Rock group Brazzaville to give free concerts in Kazakhstan

20:59, 27 August 2010

ASTANA. August 27. KAZINFORM The American rock band, Brazzaville, will tour Kazakhstan August 29 - September 5, performing in Karaganda, Astana and Almaty. The tour is being sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan and local sponsors, including the Palace of Peace and Concord, Astana; the Palace of Culture, Karaganda; and the Guns and Roses Café, Almaty. Brazzaville will also be performing in Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Armenia during August and September; the US Embassy's press service informs of it.

Brazzaville was founded in 1997 by David Arthur Brown, a native of Los Angeles. Brazzaville's musical influences range from singer/songwriter Beck to Soviet 80's band Kino. The mix of cultures and musical traditions has produced a unique group which embodies the vibrancy and enthusiasm of the global village.

Brazzaville will be performing August 31 at the Palace of Culture in Karaganda, September 1 at the Palace of Peace and Concord in Astana, and on September 3 and 4 at the Guns and Roses Café in Almaty. The band includes David Arthur Brown (vocals, guitar), David Ralicke (saxophone, trombone), Kenny Lyon (guitar), Ivan Knight (drums), and Matthew DeMerritt (tenor saxophone, flute, keyboards, percussion, and melodic). Kazakhstani music students will have an opportunity to learn more about the band and rock music during master classes to be held in Astana and Almaty.

David Arthur Brown was born in Los Angeles, California. Currently residing in Barcelona, David's career as a musician has taken him to all parts of the globe. His diverse experiences include playing saxophone on a world tour with acclaimed rock star Beck. Acutely attuned to the locales he visits with his band, David once led Brazzaville in a rendition of Kino's popular song "Star Called Sun" during a performance in the Russian Federation. David Ralicke was also born in Los Angeles and has played with distinguished artists such as Beck, Natalie Merchant, Ozomatli, and Dengue Fever. Kenny Lyon, a native of Florida, is well versed in Jazz and Calypso styles and has played with such groups as Los Super Elegantes and Jim Bianco. Ivan Knight has been playing the drums nearly his whole life. He also grew up in California and has been a member of Brazzaville for six years. Matthew DeMerrit currently lives in Los Angeles. His varied experience as a musician has taken him all over the world, playing a variety of instruments with acts that range in style from Santana all the way to Katy Perry or The Black Eyed Peas.

Performances will be free.

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