Jon Silpayamanant - cellist, composer, multi-instrumentalist

Louisville, Louisville, Louisville!

2013-05-18T04:58:22Z

Jon will be one of the judges for the Mastropaolo Cello Competition on Saturday, May 18. He was the first winner of the scholarship when the competition was founded by the Kentucky Cello Club.

After performing at the Private Wedding at the Seelbach Hilton in Louisville Jon will join Mercy Academy for the Quiet Hollers CD Release Show at Headliners Music Hall. 91.9 WFPK Presents: Quiet Hollers Release Party for their new album, I Am The Morning. Joining them are special guests Discount Guns, Downtown County Band, and Mercy Academy! DJ Clay Baker will be spinning only the most boss sounds between sets. Mag Bar will host the afterparty.

Tickets go on sale March 15th at 10:00AM, here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/online/performanceSearch.jsp?performance_id=1709701

Tickets are $10
This show is 18+
Doors at 7:00pm, Show at 8:00pm

Headliners Music Hall
1386 Lexington Road
Louisville, Kentucky 40204
http://headlinerslouisville.com/

Star Trek Into Darkness Opening Weekend (Hamilton IMAX, Noblesville)

2013-05-17T02:09:01Z

Jon will be appearing with the il Troubadore Klingon Music Project who will be playing from 5 to 9 during the opening night of Star Trek Into Darkness at the Hamilton IMAX in Noblesville. May 17, 2013.

Hamilton 16 IMAX Theater

13825 Norell Road
Noblesville, Indiana 46060

http://www.gqti.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Hamilton16IMAX

Facebook event is here: https://www.facebook.com/events/593768167307751/

Floyd County Youth Symphony: Final Concert (Floyds Knobs, IN)

2013-05-13T14:38:39Z

Jon will be appearing as a soloist with the Floyd County Youth Symphony Festival Orchestra in Brian Balmages, "It Takes One to Tango." He will also appear as guest percussionist on an arrangement of Ahlan Sabaya Alfarah by Kenneth Sarch and Rob Amchin.

The concert is at Floyd Central High School Auditorium at 7pm (May 13, 2013). Cost is $5.

Full concert details and repertoire for the three branches of the Floyd County Youth Symphony may be found at the facebook entry here: https://www.facebook.com/events/563462627027268/

Floyd Central high School
6575 Old Vincennes Rd
Floyds Knobs IN

Classical Revolution Louisville (Louisville, KY)

2013-05-12T17:21:46Z

Haven't found that perfect "something" for your mother yet? Why not try out Classical Revolution this Mother's Day?

This Sunday, May 12 Classical Revolution Louisville welcomes the Ensemble il Troubadore, performing an eclectic mix of love songs from around the world.

The evening will begin at 7pm at The Bard's Town with music of:

Schubert
String Trio in B-flat Major D. 581
I Allegro moderato
II Andante
Matt Lane, violin
Michael Hill, viola
Travis Carlisle, cello

Mozart
"Dissonance" Quartet in C Major K 465
Violins?
Viola?
Cello?

Bach
Sarabande from Cello Suite No. 2
Travis Carlisle, cello

*Performers' Choice!*

Haydn
String Quartet in G Major Op. 77 No. 1
Ed Bridge & Audrey Schmidt, violins
Michael Hill, viola
Ellen Weis, cello

*Performers' Choice!*

Around 8:30 we'll turn things over to il Troubadore for an evening of melodies and song from and inspired by the many genres of music found throughout the world, such as Greece, Italy, Turkey, India, Israel, and more!

il Troubadore's members include
Leonie Leduc
Paul Radeck
Robert Bruce Scott
Jon Silpayamanant

So bring your instrument and maybe some music you've been eager to perform, or come and enjoy a drink and dinner (bring your Mom!) and enjoy a free evening of chamber music.

If you are interested to perform, please send along a message. If you have a work you'd really like to sight read, send a message too and we can make sure people can look at the music ahead of time.

Looking forward to seeing you this Sunday!

-CRev Team (Carrie and Michael)

facebook event is here: https://www.facebook.com/events/140708866114977

International Dance Discovery Spring Recital (Bloomington, IN)

2013-04-27T17:51:31Z

Jon will be one of the featured musical guests at the IDD (International Dance Discovery) Spring Recital tonight in Bloomington, IN. Also performing are Brian Zefar, Donna Barbrick Carlton, and Jennifer Laemmer. The recital will take place at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center in the Grand Hall.

Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center
275 North Jordan Avenue
Bloomington, Indiana 47405-1363
812.855.9271
http://www.nmbcc.indiana.edu/

Saturday, April 27, 2013
7:00 PM
Free and all ages

The Facebook event is here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/179495798869549/

StutzArtists Open House 2013 (Indianapolis, IN)

2013-04-26T02:07:20Z

Jon will appear with il Troubadore at the annual StutzArtists Open House in Indianapolis. We will be appearing between 5:30pm - 10:30pm on Friday April 26, 2013.

More than 70 artists will open their studios to visitors during the two-day event. It's not only an opportunity to see the work of 70 local artists in one place at one time, it's a chance to see where and how the work is created. Artwork ranges from paintings, drawings and photography, to sculpture, jewelry and furniture.

In addition to being a great place to buy one-of-a-kind gifts - artwork ranges from $12 to $10,000 - the event offers a rare chance to see vintage cars in the historic Stutz car factory. Visitors also enjoy special gallery opening activities such as acoustic music and food vendors.

More details about the event may be seen here
http://www.stutzartists.com/openhouse.html

Facebook event is here
https://www.facebook.com/events/630384586977807/

Greek Islands Halfa (Indianapolis, IN)

2013-04-18T06:47:41Z

Come join il Troubadore at the Greek Islands Restaurant for a quarterly open dance night to live Mediterranean and World music!

You'll hear and be able to dance to live Greek and Persian music, Bollywood and Bhangra music, Middle Eastern music, Eastern European music and some other quirky tunes done only as il Troubadore can do! Singing in over 40 languages and playing music from over 60 countries, il Troubadore has earned the distinction of premiere world music band of Indianapolis!!

Please call to make your reservation!!

Greek Islands Restaurant
906 South Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46225-1337
(317) 636-0700
http://www.greekislandsrestaurant.com/

Event is free and all ages

il Troubadore is:
Robert Bruce Scott - vocals, mandolin
Jon Silpayamanant - cello, vocals
Paul Radecki - percussion, vocals
Leonie Leduc - clarinet, recorders, trumpet
http://www.troubadore.com/

https://www.facebook.com/events/482400808473333/

IUS Concert/Community Choirs; IUS Orchestra (New Albany, IN)

2013-04-07T17:20:08Z

Jon will be playing with the IUS Orchestra today as they accompany the IUS Community and Concert Choirs in Gabriel Faure's Requiem today at 3pm in the Ogle Center. More details may be found here.

ConGlomeration 2013 (Louisville, KY)

2013-04-06T06:54:13Z

Today, Jon will be appearing with the il Troubadore Klingon Music Project at ConGlomeration Science Fiction Convention today. They will be performing during the afternoon filk session and during the Masquerade ball.

For more info, go to the ConGlomeration website.

Ramada Plaza Hotel Louisville
9700 Bluegrass Parkway
Louisville, KY 40299
(502) 491-4830

Saturday, 2013 April 6
ConGlomeration Science Fiction Convention

The Universe Tour @ Martyrs' (Chicago, IL)

2013-03-16T14:48:40Z

Much honor will be won at Martyrs' in Chicago on March 16th!

The Universe Tour

Nerds unite! Come join us and party to music inspired by Science Fiction and Fantasy. The Universe Tour has you traveling the galaxy without leaving the dance floor.

The Universe Tour is an event produced by Otherworld Theatre Company, a non-for-profit theatre dedicated to the performance of Science Fiction and Fantasy plays. We also curate events throughout Chicago to create a dialogue between patron and artists.

So help support theatre while having nerdy blast.

Tickets available Monday for $10 at www.martyrslive.com.

This event is 21+.

THE BANDS

ARC IMPULSE: Hailing from Chicago, is a group of friends from varying musical backgrounds who have joined forces over their common love for rocking your favorite video game music. Their sound has evolved through the years to bring you a truly unique kind of video game synth rock you've never heard before!

http://www.arc-impulse.com/

Alex August
Andrew Estrada
Pete Lundholm
Chris Macnider
Stephen Poon
Jeremiah Roque

TIME CRASH: Formed on the whim of a Facebook status update by lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist (and avid 'Doctor Who' fan) Ronen Kohn, Time Crash first came together in the summer of 2011 with the goal of being 'America's first trock band.' Along with Dave Kitsberg (lead guitar), Michael Fye (bass), Andy Rice (drums), and Chris Rice (steel guitar), the group has brought together an assortment of rock genres, from power ballad to punk, in celebration of their favorite Time Lord and his adventures.

http://www.timecrashband.com/home.html

Michael Fye
David Kitsberg
Ronen Kohn
Andy Rice
Chris Rice

IL TROUBADORE, known on the planet Qo'noS as bomwI'pu' has been performing tlhIngan QoQ (Klingon music) live since 2009. il Troubadore's mission is to record and perform all existing songs in the complete musical oeuvre of the Klingon Empire. il Troubadore have managed to also learn a number of songs from many alien races throughout the multiverse including tunes in the tongues of the Ewoks and the languages Huttese, Fremen, Vulcan, Tenctonese and Shyriiwook. Also, the group have managd to pick quickly learn tunes in dozens of langauges on the planet Earth.

http://www.troubadore.com/QoQ/

Robert Bruce Scott
Leonie LeDuc
Paul Radeeki
Jon Silpayamanant

THE DJ's

AARON ACKERSON, By creating his own Geekeasy events and appearances at various other nerd events and conventions, DJ Aaron Ackerson has made himself a name as Chicago's premier nerd music DJ. You can expect a danceable and eclectic mix of music from video games, animation, sci-fi, Internet memes, and more.

DJ GSPOT: Born and raised in Chicago, Gspot was fortunate to have an Aunt and Mom raise him in the Nerd tradition. To Star Wars, Star Trek, and Dr. Who, Sci-Fi influences his techno/electrohouse music. Trust him, he's the doctor.

https://www.facebook.com/events/331311486969650/

Tickets: $10, http://www.martyrslive.com/

Louisville Philharmonia "Pines of Rome" (St. Matthews, KY)

2013-03-14T18:47:45Z

Tonight I'll be playing with the Louisville Philharmonia at the Harvey Browne Presbyterian Church in St. Matthews, KY. The program is as follows:

Respighi - Pines of Rome
Beethoven - 6th Symphony
Rossini - Overture to Barber of Seville

The concert is free and all ages and begins at 7:30 PM. Please arrive to insure a seat.

Harvey Browne Presbyterian Church
311 Browns Lane
St. Matthews, KY 40207
(502) 896-1791
http://hbpres.net/

Louisville Philharmonia's new website.

Angels & Absinthe 2013 (St. Louis, MO)

2013-03-09T14:57:04Z

Tonight, Jon will be appearing with il Troubadore and Secondhand at Angels & Absinthe in St. Louis, MO. Other acts performing tonight include Tempest, Nathaniel Johnstone and the Ghosts Project.

2720 Cherokee
http://2720cherokee.com/
2720 Cherokee Street
St. Louis MO 63118

Saturday
March 9, 2013
8PM
$17, General Admission

More info may be found here or here.

Jon will also give a workshop with Secondhand titled "Dark Taqsim" on Sunday at 2-4 pm. Details here.

Classical Revolution Louisville (Louisville, KY)

2013-02-23T19:56:37Z

Musicians associated with Classical Revolution Louisville will appear tonight as pre-concert entertainment before the Russian National Orchestra concert at the Kentucky Center for the Arts. The pre-show performance is free and begins at 6:30PM. The Russian National Orchestra concert begins at 7:30PM.

Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
501 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
http://www.kentuckycenter.org/

Russian National Orchestra concert info

JD Michaels CD Release Show (Louisville, KY)

2013-02-22T19:49:20Z

Jon will be playing tonight at the Rudyard Kipling for the JD Michaels Band CD release party. He recorded a few of the tunes on the CD titled, "Reluctant Troubadour,"

The Abductees will open at 7:00 in the front bar and the JD Michaels band will play at 8:00 in the back room.

The Rudyard Kipling

422 West Oak Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40203

http://therudyardkipling.com/

View the facebook event here.

Classical Revolution Louisville (Louisville, KY)

2013-02-10T17:15:01Z

as always at the Bard's Town
1801 Bard's Town Road
Louisville, KY 40205
http://www.thebardstown.com/
Sunday, Feb. 10, 7pm
Free and all-ages

Come on out for a drink, some great food, even better company, and a chance to share some chamber music as a performer or listener.

As always it is open for chamber music reading so bring your instrument, friends, and that chamber music you've been itchin' to read.

The month will also feature Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 6
Michael Hill & Josh Mallman, violas
Travis Carlisle, Jason Raff, & Jon Silpayamanant, cellos.

Send a message if there's a definite work you would like to read, and as always, take advantage of the Classical Revolution Louisville GROUP to contact other listeners, players, etc.

See you Sunday! Facebook event is here.