Collaborators/Conspirators: Amy Parker, Blake Helton, Brian Kirk, Ben Gettys, Jamie Shepard, Roger Ruzow, Kevin Hoth, Killick, Edward Johnson, Steve Moss, Mike Terebecki, Sandor Szabo, Blake Dalton, the Crossover Movement Arts gang...
Influences
Influences on guitar: Ali Farke Toure, Ry Cooder, Bill Frisell, Mark Knopfler, Richard Thompson, Terje Rypdal, Nick Drake, Neil Young, Fred Frith, John Abercrombie, V.M. Bhatt, Michael Brooks, Ale Moller, Gustavo Santaolalla...
Influences when I improvise or compose, or is it comprovise?: Tom Waits, Miles Davis, Johann Sebastian Bach, Eberhard Weber, Tony Iommi, Bill Evans, Bela Bartok, Igor Stravinsky, John Cage, Toru Takemitsu, Jimi Hendrix, Maurice Ravel, Brian Eno, Lena Willemark, Gillian Welch, Beta Band, Stereolab, Gyorgy Ligeti, and my fingers when I am not thinking.
1.) Colin Bragg plays electrical and acoustical guitars in a variety of musical settings.
2.) He studied classical guitar with John Sutherland, a disciple of Andres Segovia.
3.) In 2008 he was awarded a Hambidge fellowship in order to work on electronic music and composition.
4.) Colin is "composer in residence" for Decatur-based dance group Crossover Movement Arts.
5.) In October of 2007 he performed with the Tibetan musician Techung for the Dalai Lama's public talk at Centennial Park in Atlanta.
6.) Colin is featured on several albums on the Solponticello label, and can be seen on occasion performing with label owner Killick.
7.) He is a member of the improvisatory trio "Bragg-Gettys-Shepard." They have thus far performed at the Highland Inn Ballroom and the Eyedrum Gallery.
8.) The Mockingbird Trio features Colin and two of his ancient friends from middle school, Brian Kirk and Blake Helton.
9.) Blake Helton is also known as "Mascara Snake" on Myspace. Bonus points for the person who knows what album the original Mascara Snake is credited on for playing bass clarinet.
10.) Colin also performs in the 4th Ward Afro-Klezmer Orchestra and the Hidden Noise Ensemble
weird alternative controller show at Eyedrum this Wednesday. two, count 'em, two Don Buchla Marimba Luminas in one room. Must be some kinda caged nerd match...
On April 25th, the HEAP will be playing Farm 255 in Athens (assuming I am out of the hospital, which I should be). I'll be turing 30 on stage...no better way.
Thanks for adding Colin. I like your music with aquapoetic mood, I hear Frisell's sound sometimes. Fluent Cascades with folky colours. Happy new year. Christian
Hey Colin - Caught your tune before the Dalai Lama today. It was cool to see you up there and the music was beautiful. Hope to see you again soon. peace, will
Spiked eggnog unfortunatley will have to wait until after Xmas. My aunt and uncle from Luxembourg are coming to stay with us tomorrow night and then we're off to NO. We'll be back by next Friday though. Perhaps then?
nice show Sunday night. The music is haunting me still upon awakening today -a good sign. I think that you guys have a real knack for finding the balance between improv & composed sound that dancers need.
I really like your music. Moonlight does reminds me of Ralph Towner but in a unique way. Earth Meat has a sort of Steve Tibbets feel to it, but the trio really opens it up. Really cool stuff.
Your wife requests that you let her add your songs to her profile because she thinks all your music is great (and she thought that before she dated you...)
I was out & about and thought I'd stop by to say hello. We've never had a chance to talk before, so drop by and let me know what's new with you and your music.
