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Concert #3 is Tuesday, Aug. 12th at the Murphy Square Tennis Courts -- music starts at 6pm! Join in the Twitter conversation using #anjp!
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The August Noise JP Season 4 fundraiser is under way; we have some awesome new donation perks that fit any budget. Or, you can help us spread the word by sending this link to your family, friends, and JP neighbors!
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/august-noise-jp-season-4
With your help, we can bring more free, fun music to JP than ever before!
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August Noise JP 2014:
This photo of Globular Falcon last fall certainly captures how we feel right now. Hooray, "Spaghetti Anderson"! Hooray, August Noise JP Season #4!!
Stay tuned for details in the next few weeks.
Much love, the ANJP team
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A handful of photos from our concerts so far -- the season is halfway over, so this week and next Monday are the last days to come hear some great, free music!
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Click above to read our e-newsletter, which features photos and recaps of last week’s concerts, as well as info about upcoming concerts, and more!
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Click above to read our e-newsletter, which features photos and recaps of last week's concerts, as well as info about upcoming concerts, and more!
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Announcing.... Season 3 musicians!
One artist announced each day, via Facebook and right here!
Day 8: Rita & Daniel
Rita and Daniel have played in a number of chamber groups over the past year and a half, including performances of the sixth Bartok string quartet and Schnittke’s string trio in Jordan Hall. ...more information.
Day 7: Borey Shin
Borey Shin makes blips and bloops. His preferred instruments of choice are synthesizer, piano, accordion and laptop computer. ... more information.
Day 6: Globular Falcon
A secret society organized by Spooky Dangerfield, a renegade synth artist who had put everything he knew on the line in order to pursue a solo career. ...more information.
Day 5: VAVÁ
Musical team VAVÁ is led by singer/guitarist/songwriter Vanessa Wheeler and drummer and electronics guru, Sarah Bearse... more information.
Day 4: The Acoustic Phenomenon
The Acoustic Phenomenon, once a Berklee ensemble, is now a vital young take on the bluegrass idiom. Featuring tight vocals and screaming instrumental... more information.
Day 3: Rachel & Maria
Rachel and Maria have a lot in common - both are midwestern transplants, both find satisfaction in a perfectly prepared meal, and both educate young musicians to embrace themselves as business people as well as artists. ... more information.
Day 2: Annalise Emerick
Since moving from Nashville to New England in late summer 2011, Boston folk songstress Annalise Emerick has demonstrated her aptness to awaken reminiscence in the minds of her listeners with just a few simple words. ... more information.
Day 1: Boston Percussion Group (BPeG)
Boston Percussion Group (BPeG) is a versatile chamber group that challenges what “classical" music is with marimbas, drums, cymbals, tin cans, cowbells (and more!). ... more information.
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We're almost 3/4 of the way there!! Be sure to share the campaign with your friends, family, & neighbors!
Bonus: Any money that we make over our goal goes directly to our incredible musicians!
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We've started our annual fundraising campaign for this summer's season -- help us make this season possible by helping us pay for our incredible musicians!
Awesome donor gifts include t-shirts, home-cooked meals, and an exclusive mix-tape. (Also, VIP concert seating!)
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Contemporary Music project, 8/29/2012 in Hyde Square Circle.
Performers, L-to-R: Jason Belcher, Leia Slosberg, Kyle Spraker, Ben Wu, Alexis Lanz, Chris Moore, Nick Neuberg.
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Meet August Noise JP's staff for the 2013 season:
Beth McDonald, Founder & Artistic Director
Beth is a resident of Jamaica Plain and alumna of New England Conservatory. She plays tuba in a wide range of musical groups, such as the Callithumpian Consort, Korean Jeans, Sound Icon, and Lindenbomber Fleet. She enjoys running, yoga, and eating the food that Anne cooks.
Anne Gregory, Director of Communications
Anne is a resident of Jamaica Plain and an avid chef and cyclist. She is an alumna of New England Conservatory and is employed by the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Frank Ojeda, Program Coordinator
Frank is a resident of Jamaica Plain and an active freelance musician in the Boston area. Frank plays bass in a myriad of styles and genres of music -- you may remember him from his ANJP performance with the group Faces!
Cailyn Huston, Designer
Cailyn is a graphic designer & photographer based in Lexington, KY, but she's a northerner at heart. She loves music, good coffee, and salt & vinegar chips, in no particular order. She is the author of a thoughtfully sassy blog.
We hope to see you next month!
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2013 season... (drumroll)
Yo we heard you like free, outdoor music....
So we're preparing another fun season of August Noise JP music for you! Expect new faces and a few familiar ones -- we hope you're ready to regale your ears with new sounds and new instruments. Rumor has it there might even be a few marimbas this year....
Stay tuned!
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Can you believe the season is already halfway over??
You can relive the memories we've made so far through video (YouTube) or photos (Flickr & Facebook)!
Talk Listen Door played on August 9th at the Loring-Greenough House
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2012's Musicians!
As we close in on August, we'll announce one musician a day!
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Faces


Connector w/ The Vaporizerz

Contemporary Music Project

Thomas James Wible

Annalise Emerick

Redline Brass Quintet

Ari & Mia

Talk Listen Door
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Click this link to check out our IndieGoGo fundraising page, featuring a BRAND NEW video, plus tons of cool gifts for donating!
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Thanks everyone who came out to the concert last night! We had a blast, and it was a fantastic evening of music. We'll be posting our full fundraising campaign soon, so check back tomorrow!
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This group of impromptu musicians definitely know their way around a cymbal rack. Woo!
-Neal Markowski's installation at Jamaica Pond, August 26th
More videos here!
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