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It all started at 4AM this morning
I got up pretty early this morning to get my Kickstarter campaign launched…4AM to be exact. My friend Mark Gavoor, also a musician, has written a blog for many years now and as I always look forward to reading it, … Continue reading
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Tagged Armenian, detroit, Kickstarter, knight foundation, Kresge Artist Fellow, Mark Gavoor, michigan, music, musicians, project official, Topouzian
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Wanted: Vintage photos for project
Multiple tasks need to be accomplished for this project to stay on track and be completed in 2014. Sure, the fundraising is important, but the content is what will make this film. To date, I have interviewed several musicians and … Continue reading
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Tagged Abbott & Costello, Armenian, clubs, detroit, memorabilia, michigan, movie, music, musicians, photos, vintage
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It’s almost time..about to kickstart the year
After many months of preparation, I am finally ready to launch my Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for Detroit HYE Times, a project that (if fundraising is successful) will highlight the history of the Armenian musicians in Detroit that performed … Continue reading
Jazz meets Armenian
I had a great opportunity to play a concert with some fine musicians right before Christmas. A number of months ago, jazz guitarist/composer Colton Weatherston approached me about combining Armenian and Middle Eastern music with jazz rhythms. This is not … Continue reading
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Tagged Armenian, Arts, Bass, Clarinet, detroit, Drums, Folk music, kanun, michigan, Middle East, Middle Eastern music, music, Royal Oak
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