
Hans York
Saturday, December 12, 2009 @ 8pm
Eric McEuen opening:)
Backgate Stage at Artichoke Music: 3130 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Portland, OR
Tickets $10.00
We are thrilled to have our dear friend Hans York back at Artichoke. If you missed him before, don't let it happen this time.
"Hans York is a man of vast musical talents and one of t...he best songwriters around." (European Weekly April 2005)
“York's voice feels as smooth as an FM-Jazz announcer and pulls me right in. It's the perfect voice to front such richly textured music. He's a true Renaissance musician, skilled in many genres, knowing exactly how to blend them and sweep me off my feet.” Jennifer Layton (Indie-music.com July 2005)
Award winning Singer Songwriter Hans York has quickly made himself a name as an extraordinary DADGAD player and strong, engaging performer with a distinctive style and an irrepressibly delightful and approachable manner. His intimate and distinctive voice draws comparisons to Paul Simon, Kenny Rankin or Michael Franks and captures the audience with its honesty and clearness.
He accompanied Robert Palmer on German TV, toured as bass player with the New York Broadway Ensemble, played with US national Scottish Fiddle Champion Jamie Laval all over the US and in Scotland, toured throughout Europe with master harp player Rüdiger Oppermann, and performed a Concerto as Soloist on fretless bass with the "Ars Quittilinga" Chamber Orchestra.
With his first American album “Inside Out” York breaks down the walls between world, pop, folk, jazz and acoustic music, by blending these styles with elegance and grace, resulting in a refreshingly original and intriguing work that shines with imagery and a joyful celebration of life and love.
Hans York is a world musician in the true sense of the term, drawing most of his present day inspiration from his vast eclectic background.
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Sunday, December 13
Master Class - DADGAD Tuning - New Finger Roads - Taught by Hans York
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
$25
Contact: 503-632-1580 or dmcilhenny@bctonline.com
This hands-on workshop is designed to give you more options as a guitarist and writer. Exploring alternate tunings may be just the ticket for you and DADGAD is an excellent place to begin. First appearing in Celtic music this tuning has made a quick round and reached everybody from a song writer to a hard core metal player. Workshop topics include: Quick tune ~ Standard to DADGAD, Basic Anchor Chords, Progressions, Melodic Runs & Fills, Left & Right Hand Technique and Groove playing.
Sat 12/12 8pm & Sun 12/13 Songwriting/DADGAD workshop 1pm
Time:8:00PM Saturday, December 12th
Location:3130 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland OR 97214

Hans York
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12 Noon till 12 Midnight Sunday 12/20/09

Hans York
Saturday, 19 December 2009 at 8pm
Hans York and James Hurley
Return to the RedHare to say Goodbye
RedHare Astoria, 260 10th Street, Astoria OR
Price: $10.00
http://redhare.com/music/121909.html
503-325-2486
Location:Returning to say goodbye to the Red Hare!
Time:8:00PM Saturday, December 19th

Hans York
A strong kinship was formed between York and Hurley when, while on separate, unrelated expeditions in the Amazon, both were captured by renegade civil servants. Thrown together in a jungle compound, the two devised an ingenious plan. Carving instruments from firewood with little more than their fingernails, they perfor...med a set of hastily written songs so mesmerizing and entertaining their captors were left dazed with astonishment. While the guards were incapacitated they made good their escape. After a long, difficult journey and many strange adventures, they finally reached the West Coast of the U.S., where they now tour frequently.
Kerrville New Folk Winner Hans York creates music with brilliant emotional momentum. He's a consummate musician, traveling between folk, jazz, and pop effortlessly, while his voice soars above it all. Seeing him live, you understand that you are experiencing a world-class talent. His joy is infectious and his chops are superior. His voice feels smooth, silky, and unique, with a breathtaking three octave range that pulls you right in. Richly textured as well as utterly intimate, a true Renaissance musician that is skilled in many genres, knowing exactly how to blend them, and with the ability to sweep you off your feet. http://www.hansyork.com
Recently named by Folkworks magazine as "One of the Top Ten Live Acoustic Male Singer-Songwriters in L.A." James Hurley's eloquent guitar, smooth voice, and masterful writing combine to create a seductive blend of jazzy, blues-pop-folk that has been called "Sting meets the Beatles...Clapton makes the introductions". His third solo release “Tempest in a teacup” reinforces his well-deserved reputation as a consistently compelling artist whose music is a reflection of the life he lives. For more, visit www.jameshurleymusic.com.

Hans York finally reached L.A. and stays with his friends James & Melinda preparing for a little duo tour up the coast:)

Hans York is going to see the Marfa lights tonight and plays a party with 50 male models celebrating at Padre's - well that's gonna be a story right there:)

Hans York has one more day in Houston before driving back West for a show in Marfa, TX close to the Big Bend National Park:)

Hans York Just arrived in Marble Falls, TX and am looking forward to the show tonight at the River City Grill)

Hans York Looking forward to another weekend in Texas (Belton, South Padre Island, and Kerrville)

Hans York 1999 shortly after I arrived in the US. I was at my friends Evo and Juliana in California:)
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