Morwenna Lasko
Violin(s) & Vocals Jay Pun Guitar(s) & Vocals
What the Folk band: John Chance: Electric Bass Stuart Gunter: Drumkit
Guests on "Etopia": Ken Woodward : Upright Bass Johnny Gilmore: Drumkit Corey Harris: Vocals Darrell Rose: Djembe, Talking Drum
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Influences
Darol Anger & Mike Marshall, Pierre Bensusan, Django Reinhardt, Michael Hedges, The Roots, Alisdair Frasier, Richard Bona, Pat Metheny, Joni Mitchell, Jaco Pastorius, Common, John Legend, Bjork, Bulgarian Women's Choir, Musikas,
Sounds Like
Darol Anger & Mike Marshall, Richard Bona, Corey Harris, Pierre Bensusan, Michael Hedges, Alisdair Frasier,
"Etopia" 03-01-08
w/ Ezra Hamilton on Vocals & Guitar
Video by Brian Walden
"B-Loose" 03-01-08
Video by Brian Walden
"Etopia" 08-??-07
Video by Tory Gallery
"Into the Hedges" 08-22-07
Video by ???
"B-Loose" 11-16-07 w/Billy Contreras
Video by Brian Walden
"Live Wire" 11-16-07
Video by Brian Walden
Morwenna Lasko & Jay Pun defy the boundaries of acoustic music. Hailing
from Charlottesville, VA, this duo has more raw talent and natural style than
you ever thought was possible. Infusing style from World, Jazz, Folk, Funk, and many more that it's almost impossible to mention here. This duo is far beyond any type of group that's out right now.
Currently hard at work on their sophomore effort, 2008 will definitely be a year to remember. The duo is working to bring more of their band sound but still remaining true to all of their influences. Don't be out of the loop and make sure you know what's up with this incredible duo.
"A musical dance between two lovers of music , a romance written in notes...with never a need of a voice...only the tips of their fingers and the smiles on their friendly faces...."-RobinElla
"Charlottesville has always been a great place for music and Morwenna & Jay are definitely proving that, they're great."-Darol Anger
"When Lasko and Pun are on stage together, their chemistry and sound
is irresistible."-Andrew Leahey (C-ville Weekly- Aug'04).
"A phenomenal duo from up Charlottesville way, our friends and true trailblazers on the acoustic front."-Adrienne Young
With the release of their debut album, Etopia, Morwenna and
Jay put together their individual unique sounds and have found their collective
groove. These gifted musicians will take your breath away and leave you begging
for more.
Together they have shared shows with such great acts as Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, Frank Vignola Quintet
, Darol Anger, Corey Harris,
RobinElla, Dave Matthews Band,
Hackensaw Boys, Avett Brothers, Dr. Ralph Stanley, to name a few.
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hey! thanks so much for listening and i'm glad you like the songs you guys sounded amazing at the gravity 5th anniversary show! it was so much fun to be there and listen to you rock out ;)
Hey Morwenna Anson and I are setting up this huge al day festival at the IX Lawn for May 2nd and I would love for you all to come out and play as well as that I'm personally setting up this huge band to perform for the Grand finale and I need as many strings as I can get so if you're down let me know as soon as possible because we only have a month to prepare! B-Easy QB
On the way back from VA beach today I kept seeing signs that said Charlottesville...made me think of you. By the way we aren't gonna come down Thursday...too much to do...too little time! :(
Aw dern! I just couldn't swing going out. I've been a happy homemaker with my newfound family. I must go out soon though... I'll keep you aprised as to when I do. I need to get Morwenna on a cool project soon here if she wants.
JJJJJJJJAAAAAYYY AND MORWENNAAA! I am sooooo SAD that I missed the show last night! Instead I stayed home and did homework....blah! anyways, I will definately see you SOON! Its been a crazy year so far...and it is just going to be getting more and more so!
I hope you had a BLAST in my home state and that you enjoyed what little snow there was!
put it to you this way...i found out at 810PM. we were ON STAGE playing at 9PM haha. it was crazy... but fun! i really wanted to let some ppl know, but there was hardly time to get there; ha, let alone make call
Happy Valentines day.
We have a new record and a new band member and there are three chances this week to hear the band live in Virginia and West Virginia!
Come celebrate life alone or with your lover... we promise to play some really sweet lovesongs and some really great jaded songs of separation, all guaranteed to put a smile on your face!
Best,
joebass, michael, parrish, teddy
Thursday feb 14
Ashland Coffee and Tea
Ashland, VA
Friday feb 15
Gravity Lounge
Charlottesville, VA
Sat feb 16
The Purple Fiddle
Thomas, WV
Sun feb 17
Iota
Arlington, VA
So im listening to your cd so I thought it would be about time to take a closer look at your cd design...just now noticed the outside has color on it too! Imagine that...also I love the picture of Morwenna in the inside with her and her fiddle on the chair with headphones on...thats a great pic!
i will do it. ya'll should come and play at the melting point in athens, georgia if you havent already. its a pretty good venue. nice stage and all. i saw the everybodyfields there a few months ago and Robin has played there a couple of times. i think they would like you. another place that would be good for you to play is this radio show called morningstar on NPR. it is in Sautee-Nacoochee georgia(near Helen). would be good exposure for ya. I saw Chuck Pyle play there a few years ago. Not a bar. Nice professional stage, lighting and all. Are you singing any songs yet? I am interested in this aspect of your performance. anyway thanks for the return and i will come see ya when you are down here.....later...mike...
