Lots of cool stuff to pass along to you ...
1. LIVE GIGS -
* Music Mansion - Fri., Sept. 17 - 88 Meeting Street, Providence, RI. East Coast/West Coast event with COPUS & Grant Maloy Smith. 7pm. Sliding scale.
* Newport Playhouse - Sun., Sept. 19 - 102 Connell Highway, Newport, RI. 7pm. Indie Collaborative Showcase presenting artists from around the world. Tix $25.
2. VIDEO RELEASE -
"What if We?" is a 10-minute video comprised of music, spoken word, and visual scientific data reflecting sea level rise. Composed by Wendy Loomis with original poetry by Royal Kent and arranged/performed by band COPUS, this work was created in collaboration with the scientists at the Climate Music Project. It has been submitted to the Recording Academy (Grammy® Awards) for consideration of 'Best Music Video'.
3. NEW ALBUM COMING SOON -
COPUS is in the middle of the mixing process for a new album entitled "The Dilemma" that will be released on vinyl in early 2022. In addition to the killer quartet, the album will feature guest artists on violin, guitar, trumpet, tenor saxophone, bass clarinet, congas, sung vocals, and rap. What?! Stay tuned!
4. NEW PHOTOGRAPHIC BOOK ON ITS WAY -
COPUS was honored to be asked to pose for an upcoming photographic book of Bay Area Artists entitled "Listen Very Closely" by Daniel Yaryan with amazing photographs by Robert Fischer. Destined to become a collectors item!
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