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>The Afro-Dionysian VOODOO DRUMMER

Weird Cello melodies on top of original odd rhythms and African percussion, inspired by the Greek Drama, especially by Dionysus!

For more than 30 years he has appeared at festivals, theaters and venues in 24 countries so far, such as Rouge Cabaret Festival (Paris), Villa Celimontana Jazz Fest (Rome), Herodion Theatre (Athens), Secret Garden Fest (U.K.) & Doha Jazz Festival (Qatar).

He performs with the cult British musical trio THE TIGER LILLIES and he has cooperated with significant artists like New Orleans singer MESCHYIA LAKE, Chicago Bluesman MICHAEL DOTSON and Greek singer-songwriter DIONYSIS SAVVOPOULOS. Has also recorded with MAMADOU DIABATE (Burkina Faso), BLAINE L. REININGER from Tuxedomoon (U.S.) and members of Nouvelle Vague (FR) & Ojos de Brujo (SP).

His composition based on a quote by CHARLES BUKOWSKI has been recorded with American Blues legend LOUISIANA RED. 


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Hear Adam McIntyre's Tribute To Prince, Miles Davis; Thirteen-Minute "Voodoo" Taken From Atlanta Guitarist's Third Album Recorded During Pandemic

Hear Adam McIntyre's Tribute To Prince, Miles Davis; Thirteen-Minute "Voodoo" Taken From Atlanta Guitarist's Third Album Recorded During Pandemic

Source: Fanatic Promotion

Blues guitarist Adam McIntyre first started jumping on stages at just fourteen-years-old and is now best known as the front man for Atlanta-based rockers The Pinx. During the pandemic, McIntyre has created a trilogy of solo albums, the third of which, Black Planet, a tribute to Prince and Miles Davis, will be released on Sept. 18th. The thirteen-minute album closer “Voodoo" premieres today. Scroll down to listen. Adam McIntyre discusses his three-album pandemic trilogy: “I slept in the first morning ...

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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's Wild and Swingin' Holiday Party on December 13

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's Wild and Swingin' Holiday Party on December 13

Source: Cheryl Ogden Picard

Union County Performing Arts Center presents BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY'S Wild and Swingin' Holiday Party Thursday, December 13, 2012 8:00 PM Known as “America's favorite little big band," Grammy-nominated Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is one of the hottest, hippest, and coolest swing bands on the scene. Get in the holiday mood with their festive blend of high-energy and old-school “suit and fedora wearin’ jive” with influences from swing, blues, rock, and New Orleans jazz. Big Bad ...

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Historic Jimi Plays Berkeley Concert Documentary Now on Blu-Ray/DVD and Jimi Hendrix - Voodoo Child Blu-Ray Both Coming July 10

Historic Jimi Plays Berkeley Concert Documentary Now on Blu-Ray/DVD and Jimi Hendrix - Voodoo Child Blu-Ray Both Coming July 10

Source: Sony Music Entertainment/Legacy

EXPERIENCE HENDRIX LLC & LEGACY RECORDINGS RELEASING RESTORED & NEWLY EXPANDED EDITION OF HISTORIC JIMI PLAYS BERKELEY CONCERT DOCUMENTARY ON BLU-RAY AND DVD Jimi Hendrix - Voodoo Child Blu-ray Also Coming Tuesday, July 10 Experience Hendrix LLC and Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release a restored and newly expanded edition of Jimi Plays Berkeley, on Blu-ray and DVD, on Tuesday, July 10. An historic documentary film chronicling the two concerts Jimi Hendrix performed ...

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Festival

Voodoo Exp. to Reveal Set Times in Real Time on FB and Twitter

Voodoo Exp. to Reveal Set Times in Real Time on FB and Twitter

Source: JamBase

REVEAL WILL MIRROR ACTUAL SET TIMES FOR OCTOBER 28, 29 AND 30 IN NEW ORLEANS CITY PARK This year The Voodoo Experience will once again change things up with a weekend-long reveal of the 2011 set times via their social networks. In another first, Voodoo producers Rehage Entertainment have formed a unique partnership with Red Bull that will enhance the weekend's experience for music fans, both on and off site. Based on the success of the line-up reveal, which was ...

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Voodoo Experience: Daily Lineup, Single-Day Tix

Voodoo Experience: Daily Lineup, Single-Day Tix

Source: JamBase

DAY-BY-DAY LINE-UPS REVEALED, SINGLE DAY TICKETS FOR HALLOWEEN WEEKEND IN NEW ORLEANS CITY PARK In its 12-year history Voodoo Experience has established itself as one of the most diverse annual musical gatherings in the modern U.S. festival market. In celebration of Voodoo's 13th anniversary, this year's expanded line-up seamlessly blends the modern and the traditional. Late additions to the bill for the annual Halloween musical celebration—Friday, October 28, Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30—range from critically acclaimed favorites Band ...

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Recording

"Deja vu-Love voodoo" A new single by Australian-born Singapore recording artist, Shueh-li Ong

"Deja vu-Love voodoo" A new single by Australian-born Singapore recording artist, Shueh-li Ong

Source: Shueh-li Ong

A silly little love song from Australian-born Singapore recording artist, Shueh-li Ong that speaks volumes about the attraction of love but in plain language, “Deja vu-Love voodoo" is her 2nd single since her move to Nashville last year. “I'm leaving you a message" her 1st, marked a new chapter in her musical adventure and came after writing and producing three CDs, and, touring and performing under the Xenovibes concept. Shueh-li (pronounced Shelley) took a break from melding electronic-pop-rock-jazz, to write ...

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Voodoo Experience 2010 | Review | Pics

Voodoo Experience 2010 | Review | Pics

Source: JamBase

Voodoo Experience :: 10.29.10-10.31.10 :: City Park :: New Orleans, LA See the full gallery of Voodoo 2010 pics here! Day One :: Friday, October 29 A picture perfect fall day brought a surprisingly massive crowd to the generally smaller scale first day of Voodoo. It's hard to pinpoint the mission behind Voodoo when it comes to artist selection except perhaps as an attempt to bring in many of the alternative artists who sadly skip New Orleans on their general ...

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Interview

Running Down Miles' Voodoo

Running Down Miles' Voodoo

Source: JamBase

By Ron Hart 2010 marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Bitches Brew, an album long considered to be one of the pivotal turning points in the history of jazz. Change was indeed in the air when Miles Davis initially incorporated electronic elements into 1968's Miles in the Sky and 1969's Filles De Kilimanjaro. However, when he created an album with an all-electric ensemble with In A Silent Way (also released in '69), it was met with a staggering ...

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"Chasing the Voodoo Down Live at the Cactus Cafe, ATX" from the Jeff Lofton Electric Thang

"Chasing the Voodoo Down Live at the Cactus Cafe, ATX" from the Jeff Lofton Electric Thang

Source: Jeff Lofton

Austin—Jazz trumpeter, composer and bandleader Jeff Lofton records his third jazz album during a live show with his new project, The Jeff Lofton Electric Thang, at the Cactus Cafe, 2247 Guadalupe Street, on Tuesday, October 19, 2010. The performance begins at 8:30 p.m., and tickets are $10 at the door. A CD release event date, also at the Cactus Cafe, will be be announced soon. Lofton launched the new group in January, which he describes as ..." trumpet meets electric ...

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Festival

Voodoo Experience Daily Sched

Voodoo Experience Daily Sched

Source: JamBase


"I couldn't resist sharing that! How could I?" Deb Grant - Jazz FM  U.K.

"Prog's Tracks Of The Week"  Jerry Ewing - PROG Mag U.K.

"plays with a musical ear that combines the gawky gait of Joey Baron with the eccentric voicings of Bill Bruford Not a bad combination at all!"   DRUM! Mag  U.S.

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