MUSIC
Monk Rowe and The Five Families Ensemble
The Five Families Ensemble, directed by Monk Rowe, stretches the boundaries of the traditional chamber ensemble by combining sounds from each of the four instrument groups (brass, woodwinds, percussion and strings) with a fifth contribution from the human voice. Their repertoire is arranged specifically for the group and ranges from Beethoven to Brubeck to the Blues, as well as original compositions. The Five Families Ensemble appeals to audiences of all ages by combining stellar musicianship with an engaging and welcoming attitude.
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Scott Rutledge Liz Simchik Monk Rowe Kristen Kopf and Tom McGrath
The Fish Creek Rodeo started out in 2011 on a quiet street in Hamilton NY. It was Lebanon Street. The events that transpired were directly inspired by the Barge Coffee House, and Tumbleweed Gumbo's open mic. The events would include, a series of peaceful bar takeovers and late night/early morning laundromat parking lot picking. Jeremy and Liz make up the distinctive violin driven, guitar twangin, heavy soulful singing that is the heartbeat of the Fish Creek Rodeo.
Its outlaw, its fun, its mildly reminiscient of POP and more..
A revolving door of wonderful CNY musicans are part of the Rodeo.
Liz Fiddle solo
Weddings
Parties
Solo Violin
Violin with backing tracks
Liz and Al
Blues, Rock, Singalongs,
Al Krula, Singer/Songwriter lead singer of The Pomeranians, joins forces with long time friend and musical cohort Liz Fiddle, for a raucous bunch of fun.
OPUS BLACK
Opus Black String Quartet started in the Summer of 2016. The group performs as both string trio and quartet. Currently performing original compositions by Will Pegg, and many different works ranging in string trio/quartet arrangements of Beyonce to Led Zeppelin.
They have performed for:
The Taste Of Syracuse
Beatlecuse w/ Denny Laine
Rolling Stones Tribute @ The Ridge
Countless Weddings
Silver Arrow Band
Lipstick and Whiskey
SAMMY award winning front woman
Jes Sheldon joins forces with multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Liz Simchik for an all-star showcase of harmonies, kazoo, comedy and fun. Soul sisters and long time friends, these two have a rocking fun freewheelin' spirit that will be sure to leave you wanting more.
Features female vocals. Ukulele. Guitar pickin'. Kazousaphone. and more.
Ben Carrier - Guitar, Vocals
Liz "Fiddle" Simchik - Violin and Vocals
Bryan Davies - Tenor banjo, and Vocals
Tim Slusarczyk - Acoustic Bass
Bastardizing bluegrass since 2011