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Introducing -- /Atmospheric - music for the new environment - /

Featuring Katherine Hughes


Visit www.atmosphericlive.com for music samples.

Weave an ever changing tapestry of sounds, beats and styles with Atmospheric, Music for the New Environment.  This creative ensemble
includes seven extremely talented musicians and performers led by violinist Katherine Hughes and multi-instrumentalists Kevin Kizer and
Marc Perlish.  The ensemble incorporates two violinists, two woodwind players, drums, percussion, bass, and a myriad of innovative toys,
musically backed by experienced DJ, Andrew Ettenhofer.  In a fluid and almost organic manner, the musicians will perform a unique blend
of World, Gypsy, Latin, Indian, Mediterranean, Afro-Cuban, Jazz and Popular music.  Our DJ can move from Blues to African to Latin to Hip-Hop
to Jazz to Asian to Oldies as well as Techno Funk and Contemporary dance music.  The DJ adds another dimension to the live music experience
by providing the basic track loops that weave the live music.  The DJ can also provide music for the early arrival of your guests, and close the
party with dance music.

The violins provide a continuity of elegance and creativity, and the visual interest of Katherine’s blue Yamaha electric violin.  The woodwinds
provide the contemporary sound of the saxophone, and the orchestral colors of flute and clarinet, while the bass and drums contribute to the
dance-feel of the music.  The actual ensemble size and instrumental combinations vary throughout the event, building in both energy and intensity.
The music has smooth transitions between styles, fading from one piece into the next.

The ensemble will provide three hours of continuous entertainment that blends exquisitely with the visual elements and lighting effects of any venue.
It is an environmental musical experience with contemporary lounge textures.

This last December, my chamber group appeared on Bill Campbell's show, "Chicagoing", on ABC 7.