MelBA @ Tromba, SoHo

Head on down to Tromba on Thursday this week (Dec 6) for a nifty little set from MelBA. Sizzling grooves on yo Momma’s jazz standard.

Where?
This slinky new Italian restaurant and bar downtown called Tromba (www.trombanyc.com) @ 121 Ludlow St in SoHo. Near Delancey/Essex St on the F, J, M, Z trains.

When?
8:30 – 10:30pm

Who?
Aristea Mellos – vocals/spoons
Shaun Barlow – flute/beatbox
Anthony Albrecht – cello/raucous beard

ExhAUST New Music Collective

I’m so thrilled to announce the launch of the New York-based ExhAUST New Music Collective’s 2012-13 season. It kicks off with a little fundraising (here: www.pozible.com/exhaust) and a great, great concert on November 10, 8PM at Spectrum (121 Ludlow St, New York).


The money raised during the Pozible fundraising campaign will go a long way to helping ExhAUST continue its magnificent brief of bringing the music of young Australians to the Big Apple. So please head on over and drop some change in the tin.


The concert will feature yours truly alongside a lineup of some of the best Australian music-makers to grace the fine city of NY. There’ll be works by composers Julian Day, Lisa Dowling (also featuring on double bass), Tim Hansen, Aristea Mellos, Cyrus Meurant, Lachlan Skipworth and Chris Williams, all performed by Ashley Smith (clarinet), Isabelle O’Connell (piano)*, Will Martina (cello) and Rich Vaudrey (cello).

*Isabelle is our only ringer! She’s Irish. Which is practically Australian, right?

Check out how the fundraising is going:

NYC style

Stay tuned for a few gigs during the next little while in NYC. Happy delights are cooking. And many thanks to those who made it down to the Boffo Show House (http://boffo-ny.org/) the other day. What a rad place to play! Be sure to go down and check out the wild art while it lasts!
Just one of the rad rooms at Boffo

Beatbox flute lessons – Sydney, May 14 – Limited places!

ATTENTION FLUTE TEACHERS, PLAYERS AND STUDENTS!

Learn flute beatboxing! Learn how to TEACH your students to beatbox! AND learn how to build your own grooves and arrangements!

Book a lesson with Shaun Barlow (email sb@shaunbarlow.com or call Flutes and Flutists on 02 8006 5345).
One-on-one and groups of 5 or less.
When? Limited times are available throughout the day on Monday, May 14 at Flutes and Flutists (140 Sailors Bay Road, Northbridge, Sydney NSW 2063).
Other dates? More info? Want to make an appointment throughout May 15-19? Just email Shaun (sb@shaunbarlow.com).

Shaun will introduce basic and advanced beatbox techniques, practice techniques and teaching methods suitable for flute players with little or no experience with extended techniques. Beatboxing and percussive techniques are some of the most significant developments in 21st century flute playing as shown by the reception of compositions such as Ian Clarke’s Zoom Tube and Greg Pattillo’s Three Beats for Beatbox Flute. By learning to work with these exciting new sounds, you can build an extra set of skills that make the flute even more wonderful!

In Sydney – May 13, 2012 – Concerts and Workshops

And after quite a few exciting months in the USA, I’m heading back to Sydney for a couple of wonderful events. It’s been such a blast hanging out and making music with all of my American friends, but I am very excited to play for some familiar faces once again.

To kick off my return to the Antipodes, there’ll be a day of flutey goodness in Lane Cove on May 13. Come for the Contemporary Flute Workshop in the afternoon, then return in the evening for my Champagne Flute recital featuring Mozart, Martinu, Roussel, Enescu, Ian Clarke, and perhaps a surprise or two!

Champagne Flute Recital

May 13th 2012
6.00pm
CLICK HERE TO BOOK TICKETS NOW! $25 each
at Music in the Lane
24 Birdwood Lane
Lane Cove 2066
(lots of free parking)

Contemporary Music Workshop

Sunday 13th May 2012
1pm – 3pm
$35 per person
Book Online (Limited places available)

Come and play your flute in new and interesting ways, make some new friends and perform with zaniest flute ensemble around. Join young flute players from all around Sydney in an exciting afternoon workshop and performance.

Students will be introduced to some of the more uncommon ways of making music with the flute, covering everything from beatboxing, sounding like a microwave to imitating a steam train. The workshop will conclude with a performance for adoring fans, friends and family, featuring group compositions shaped by the students.

Flute players of ALL AGES AND ABILITIES are invited to participate, especially those in primary and high school. No prior improvisation, extended technique or composition experience required; all you need is a basic level of flute playing and an enthusiastic smile!