All I can say is "WOW".  His songs were very upbeat, many with a bossa nova sound straight out of Brazil. We especially liked "Inside Out" from his same-titled CD, which showcased his voice and mastery of fretwork.  His performance was memorable, so much so that I would say his concert would be charted among our our top five performers.  

 

Saturday, 11 February 2006
 House Concert:  Hans York

German-born, Seattle-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Hans York has quickly made himself a name as an extraordinary DADGAD (we're sure he'll explain this acoustic tuning technique to us) player and strong, engaging performer with a distinctive style and an irrepressibly delightful and approachable manner. His intimate and distinctive voice draws comparisons to Paul Simon, or Michael Franks and captures the audience instantly with its honesty and clearness.

An experienced classical musician, he has an extensive performance history throughout Europe.  Hans co- founded the German Worldmusic cult band Moka Efti.   Hans spent six months in Rio de Janeiro where he studied Samba, Bossa Nova and popular Brazilian music, an experience that upon his return to Germany, inspired his first solo album Hazzazar.

With his first American album “Inside Out” York breaks down the walls between world, pop, folk, jazz and acoustic music, by blending these styles with elegance and grace, resulting in a refreshingly original and intriguing work that shines with imagery and a joyful celebration of life and love.

"York's voice feels as smooth as an FM-Jazz announcer and pulls me right in. It's the perfect voice to front such richly textured music. He's a true Renaissance musician, skilled in many genres, knowing exactly how to blend them and sweep me off my feet.” Jennifer Layton (Indie-music.com July 2005

Hans York is a world musician in the true sense of the term, drawing most of his present day inspiration from his vast eclectic background.

7:30pm at Brookhaven Lodge.