance Style(s): Live Music and Visual
Art
Official Web Site:
http://acousticon.net
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The Event
This multimedia concert event melds live music with visual art by combining fine
art photography, digital graphics, video and projection; all totally in sync
with AcoustiCon's original music. The projected video tells a story and/or sets
a mood for every song as it is performed live. Engaging and thought-provoking
for audiences of all ages. The blend of guitar-oriented contemporary musical
compositions and video is stimulating, provocative, and inspiring; truly the new
wave in live concerts, and a refreshing change from the expected.
The Musicians
In 1998, guitarist Brad Sayre and bassist David Simmons joined forces to create
a unique and original form of acoustic guitar music that led to the conception
of AcoustiCon, a progressive acoustic duo combining elements of classical, jazz
and rock. Together they have released three CD's, written soundtracks for over a
dozen films and have won nine Songwriters Showcases of America Awards, including
"Recording Artist of the Year" and "CD of the Year". Guitarist Brad Sayre is the
only two-time winner of the "Best Guitarist Award". Billboard magazine credits
Sayre for "developing his own powerful and fluid style, demonstrating there will
always be room for the guitar virtuoso."
The Photographer
The fine art photography of Barbara Simmons is an integral part of AcoustiCon's
live multimedia performance. Known for her hand-painted infrared photography,
Barbara shares production and director credits with the group. Barbara chooses
to shoot in infrared for the majority of her work because it adds a magical
touch and dreamlike feel to her art and to the AcoustiCon stage production. All
of the talent and
elements that encompass AcoustiCon make for a performance that will move your
spirit and take your breath away!
Downloads:
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Photos:
Video Clips (Windows Media Format):
AcoustiCon Promotional Video (9 MB)
AcoustiCon Live at the Midwest
Arts Conference (40 MB)
Video DVD (DVD Disc ISO image in a Zip file):
AcoustiCon Live
at the Midwest Arts Conference DVD (265 MB)
Audio Samples (MP3 Format):
Bridges
The Willow
Natives
Journey to Damascus
Barbara
The Player
Documents:
Stage Plot
(PDF)
Electronic Press
Kit (online)
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