Author ArchiveYukon Kornelius plays VailDecember 21st, 2009 by Modern Music Yukon Kornelius rides again. Uniting for another winter destination show, Yukon Kornelius, a supergroup cover-band featuring Modern’s Eric Fawcett on drums, played in Vail as part of the resort’s Snow Daze celebration on December 12th. In addition to the already eclectic line-up, YK was joined this time by Dee Snider (Twisted Sister), and Warren DiMartini (Ratt). New N.E.R.D. SingleOctober 20th, 2009 by Modern Music  Eric Fawcett in the studio with N.E.R.D. N.E.R.D. has just released their first single from their upcoming album. The single, “Soldier”, which features Santigold on vocals also features Modern Music composer, Eric Fawcett, on drums. The N.E.R.D. album’s release date is unknown. Storyhill Fest 2009September 10th, 2009 by Modern Music  Chris and Johnny on stage at Storyhill Fest John Hermanson’s folk/pop duo Storyhill began Storyhill Fest in Bozeman, Montana four years ago and in September 2009 they kicked off the first Storyhill Fest Midwest. Held near Brainerd, Minnesota, Storyhill Fest gathered musicians and fans for a weekend of intimate and interactive music. The weekend was a great way to wrap up the summer. Storyhill was joined by a number of great musicians including Modern Music producer Joanna Jahn. Plans are already set for Storyhill Fest West and Storyhill Fest Midwest 2010.  Joanna Jahn and Johnny Hermanson perform at Storyhill Fest Midwest Modern Music’s Eric Fawcett Plays the X Games with Yukon KorneliusFebruary 12th, 2009 by Modern Music
This January, Modern Music composer Eric Fawcett traveled to Aspen, Colorado to perform at the X Games with his all-star cover band, Yukon Kornelius. With an hour and a half rehearsal time, the group rocked covers of all kinds (from Blue Oyster Cult, to Wham!, to Neil Young, to the Scorpions) to the crowd of winter athletes and fans of extreme sports. Fawcett joined the band almost two years ago when his friend, Stefan Lessard of the Dave Matthews Band, needed a drummer. The two met on tour when their groups crossed paths, and they’ve been trying to work together ever since. When Warren Miller, the extreme sports filmmaker, had the idea to include musicians in his film “Children of Winter: Never Grow Old,” Ed Robertson of Bare Naked Ladies, Adam Gartner of Guster and Fawcett all joined Lessard to form Yukon Kornelius. The band’s name comes from the prospector character in the 1960’s film version of “Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer.” The show at the BellyUp in Aspen featured actor Jason Biggs on cowbell, Dee Snider handling heavy metal vocals, and Fuel’s former singer Bret Scallions. This is the second show for the band whose first gig at a ski resort in Killington, Vermont is shown in Miller’s film. Also appearing prominently is Fawcett in his first attempt to snowboard, captured as one of the worst “extreme sporters” within a hundred-mile radius. Take a look at the festivities and then feel free to wonder why you weren’t there. Luckily, the group plans on being involved in next year’s X Games. Joanna Jahn’s Voiceover Featured in EndGunViolence.com Ad for Martin WilliamsFebruary 10th, 2009 by Modern Music Modern Music Producer Joanna Jahn’s voice is featured as the distorted GPS system in the latest gun safety ad from Minneapolis ad agency Martin Williams and BL:ND for EndGunViolence.com. Check out the spot, its commentary and find full credits in the articles below. “Martin|Williams Skillfully Drives Anti-Gun Ad” AdFreak 2.6.2009 “The Best Work You May Never See: EndGunViolence.com’s ‘GPS’” Shoot 2.6.2009 Joanna Jahn’s trio, The Dollys appear on A Prairie Home CompanionJanuary 23rd, 2009 by Modern Music This fall, Modern Music’s producer Joanna Jahn with her group The Dollys performed on A Prairie Home Companion live with Garrison Keillor at the Fitzgerald Theater in downtown St. Paul. In addition to her self-titled solo act, Joanna plays locally with friends Andra Suchy and Kari Shaw in their country themed act covering Dolly Parton’s early work to songs by Emmy Lou Harris. Clearly their style went over well with the audience and Keillor himself, the group rehearsed in Keillor’s living room beside his fireplace prior to their November 8th performance. The archive can be found here and the show can be played in its entirety below.  The Dollys singing with the Shoe Band  The Dollys with Pat Donohue M DotNovember 11th, 2008 by Modern Music Modern Music Party from Modern Music on Vimeo . For Modern Music’s relaunch and new identity, they worked with Caleb Coppock, an amazing artist and graphic designer. He and the team put together an idea to have the dot of Modern’s new logo roll around, looking for its missing piece. Daron Walker and John Hermanson set it to music and the rest is open to your interpretation. Modern Writes Song for Center Stage SequelNovember 11th, 2008 by Modern Music Center Stage 2: Turn It Up is the hip hop sequel to the original ballet focused Center Stage (2000). Those who loved the original are fired up about this belated-but-sure-to-prove-its-cult-following sequel. One thing that made the first film so popular was its energetic soundtrack, the second time around proves no less with The Roots among others collaborating on some of the tracks. Modern Music has also gotten involved, staff composers John Hermanson and Eric Fawcett with Casey Golden wrote “Loosen Up” for the film’s soundtrack featuring Golden and Sophia Shorai. The film debuted November 1st but will air on the Oxygen network Friday, November 14th at 7:30pm and Sunday, November 23 at 4:00pm. The DVD will be released sometime in January 2009. Click here to download the song Loosen Up, and check back for more updates on Modern’s and Eric’s China Blog. Music for State Farm’s Sixteen Going on Seventeen commissioned by Modern MusicNovember 5th, 2008 by Modern Music
Modern Music commissioned the rearrangement of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic song, “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” from artist, Sound of the Sun. Working with DDB Chicago, this spot represents the dangers teenage drivers face in their first year on the road. Download the song on State Farm’s website. Music for State Farm Young Drivers Spot by Modern MusicNovember 5th, 2008 by Modern Music
Everyone at Modern Music worked on this spot for State Farm through DDB Chicago. Check out their remix of “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” or download it at State Farm’s website. |
