Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Big event coming up at Highline Ballroom!
OPIBAS will be supporting some old friends at a benefit concert to benefit cancer research.
Through the not-for profit organization Climbing Vines the members of New Brown Hat will reunite with a number of our friends for a special event that combines our passion for music with our fight against cancer. Come join me in New York City on October 22, at 7p.m. at the HIGHLINE Ballroom for Jam With a Plan and a night of music, libations and support for Cancer Research.
For details check out:
http://jamwithaplan.com/
Friday, August 27, 2010
OPIBAS at Highline Ballroom
The OPIBAS team is currently working with Media Storm and Formative Music on a charity concert October 22, 2010. Details to come......
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Congrats to Kovac Brothers!!!
Their new album is coming out in June and they'll be throwing a party to celebrate!
Those of you that attended the OPIBAS Artists Showcase on March 27 saw an acoustic trio fronted by Frank Kovac featuring Fell Herdeg on bass and Patrick Sweeney on keys. Their laid back rock feel was highlighted by some very nice vocal harmonies and tasty instrumental interplay reminiscent of the Eagles, but this was only a little teaser..........the OPIBAS Showcase performance was a stripped down version of Kovac Brothers, a band that also features Frank's brother Jim (an OPIBAS partner) on drums plus a full horn section. They'll be performing at their upcoming Record Release party:
Those of you that attended the OPIBAS Artists Showcase on March 27 saw an acoustic trio fronted by Frank Kovac featuring Fell Herdeg on bass and Patrick Sweeney on keys. Their laid back rock feel was highlighted by some very nice vocal harmonies and tasty instrumental interplay reminiscent of the Eagles, but this was only a little teaser..........the OPIBAS Showcase performance was a stripped down version of Kovac Brothers, a band that also features Frank's brother Jim (an OPIBAS partner) on drums plus a full horn section. They'll be performing at their upcoming Record Release party:
Where: Sullivan Hall , NYC
When: Friday, June 11
! Tickets are available now and can be purchased online (see link below). Tickets can be mailed (no shipping cost) or hand delivered if in lowered Fairfield County.
!! There is also an option for transportation available for those in lower Fairfield County. VIP bus will leaving from Mckenzie's in Old Greenwich. If you purchase tickets for bus, print and bring paypal payment confirmation/receipt to bus.
Monday, February 22, 2010
OPIBAS ARTIST SHOWCASE - March 2010
- Music Performance
- Art
- Written Works
- Wine and Beer Tasting
- Films.........
Factory Underground
16 Isaac Street
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 275-8672
Below is a rundown on the artists who will be showcasing their talents (check out links for more info on each). Art and written works will be available for purchase the night of the event and the filmmakers and musicians will be showcasing current and yet to be released projects. So whether you're an aficionado craving something new, an investor with an eye for alternative investment or just interested in a good time please join us.
***Recently Added - our friends at Nicholas Roberts Fine Wines in Darien: www.nicholasrobertsltd.com
will be on hand offering special tasting of red and white wines and select beer.
Tickets can be purchased online ($8) by clicking on the picture of the old car to the right of this post. The link takes you to Paypal. Your Paypal receipt/confirmation IS YOUR TICKET so PLEASE print your receipt/confirmation and bring it to the event (we will have a list too but bringing your receipt/confirmation will be much easier). Tickets can be purchased for $10 at the door the day of the event depending on availability.
Chris Parker - The music aficionados out there will recognize Chris from his drumming background which reads like a who's who of music legends. Parker began recording and touring with blues great, Paul Butterfield and then broke into the New York studio scene in 1970,doing records, movie scores and filling the drum chair at Saturday Night Live. Toph, as friends know him, recorded platinum, gold and Grammy winning albums and CDs with many artists, including the original Brecker Brothers, Bob Dylan, Cher, Donald Fagen, Aretha Franklin, Freddie Hubbard, James Brown, Salt n’ Pepa, Miles Davis and many more. He has toured with many artists including Boz Scaggs, Joe Cocker, Bob Dylan, Bette Midler, Paul Simon and is currently leading his own band, Toph-e & the PussyCats among other musical and artistic endeavors. Its those other artistic endeavors that Chris will be exploring on March 27 with a series of oil and watercolor paintings. Aside from his musical accomplishments, Chris' first degree was a BFA from the School of Visual Arts as well as a stint at Skowhegan School of Painting,Skowhegan,ME.
www.chrisparkerdrums.com
Ivette Hershey - Ivette shares her experiences with others via color compositions that tell stories. She has painted on silk and other mediums (pastel, acrylic, colored pencils) since she was young – providing a medium through which she could both experience life and share her story. She seeks to inspire others, to trigger reflection and to introduce game changing ideas / emotions to the world by sharing her art – in effect, creating a compassionate bond with her audience. Two of Ivette's works were recently selected for exhibit by the St. Philip's Art Guild and are on display now through April here in Norwalk.
www.artbyivette.com
Alessandro Rafanelli- Alessandro's credits and experiences have touched many different areas of the industry, and his eye has been recognized by directors of commercial, documentary, fashion, and live event productions. Alessandro's early influences and inspiration in film and video stemmed from his time spent studying and shooting in Italy, and completing his first thesis documentary on live performance video artists. He possesses a passion and curiosity about people, music, and the natural world and believes in the transformative power of the image medium to allow us to understand our sense of connection. ...... for more visit:
www.cimavideoarts.com
Michael Heck - Mr. Heck is an independent filmmaker based in Brooklyn, NY. Since graduating from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts in May 1999, he has completed his senior film Nathan DuPree in 1999, the two-part prequel/sequel Nathan DuPree: The Preginning in 2003, and Motel Room in 2005. In 2008, he completed Puzzled, his long-unfinished junior-year project from Fall 1997. Puzzled premiered at the Short Film Corner at the Festival de Cannes in May 2009 and had its US premiere at the 6th Annual Big Apple Film Festival in November 2009 at the Tribeca Cinemas in New York.
www.preginning.com
Macedonia - Whether he's working the wheels of steel , putting together a podcast or crafting his insightful blogs (he was recently featured as one of the Grammy's Community Bloggers), Macedonia has been keeping the pulse of the underground music scene for years. On March 27th he'll be conjuring up some DJ sorcery to keep the night flowing as he ties this eclectic group of arts and ideas together with beats and melody. For more visit: www.bsots.com
Jim O'Mahony Trio -Best known for his work in CT-based bands Lima Charlie and the Ian Murray Band, Jim O'Mahony is also an accomplished improviser and in high demand as both a guitarist and pianist in the CT/NYC jazz scene. He released his first album as a leader, "Seeing Stars," in 2008. Check him out at www.myspace.com/jimomahony
Frank Kovac - Frank will be bringing his unique brand of independent rock originals to the event in a stripped down acoustic set with Fell Herdeg on bass and Patrick Sweeney on keys. Frank has been cooped up in the studio recording the finishing touches on his latest release: Seeing is Believing with Boston area producer/engineer Brad Young.
www.kovacbrothers.com
Art and Film:
Chris Parker - The music aficionados out there will recognize Chris from his drumming background which reads like a who's who of music legends. Parker began recording and touring with blues great, Paul Butterfield and then broke into the New York studio scene in 1970,doing records, movie scores and filling the drum chair at Saturday Night Live. Toph, as friends know him, recorded platinum, gold and Grammy winning albums and CDs with many artists, including the original Brecker Brothers, Bob Dylan, Cher, Donald Fagen, Aretha Franklin, Freddie Hubbard, James Brown, Salt n’ Pepa, Miles Davis and many more. He has toured with many artists including Boz Scaggs, Joe Cocker, Bob Dylan, Bette Midler, Paul Simon and is currently leading his own band, Toph-e & the PussyCats among other musical and artistic endeavors. Its those other artistic endeavors that Chris will be exploring on March 27 with a series of oil and watercolor paintings. Aside from his musical accomplishments, Chris' first degree was a BFA from the School of Visual Arts as well as a stint at Skowhegan School of Painting,Skowhegan,ME.
www.chrisparkerdrums.com
Ivette Hershey - Ivette shares her experiences with others via color compositions that tell stories. She has painted on silk and other mediums (pastel, acrylic, colored pencils) since she was young – providing a medium through which she could both experience life and share her story. She seeks to inspire others, to trigger reflection and to introduce game changing ideas / emotions to the world by sharing her art – in effect, creating a compassionate bond with her audience. Two of Ivette's works were recently selected for exhibit by the St. Philip's Art Guild and are on display now through April here in Norwalk.www.artbyivette.com
Alessandro Rafanelli- Alessandro's credits and experiences have touched many different areas of the industry, and his eye has been recognized by directors of commercial, documentary, fashion, and live event productions. Alessandro's early influences and inspiration in film and video stemmed from his time spent studying and shooting in Italy, and completing his first thesis documentary on live performance video artists. He possesses a passion and curiosity about people, music, and the natural world and believes in the transformative power of the image medium to allow us to understand our sense of connection. ...... for more visit:
www.cimavideoarts.com
Michael Heck - Mr. Heck is an independent filmmaker based in Brooklyn, NY. Since graduating from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts in May 1999, he has completed his senior film Nathan DuPree in 1999, the two-part prequel/sequel Nathan DuPree: The Preginning in 2003, and Motel Room in 2005. In 2008, he completed Puzzled, his long-unfinished junior-year project from Fall 1997. Puzzled premiered at the Short Film Corner at the Festival de Cannes in May 2009 and had its US premiere at the 6th Annual Big Apple Film Festival in November 2009 at the Tribeca Cinemas in New York.
www.preginning.com
Music:
Macedonia - Whether he's working the wheels of steel , putting together a podcast or crafting his insightful blogs (he was recently featured as one of the Grammy's Community Bloggers), Macedonia has been keeping the pulse of the underground music scene for years. On March 27th he'll be conjuring up some DJ sorcery to keep the night flowing as he ties this eclectic group of arts and ideas together with beats and melody. For more visit: www.bsots.com
Jim O'Mahony Trio -Best known for his work in CT-based bands Lima Charlie and the Ian Murray Band, Jim O'Mahony is also an accomplished improviser and in high demand as both a guitarist and pianist in the CT/NYC jazz scene. He released his first album as a leader, "Seeing Stars," in 2008. Check him out at www.myspace.com/jimomahony
Frank Kovac - Frank will be bringing his unique brand of independent rock originals to the event in a stripped down acoustic set with Fell Herdeg on bass and Patrick Sweeney on keys. Frank has been cooped up in the studio recording the finishing touches on his latest release: Seeing is Believing with Boston area producer/engineer Brad Young.
www.kovacbrothers.com
Writing:
David Ancrum - David has been working professionally for more than twenty-five years as writer. He has written for the New York Times, Rolling Stone, The Village Voice, Cover Arts New York, New York Trend and the Music Paper of New York. A few years ago, David completed his first novel, The Outsiders and is currently working on the follow up / sequel editions.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
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