MIP InQueue is an opportunity for you to become a contributing producer to Music In Place video projects and InConcert livestream shows that are in development. You can browse the list below to get an idea of who the performing artists are and an overview of their concept. (You can view our library of completed video projects here and our InConcert archive here.)
We invite you to consider a tax-deductible donation to support one or more of these projects—in addition to helping provide income and a production budget to the specific artists, your gift will also support Music In Place and its mission of providing opportunities for many struggling professional musicians.
You can sponsor any project below at various levels: Fan ($25–99), Roadie ($100-249), Producer ($250—499), Impresario ($500—999) or Executive Producer ($1000 and up). Sponsors at the Producer level and above will be featured in the credits of the completed video.
The Music In Place artists and team hope you are enjoying the work that we are doing! Your support enables us to keep working for the benefit of diverse performing artists, production crews, and audiences.
We invite you to consider a tax-deductible donation to support one or more of these projects—in addition to helping provide income and a production budget to the specific artists, your gift will also support Music In Place and its mission of providing opportunities for many struggling professional musicians.
You can sponsor any project below at various levels: Fan ($25–99), Roadie ($100-249), Producer ($250—499), Impresario ($500—999) or Executive Producer ($1000 and up). Sponsors at the Producer level and above will be featured in the credits of the completed video.
The Music In Place artists and team hope you are enjoying the work that we are doing! Your support enables us to keep working for the benefit of diverse performing artists, production crews, and audiences.
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Noah Frank & SueñosInConcert PerformanceAbout the project: Sueños plays mostly original music in a modern style that blends jazz with hip-hop, neo soul, and indie rock. We are heavily influenced by contemporary crossover jazz stars like Robert Glasper, Roy Hargrove, and Christian Scott. With Noah Frank, Trumpet; Eli Maliwan, Tenor Sax; Kai Lyons, Guitar; Curtis Aikens, Bass; and Brandon Farmer, drums.
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TAmmy L Hall QuartetInConcert PerformanceAbout the project: For our Spring 2021 InConcert livestream series, we are pleased to welcome the Tammy L Hall Quartet, which brings you Good Music for the Soul! Joy and Soul never sounded so good together. With Lyle Link, Sax; Gary Brown, Bass; Deszon Claiborne, Drums; and Tammy L Hall at the piano.
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John Worley & the Mo-Chi EnsembleVIDEO: "Winds of Change/Last Tango in Delano"About the project: "This project is composed of two parts. 'Winds of Change,' an opening fanfare dedicated to President Barack Obama, reminiscing of the hope and the desire to bring positive change to our nation. 'Last Tango in Delano' is a melody I heard in a dream. It reminded me of my father, John L. Worley who as a SIU member served as a bodyguard for Cesar Chavez and marched with the farm workers in Delano."
Personnel: Murray Low, Ken Okada, Wally Schnalle, Johnnie Bamont, and John L. Worley, Jr. |
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Awesöme Orchestra Feat. ONIKHOInconcert PerformanceAbout the project: Oakland-based vocalist, pianist, and composer ONIKHO is joined by members of Awesöme Orchestra Collective, the Bay Area's Adventure-Seeking Orchestra. Using interviews and behind-the-scenes footage of rehearsals and recording, join us as we show you-from idea to execution-what it takes to bring to life three thrilling new songs by ONIKHO backed by a chamber orchestra with the help of three local arrangers.
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Maria MuldaurInconcert PerformanceAbout the project: Maria Muldaur is best known world-wide for her 1974 mega-hit “Midnight at the Oasis,” which received several Grammy nominations, and enshrined her forever in the hearts of Baby Boomers everywhere; but despite her considerable pop music success, her 56-plus year career could best be described as a long and adventurous odyssey through the various forms of American Roots Music. Maria has toured extensively worldwide and has recorded 41 solo albums covering all kinds of American Roots Music, including Gospel, R&B, Jazz and Big Band. She has now settled comfortably into her favorite idiom, the Blues.
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Nicholas BeardeInconcert PerformanceAbout the project: San Francisco-based Nicolas Bearde is a bona fide jazz master who first made his mark more than 30 years ago as a founding member of Bobby McFerrin’s wilding innovative a capella ensemble, “Voicestra.” He has released 6 solo CD’s on the Right Groove Records label and has won accolades from critics and jazz audiences worldwide for his “velvet tone” and engaging performances.
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Mads Tolling & The Mads MenVIDEO: "Dizziness of Freedom"About the project: The song title, “Dizziness of Freedom”, comes from one of Kierkegaard’s quotes. Known as the Godfather of existentialism, he makes the point that anxiety is the dizziness of freedom. Kierkegard believed the most important aspects of living is to make hard, sometimes uncomfortable choices and not just mindlessly follow what one is “supposed" to do.
Personnel: Mads Tolling, Colin Hogan, Dan Parenti, Eric Garland, and Darian Gray |
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Gunhild CarlingInConcert PerformanceAbout the project: Gunhild Carling plays trombone, bagpipes, trumpet, recorder, string instruments (such as banjo, ukulele and harp), and will often showcase all of her skills in one song, sometimes casually breaking into a tap dance or singing. She refreshes the traditional jazz repertoire, evoking great figures such us Louis Armstrong, with her personal touch that is eclectic, meticulous, relaxed and at the same time energetic and electrifying. Gunhild is a happy shortcut to the music of a century ago.
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Sass N HarmonyVIDEO: "Siren's Burlesque"About the project: Witchy femme folk interweaving three-part harmony, frolics though the woods, to the cosmos and back through the heart.
Personnel: Carolyn Herlehy, cajon/vocals; Maisha Lani, vocals/marimba; Ariel Wang, violin; Lewis Patzner, cello; and Heather Normandale, ukulele. |
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Tammy L HallVIDEO: "All That!"About the project: Tammy L Hall — one of the Bay Area's true treasures — presents a new composition, “All That!" Featuring Gary Brown on bass, Deszon Claiborne on drums, and Tammy herself laying it down on keys and vocals, this project promises to indeed be “All That!"
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Michael Andrew
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Three-Fifths Quintet
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Heather Normandale Band
VIDEO: "Raven"About the project: Melodic and rootsy neo-folk with old time banjo, upright bass, harmony and lyrics that celebrate our connection to nature.
Personnel: Heather Normandale, banjo; Paul Sounder, upright bass; Justin Ancheta, lead guitar/vocals; Maren Metke, vocals; and Marlon Aldana, percussion. |
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The New Acoustic CollectiveFeaturing Wyatt Rice
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