Samavesha presents


Musical Journeys

a live concert series of modern global music


Sunday, April 15, 2012  6pm


Russell Ives Trio


Ives will be joined by Stephen Vahle (drums/percussion)

with special guests

Matt Lauer (Guitar), Todd Stritter (Guitar) and Ian Lamson (Guitar).


Numi Tea Garden

2230 Livingston Street

Oakland, CA 94606




FREE admission!

We rely on your generosity!


20% discount on loose-leaf tea by the cup. Bagged tea by the cup

will be donation based. Snacks and light bites available.



Russell Ives is a multi-instrumentalist, singer/song writer and producer whose vibrant, original compositions draw on his passion for fusing African, Latin and Brazilian rhythms with elements of Funk, Jazz, Blues and Americana music. His songs weave tales of his travels around the world with earth conscious lyrics that

are rooted in the spirit of environmental and social activism. Hailing from New York City, Russell’s eclectic musical pallet and song writing style was influenced by the vibrant, folk, Jazz, and world music scene of his youth on the east coast.

Establishing himself as a solo artist and band-leader on the northeast club circuit, he

relocated to the west coast in the late 80’s and formed the Roots Rock Band “Naked

Earth”(1989 – 1995), and the World Groove sextet “Wig Salad” (1999-2002). An

Ethnomusicologist at heart, his adventurous spirit has led him to live, travel and

perform throughout Central America, Africa and Europe. When he’s not out gigging,

Russell runs Eternal Groove Productions, providing Event and Audio Production

services based in Oakland, CA.


Stephen Vahle - A drum set player, latin percussionist and vocalist, Stephen plays

with various bands around the SF Bay Area. He gigs with his latin quartet, Buenas

Vibras and his soul-funk-jazz trio, Groove Tube and plays timbales with Orquesta

Pacheco. He also is a crooner at retirement villages, singing Broadway melodies

from the 30's and 40's for senior citizens. Steve has done work with recording

artist such as Cindy Lee Berryhill, Avi Wisnia, Michelle Chappell, Russell Ives, Dave

Stein, Tap Water, and Gloria Amaral. He is a member of the Michelle Pollace trio

and has done gigs with Broken English, Latin Lingo, Wig Salad, Naked Earth, Flatten

Manhatten, Mas Cheel, Cuban Explosion, and Natasha's Ghost.





Musical Journeys are curated by Laura Inserra

www.musicaljourneys.org


www.samavesha.org