Music!!!
Jim D'Amboise (Medicine Hat, Rockin Vibration,) is currently collaborating with drummer Bill Manning (Cool Shade of Blue, Bob Charest Band) and New York bassist Kyle Dipeitro (Freudian Slip). The results have been some truely amazing music. The trio called VAULT is agumented with some of the best keyboard and saxophone players in the southern Maine. Be sure to check out the gigs page for upcoming events. We will be performing songs from Sonic Arcade and a variety of funky jazz tunes. These phenomenal musicians are not to be missed. ......Appearing next July 29th at the Dogfish Bar and Grille Free Street Portland. 8pm
CD Release!!!
The new cd Sonic Arcade is now available! It features multi-genre compositions that defy categorization, pan-cultural elements with funky jazz improvisations, esoteric tracks that suggest musical alchemy, great performances and collaborations................. and lots of guitar!
News!!!
I have a new My Space page with songs from the new album and videos and pictures not found here. Please check it out!
Support WMPG 90.9........Tune in to Soundscapes hosted by John Dennison Tuesdays at 10:30. You will hear tracks from Sonic Arcade as well as the best multi-genre music from around the world, past and present.
Instruction!!!
I give private lessons
on guitar and bass and also teach rock and jazz ensembles at Buckdancers
Choice Music in Portland. For more info 797-3290
July 19-23 Meet the Instruments, is a summer camp for kids aged 8-12, Each participant gets a chance to try a variety of instruments and chooses their favorite at the end of the week. St Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress, Portland. For more info contact Ed Pearlman
I also teach classes and a seminar called 1969: The Year In Rock at the prestigious National Guitar Workshop. NGW is the premiere summer music program in the nation. They offer many different courses. In the past I have taught classes in modern rock, composition, free jazz, fret board knowledge, ear training and many others. A full description can be found in their brochure www.guitarworkshop.com