RESERVED SEATS (ALL AGES)
$10 Kids 16 and under FREE if accompanied by an adult Snacks, Beer, Wine and Specialty Cocktails will be available for purhcase.
This month we welcome acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, Joe Sallins, who will share widsom from his 37 years of performing and 20 years educating.
MUSIC LEADS THE WAY
Music can and does make a difference! Jo Sallins began playing drums in grade school at the age of 9. Jo credits his first drumming instructor and mentor with the positive direction his life has taken. Drumming focused Jo and gave him the purpose, commitment and dedication necessary to succeed in all his endeavors. These skills are not unique to the study of music, but rather to your success in every area of life.
PATIENCE: Find your talent. Everyone is an artist and everyone has talent.
PRACTICE: Perfect your talent!
DEDICATION and COMMITMENT
Jo's philosophy--Give away your talent. Share your joy and talent. Encourage and support others to find their talent, whatever that may be. Jo named one of his first CD's "Ripple Effect", providing a visual image of how music has affected his life. Jo's initial mentor and teacher was the drop of water that changed the surface and created rings moving outward connecting Jo to new musicians and people and positive experiences.
The good things in my life have come as a result of following my dreams as a musician! Thank you for allowing me to perform for and with you.
-Jo Sallins
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS~YOU HELP KEEP LIVE MUSIC ALIVE!
37 years of musical performing experience with a variety of musicians.
Toured internationally in Asia, Singapore, Canada and Senegal, West Africa
Toured the US.
Last 17 years Joe has been performing arts in education programs with Tony Vacca, "World Rhythms."
20 years ago Jo formed a trio for Performing Arts in Education Programming. Programs offered are concert assemblies, student and faculty workshops and professional development.
Massachusetts Cultural Council Events & Residency Roster teaching member.
New England Foundation for the Arts Touring Roster teaching member.
Member of BOCES Arts Organization for upstate New York.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
17 years private orchestral drumming studies with Jim Calapaletis.
10 years private studies with Billy Arnold on jazz & funk drumming.
9 years private studies of Latin and African Drumming with Alvin Carter & Marshall Small.
Bass–self taught.
Piano–self taught.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Performer at the 2008 Montreal Jazz Festival with a crowd of over 10,000 people!
Appearance at the Jazz Club Yoshi’s in San Francisco in 2008
Headliner for the Hoop City Jazz and Arts Festival 2007 Received the 2007
Brother Rick Award in recognition of his dedication, presentation and advancement of Jazz culture in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Performed With: Alvin Ailey, Frank Hatchett, Vishu Wood, Tony Vacca’s World Rhythms™, Dan Akroyd, Matt "Guitar" Murphy of the Blue Brothers (1 year), Dan Akroyd (1 show) Doug Johns, Stanley Clarke, Stanley Jordan, Gerald Albright, Ed Vadas, Michael Gregory, David Newman, Ellis Hall and Gokh-bi System, Marvin "Smitty" Smith –Drummer for "The Tonight Show" band, Stanley Clarke – Bassist from Chick Corea’s RTF Ensemble
Opened For: Mongo Santamaria, Yusso N’dour, Koko Taylor, Junior Wells with Ed Vadas and the Fabulous Heavyweights, Al B. Sure, Kool and the Gang, Chaka Khan, Baaba Maal and Najee, Gerald Albright, and Stanley Jordan Major Creative Influences: Jo met Chick Corea, the major influence on his performing style as a keyboard player. Jo had the opportunity to give Chick Corea a song that he had composed for him, "Epic Mind" from Jo’s CD "Ripple Effect."
Recording credits as Executive Producer, Writer and Music Arranger for:
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