Boston native Peter Walker releases "ECHO OF MY SOUL" - his first album in 40 years.
Rare Live Performance Scheduled for Sunday, July 13th. 7:30PM. $10.
The Nave Gallery, Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church, 155 Powderhouse Blvd., Somerville, MA 02144
Media inquiries : info@tompkinssquare.com
Event Information: Randy Winchester, RWinchester@ARTSomerville.org, 617-593-3744
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Peter Walker came up in the Cambridge MA and Greenwich Village folk scenes of the Sixties. He recorded two albums for the Vanguard label in the late Sixties in a style best described as 'American folk-raga'. He studied with Ravi Shankar and Ali Akbar Khan, and was Dr. Timothy Leary's musical director, organizing music for the LSD advocate’s “celebrations.” During this time, the musicians Peter played or was associated with included Tim Hardin, Karen Dalton, Fred Neil, Lowell George, Joan Baez and many others.
A Raga for Peter Walker was released by NYC's Tompkins Square label in 2006, featuring four new tracks from Peter along with original, previously unreleased compositions by revered contemporary guitarists Steffen Basho-Junghans, James Blackshaw, Greg Davis, Shawn David McMillen, Thurston Moore, and Jack Rose. Walker's influence on a new generation of players is evident on this quasi-tribute album. Another prominent admirer is Ben Chasny of Six Organs of Admittance, who said, "Peter Walker was actually a bigger influence on my acoustic playing than John Fahey or Robbie Basho."
The flamenco-inspired Echo of My Soul, his first studio album in 40 years, is the result of decades of study. Through regular trips to Spain, he has been accepted into flamenco’s exclusive musical elite.
Peter states, "The music on this CD was reviewed and acclaimed in Andalucia by some of the 'old guard' who have encouraged its release. With its roots in ancient East Indian music, 'Flamenco' has influenced much of the world's music. These Spanish-inspired pieces reflect my passion for this musical rubric."
Hear a recent BBC Interview with Peter here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/today/reports/arts/peterwalker_20080425.shtml
mp3 and info : http://www.tompkinssq.com/walker_echo.html
Address & Directions
The Nave Gallery
Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church
155 Powderhouse Blvd., Somerville, MA
map of The Nave Gallery
MBTA: From Davis Square take Bus 87 or 88 - Clarendon Hill. Exit at Broadway and Curtis St. and walk 3 blocks north on Curtis Street. We are on the corner of Curtis Street and Powderhouse Blvd.
Parking: Available in the West Somerville Neighborhood School after 5:00 and on weekends. Lot is located on Raymond St. Turn right at intersection of Powderhouse & Curtis onto Curtis and take your first left onto Raymond. Lot is located about 1 block down. Street parking is also available one block away on Packard Avenue from Powderhouse up the hill to the Tufts University campus. There are no restrictions on street parking for Sunday events.
ARTSomerville (ARTS) is a volunteer organization which draws upon the talents of local creativity, strengthening communication among artists and the public by presenting exhibits, performances, and educational activities. Visit www.artsomerville.org to learn more.
Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church works for justice and peace in the community and world, celebrates racial and ethnic diversity, and the equality of women and men, and supporting the full inclusion of gay, lesbian and transgendered members within its diverse and active community. Please visit www.clarendonhillchurch.org for more information on worship and our community programs. Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church is located at 155 Powderhouse Boulevard in Somerville, at the corner of Powderhouse Boulevard and Curtis Street, two blocks from Tufts University, near North Cambridge, Medford, and Arlington.
Randy Winchester RWinchester@ARTSomerville.org
Nave Gallery Events Coordinator
PO Box 426074, Cambridge, MA 02142
http://www.artsomerville.org
617-593-3744
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