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Folk Music Meets Neuroscience
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This professional concert will appeal to innovative curiosity, a love of music, and an interest in the current and traditional folk scene . Online tickets will be available until April 8. “Walk- up” tickets are available daily at Steve’s Coin (info below) Limited seating because of the nature of the event. There may be tix at the door.Participants: You; The Dammers-Desmond Trio; Dave Rimelis; John and Martin Dull (artist bios and photos below) Description: Traditional and current folk songs Fiddle, guitar, bass, mandolin, and beautiful vocal harmonies interwoven with a power-point presentation --------- briefly outlines why there is such a thing as "The power of song." - new advances in neuroscience (powerpoint by Pamela Orlowicz)(sound and lights: DVP Studios) Date and time: April 10, 2016 (Sunday) - 2:45 pm Place: Concert Hall; RCCUCC; corner of Prospect and Union; Rutherford, NJ Tix: $10 online + $1 shipping and handling (limited amount of scholarships available - write us a note at contact menu) Additional background info: click on "Neuro Concerts" menu left FOR TIX, CLICK HERE
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Folk Music Meets Neuroscience
Shatter the humdrum!
Gather with credited folk artists for an evening with sideline PowerPoint, high-lighting songs’ neuro-impact. Participate with the artists in this exploration -
Why do some songs live forever? What are mechanisms that compel songs’ sustaining power? What is “the power of song?” How can a song or melody carry us away? How can a moving speech or the lyrics of a song actually affect our physical brain state? These questions and more will be addressed in a mostly concert setting.
Artist bios: (photos below)
Presenter, singer-songwriter, John Dull - has appeared on folk stages with Pete Seeger; Peter, Paul and Mary; Richie Havens; Emmylou Harris; Odetta; Tom Paxton; Tom Chapin; Floyd Vivino and others.
At Duke University, the artist was involved in independent research exploring neurobiological bases of peak experience – that experience that athletes may refer to as “being in the zone.“ Research indicates that folks involved in all kinds of creative enterprises – can enter elevated psychological states that are productive and good for health. Fordham University Psychology Department invited the presenter to organize a string of return concerts for Psych intro students. The concepts led to this April 10 presentation. www.dullmusic.com
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Attendees will experience the fiddle talents of David Rimelis, a classical violinist who moonlights fiddle - winning awards on that circuit. Rimelis’ music has been performed by orchestras internationally, including the Boston Pops, National Symphony, and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic. The artist holds a position-in-residence for the New Jersey State Council on The Arts, and recently placed dramatically in Fiddler Magazine's international fiddle tune contest. His body of work has been highlighted in film and network TV. http://www.davidrimelis.com/
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The Dammers-Desmond Trio: is composed of Fred Dammers , Alycia Desmond and Ellen Dammers. Their unique vocal combinations, their guitar, harmonica and hand percussion emerged in 2012. They have become staple artists - performing in band shells, concerts, and at rallies - with a significant repertoire of folk, blues and gospel music. The Dammers family runs DVP Studios and will provide tech for the show also.
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Martin Dull, a 29 year old singer/songwriter with a style - "indie-acoustic." His originals have been the subject of extensive articles in Jersey publications. As painter, he holds a Master of Fine Arts from the Studio School of NYC - art is often displayed at gigs. You may relate to the musician's exciting new edge. www.MartinDullArt.com
This concert will be a platform for exploration and discussion about the importance of song and art in general society.
Be a involved with insight. Participation is open and encouraged.
PowerPoint presentation designed by Pamela Orolowicz.
Shatter the humdrum! – April 10 – 2:45
left to right - Dave Rimelis; Martin Dull; The Dammers-Desmond Trio underneath - John Dull 
