Current Members
Chris Farrell - Compositions, Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Bass, and Chinese Zhong Ruan
Dan Barman - Drums
Will Martina - Cello
Wesley Rast - Percussion
Kaveh Saidi - Violin
Joseph Farrell - Composer
Additional Members
Madison Rast - Bass (Philly)
Dr. Damian Peters - Bass (NYC)
Christie Lenee - Guitar, Vocals
Michael Phillips - Pedal Steel
Dave Previ - Djembe and Percussion
Ben Lively - Violin
Laura Thomas - Vocals
John Rosenblatt - Indian Tabla
Baba Joe Bryant - Percussion
Lee Clark - Piano
Influences
Gustavo Santaolalla, Bela Fleck, John Scofield, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Gilberto Gil, The Brian Blade Fellowship, Paco De Lucia, Peter Gabriel, The Edge, Andy Summers, FRANK ZAPPA, Led Zeppelin, Ali Farka Toure, Ennio Morricone, Zakir Hussain, Ali Akbar Khan, Tuck Andress, Daniel Lanois, Gillian Welch, Emmylou Harris, The Band, Jerry Douglas, Tony Rice, Sam Bush, BB King, Duane Allman, Ry Cooder, Blind Faith, Sufjan Stevens, Shara Warden, Tianjin Buddhist Monk Ensemble, Bob Brozman, , Su Lian Tan, Francois Clemmons, Paul Asbell, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, Pat Metheny, IZ, Glen Velez, Igor Stravinsky, Pat Metheny, Madredeus, Césaria Évora, Cole Porter, The Jazz Mandolin Project, Toumani Diabate, Chris Thile, Ennio Morricone, John Zorn, Bach
The Rit Mo Collective was founded by Composer/multi-instrumentalist Chris Farrell in November of 2005. The group draws upon elements of World, Contemporary Jazz, Americana, Funk, and Classical Indian music to create lush cinematic soundscapes and dynamic improvisations. The debut album, "Arianna's Thread," was digitally released in February, 2009 and is currently available on Itunes and CD Baby.
One of Fairplay Collective's original members, Mark Dignam will be playing at This Sunday's Scratcher Session at 8.15 pm. This is one of the best listening gigs in New York and can be found at 209 E. 5th St. in Manhattan.
Jenna Nicholls is to play a last minute gig at The Living Room here in New York this Saturday at 9pm. Her good friend Kelly McRae is on at 8pm. We would both love to see you there. 154 Ludlow Street, New York City
Michael Brunnock, hot on the release of his NEW album "Live In New York", will be performing at New York's premier Irish festival Wee Craicfest. A one night festival of live music & the best of Irish short films. Also on the bill this evening will be the one and only Mundy. The 10th annual WEE CRAIC will take place at The Studio at Webster Hall 125 East 11th Street, New York, Thursday , September 17th. Free Bar between 7pm-8pm. Doors 7pm Tickets available on TICKET WEB.
"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
Chris -- thanks for coming out last night to celebrate Bastille Day with us at our COQUETTE BISTRO Open Mic! Abe is gong to be a great host, and I'm really excited about these nights.
Sorry I can't make it over to see you tonight, but have a great show!
Really beautiful music. Took me to another world :) I won't be able to make it to the show on Wednesday and then will be heading out of town for the weekend but please add me to your mailing list!
The Craic Festival 2009 has invited FairplayCollective to play at this years Festival. All members will be playing in the round. The show is at The Mercury Lounge, March 14th at 8pm. This is the last night of the festival and Foy Vance is also on the bill.
What more can I say, a great night for music and film, with the odd star thrown in. Come show your support.
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