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Threefifty Duo
Indie / Classical / Alternative

A classical guitar duo with a rock edge



BROOKLYN, New York
United States

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Member Since5/25/2006
Band Websitewww.threefiftyduo.com
Band MembersBrett Parnell and Geremy Schulick, guitars
InfluencesBach, Scarlatti, Rameau, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Dire Straits, Radiohead, Coldplay, The National, Arcade Fire, Death Cab for Cutie, Jeff Buckley, Elliott Smith, The Ventures, Ratatat, Daft Punk, Runaway Dorothy, Benjamin Verdery, Dominic Frasca, LAGQ, Assad Duo, Gray/Pearl Duo, Frederic Hand, Mark Mazzatenta, Julian Bream, Kevin R. Gallagher, Kazuhito Yamashita, Leo Kottke, Glenn Gould, Leon Fleisher, Yo-Yo Ma, Jacqueline Du Pre, Itzhak Perlman
Sounds LikeA classical guitar duo with a rock edge.
Type of LabelUnsigned


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 18 2009 10:30P
Monkey Town Brooklyn, New York
Jul 30 2009 7:00P
First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn Brooklyn, New York
Nov 14 2009 8:00P
Music Academy of North Carolina Greensboro, North Carolina
Nov 16 2009 8:00P
Elon University Burlington, North Carolina

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Deemed "bad to the bone" by The New Haven Independent, Yale School of Music grads Brett Parnell and Geremy Schulick are a classical guitar duo with a rock edge.

Upon meeting they discovered a shared passion for Bach, and it seemed natural to form a duo, initially following their muse along the classical genre track. But neither was ready to abandon their rock upbringing which they so embraced. Believing that classical music and rock/pop music can be similar at their core, the duo combines the driving rhythms characteristic of rock music with the intricate textures of classical guitar. This evolution is most clearly apparent in their own compositions, such as Schulick's vigorous "Victory Drill," and is also evident in their fervent approach to more classical repertoire, such as their arrangements of keyboard works by J.S. Bach and Domenico Scarlatti. Since its inception Threefifty Duo has become recognized for charged performances and eclectic programming, continually expanding the classical guitar's audience and repertoire.

Both members live in New York City and have performed at a variety of venues across the country including The 92nd Street Y, The New York Guitar Festival, Southpaw, “Guitar Under the Stars” at The Connecticut Guitar Society, Pianos, The NY Classical Guitar Society, Genghis Cohen, The Monkey, The University of Colorado at Boulder, Zebulon, William Paterson University, California State University at Long Beach, Bennington College, and a Yale tribute concert for their mentor, Benjamin Verdery. This December Threefifty Duo set off for Bosnia and Herzegovina where they played a nationally televised concert organized by The America-Bosnia Cultural Foundation in Sarajevo’s celebrated Dom Armije, with a member of the presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina in attendance.

The duo is currently at work on their second studio album, entitled “Circles,” due out in the summer of 2009. The album, featuring all original compositions, was recorded at DV8 Studios in The Monkey compound and is being produced by Dominic Frasca.


Press:
Guitarists Brett Parnell and Geremy Schulick enjoy a reputation for eclectic programming and to judge by the duo's new CD, it's richly deserved. Traditionalists will admire their skillful way with Bach, Handel and Brahms, while new-music mavens will find just as much to love in pieces by both members, fellow guitarist Benjamin Verdery and the band Coldplay. But the selection that surprised and delighted us most is Koji Kondo's "Music from the Mushroom Kingdom" -- three ditties more familiar in their original incarnation as background music for Nintendo's Mario games.
- Time Out New York

”first-rate performance …. strong pulse, hooky melodic lines and excellent playing” - TAXI

Threefifty Duo is about to blow your mind with their classical guitar playing. These two Yale graduates decided to team up and take on the world of music with a fury. Proven to be able to keep any crowd entertained, they even have a rendition of "Music from the Mushroom Kingdom" a tribute to any fan of early nintendo, which is absolutely amazing. Fast fingers and a keen evolution between classical and rock playing is what impresses me the most. A wickedly talented duo, they are sure to impress everyone. Good music you could listen or watch for hours.
- CD Review

”terrific...bad to the bone...” - The New Haven Independent

"Johann Sebastian Rock" - The Brattleboro Reformer

“… a savory sample of musical delicacy!” - The Indie Review

“On their debut CD, the Yale graduates- who call themselves threefifty duo- express their passion with a variety of music ranging from Bach to Verdery to Coldplay to their own compositions….. *****!” – Urban Guitar

THREEFIFTY DUO'S DEBUT CD IS NOW AVAILABLE ON ITUNES AND THROUGH WWW.THREEFIFTYDUO.COM


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Threefifty Duo's Friends Comments
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Peter Byrom-Smith





Jul 3 2009 2:03 PM

Musical greetings!
Fantastic,inspiring playing+wonderful music!!
Appreciate your friendship
Best wishes
Pete
Jones Street Station





May 27 2009 3:05 PM

hells yeah, gents!  that was some serious facemelting you did monday night.  great to share a bill with ya'll.

till next time,
Jones Street Station
Samantha C. Wells





May 3 2009 11:22 PM

You guys are an inspiration! Keep up the good music!
E M I L Y





Mar 18 2009 7:32 PM

Awe thanks guys! That really means a lot.
You were amazing! Good luck with everything :)
Zane Forshee - Guitarist





Mar 6 2009 6:08 AM

The New Tunes Sound Great!!!!!!
Zane Dancing????? Wow, how did you know what I was up to in my free time?
Tiffany Victoria





Feb 8 2009 1:52 AM

You guys never cease to amaze me ....
Wesley





Jan 6 2009 7:53 PM

I <3 threefifty duo :)
~Single and luvn It~





Dec 8 2008 2:06 AM




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Rexie the Maker





Dec 6 2008 6:01 PM

Thanks for the add!

If you haven't dropped me a line yet, I would love to know what your plans are for future production and recording.

You can see some examples of my production work on my profile.


-Rexie (Producer, Baker, Candlestick Maker)
The Back Bay Guitar Trio





Nov 29 2008 5:29 PM

threefifty duo,
Thanks for adding the Back Bay Guitar Trio.
All the best from Boston.
David, Steve and John.
Tiffany Victoria





Nov 21 2008 6:48 PM

OMG you guys are so hilarious I just read your magazine interviews.
Bret I am just like you I have these one pair of boots that I totally wore out to the bone I had to get them fixed numerous times and they where still are scuffed and raggedy looking. My mom threw em out because the lining on the inside got totally trashed and the heel was totally gone ...But I miss those boots I will never have another pair like them ever again.

:(
Orpheus Valley Guitars





Oct 20 2008 10:54 PM

The pieces have a tremendous, sparkling energy. Cheers!

-- your friends at OVG
Li





Sep 24 2008 12:53 AM

You blew us away at the For the Love of Guitar Fest this weekend in Madison Square Park... :-)
love like deloreans





Sep 9 2008 4:12 PM

Pogo in Togo hosts a party at the Cakeshop tonight! Love Like Deloreans joins the bill with some amazing bands including The Magick Report, Willy Weird, Omega Jarden, and a very special guest who's name starts with an A and ends with a K. hmmmm...

So come and get wet with LLD, because Tuesday night is the night to party hard!

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Wesley





Aug 19 2008 7:48 PM

HAHA awww I need some of your amazing food...cuz my cookin here is not cuttin it....plus I am CRAVING that awesome milkshake from Red Bamboo! Hope all is well!
Wesley





Aug 17 2008 6:01 PM

I'm your biggest fan!!!!!
Stephen Michael Flannery III





Aug 9 2008 7:12 AM

Hey Geremy its steve, long time no see, i was on youtube and I ran into a video of you 2 guys playing electric guitars, that was pretty crazy, it sounded great, whens your next show in NYC, maybe ill get some people from brookyln colleges conservatory to go see you guys
Lovelady





Aug 2 2008 4:21 AM

Digging the grooves. Thanks for the add.
Levis Hostel





Jul 27 2008 10:40 AM

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Karuracase





Jul 16 2008 4:13 AM

thanks for adding me to your friend list.
Li





Jul 14 2008 6:06 AM

You never cease to amaze.. :-) WOW today @ The Roger Smith Hotel !!! :-)
~Single and luvn It~





Jul 4 2008 2:11 PM

just passin thru ur page and droppin sum luv on it...hope all is well, and u hava a happy and safe 4th...
Eva Fampas





Jun 29 2008 6:01 PM

Greetings from Greece
Eva

www. evafampas. gr/guitarfestival. html
Li





Jun 11 2008 3:28 AM

Totally ELECTRIFYING @ Crash Mansion tonight !! :-) Those new tunes were awesome !! Can't wait for the new CD.. :-)
Esteban Gonzalez Guitarras de Concierto





May 29 2008 9:50 PM

Muchas gracias por el add, más luego trataré de pasar a escuchar tu musica, un cordial saludo
esteban
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