David Rankine is a Canadian artist, musician, educator, writer, and founder of Arathusa Gallery in Sharon, Ontario. This blog began as a document of his musical adventures in a band called Dulcimerhead. The music continues with a constantly changing lineup of co-conspirators in art, music and healing. Now this blog is a space to muse about the creative acts of risk-taking that make life worthwhile! For more information about Dave's art project, please visit www.davidrankineart.com
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Super-Secret Semi-Century Gig
Musical Co-Conspirators David Rankine, Fernando Villalobos, Jason Pfeiffer and Daniela Godina; photo graciously provided by D. Draper; thanks!
Dulcimerhead's David Rankine was celebrated in word and music by his friends and co-conspirators in a secret location in Newmarket. Mayhem ensued: including a high-energy drum circle, new music composed in his honour by bandmate Fernando Villalobos, the haunting intuitive vocals of Daniela Godina, and being joined for an all-out jam with flutist extraordinaire Jason Pfeiffer. And then there was cake!
Dave's nearest and dearest were treated to an evening of new music, improvisation and song, plus his now-legendary rendition of "Frank Sinatra sings Dark Side of the Moon" -- a rare treat considering no alcohol was served at the event. Then they returned the favour by standing up to tell the whole crowd about what a low, objectionable character he is.
No, really, as usual for a Dulcimerhead gig, there was a lot of positive energy and love in the room, and this was a suitable occasion to express it toward a man who has made it his mission to use music to create community for the lost creatives among us, giving us all a feeling of "home" during turbulent times.
Thanks Dave, and we're all looking forward to the next adventures!!!
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