Music enthusiasts will have a rare opportunity to hear acoustic double-neck guitarist and Candyrat recording artist Ian Ethan Case on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. at The Horton Building. Songs from Case’s new album, “Run Toward the Mountains” and upcoming album, “Earth Suite” will fill the program with a rich array of sound—from solo acoustic to multi-layered compositions created through live electronic looping. Joining Ian will be NYC-based drummer and recent Berklee Global Jazz Institute graduate Jharis Yokley.
Case has been gaining increasing recognition among the national and international music community for his original compositions, highly-innovative playing techniques, which exploit the full potential of the double-neck guitar’s 18 strings, and innovative use of 21st century looping technology—all of which combine to create music that has been described by critics and listeners as “revolutionary,” “stunning,” “magical,” and even “spiritual.” Two-time US National Fingerstyle Guitar Competition winner and international touring artist Don Ross described Case’s music as “a transfixing brand of energetic minimalism, with intense grooves and a harmonic sense reminiscent of Pat Metheny’s best moments.”
Case is fresh off of a European tour with Ovation Guitars and recently signed with Candyrat Records, the Milwaukee-based label which launched the careers of acoustic guitar stars such as Andy McKee and Antoine Dufour. Owner Rob Poland reached out after coming across an online video of Case performing “Butter II”, one of the songs from his new album, later declaring “I have not been this excited about a new Candyrat artist in a long time.” The video has gone on to receive over 9 million combined views to date (including 6 million views on Facebook during October 2015 alone), drawing unsolicited praise from legendary bassist Leland Sklar (James Taylor, Phil Collins), producer Steven Miller (Dave Matthews Band, Bobby McFerrin), and Windham Hill Records Founder Will Ackerman.
One first-time California listener wrote, “Watching Ian play is not ‘listening to music’ . . . it’s a full mind experience.” He performed at Muriel Anderson’s 2013 All-Star Guitar Night at the annual NAMM convention in Anaheim; has collaborated with 4-time Grammy-winning cellist Eugene Friesen; and has been featured on NPR’s “Here and Now” program as well as on the nationally-syndicated public radio show “Echoes”.
Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Jharis Yokley started playing drums at the age of 5 and hasn’t looked back since. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Jharis has performed with and/or learned from Danilo Perez, John Patitucci, Joe Lovano, Ron Savage, Alain Mallet, Terri Lyne Carrington, and many more of the world’s finest musicians. He has performed at such prestigious festivals and venues as the Newport Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, Dizzy’s, and St. Louis Jazz at the Bistro, among others. Jharis has recently moved to New York City to further his career in music
Admission to the concert is $10 at the door. All ages welcome. Coffee bar & 21+ bar available. The Horton Building is located at 5136 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, Tennessee 37203. For more information about the concert, please go to www.IanEthan.com/Concerts. For more information about Ian Ethan Case, visit www.IanEthan.com.
