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SUMMARY:Louisville Asian Fashion Show
DESCRIPTION:April 25\, 2026 Jon and Saw Peep Pan-Asian Ensemble will be performing at the Louisville Asian Fashion Show. \nBuddha Blessed Temple \nSaturday\, 2026 April 25\, 6-9pm. $10.
URL:https://www.silpayamanant.com/event/2026-04-25_louisville-asian-fashion-show/
LOCATION:Buddha Blessed Temple\, 7748 Third Street\, Louisville\, KY\, 40214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Dance,Festival
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SUMMARY:IUS Concert Band - World Premiere: Peter J. Felice's "Sanctuary of Innocence"
DESCRIPTION:Jon will be performing (on string bass) with the IU Southeast Concert Band\, Friday 2026 April 17 at 7:30 PM. \nWorks by John Philip Sousa\, Charles Ives\, Roger Cichy\, Stephen Melillo\, and the world premiere of Peter J. Felice’s “Sanctuary of Innocence.” \nhttps://oglecenter.com/events/music/ius-concert-band-041726.php \n 
URL:https://www.silpayamanant.com/event/2026-04-17_ius-concert-band/
LOCATION:Ogle Center\, 4201 Grant line Road\, New Albany\, IN\, 47150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Music in the Attic: Poetry and Improvised Music
DESCRIPTION:Improvised music by Gregory Acker\, flutes\, Jon Silpayamanant\, cello\, Misha Feigin\, piano\, classical/Spanish guitar\, and poetry by William Loren Smith aka Billy Lee and Misha Feigin. Suggested donations $10 \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1598776971337233
URL:https://www.silpayamanant.com/event/2026-03-21_music-in-the-attic/
LOCATION:MaybeItsFate\, 1425 Story Avenue\, Louisville\, KY\, 40206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Cello Fest
DESCRIPTION:Kate Wakefield may be best known for her work with Cincinnati rock duo Lung\, but anyone who has seen her play solo knows that she’s enthralling and unforgettable whether or not Daisy’s behind her making like a caveman. Her set at Woodbine Chamber a year or so ago is among the most emotionally satisfying sets I’ve seen in recent years–a truly singular voice and vision.Chris Cupp has been on the scene lately playing bass guitar in Grace Rogers’ band. The songs where he switches to cello\, however\, take the music in a whole ‘nother direction. These deep\, cello-driven interludes were what made me want to host Chris at Surface Noise and see what else he might have hidden up his bow-hand sleeve. Chris will be bringing along Wesley Johnson to accompany him on guitar\, and I’m pretty sure he intends to arrange a set of old time tunes for cello and guitar\, something I had not heretofore known even to be possible.Ellen Weis is a veteran performer at Surface Noise\, bringing classical chops to jazz performance and a collaborative energy that knows no bounds\, in terms of genre or otherwise. For her performance at Cello Fest 2026\, Ellen will be joined by guitarist Bob Dixon\, who currently plays with Giant Dunes and who remains a stalwart of the underground and experimental music scenes here in Louisville. I have no idea what Bob and Ellen might cook up together–if they even do themselves!–but I cannot wait to find out on Sunday.Jon Silpayamanant was part of the very first live performance hosted at Surface Noise and has played at the store more than any other musician–well over thirty times in the nearly ten years we’ve been open. While classically trained\, Jon is a fearless improviser with eccentric experimental tendencies. He is also a scholar and practitioner of various folk traditions across the globe\, well beyond his native Thailand and the rest of southeast Asia. It is always to hear Jon play\, in any ensemble or setting\, and to be enriched by his tireless pursuit of new musical knowledge.Again\, Cello Fest goes down on Friday at 7:00 PM and Sunday at 5:00 PM. A $20 donation is suggested for each day of Cello Fest\, but donations are never compulsory.
URL:https://www.silpayamanant.com/event/2026-03-06_cello-fest/
LOCATION:Surface Noise\, 600 Baxter Avenue\, Louisville\, IN\, 40204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival
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SUMMARY:Creative Mayhem Summit #18: Musical/Visual Improvised Performance
DESCRIPTION:Creative Mayhem Summit #18: Musical/Visual Improvised Performance\nPainting inspires music inspires painting in the moment. Come enjoy (and participate in) an interdisciplinary improvised collaboration between musicians Misha Feigin\, Jon Silpayamant and visual artists Bart Galloway and Luis De León.\nThis is a very kid friendly event with audience participation possible.\nThere is a $10 suggested donation. Kids get in free.There is some parking at the Studio. Overflow parking can be found across Preston Highway at Aldi.\n———————–\nCreative Mayhem Summits\nMore information about Creative Mayhem Summits and the participants:\nBart Galloway began presenting what would evolve into the Creative Mayhem Summits back in 1996 while teaching studio fine arts at Mississippi State University in Starkville\, MS. In his own paintings and drawings\, he was exploring the relationships between the concepts of Cubism\, Abstract Expressionism\, “Action” Painting and Jazz theory inspired by the music of John Coltrane\, Ornette Coleman’s “Harmolodics”\, European Free Improvised Music among others.\nBart was curious to see if improvising painters could connect emotionally\, intellectually and artistically in the moment with musicians on stage. And would the musicians respond in kind. The answer was an emphatic YES!\nIt was at this time that Bart was fortunate to come under the mentorship of drummer Alvin Fielder\, a founding member of the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (https://www.aacmchicago.org/). With Alvin’s help\, Bart began to produce interdisciplinary performances with the likes of Edward “Kidd” Jordan\, Joel Futterman\, Davey Williams\, Dave Dove\, Assif Tsahar and Susie Ibarra.\n———————\n\nMisha Feigin\nMisha Feigin was born and raised in Moscow and known as one of Russia’s premier guitarists. He released two albums on the state label Melodiya. Since moving to the U.S. in 1990\, Misha has been featured on National Public Radio and BBC. He has toured throughout North America and Europe releasing twelve CDs in America and Germany\, and two in Great Britain on Leo Records. Misha shared the stage/recorded with Elliot Sharp\, Steve Beresford \, Dave Liebman\, and Eugene Chadbourne\, He performed on many prestigious stages such as Moscow’s Concert Hall Russia\, Washington’s Kennedy Center\, and Vancouver Jazz Festival.Misha Feigin won the Thomas Merton Prize for Poetry in 2000 and was awarded the Al Smith Fellowship for Creative Nonfiction in 2002. His books include a novel Searching for Irina and a book of poetry\, The Last Word in Astronomy\, both by Fleur Publishing. Misha’s\, collections of poetry\, Abraham’s Bagel\, Skippers in Training\, and Cloud Letters\, all by AvidReaders publishing Group. Misha’s latest book is a free style travelogue Tribal Diaries\, a book of lyrical observations. Misha currently lives in Louisville\, Kentucky.\nhttps://mishafeigin2.bandcamp.com/https://mishafeigin.free-jazz.net/\n————————\n\nJon Silpayamanant\nBorn in Udon Thani\, Thailand Jon Silpayamanant is an intercultural multi-instrumentalist\, composer\, cellist\, and music educator based in the greater Louisville and Kentuckiana area.As a biracial Thai American with musical families on both sides of the world\, he has been navigating musical code switching and bimusicality for much of his life and uses that experience to inform his understanding of how music ecosystems interact\, hybridize\, and create systems of exclusion.\nhttps://www.silpayamanant.com/\n————————-\n\nLuis De Léon\nLuis De Léon studied elementary school in Guatemala and Mexico. In high school\, he took some drawing classes\, then moved to Guatemala City to study Communication Sciences at Rafael Landívar University. During this time\, he took drawing classes with an artist collective in Cerrito del Carmen.\nHis drawings reflect his search for his own style. His strokes are influenced by Shel Silverstein\, Martin Prechtel\, and Tim Burton. With his drawings\, Luis aims to offer a moment of reflection and provoke more than a few laughs in the viewer. Luis changed his perspective on the world after starting to draw; he finds shapes in things and carries a camera with him to capture images and turn them into drawings.\nIn addition to playing with Appalatin\, Luis is also a member of Hot Coffee Breakdown\, Yapa\, Tristen Brooke\, Joann Bellanova\, and Nick Teale. Whether he’s waiting for soundchecks or traveling\, he takes advantage of the opportunity to paint and capture those moments.\nhttps://luisdeleonsite.com/https://www.facebook.com/LuisDeLeonArt
URL:https://www.silpayamanant.com/event/2026-02-28_creative-mayhem-summit-18/
LOCATION:Belmar Studio Arts\, 1206 Belmar Drive\, Louisville\, KY\, 40214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Show,Concert
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SUMMARY:Cello Fest
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on January 24-25th for our inaugural Cello Fest\, featuring Surface Noise mainstays Jon Silpayamanant and Ellen Weis\, our new friend Chris Cupp\, and a very special appearance by Kate Wakefield–whom we have not had the pleasure of hosting since Lung headlined our Second Anniversary Bash back in 2018! Those were the days\, y’all\, and these will surely be something else entirely–only at Surface Noise!\n\n\n\n\n\nFlyer by @katewakefieldmusic !!\n\nJanuary 24\, 7PM\nJanuary 25\, 5PM\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/surfacenoiserecords/posts/pfbid022zoSV9VRGNJuy84Z6ANq9Fth1HGAVypiUCA9hhxiDBPd2aMxgRF67QD4tptEnuLgl
URL:https://www.silpayamanant.com/event/2026-01-25_cello-fest/
LOCATION:Surface Noise\, 600 Baxter Avenue\, Louisville\, IN\, 40204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival
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SUMMARY:The Global Cello
DESCRIPTION:THE GLOBAL CELLO \n\n\n\nSouth Central Regional Library: Artist-in-Residence Room Saturday\, December 31\, 2025\, 11-11:45AM \n\n\n\nCome hear and see a presentation/demonstration about Jon Silpayamanant’s Global Cello project. Jon will talk about the origins of the project and its mission to present the cello in all its global variety. With repertoire written for the cello from diverse composers to adapting works for the cello from other string traditions\, Jon will give a much more inclusive history of how the cello and string repertories have developed globally. \n\n\n\n‘The Global Cello’ is Free and open to all ages and is part of the Saw Peep Pan-Asian Ensemble’s COLLIDER Residency at the South Central Regional Library and will take place in the Artist-in-Residence Room (No. 7 on this map of the library: https://www.sawpeep.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/SouthCentralRegionalLibrary-Floorplan.jpg ) \n\n\n\nArtist-in-Residence Room South Central Regional Library 7300 Jefferson Blvd. Louisville\, KY 40219 (502) 964-3515 www.lfpl.org/south-central-regional-library \n\n\n\nAbout the COLLIDER Artist-in-Residence Program https://www.lfpl.org/lifelong-learning#150 \n\n\n\nAbout Jon Silpayamanant: Born in Udon Thani\, Thailand Jon Silpayamanant is an intercultural multi-instrumentalist\, composer\, cellist\, and music educator based in the greater Louisville and Kentuckiana area. \n\n\n\nAs a biracial Thai American with musical families on both sides of the world\, he has been navigating musical code switching and bimusicality for much of his life and uses that experience to inform his understanding of how music ecosystems interact\, hybridize\, and create systems of exclusion. www.silpayamanant.com  \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1394542682271850/
URL:https://www.silpayamanant.com/event/2025-12-31_the-global-cello/
LOCATION:South Central Regional Library\, 7300 Jefferson Boulevard\, Louisville\, 40219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Presentation,Residency
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251119T203000
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SUMMARY:The Global Cello: International Education Week
DESCRIPTION:Jon will be presenting a Global Cello event during International Education Week. The recital will feature composers from around the world and from various diasporic backgrounds. \nNovember 19\, 2025 \nVenue TBC
URL:https://www.silpayamanant.com/event/2025-11-17_globalcello-int-ed-week/
LOCATION:KY
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Sean Hamilton\, R Keenan Lawler\, and Noiseman433
DESCRIPTION:Jon will appear as Noiseman433 at the Cave Valley Kava on November 16\, 2025. \n\nSean Hamilton\nR Keenan Lawler\nNoiseman433\n\n\n\nCave Valley Kava\nNovember 16\n8:00pm\nAll ages $10\n\n\n\nhttps://www.seanhamiltonmusic.com/\nhttps://rkeenanlawler.bandcamp.com/\nhttps://linktr.ee/noiseman433
URL:https://www.silpayamanant.com/event/2025-11-15_sean-hamilton-r-keenan-lawler-and-noiseman433/
LOCATION:Cave Valley Kava\, 2115 Crums Lane\, Louisville\, 40216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:LibraryCon! 2025
DESCRIPTION:Jon will be joining il Troubadore for an appearance at the Hamilton East Public Library’s LibraryCon! 2025. \n\nJoin us from 11am to 3pm for a variety of free workshops\, live performances\, games\, crafts\, vendors\, and more at our 2nd annual LibraryCon!\nSchedule of Events*pre-registration recommended **pre-registration required\nDrop in anytime 11am-3pm for:\n-Food trucks and mobile coffee cart ($)-Versiti Blood Drive*-Community Corner-Artist Alley & Marketplace-Face painting and temporary glitter or airbrush tattoos-Learn-to-Play Dungeons & Dragons-Open board gaming and playtesting-GameStar Mobile video game truck-360° Photobooth-Scavenger Hunt (completion earns an entry into prize bundle drawing!)-Sticker Pixel Art-Roaming cosplay Star Wars Characters from Star Wars Indiana-Style Lab with Maker-in-Residence Matt DeLoughery*-Sensory Friendly Room-Random Fandom Art Exhibit\n\nScheduled Performances\, Trivia\, Workshops\, and more!-Make and Take Fandom Chevron Bookmarks – 11am-1pm-Comics For All! with professional cartoonist David Reddick* – 11-11:45am-Trivia Showdown* – 11:15-11:50am-Forward Motion’s Eric Salazar & Ashton Vickery perform music from Legend of Zelda – 11:15am-12:15pm-Manga Button & Magnet Making – 11:30am-12:15pm-Teen Advisory Board’s Charades with a Twist – 12-12:45pm-Comics For All! with professional cartoonist David Reddick* 2nd Session – 12-12:45pm-Cosplay Group Photo Op #1 – 12:30pm-il Troubadore Performance – 12:45-1:45pm-Trivia Showdown* 2nd session – 1-1:45pm-LEGO Open Building – 1:30-3pm-Miniature Painting with Levi Huddleson** – 1:30-3pm-Metropolitan Youth Orchestra Performance – 2-2:45pm-Teen Mario Kart Tournament – 2-2:45pm-Cosplay Group Photo Op #2 – 2:50pm\n\nFor more information visit our blog: https://hamiltoneastpl.org/librarycon-2025/
URL:https://www.silpayamanant.com/event/2025-11-15_librarycon/
LOCATION:Hamilton East Public Library\, 5 Municipal Drive\, Fishers\, IN\, 46038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Convention
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SUMMARY:Raqs Maqom: Dance & Music of Central & West Asia
DESCRIPTION:LOUISVILLE\, KENTUCKY – October 19\, 2025 – Raqs Maqom\, a collaborative project between the Crescent Moon Dance Company and Saw Peep Pan-Asian Ensemble\, is pleased to announce Dances & Music from Central & West Asia\, a celebration of folk and classical arts from Afghanistan\, Azerbaijan\, Iran\, Kazakhstan\, Turkey\, Uzbekistan\, and Xinjiang. The event is presented in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana. \nFounded in 2008 by dancer Taletha Al Badr and musician Jon Silpayamanant\, Raqs Maqom is currently led by Jo Hadley\, founder and director of Crescent Moon Dance Company\, and Jon Silpayamanant\, founder and director of Saw Peep Pan-Asian Ensemble. \nThe performance will showcase two dances each from Afghanistan\, Iran\, and Uzbekistan. The dances feature choreographies by People’s Artist of Uzbekistan Viktoria Akilova\, Muhabbat Beknazarova\, Jo Hadley\, Travis Jarrell\, People’s Artist of Uzbekistan Qadir Muminov\, and Hanna Romanowsky of Ballet Afsaneh. Musical accompaniment for the dances\, and the instrumental numbers performed in between have been arranged and adapted by Jon Silpayamanant for Saw Peep Pan-Asian Ensemble. \nThe event is Free and all ages\, but please RSVP at this link as space is limited: https://worldaffairscouncilofkentucky-bloom.kindful.com/e/see-paw-raqs-maqom-program
URL:https://www.silpayamanant.com/event/2025-10-19_raqs-maqom/
LOCATION:World Affairs Council Lobby\, 223 South Fifth Street\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:"Time to Listen" - An Evening of Music and Poetry with Misha Feigin and Friends
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for an evening of music and poetry as we celebrate the release of Misha Feigin’s newest book “Time to Listen” on Saturday\, April 19th starting at 6pm!\nMisha Feigin was born and raised in Moscow. He won the Thomas Merton Prize for Poetry in 2000 and was awarded the Al Smith Fellowship for Creative Nonfiction in 2002. His books include the novel Searching for Irina\, the freestyle travelogue Tribal Diaries\, a book of translations\, Anton Chekhov – the Ironist\, and five books of poetry: The Last Word in Astronomy\, Abraham’s Bagel\, Skippers in Training\, Cloud Letters\, and November Ending.\n\nMisha is also known as one of Russia’s premier guitarists and released two albums on the state label\, Melodiya. He has toured extensively throughout North America and Europe and released 16 CDs in the US\, Germany\, and Holland. He also released two CDs in Great Britain on Leo Records. Misha shared a stage and recorded with Elliot Sharp\, Steve Beresford\, Davey Williams\, Dave Liebman\, and Eugene Chadbourn. Misha currently lives in Louisville\, Kentucky.\n\nMisha will read from his new book and perform with three brilliant musicians/sonwriters/composers – Jon Silpayamanant\, Jacob Duncan\, & Mark Hamilton in what will surely be a performance to remember.\n\nCome on by Grady Goods + Artpunk Gallery for the 1st music and poetry event of many in the new space! 976 Barret Avenue\, Louisville\, KY.
URL:https://www.silpayamanant.com/event/2025-04-19_time-to-listen/
LOCATION:Grady Goods\, 976 Barret Avenue\, Louisville\, KY\, 40204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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SUMMARY:Shadow Puppet Opera & The Global Cello
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the Thai New Year with us!!\n\nSaw Peep Pan-Asian Ensemble presents “Hanuman Chases Suvannamaccha” – a Shadow Puppet Opera.\nTelling one of the episodes of the Ramakien and Phra Lak Phra Lam (which are the Thai/Lao versions of the Indian epic\, Ramayana) through a hybridized form Nang Pramothai\, the shadow puppet theater of the Isaan region of Northwest Thailand and Laos. Projections by Roxell Karr of Camera Lucida.\n\nOpening the show will be The Global Cello\, a recital series focusing on a diverse and global cello repertoire. WOrks by composers of Southeast Asia\, and Southeast Asian descent will be performed by Jon Silpayamanant\, artistic director of Saw Peep Pan-Asian Ensemble. Works by Chinary Ung\, Nichagarn Chiracharasporn\, Jon Silpayamanant\, and others!\n\nOther details tba
URL:https://www.silpayamanant.com/event/2025-04-12_shadow-puppet-opera-the-global-cello/
LOCATION:Chapel of St. Philip Neri\, 236 Woodbine Street\, Louisville\, KY\, 40208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Concert
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:We hope to see you at the Lunar New Year Celebration at the Americana Community Center\, Inc. on Saturday\, February 8\, 2025! \nThe event is sponsored by the Crane House and the Louisville Orchestra and will feature performances by musicians from the LO\, River Lotus Lion Dance\, Japan/America Society of Kentucky Yosakoi Dance\, and Saw Peep Pan-Asian Ensemble. \nAdditional activities include Lantern-making stations and food and drink from local Asian vendors! \nThis event is FREE! \nDoors open at 6:30; event starts at 7:00 \nScan the QR code in the images to RSVP or go to this link: https://louisvilleorchestra.prospect2.com/f/13 \nhttps://www.americanacc.org/lunar.html \nhttps://www.sawpeep.com/event/2025-02-08_lunar-new-year-celebration/
URL:https://www.silpayamanant.com/event/2025-02-08_lunar-new-year-celebration/
LOCATION:Americana World Community Center\, 4801 Southside Drive\, Louisville\, KY\, 40214\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Concert
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240802T130000
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SUMMARY:il Troubadore and the Wookiee Cellist @ Indianapolis Artsgarden
DESCRIPTION:Jon will be performing as the Wookiee Cellist with il Troubadore at the Indianapolis Artsgarden during Gen Con weekend. \nil Troubadore and the Wookiee Cellist will return to the Indianapolis Artsgarden Lunchtime Concert Series during Gen Con 2024 weekend!\nFree and all ages!\nIndianapolis Artsgarden12:15pm-1:15pmAugust 2\, 2024Friday\nhttp://indyarts.org/artsgarden/https://www.facebook.com/artsgarden/\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/839081804849853
URL:https://www.silpayamanant.com/event/2024-08-02_indianapolis-artsgarden/
LOCATION:Indianapolis Artsgarden\, 110 West Washington Street\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240720T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240720T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T205042
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SUMMARY:A Taste of India
DESCRIPTION: Indulge in a Journey of Flavor and Harmony! \n Celebrate with us as we kick off our “Taste of…” International Dinner and Music Series! Join us for an exquisite evening of culinary delights and music. This event celebrates the vibrant culture of India with a tantalizing three-course meal and enchanting Indian music. \n From savory spices to aromatic herbs\, our Executive Chef\, Tomi Blom has curated an authentic Indian feast in consultation with Priyanka Patel.\n Savor the rich flavors of traditional Indian cuisine as you embark on a culinary journey through appetizers\, main course\, and decadent desserts. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or are curious to try something new\, this evening will be something for everyone to enjoy!\n After you dine\, immerse yourself in the melodies of live Indian music\, performed by Saw Peep\, a 4-piece Intercultural Ensemble visiting from Louisville\, KY. Let the music transport you to the heart of India\, where every note tells a story. https://www.sawpeep.com/\nDon’t miss this unforgettable evening of culture\, cuisine\, and community. Seating is limited. Reserve your seat and join us for this special evening celebrating India’s rich heritage!\nTicket includes:\n 3 Course Tradtional Indian Dinner(served family-style at your table) 1 cocktail/mocktail (additional beverages available at cash bar) Musical performance with Saw Peep after Dinner Service\nMusical performance without the meal and drink also available.\nTICKETShttps://buytickets.at/thegrandlodgeonfifth/1293200\nEarly ticket DISCOUNT available through June 30 by using the code JUNE. \n\n\nfacebook.com/events/7626932674096826
URL:https://www.silpayamanant.com/event/2024-07-20_atasteofindia/
LOCATION:The Grand Lodge on Fifth\, 121 North 5th Street\, Paducah\, KY\, 42001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240622T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240622T230000
DTSTAMP:20260608T205042
CREATED:20240622T200022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T222905Z
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SUMMARY:Fusion Evolution Revolve Show
DESCRIPTION:il Troubadore opens the final Fusion Evolution Revolve Show. For more information\, please visit this link: https://www.fusionregistration.com/
URL:https://www.silpayamanant.com/event/2024-06-22_fusion-evolution-revolve-show/
LOCATION:Westin Chicago North Shore\, 601 N Milwaukee Ave\, Wheeling\, IL\, 60090\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240618T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240618T233000
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SUMMARY:Chapel at St. Philip Neri: Sapat\, Lara Allen\, S* Glass
DESCRIPTION:S. GlassLara AllenSapatPlus projections by SeethingsJune 18Suggested $10-$208-11:30 pm \nhttps://stphilipcampus.org/event/sapat-with-lara-allen-and-s-glass/
URL:https://www.silpayamanant.com/event/2024-06-18_chapel-at-st-philip-neri/
LOCATION:Chapel of St. Philip Neri\, 236 Woodbine Street\, Louisville\, KY\, 40208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Live-to-Projection
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240525T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240525T210000
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CREATED:20240525T110037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240525T155112Z
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SUMMARY:Surface Noise: Nina Natasia\, Blakely Burger\, Jon Silpayamnant
DESCRIPTION:EVENT MOVED TO CHAPEL OF ST PHILIP NERI! \nNina Nastasia at Surface Noise\, Saturday 25 May 2024 accompanied by Blakely Burger (violin) and Jon Silpayamanant (cello). \nNina Nastasia is a US based folk singer-songwriter. A native of Los Angeles\, she first came to prominence in New York City in 2000 after BBC Radio 1 disc jockey John Peel began giving her debut album\, Dogs\, airplay. The album earned Nastasia a cult following\, and was re-released in 2004. Her fifth studio album release\, You Follow Me (2007)\, was a collaboration with Australian drummer Jim White of Dirty Three. \nAs of 2022\, Nastasia has released a total of seven studio albums\, each recorded by Steve Albini. Her musical style has been described as folk and country-influenced with neo-Gothic overtones\, often featuring sparse acoustic guitar accompanied by string arrangements. \nThis is a rescheduling of Nina Natasia’s cancellation at the Surface Noise 7th Anniversary Bash 18 November 2023.
URL:https://www.silpayamanant.com/event/2024-05-25_surfacenoise-ninanatasia/
LOCATION:Chapel of St. Philip Neri\, 236 Woodbine Street\, Louisville\, KY\, 40208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240519T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T205042
CREATED:20240519T173031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T100852Z
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SUMMARY:Misha Feigin\, Jon Silpayamanant\, Crave On
DESCRIPTION:Join us Sunday\, May 19\, for an early evening show at Betty’s\, 407 49th Ave. N. with the improvising duo of Russian guitarist/poet Misha Feigin and Thai-American cellist\, composer and multi-instrumentalist Jon Silpayamanant. Crave On opens the show at 5:30 pm. $10-$15 sliding scale admission. \nFacebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1144270203383495/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=961823835946896&set=a.463395099123108
URL:https://www.silpayamanant.com/event/2024-05-19_misha-feigin-jon-silpayamanant-crave-on/
LOCATION:Betty’s Grill\, 407 49th Avenue North\, Nashville\, TN\, 37209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240508T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260608T205042
CREATED:20240508T110039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T203620Z
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SUMMARY:Humana API NRG Concert
DESCRIPTION:Jon joins Cultura Philippines for perform as part of the Humana API event. Also on the bill are Cardinal Bhangra and a Japanese Folk Dance and drumming group. \n 
URL:https://www.silpayamanant.com/event/2024-05-08_humanaapi-nrg/
LOCATION:Humana Waterside Building\, 101 East Main Street\, Louisville\, KY\, 40202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240503T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240503T210000
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SUMMARY:Get HAAPI - MoonDance Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Jon will be performing with Saw Peep at Get HAAPI’s MoonDance Celebration as part of a month of events celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month! \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1165312671294020
URL:https://www.silpayamanant.com/event/2024-05-03_gethaapi-moondancecelebration/
LOCATION:MoonDance Amphitheater\, 1152 Monarch Street\, Lexington\, KY\, 50513\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240428T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260608T205042
CREATED:20240428T180022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T002720Z
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SUMMARY:Surface Noise Writers' Process Group
DESCRIPTION:Jon performs with Brett Eugene Ralph at the Surface Noise Writers’ Process Group at the Chapel at St. Philip Neri.
URL:https://www.silpayamanant.com/event/2024-04-28_surfacenoise-writersprocessgroup/
LOCATION:Chapel of St. Philip Neri\, 236 Woodbine Street\, Louisville\, KY\, 40208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240419T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240419T220000
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SUMMARY:After Hours at the Speed
DESCRIPTION:Jon will be performing with his Intercultural Ensemble\, Saw Peep\, at the April 19 After Hours at the Speed! Details below: \nApril After Hours | April 19 | Theme: Celebrate India: South Asian Paintings from the San Diego Museum of Art \n5-8 PM | Art-Making – Radiant Rangolis \n5:15 or 5:30 PM |  India: South Asian Paintings from the San Diego Museum  Gallery Tour with Curators Kim Spence and Erika Holmquist-Wall \n5-10 PM | Photobooth available in the India exhibition \n6 PM | Cinema screening of Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World (Nu astepta prea mult de la sfârsitul lumii)\, tickets sold separately \n6-7 PM | Saw Peep Performance in the Grand Hall \n7:15-7:45 PM | Twinjabi Performance in the Grand Hall \n8-10 PM | DJ Tashu in the Atrium \nAn Indian-inspired food and a cash beverage bar will be available from Marigold Catering! Visit their pop-up during After Hours for sweet treats and delectable bites. \nEvery third Friday\, the Museum will once again be open until 10 pm. Come experience the Speed “after hours” as you’ve never experienced it before. More details coming soon! \nEvent Page: https://www.speedmuseum.org/event/after-hours-at-the-speed-16/ \nTickets: https://9620.blackbaudhosting.com/9620/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=552aa1ea-4c91-4df6-b057-44475a24fbe7 \nFacebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/347866897705938
URL:https://www.silpayamanant.com/event/2024-04-19_afterhours-speed/
LOCATION:Speed Art Museum\, 2035 South Third Street\, Louisville\, KY\, 40208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240413T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240413T163000
DTSTAMP:20260608T205042
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240413T043532Z
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SUMMARY:Saw Peep Presents: Bollywood\, Keroncong\, & Rondalya
DESCRIPTION:Join Saw Peep Intercultural Ensemble as we share music from South and Southeast Asia!\n\nTo celebrate the growing Saw Peep musical family we’ll be performing some Bollywood and Filmi songs from Indian Cinema\, Keroncong songs from Indonesia\, and Filipino Rondalya folk dance tunes.\n\nHappy Songkran 2024 (Thai New Year) and we hope to see you soon!\n\nSaw Peep Intercultural Ensemble is:\n\nMeena Khan Atif – sitar\, percussion\nSheryll Impellizzeri – violin\, percussion\nDivya Karthikeyan – vocals\, percussion\nGregory Acker – bansuri\, flute\, suling\nKasym Moldogaziev – guitar\nDenise Collins-Martinez – oud\nChelsea Getty – cello\nRoxell Karr – GeoShred\, percussion\nHelen Holifield – daf\, ching\, percussion\nJon Silpayamanant – artistic director\, bandurria\, kendhang\, percussion\n\nView the Program book here: https://www.flipbookpdf.net/web/site/7f6a625aa930a27c21cd8666ae20aa5d8639e991202404.pdf.html
URL:https://www.silpayamanant.com/event/2024-04-13_bollywood-keroncong-rondalya/
LOCATION:Millicent and Norman Stiefler Recital Hall\, 4201 Grant Line Road\, New Albany\, IN\, 47150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240331T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240331T163000
DTSTAMP:20260608T205042
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SUMMARY:Grady Goods: The Global Cello: Diaspora Voices
DESCRIPTION:The Global Cello: Diaspora Voices\n \nJoin Jon Silpayamanant\, cellist and founder/artistic director of Saw Peep Intercultural Ensemble\, on a musical journey to hear diasporic composers drawing inspiration from stories and music styles and traditions from their ancestral homelands.\n  \nWorks by Ezra Escobar\, Reena Esmail\, May Kouyoumdjian\, Siti binti Saad\, Nathalie Joachim\, Kian Soltani\, and Jon Silpayamanant.\n \nSunday\, March 31\, 3PM Grady Goods 620 Baxter Avenue Louisville\, KY\n \nFacebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/725205432750314\n \n\n\n\nPROGRAM\n\n\n\nEzra Escobar – itulak (2020)\n\n\n itulak was conceived as a result of improvisation. I was playing around with my instrument and seeing what I liked. The title means “push” or “impel” in Tagalog. It seems like the piece is constantly trying to get somewhere\, but never really succeeds. The music keeps pushing forwards\, but something is pushing it back. \n\n\nReena Esmail – Varsha वर्षा (2019)\n\n\n Varsha was written for the Haydn Seven Last Words project\, for Juilliard415. The project commissioned seven composers (including Nico Muhly\, Paola Prestini\, Jessica Meyer\, Tania Leon\, Caroline Shaw and Colin Jacobsen) to write interludes between each of the Haydn quartets. \n\n This piece\, Varsha\, serves as an interlude between Sonata V (Sitio – “I Thirst”) and Sonata VI (Consummatum Est – “It is finished”) of Haydn’s Seven Last Words. The combination of Hindustani raags used in this piece are from the Malhaar family\, which are sung to beckon rain. \n\n I imagined an interlude between these two sonatas: Christ thirsts. Rain comes from the distance (Megh Malhaar). There is a downpour around him (Miyan ki Malhaar)\, but he grows slowly weaker. His next words make clear that even the rain is not enough: his thirst is of another sort\, which cannot be quenched by water. And so\, it is finished. \n\n\nMary Kouyoumdjian – The Revolt of the Stars (2018)\n\n\n The Revolt of the Stars is inspired by the Armenian fable by the same name\, in which the stars unite in an attempt to outshine the sun and the moon. The fable questions the effectiveness of ‘strength in numbers’ when a group that lacks strength in spirit rises up against those in positions of power. \n\n Pre-recorded cello part by Caitlyn Sullivan \n\n\nSiti binti Saad – Muhogo Wa Jangombe (1930)\n\n\n A Taarab song titled after a dish\, which literally translates as “beef cassava.” The cassava is a woody shrub with edible roots. The lyrics of the song is filled with metaphors and proverbs that discuss relationships with people while ostensibly talking about how to prepare the dish and etiquette of eating. \n\n\nJon Silpayamanant – Thawarawadi (2023) from Two Thai Tunes for solo cello\n\n\n Thawarawadi\, the first movement of Two Thai Tunes for solo cello\, is an old name for Central Thailand (7th – 11th centuries BCE) and is loosely based on Thai Classical Music forms and style. The string style is reminiscent of the Thai Saw Sam Sai\, which is a type of three-stringed spike fiddle that resembles other Southeast Asian rebabs like those found in Indonesia\, Malaysia\, and the Cambodian Tro Khmer. \n\n Commissioned by the Cello Teaching Repertoire Consortium* \n\n\nNathalie Joachim – Dam Mwen Yo (2016)\n\n\n Dam mwen yo in Haitian Creole simply translates to “they are my ladies.” In Haiti\, the cultural image of women is one of strength. They are pillars of their homes and communities\, and are both fearless and loving\, all while carrying the weight of their families and children on their backs. As a first generation Haitian-American\, these women—my mother\, grandmothers\, sisters\, aunts\, cousins—were central to my upbringing and my understanding of what it means to be a woman. In Dantan\, Haiti-Sud\, where my family is from\, it is rare to walk down the countryside roads without hearing the voices of women—in the fields\, cooking for their loved ones\, gathering water at the wells with their babies. This piece and the voices within it are representative of these ladies—my ladies. And the cello sings their song—one of strength\, beauty\, pain and simplicity in a familiar landscape. \n\n Commissioned by Amanda Gookin for The Forward Music Project. \n\n\nKian Soltani – Persian Fire Dance (2012)\n\n\n Soltani’s “Persian Fire Dance” is influenced by his Persian roots and is filled with asymmetrical meters\, drones\, an improvisatory section\, and percussive effects which mimic the tonbak (a Persian goblet drum). Having a family with traditional Persian musicians in Iran\, these are sounds and styles he grew up hearing in in Bregenz\, Austria where he was born.  \n\n\n \n\n\n\nNotes and Links\n  * Support for this commission was provided by Summer@Eastman of the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester\, and by Cello Teaching Repertoire Consortium\, including:   Co-Directors Lisa Caravan\, Daniel Ketter   Lead Commissioners Miranora Frisch\, Kathleen Kemp\, Laura Usiskin Co-Commissioners Hannah Collins\, Rosemary Elliott\, Hilary Glen\, Cora Swenson Lee\, James Nackley\, Adriana Ransom\, Jeffrey Solow\, Caleb van der Swaagh\, Benjamin Swartz\, Zachary Sweet\, James Waldo   Ezra Escobar – www.ezraescobarcello.com   Reena Esmail – www.reenaesmail.com   Mary Kouyoumdjian – www.marykouyoumdjian.com   Siti Binti Saad – historyheroines.com/2020/02/14/siti-binti-saad   Jon Silpayamanant – www.silpayamanant.com   Nathalie Joachim – www.nathaliejoachim.com   Kian Soltani – www.kiansoltani.com
URL:https://www.silpayamanant.com/event/2024-03-31-globalcello/
LOCATION:Grady Goods\, 976 Barret Avenue\, Louisville\, KY\, 40204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240225T210000
DTSTAMP:20260608T205042
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SUMMARY:Surface Noise: A/tonal
DESCRIPTION:A/tonal performing at Surface Noise\, Sunday 25 February 2024! \nPerforming works by tbd \nA/tonal is:\nJessica Litwiniec Dorman – Piano\nCarrie RavenStem – Clarinet \nSheri Davino – Flute\nJon Silpayamanant – Cello
URL:https://www.silpayamanant.com/event/2024-02-25_surfacenoise-atonal/
LOCATION:Surface Noise\, 600 Baxter Avenue\, Louisville\, IN\, 40204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240218T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240218T163000
DTSTAMP:20260608T205042
CREATED:20240218T130042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T021024Z
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SUMMARY:Ogle Center: The Global Cello: Diaspora Voices
DESCRIPTION:The Global Cello: Diaspora Voices \nJoin Jon Silpayamanant\, cellist and founder/artistic director of Saw Peep Intercultural Ensemble\, on a musical journey to hear diasporic composers drawing inspiration from stories and music styles and traditions from their ancestral homelands. \nWorks by Ezra Escobar\, Reena Esmail\, May Kouyoumdjian\, Siti binti Saad\, Nathalie Joachim\, Kian Soltani\, and Jon Silpayamanant. \nLighting and projections by Roxell Karr of Camera Lucida. \nFree and all ages. \nOgle Center 4201 \nGrant Line Road New Albany\, Indiana \nFacebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/245685128205017 \nOgle Center Event Page: https://www.oglecenter.com/events/music/global-cello.php \n\nView photos from this event. \n\n\n\n\n\nPROGRAM\n\n\n\nEzra Escobar – itulak (2020)\n\n\n\nitulak was conceived as a result of improvisation. I was playing around with my instrument and seeing what I liked. The title means “push” or “impel” in Tagalog. It seems like the piece is constantly trying to get somewhere\, but never really succeeds. The music keeps pushing forwards\, but something is pushing it back. \n\n\n\nReena Esmail – Varsha वर्षा (2019)\n\n\n\nVarsha was written for the Haydn Seven Last Words project\, for Juilliard415. The project commissioned seven composers (including Nico Muhly\, Paola Prestini\, Jessica Meyer\, Tania Leon\, Caroline Shaw and Colin Jacobsen) to write interludes between each of the Haydn quartets. \n\n\n\nThis piece\, Varsha\, serves as an interlude between Sonata V (Sitio – “I Thirst”) and Sonata VI (Consummatum Est – “It is finished”) of Haydn’s Seven Last Words. The combination of Hindustani raags used in this piece are from the Malhaar family\, which are sung to beckon rain. \n\n\n\nI imagined an interlude between these two sonatas: Christ thirsts. Rain comes from the distance (Megh Malhaar). There is a downpour around him (Miyan ki Malhaar)\, but he grows slowly weaker. His next words make clear that even the rain is not enough: his thirst is of another sort\, which cannot be quenched by water. And so\, it is finished. \n\n\n\nMary Kouyoumdjian – The Revolt of the Stars (2018)\n\n\n\nThe Revolt of the Stars is inspired by the Armenian fable by the same name\, in which the stars unite in an attempt to outshine the sun and the moon. The fable questions the effectiveness of ‘strength in numbers’ when a group that lacks strength in spirit rises up against those in positions of power. \n\n\n\nPre-recorded cello part by Caitlyn Sullivan \n\n\n\nSiti binti Saad – Muhogo Wa Jangombe (1930)\n\n\n\nA Taarab song titled after a dish\, which literally translates as “beef cassava.” The cassava is a woody shrub with edible roots. The lyrics of the song is filled with metaphors and proverbs that discuss relationships with people while ostensibly talking about how to prepare the dish and etiquette of eating. \n\n\n\nJon Silpayamanant – Thawarawadi (2023) from Two Thai Tunes for solo cello\n\n\n\nThawarawadi\, the first movement of Two Thai Tunes for solo cello\, is an old name for Central Thailand (7th – 11th centuries BCE) and is loosely based on Thai Classical Music forms and style. The string style is reminiscent of the Thai Saw Sam Sai\, which is a type of three-stringed spike fiddle that resembles other Southeast Asian rebabs like those found in Indonesia\, Malaysia\, and the Cambodian Tro Khmer. \n\n\n\nCommissioned by the Cello Teaching Repertoire Consortium* \n\n\n\nNathalie Joachim – Dam Mwen Yo (2016)\n\n\n\nDam mwen yo in Haitian Creole simply translates to “they are my ladies.” In Haiti\, the cultural image of women is one of strength. They are pillars of their homes and communities\, and are both fearless and loving\, all while carrying the weight of their families and children on their backs. As a first generation Haitian-American\, these women—my mother\, grandmothers\, sisters\, aunts\, cousins—were central to my upbringing and my understanding of what it means to be a woman. In Dantan\, Haiti-Sud\, where my family is from\, it is rare to walk down the countryside roads without hearing the voices of women—in the fields\, cooking for their loved ones\, gathering water at the wells with their babies. This piece and the voices within it are representative of these ladies—my ladies. And the cello sings their song—one of strength\, beauty\, pain and simplicity in a familiar landscape. \n\n\n\nCommissioned by Amanda Gookin for The Forward Music Project. \n\n\n\nKian Soltani – Persian Fire Dance (2012)\n\n\n\nSoltani’s “Persian Fire Dance” is influenced by his Persian roots and is filled with asymmetrical meters\, drones\, an improvisatory section\, and percussive effects which mimic the tonbak (a Persian goblet drum). Having a family with traditional Persian musicians in Iran\, these are sounds and styles he grew up hearing in in Bregenz\, Austria where he was born. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNotes and Links\n\n\n\n* Support for this commission was provided by Summer@Eastman of the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester\, and by Cello Teaching Repertoire Consortium\, including: \n\n\n\nCo-Directors Lisa Caravan\, Daniel Ketter \n\n\n\nLead Commissioners Miranora Frisch\, Kathleen Kemp\, Laura Usiskin Co-Commissioners Hannah Collins\, Rosemary Elliott\, Hilary Glen\, Cora Swenson Lee\, James Nackley\, Adriana Ransom\, Jeffrey Solow\, Caleb van der Swaagh\, Benjamin Swartz\, Zachary Sweet\, James Waldo \n\n\n\nEzra Escobar – www.ezraescobarcello.com \n\n\n\nReena Esmail – www.reenaesmail.com \n\n\n\nMary Kouyoumdjian – www.marykouyoumdjian.com \n\n\n\nSiti Binti Saad – historyheroines.com/2020/02/14/siti-binti-saad \n\n\n\nJon Silpayamanant – www.silpayamanant.com \n\n\n\nNathalie Joachim – www.nathaliejoachim.com \n\n\n\nKian Soltani – www.kiansoltani.com
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SUMMARY:Surface Noise: International String Festival
DESCRIPTION:Jon will be performing with sitarist\, Meena Atif Khan at a mini international string festival at Surface Noise on January 20\, 2024. \nThe event starts at 7:00pm. \nSurface Noise \n600 Baxter Avenue \nLouisville\, KY
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LOCATION:Surface Noise\, 600 Baxter Avenue\, Louisville\, IN\, 40204\, United States
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