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About
- Rattlemouth - Richmond, Virginia's Ethio-Jazz and World Groove powerhouse - features the saxophone of Danny Finney, the monster rhythm section of Robbie Kinter (drums) and Wayne O'Bryan (bass), the guitar of George M. Lowe, and Constance Sisk on cello. They blaze through spirited instrumental updates of classics from around the world (Mali, Ethiopia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Cuba, Jamaica, Lebanon, etc.), plus similarly flavored originals, inspiring audiences to equally spirited dancing. This current body of work, which comprises their live repertoire, is captured on their new cd ‘Rattlemouth 5’.Rattlemouth is honored to be featured on ‘Noise & Chill Out: Ethiopian Groove Worldwide’, the 2012 international release in the EthioSonic series, on the Buda Musique label. Curated by the world-renowned ‘Ethiopiques’ creator Francis Falceto, the 2-CD compilation includes such artists as Kronos Quartet, Getatchew Mekurya & The Ex, Debo Band, Either/Orchestra, and more! Rattlemouth is in fact one of only six groups selected from the USA.Having emerged from the ashes of the legendary Orthotonics in 1989, Rattlemouth is also known for it's extensive catalogue of art rock, as presented on their two releases on the renowned Cuneiform label in the late 90's and the 2006 self-released, Hopabout. This latter cd advances the shift in direction toward world grooves, as evidenced by several middle eastern inspired original compositions.In addition, Rattlemouth have frequently been commissioned to compose and perform music for dance and film projects. In this capacity they have been honored to work with nationally top ranked Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts, University of Richmond and Robert Battle, choreographer and new Artistic Director of the world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. This aspect of their work is documented on the 2009 release, ‘Home Fed and Full Grown: music for dance and film’.
Danny Finney - Saxophones
Robbie Kinter - Drums & Percusssion
George M. Lowe - Guitar, Arrangements
Wayne O'Bryan - Bass
Constance Sisk - Cello
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News
- May 27-Boy, it's been some time since we've posted, but we've just been too busy bringing you the groove to write! And we've just added more shows to the calendar, including a fundraiser for some awesome animal rescue groups plus back at our fave new Downtown spot, 2113 Bistro!March 29-We've just added a bunch new of news show to the calendar...
- the awesome John Cage 'Musicircus' is this Thursday (and we're honored to be performing!)
- we've just been booked for the annual big fundraiser for the Richmond Waldorf School!
- we're performing our first gig at the cool new restaurant and lounge, 2113 Bistro!
- Exciting stuff. Come dance with us!
February 9, 2013-Join us for a little Mardi Gras on Fat Tuesday, Feb 12 when Dogtown Dance and friends throw a little party and parade in Manchester. Parade 5:30-7pm with performances to follow until 10pm. $10 Read more.January 26, 2013-Only 5 days left until Crossroads time! Plus..it's Groundhogs Day! Always a great time to celebrate as we're midway through winter. Don't forget to get there early. See you on Saturday on Southside!January 9, 2013-2013 is off to a great start following a rockin night at The Nile on New Years Eve. Or was it the jam packed house of Crossroads Coffee Southside on January 5th? Every month just keeps getting crazier, with old friends and new. If you haven't enjoyed our regular First Saturday Show at Crossroads, you really haven't seen a Rattlemouth show. We'll see you there again on February 2nd.You don't have to wait until February to get your groove on. We're excited to be back at Strange Matter for an amazing AfroBeat Night with EMEFE (NYC)and Brand New Life (NC), which just happens to be the first day back at VCU. So you know where to celebrate back to school! This is going to be a killer dance show!Check out the deets:Strange Matter welcomes EMEFE, New York City's most exciting young afrobeat band, in their debut Richmond show. Touring in support of their debut album, Good Future (listen here), EMEFE draws heavy influence from Fela, the funk music of Sly Stone, James Brown and Earth Wind and Fire, as well as hip hop and neo-soul influences. Mixed with a rock and roll edge, the powerful and exciting EMEFE sound never fails to get audiences jumping. Also performing is Richmond's own celebrated world jazz ensemble, Rattlemouth. Opening the night is North Carolina's The Brand New Life, presenting their jazz infused afrobeat grooves. Don't miss this night of dancing, happiness, and FUNK!
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http://www.strangematterrva.com/DECEMBER 12, 2012-Ring in 2013 with Rattlemouth's Annual New Year's Dance Party! Make your plans to join Rattlemouth and friends at one of Richmond's hottest live music spots - The Nile - for a night of Ethio-Jazz and world beat grooves that will keep you dancing all night long. Make reservations with The Nile for dinner and stay for the music or come by around 10:30pm to end 2012 with a night of dancing. The show is only $10 and includes a champagne toast at midnight! See you on December 31st!November 3, 2012-It's the First Saturday of the month, which means we're heading back to our favorite spot - Crossroads on Southside! Our fans will be happy to know that we're pulling out some older stuff tonight! See you @ 8-10:30pOctober 27:As you prepare for the oncoming effects of Hurricane Sandy, why not think of something more pleasant, like attending a Rattlemouth show?! Be sure to save the First Saturday of each month as your 'Rattlemouth Night' as we perform monthly at Crossroads - Southside's best local for live music. See you there next on Saturday, November 3rd!August 26:We had a great time in Charlottesville last weekend and were especially honored to perform at the wedding reception of Megan Hillary and Heath Pecorino. Best wishes guys! Check out these great shots of the band by Bud Branch Photography.August 14:Fans around Charlottesville can catch the band on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at the MH Ecstatic: Arts & Music Festival at Lee Park! Rattlemouth will perform live at 4pm on the Music Stage. Hope to see you there!March 11:Rattlemouth was honored to open for Janka Nabay and The Bubu Gang (Sierra Leone’s own “King of Bubu” via Brooklyn) and Delicate Steve (both on Luaka Bop) at Richmond’s Strange Matter. Check out the show here thanks to our pal Silver!Rattlemouth • 2012 March 9 - Live at Strange Matter • Richmond, Virginia from Silver Persinger on Vimeo.
February:Now available in the U.S. “Noise & Chill Out: Ethiopian Groove Worldwide” is the most recent release from Francis Falceto, world-renowned producer of the acclaimed Ethiopiques series and 2011 recipient of the WOMEX Professional Excellence Award for “single-handedly (bringing) Ethiopian music to the forefront of world music consciousness.” Featured on this double CD compilation of 28 artists from 10 countries is Richmond, Virginia’s Ethio-Jazz ensemble, Rattlemouth, one of only six bands from the United States selected for this project. Here they perform a driving version of “Chik Chikka,” a tune based on an Ethiopian folk melody and composed by the “father of Ethio-Jazz”, the great Mulatu Astatke. It’s but one of the Ethiopian tracks from Rattlemouth’s most recent CD, “5”.January:Richmond artist Keith Ramsey created this awesome video for George Lowe's composition, 'The View From Above'. We're happy to have been an inspiration and are honored to share it with you here.A VIEW FROM ABOVE music by RATTLEMOUTH from KEITH RAMSEY on Vimeo.
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Shows
- Thursday, May 301621 West Broad St RVA 232206-9pm$10 donationSaturday, June 13600 Forest Hill Ave RVA 232258-10:30pmFreeSunday, June 231621 West Broad St RVA 232202-4pmFreeSaturday, July 63600 Forest Hill Ave RVA 232258-10:30pmFree
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Merchandise
- Buy the Music: online or in personRattlemouth 5
Rattlemouth Guild, 2011
1 Binta Madiallo2 Caballo Viejo3 Chik Chikka4 Nzwananai5 Muziqawi Silt6 Wahira7 Bayeza8 Lebanese Hillbilly9 Nyama YekugochaRoger Carroll - saxophonesDanny Finney - saxophonesRobbie Kinter - drums, keyboards, vocalsMarc S Langelier - bass, percussionGeorge M Lowe - guitar, arrangementsRei Alvarez & Giustino Riccio - percussion tracks 2 & 6Home Fed and Full Grown: music for film and dance
Rattlemouth Guild, 20091 Battle Rattle2 Awaiting the Comfort of Bittersweet Memory 3 Conducting Ducks4 Seven Sisters5 Deconstructed Tango6 Night People7 Between Frames8 Pop Manifesto9 The View From Above10 Deconstructed MedleyDanny Finney - saxophonesRobbie Kinter - drums, keyboards, vocalsMarc S Langelier - bass, percussionGeorge M Lowe - guitarJerome Begin - keyboards tracks 5 & 10Hopabout
Rattlemouth Guild, 20061 Good Clean Fun2 Christmas Heron3 Hopabout4 Chaitanya5 Mabel6 Daddy's New Lemur7 Paradise8 Bonefire Dance9 All Or Nothing Words10 Home Fed and Full GrownDanny Finney - saxophones, vocalsRobbie Kinter - drums, vocalsMarc S Langelier - bassGeorge M Lowe - guitar, bass clarinet, vocals
Fist Full Of IffyCuneiform Records, 19981 Wooden Bee2 Second Place Trophies3 Carniverous Stew4 Funhouse Crotch Mirrors5 F.O.O.W.6 Head Lice7 Wet Nurse Of The Apocalypse8 Et Tu Bob?9 Shadow Of Finality10 Son Of A Son Of A SaviorDanny Finney - saxophones, vocalsRobbie Kinter - drumsTom Brickman - bassPaul Watson - guitar, cornet
Walking a Full Moon DogCuneiform Records, 19961 Bread Based Economy2 Conical Skirts and Hats3 Thin Ballad of a Thick Man4 Plactypus5 Windshield Viper6 Frommage de Tet7 Hole In The Pocket Socialist8 Lumbering Thud9 Zagreb Cobbler10 Crab Nebula11 Bad Data12 Hummalong CombustionDanny Finney - saxophones, vocalsRobbie Kinter - drums, vocalsTom Brickman - bassRebby Sharp - guitar, vocals
